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10-Day The Best of Zambia

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

10-Day The Best of Zambia

4.9 / 5 · 70 reviews Offered by Ranger Buck Safaris 10-Day

Overview

Uncover Zambia's finest on this 9-night adventure. Marvel at the thundering Victoria Falls from land, water, and sky, toast the sunset on the Zambezi, and indulge in an exclusive Livingstone Island lunch. Encounter abundant wildlife on thrilling game drives and walks in South Luangwa, then drift along the Lower Zambezi's wild waterways, where elephants, hippos, and breathtaking scenery create the ultimate safari finale.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

10-Day

Route

Victoria Falls Town to Lusaka

Via Livingstone (City), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP

Country & park

Zambia / South Luangwa National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Accommodation

Avani Victoria Falls Resort - Luxury hotel at Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Meals

Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast Included; Day 3: Breakfast & Lunch Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

10-Day The Best of Zambia
South Luangwa National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jul 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026 $11,787 USD $9,765 USD
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 $10,916 USD $9,210 USD
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 $10,590 USD $8,953 USD
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 22, 2026 $9,587 USD $7,950 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is not available to groups larger than 4 people.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

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Route

Tour route map
country Zimbabwe
Start Victoria Falls Town (Day 1)
country Zambia
Day 1-3 Livingstone (City)
Day 4-6 South Luangwa NP
Day 7-9 Lower Zambezi NP
End Lusaka (Day 10)

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: minivan & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Day 1-3

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

Luxury hotel at Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast Included; Day 3: Breakfast & Lunch Included

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Mfuwe Lodge

Day 4-6

Mfuwe Lodge

Luxury lodge inside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Royal Zambezi Lodge

Day 7-9

Royal Zambezi Lodge

Luxury tented camp just outside Lower Zambezi NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Royal Zambezi LodgeRoyal Zambezi LodgeRoyal Zambezi Lodge

Day 10

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival to Livingstone

Day 1

Arrival to Livingstone

On arrival in Victoria Falls, you will be met by a representative. Depart for your onward transfer to the hotel, situated in Livingstone. Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and spend the day at leisure. In the afternoon, meet your driver for your transfer to the African Queen jetty for your sunset cruise. The African Queen is a triple deck 70-ft catamaran furnished with Rhodesian teak, beech wood and brass finishes. Accommodating a total of 120 guests and offering luxurious cruises on the Zambezi River, you can experience all the wonders that nature and this mighty river have to offer. Spend the balance of the evening at leisure. Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Destination: Livingstone (City) Stay: Avani Victoria Falls Resort Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Spend the day in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Day 2

Spend the day in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Have breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, join a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls. Explore multiple viewpoints to witness the thundering cascades and rainbow-filled spray. Afternoon microlight flight over the Falls and Zambezi River for a heart-racing aerial perspective. Evening at leisure. Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Livingstone (City) Stay: Avani Victoria Falls Resort Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Livingstone Island Tour

Day 3

Livingstone Island Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will meet you at the hotel reception and transfer you to the jetty for your Livingstone Island Tour (lunch tour). Your tour begins by departing by boat for Livingstone Island from the Livingstone Island Launch Site. Our guides will let you in on the incredible history of the island as you follow the footsteps of Dr David Livingstone all the way to the edge of the waterfall. Depending on the river's height, prepare to be drenched in the spray from the falls or watch a rainbow stretch across the open gorge. Those who wish can even take a dip in Devil’s Pool or Angel's Pool, and everybody completes the experience with a 5-star gourmet meal prepared for you on the island itself. Return to the hotel and spend the balance of the evening at leisure. Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Livingstone (City) Stay: Avani Victoria Falls Resort Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Fly to South Luangwa

Day 4

Fly to South Luangwa

Have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to South Luangwa National Park, via Lusaka. Arrive and settle into your safari camp. Afternoon game drive in search of elephants, leopards, giraffes, and wild dogs. Sundowners in the bush followed by a lantern-lit dinner. Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: Mfuwe Lodge Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
South Luangwa Safari

Day 5

South Luangwa Safari

Early morning game drive to witness predators returning from the hunt and herbivores grazing in the soft light. Brunch back at camp, then time to relax by the pool or watch wildlife from your deck. Afternoon bush walk with an expert guide to discover tracks, birdlife, and smaller creatures. Evening game drive with spotlights for nocturnal sightings like genets and leopards. Return to the lodge and freshen up before dinner. Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: Mfuwe Lodge Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Fly to Lower Zambezi National Park

Day 7

Fly to Lower Zambezi National Park

Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Transfer to the Mfuwe for your morning flight to the Lower Zambezi National Park via Lusaka. On arrival in Lusaka, you will be met by a Pro-flight representative and assisted with check in for your onward scheduled charter flight to The Royal Airstrip. Arrive at The Royal Airstrip, and meet your Royal Zambezi representative, for your onward transfer to the lodge. On arrival you will be met by the wonderful staff that will be looking after you for the next few days. Activities available at The Royal Zambezi include: - Game drives. Bushwalks. Canoeing. Angling. Birding. River Cruises. Enjoy an afternoon activity. You will return to the lodge ensuring that you have enough time to freshen up before dinner. The beauty of the African bush lies in its unpredictability. You will return to the lodge and enjoy dinner. Luxury tented camp located just outside Lower Zambezi NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park Stay: Royal Zambezi Lodge Luxury tented camp located just outside Lower Zambezi NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Lower Zambezi Safari Adventure

