Duration
11-Day
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
11-Day A Great Introduction to Zambia
Overview
This journey into Zambia is crafted for travellers seeking a safari that feels assured, immersive, and quietly transformative. Zambia reveals itself not through spectacle alone, but through time spent well: watching light shift over floodplains, learning to read tracks in warm dust, listening as the bush settles after dusk. The result is a safari that unfolds with assurance: cultivating instinct, deepening perception, and attuning you to wildlife and landscape alike.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Lusaka to Livingstone
Via South Luangwa NP, Victoria Falls, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport (Livingstone)
Country & park
Zambia / South Luangwa National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation
Wild Dogs Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
GBP
Rates
Rates Per Person
GBP
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
£4,868 GBP
£4,186 GBP
Dec 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027
£4,373 GBP
£3,724 GBP
Jun 1, 2027 - Nov 30, 2027
£5,115 GBP
£4,395 GBP
Before booking
Important To Know
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in British Pounds (GBP).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
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.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Zambia
Start
Lusaka (Day 1)
Day 2-7
South Luangwa NP
Day 8-10
Victoria Falls
Day 11
Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport (Livingstone)
End
Livingstone (Day 11)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
6
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Wild Dogs Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-4
Flatdogs Camp
Mid-range lodge just outside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-7
Kafunta River Lodge
Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-10
Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge
Mid-range lodge near Victoria Falls (Zambia) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 11
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Meals at Own Expense
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.
Day 1
East into Lusaka
Lusaka offers a soft landing into Zambia with its open skies, relaxed pace, and the chance to recalibrate before heading into the bush. This gentle pause helps shake off travel fatigue, clear the mind, and reset your energy, setting a calm, steady rhythm for the adventures that follow. Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Lusaka (City) Stay: Wild Dogs Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Discover South Luangwa
Light aircraft transfer from Lusaka to South Luangwa brings you into Zambia’s most rewarding safari region, where winding rivers, ebony groves, and fertile floodplains support exceptional concentrations of wildlife. Staying at Flatdogs Camp places you on the edge of the park, with constant views of the Luangwa River and its resident hippos and crocodiles. Days begin with early morning game drives when lions, leopards, and wild dogs are most active, followed by a relaxed return to camp. In the late afternoon, head out again as wildlife gathers along the riverbanks, often continuing into night drives to spot elusive nocturnal species. For a deeper connection, guided walking safaris reveal the smaller details of the bush, from tracks to birdlife, creating a truly immersive and intimate safari experience. Mid-range lodge located just outside South Luangwa NP All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: Flatdogs Camp Mid-range lodge located just outside South Luangwa NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 5
Go Deeper in South Luangwa
Remaining within South Luangwa while shifting camps allows the landscape to unfold in layers. With familiarity comes confidence: longer walks, quieter sightings, and a deeper focus on behaviour rather than numbers. Early morning game drives explore different sectors of the park, often tracking lions, leopards, and large herds as they move through the valley. Afternoons bring unhurried drives that transition into night safaris, revealing nocturnal species and the changing dynamics of the bush. Guided walking safaris are a highlight here, offering the chance to track wildlife on foot, pause beneath winterthorn trees, and interpret signs often missed from a vehicle. With skilled guides, you begin to understand how animals use the terrain, water, and cover. Time back at camp, overlooking the floodplain, provides space to absorb the experience as the valley slowly reveals its patterns. Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences All meals included Drinks not included
Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: Kafunta River Lodge Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 8
Following the Zambezi to Livingstone
The journey concludes beside the Zambezi, where scale replaces subtlety. Victoria Falls reshapes the senses with mist drifting through the rainforest and thunder carried on the air. Above the Falls, the river is wide and calm, inviting river cruises, gentle exploration, or moments of stillness. It is a place to reflect on the experiences had on safari. Mid-range lodge located near Victoria Falls (Zambia) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Victoria Falls (Zambia) Stay: Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge Mid-range lodge located near Victoria Falls (Zambia) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 11
Heading Home
This journey succeeds by placing understanding before excess: introducing safari through pace, contrast, and careful progression. By combining expert guiding, seamless logistics, and landscapes chosen for their clarity and richness, it removes uncertainty while preserving discovery. The result is a journey that feels both grounding and expansive, leaving travellers not overwhelmed, but attuned and ready, in time, to go further. Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Destination: Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Meals at own expense 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)
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)
Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts in Lusaka and ends in Livingstone, Zambia
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to Kenneth Kaunda Airport (LUN - Check price) in Lusaka
Fly back from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport (LVI - Check price) in Livingstone
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
Offered by
Journey Africa
4.8 operator rating
Journey Africa is a luxury Tour Operator crafting private, considered safaris and journeys across Africa's most remarkable landscapes. Journeys Shaped by Purpose. Crafted, Never Packaged. Luxury with Support. Exploration that leaves a Legacy.
Office In
United Kingdom
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2025)
Member Of
IATA & ATOL
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
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 British Pounds (GBP).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
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 changes to this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Wild Dogs Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Journey Africa, 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.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Journey Africa.
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