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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.
- 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
- Nights 1–3
Livingstone
Zambia
The Zambian side of Victoria Falls, Livingstone Island when water levels allow, and sundowners on the Zambezi.
- 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.
- 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.
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