Day 8

Lower Zambezi Safari Adventure

You are woken up very early by your ranger for your morning safari. Of course, you can choose to stay and have a relaxing morning at the lodge. Before you head out you will enjoy coffee and snacks. During the morning drive you will stop in a secluded spot in the bush to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. On return to the lodge a hearty breakfast of your choice will be served. Take a dip in the pool or relax at the lodge viewing animals from the deck. You will be met by your ranger for afternoon tea before setting off on a game drive to find some of Africa's wildlife. Sundowners and snacks will be scheduled at a place in the bush where the magnificent African sunset can be enjoyed. A short night drive with spotlights turned on in the search for some of Africa's nocturnal animals will follow the sundowner stop. You will return to the lodge ensuring that you have enough time to freshen up before dinner. Dinner is served at the lodge. Luxury tented camp located just outside Lower Zambezi NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park Stay: Royal Zambezi Lodge Luxury tented camp located just outside Lower Zambezi NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 10

Day of departure

Enjoy your final safari (Time permitting) followed by breakfast. You will be transferred to The Royal Airstrip for your onward scheduled charter flight departing for Lusaka. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: No major destination visited Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All flights during the tour

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe and ends in Lusaka, Zambia
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
Fly back from Kenneth Kaunda Airport (LUN - Check price) in Lusaka
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Ranger Buck Safaris
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Ranger Buck Safaris

4.9 operator rating 70 reviews

Discover Africa’s wild beauty with Ranger Buck Safaris, specialists in arranging custom designed luxury safaris across Southern and East Africa. From the Serengeti to the Okavango Delta, enjoy bespoke itineraries featuring world-class lodges, expert guides, and exclusive wildlife experiences. With personalized service and unforgettable encounters, Ranger Buck Safaris offers the ultimate in high-end safari experiences..!!

Office In

South Africa

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2019)

Member Of

APTA & SATSA

Tour Types

Custom luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

I would highly recommend this trip.

Every part of our trip, including Johannesburg, Mala Mala, Victoria Falls and Cape Town, was well managed and included knowledgeable guides. Each experience was full of learning and an amazing trip overall. The safari in Mala Mala was the highlight where our guide, Nick, did his best to assure we would see all the possible animals in this game reserve. Even last minute adds, like our helicopter tour over Victoria Falls and the hot air balloon ride over wine country in Cape Town, were handled extremely well. I would highly recommend this trip put together by Ranger Bucks! We felt the cost of the trip was very fair, with the fine places we stayed, the management of our time and communication was great.

Karen · United States

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Ranger Buck: For a seamless and extraordinary travel experience

We use the amazing Lindsay, from Ranger Buck for all our Safari bookings and have yet to deal with a more professional team. Each step of the process is handled with the utmost care and expertise. There is an exceptional attention to detail which ensures every aspect of the trip is perfect. You always feel like a VIP! I highly recommend the Ranger Buck team for a seamless and extraordinary travel experience. :-)

Avril Reitz · South Africa

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Arranged for us one of the best trps we've ever had

Archie and Johnny at Ranger Buck Safaris were a pleasure to work with. They arranged everything for our fabulous trip, not missing any details. During the planning they were responsive and helpful, answering all our questions in a timely manner. During the trip they were easy to reach and so helpful! Their service, along with the service at all the places they arranged for us to visit, was fantastic. All of the places they picked for us were amazing...the hotels, the safari lodges, the animals, the activities, the game drives, etc were all top-notch. The food was out of this world. I'm at a complete loss for words when it comes to describing the amazing people that took care of us at the hotels and safari lodges. From the safari guides to the chefs, the greeters to the housekeeping staff...everyone was beyond belief. I really can't think of the words to express how blown away we were by the level of service and the friendliness of everyone we encountered. From now on when anyone I know expresses interest in a trip to Africa, I will immediately say "GO!", and I will give them the number for Ranger Buck Safaris. And if (when?!) we get a chance to go back, I wouldn't trust anyone else to plan my trip. Thank you Archie and Johnny!!! You're the best.

Jacquie · United States

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Highly recommended to organise any safari or tour in Africa

Our Deserts and Waterfalls adventure in Namibia during May and June was nothing short of spectacular. From the initial planning phase to the very end, everything was meticulously organized. Johnny from Ranger Buck Safaris provided excellent suggestions based on our brief. Our request was quite complex—we moved around a lot and wanted to experience everything. We had a once-in-a-lifetime experience staying in a POD in Sossusvlei. The 3.5-hour transfer from Walvis Bay to Sossusvlei allowed us to truly immerse ourselves in Namibia’s desert landscape. The POD itself was breathtaking—no signs of villages or cities, just us, the desert, and the wildlife, including oryx, hyenas, and birds." We flew to Zimbabwe to experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. Our itinerary included a guided visit to the falls, a thrilling helicopter flight over the cascades, and a delightful lunch at a restaurant with a view of the falls. Afterward, we moved downstream to a lodge on the Zambezi River, where we enjoyed a few relaxing nights.” Wonderful trip

Jackie · South Africa

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Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 12 receive a discount.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Avani Victoria Falls Resort - Luxury hotel at Victoria Falls (Zambia). Meals: Day 1: Meals at Own Expense; Day 2: Breakfast Included; Day 3: Breakfast & Lunch Included

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

How does the quote request work?

We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly

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Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Ranger Buck Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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