Walking with giants

Zambia

Wild & remote

Zambia’s big game and abundant birdlife revolves mostly around three great rivers – the Zambezi, Luangwa & Kafue. It offers impressive wildlife diversity as well as some of the wildest and most remote game areas on the continent. It is also the land of the legendary African walking safari and the concept of exploring the bush on foot over multiple days was first pioneered in the South Luangwa by one of the continent’s finest operators. There remains no greater sense of excitement than creeping past a herd of elephant, glimpsing an elusive leopard or a pride of lions when on foot.

However, there is much more to Zambia than just walking safaris. On the Zambezi River you can slip silently into a canoe to glide past elephants & wallowing hippos or stand in awe as the river falls away into the Zambezi Gorge creating the thundering Victoria Falls. A unique proliferation of family operated outfits has given rise to a number of seriously stylish private houses and luxury bush lodges – the perfect intimate spaces to go off-grid with your friends and family.

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• The great rivers of Zambia
• The original and the best for walking safaris
• Flocks of beautiful bird life
• Private homes for hire
• Wonderful wilderness areas

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Zambia’s diverse regions
from the Luangwa to Livingstone

Livingstone

Livingstone was named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr David Livingstone and is home to one of the world’s most famous waterfalls. Mosi-oa-Tunya or ‘the smoke that thunders’, is the original, Kololo name for the Victoria Falls and the place where the Zambezi River drops some 100 metres into a narrow gorge. From Livingstone you can access the adrenalin-fuelled activities on the Zimbabwean side of the falls, such as bungee jumping and white water rafting, or you can bathe in Devil’s Pool on Livingstone Island. Devil’s pool sits directly on the edge of the falls making it the ultimate infinity pool.

South Luangwa National Park

Although it is half the size of Kruger in South Africa or Etosha in Namibia, the density of South Luangwa’s wildlife is unbeatable. Huge buffalo herds congregate, vast flocks of carmine bee- eaters nest in mud banks and crocodiles thrive and grow to immense proportions. It renowned for exceptional leopard sightings and is one of the top places in Africa to view this magnificent cat. The park is centred around the Luangwa River - the most intact major river system in Africa and the life-blood of the park. This unspoilt wilderness is the birthplace of the original walking safari and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa.

Lower Zambezi National Park

The Zambezi River runs for 120km through the park and, with the protection of the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe on the opposite side, this is a haven for wildlife. Here the river forms many channels, lagoons, sandbanks and islands for wallowing hippos and elephants. Beyond the riverine strip, open plains, woodland and bush areas teem with grazers and the inevitable predators that follow. The river is a huge attraction and offers boating and canoeing in an idyllic setting, whilst Tiger fishing (on a catch and release basis) attracts fisherman from the world over.

Livingstone

South Luangwa National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

Unforgettable experiences in Zambia

Canoe down the Lower Zambezi River

Fly by helicopter over Victoria Falls

Experience world-class walking safaris

Explore Zambia’s nocturnal world on a night drive

Search for rare wildlife in the Bangweulu Wetlands

A selection of our favourite places to stay in Zambia

Tongabezi – Victoria Falls

Stylish & quirky safari lodge

Tongabezi Lodge is a quiet hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream from Victoria Falls. Game drives, bush walks and boating trips are all on offer just a few kilometres from the tourist hub of Victoria Falls. Read More

Tena Tena – South Luangwa National Park

Zambian tented classic

Tena Tena - meaning 'temporary home', enjoys a stunning location on the banks of the Luangwa River. Open to the wild and lit by lanterns, Tena Tena offers earthy bush luxury at its best, synonymous with the very essence of safari. Read More

Old Mondoro – Lower Zambezi National Park

Adventurous riverside camp

The objective of Old Mondoro is simple – to provide guests with an authentic safari that concentrates on the bush and wildlife. Here, hyena calls replace the hum of a generator, and Africa’s best guides give guests a closer look at the natural world. Read More

Luangwa Safari House – South Luangwa National Park

Private house in the wilds

Luangwa Safari House is a stunning private house on the edge of a seasonal lagoon close to the Luangwa River. Lion viewing is excellent, and the area is renowned for leopard sightings. The exclusive use basis villa is ideal for groups of friends and families. Read More

Sausage Tree Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park

Luxury Safari Adventure

Sausage Tree Camp is nestled amongst massive winter thorns and mahogany trees on the banks of the Zambezi River in the pretty Lower Zambezi National Park. Sausage Tree Camp offers both river and land safari activities in an eclectic combination of luxury and wilderness. Read More

More places to stay

Tongabezi – Victoria Falls

Tena Tena – South Luangwa National Park

Old Mondoro – Lower Zambezi National Park

Luangwa Safari House – South Luangwa National Park

Sausage Tree Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park

A collection of safaris in Zambia

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Luangwa Chikoko Trails

Walking Safari | On foot in Zambia

Unfolding in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, a Chikoko Trails safari is a unique walking experience in one of the richest wildlife areas in the world. Hiking expeditions take you between two camps, accessible only by foot, following well-worn elephant and hippo trails. With pulses racing you’ll discover the inner workings of the African bush in a way you could never imagine from a vehicle.

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Remote Zambia

Inspiration Itinerary | Luangwa Valley Wilderness

Remove yourself completely from the fast pace of modern life over seven nights combining the north and southern wilderness parks of the Luangwa Valley. Adjust your pace to the Luangwa River’s natural rhythm and enjoy a wide array of experiences ranging from walking safaris along natural hippo trails to indulging on freshly baked goods produced using local skills and techniques.

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In the Footsteps of Dr Livingstone

Inspiration Itinerary | Zambia's wildest reaches

Inspired by Dr Livingstone’s intrepid explorations in 1852, when he began a four year expedition to find a route from the upper Zambezi to the Indian Ocean coastline, this itinerary begins in the Upper Zambezi and follows the course of the river to the Lower Zambezi, then finishes in the South Luangwa National Park - arguably the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa and the birthplace of the walking safari.

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Robin Pope Walking Safari

Set Departure | Zambia's Luangwa on Foot

The Robin Pope Safaris' Mobile Walking Safari has long been known as the best wilderness experience of Zambia, if not the entire African continent. The area is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats varied and the game unused to people offering a real connection with the bush through the soles of your feet.

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Zambezi with Tusk & Mane

Inspiration Itinerary | Zambia's Ultimate Camp Out

This is an experience that takes you back in time to those legendary “Hemingway” escapades in a part of Africa that will reconnect you with nature and replenish your senses. The primary focus of a Tusk & Mane safari is the wilderness itself as it unfolds around you, unscripted and in full glory.

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