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Zambia's Great Rivers

Livingstone, the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa: canoeing, walking safaris and some of the best leopard country in Africa.

Two carmine bee-eaters on a branch
Length
11 nights
Countries
Zambia
Best for
Returning safari-goers, walkers, photographers
Best time
June to October (most camps open roughly May to November)
Getting around
Scheduled and light-aircraft flights

The route

  1. Nights 1–3

    Livingstone

    Zambia

    The Zambian side of Victoria Falls, Livingstone Island when water levels allow, and sundowners on the Zambezi.

  2. Nights 4–7

    Lower Zambezi

    Zambia

    Fly via Lusaka to a riverside camp. Canoe the channels, take boat outings among elephant and hippo, and game drive below the escarpment.

  3. Nights 8–11

    South Luangwa

    Zambia

    Fly to Mfuwe for the home of the walking safari. Guided walks, night drives and some of Africa’s best leopard viewing. Depart via Lusaka.

Make it longer: Add Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side, or finish with a few days in Cape Town.

A sample route to tailor, not a fixed departure. Lodges, flights and activities are confirmed when we plan your trip.