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12-Day Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

12-Day Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys

4.9 / 5 · 24 reviews Offered by Adventure Purists 12-Day

Overview

On this safari, we will show you the beautiful upper and lower Zambezi Valley, the mighty Victoria Falls, and the stunning Luangwa Valley. You will visit the Lower Zambezi National Park and the South Luangwa National Parks. Your accommodation is in small and comfortable lodges.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

12-Day

Route

Livingstone to Mfuwe (Mfuwe)

Via Mazabuka (Town), Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka (City)

Country & park

Zambia / Lower Zambezi National Park

Style

Mid-range shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

12 years

Activities

game drives & boat trip

Accommodation

Maramba River Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – Meals at Own Expense

Meals

Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

12-Day Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys
Lower Zambezi National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $4,059 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 n/a* USD $4,059 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 10 people.
A travel party of 2 people can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.

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Route

Tour route map
country Zambia
Start Livingstone (Day 1)
Day 2 Mazabuka (Town)
Day 3-5 Lower Zambezi NP
Day 6 Lusaka (City)
Day 7 Chipata (City)
Day 8-11 South Luangwa NP
End Mfuwe (Mfuwe) (Day 12)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and hotels.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

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

Cannot be customized

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Not for single travelers

Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.

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Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
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

Maramba River Lodge

Day 1

Maramba River Lodge

Mid-range lodge inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – Meals at Own Expense

Meals at Own Expense

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Makuku Farm Tented Camp Budget less than 1hr drive from Mazabuka (Town) – All Meals Included

Day 2

Makuku Farm Tented Camp Budget less than 1hr drive from Mazabuka (Town) – All Meals Included

Budget less than 1hr drive from Mazabuka (Town) – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Kasaka River Lodge

Day 3-5

Kasaka River Lodge

Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Pioneer Lodge

Day 6

Pioneer Lodge

Mid-range lodge near Lusaka (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Breakfast & Lunch Included

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Protea Hotel Chipata

Day 7

Protea Hotel Chipata

Mid-range hotel in Chipata (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included

Breakfast & Lunch Included

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Marula Lodge

Day 8-11

Marula Lodge

Mid-range lodge just outside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

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Day 12

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.

Livingstone

Day 1

Livingstone

You will arrive in Livingstone and transfer to Maramba River Lodge. After arrival, you might visit the mighty Victoria Falls. The day is at your leisure —there are plenty of activities to choose from: white water rafting, rhino trekking, sunset cruise, helicopter flight, and visit to the Falls — the choice is yours (activities not included). Your overnight stay will be at Maramba River Lodge in en-suite Safari Tents. Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Destination: Livingstone (City) Stay: Maramba River Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Day 2

Mazabuka

Today we drive to Mazabuka, the ‘sweetest town’ in Zambia, where sugar cane is grown on big farms. We stay overnight on a game farm, where also the highly endangered White Rhinos roam freely. In the afternoon we can do a short drive and hopefully we will see one of those ancient looking creatures. Overnight at Makuku Game Farm in en-suite Safari Tents. (FB). Budget located less than 1hr drive from Mazabuka (Town) All meals included Drinks not included

Destination: Mazabuka (Town) Stay: Makuku Farm Tented Camp Budget located less than 1hr drive from Mazabuka (Town) Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park

Day 3

Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park

This day will be a long day of driving. You will arrive at Kasaka River Lodge near the Lower Zambezi National Park in the late afternoon. The lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, you will hear the grunting of the hippos throughout the night. Your overnight stay will be in safari tents at Kasaka River Lodge. Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park Stay: Kasaka River Lodge Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lower Zambezi National Park

Day 4

Lower Zambezi National Park

A visit to the Lower Zambezi Park is one of the highlights of Zambia. The Zambezi River on the one side and the Escarpment on the other form the backdrop of our game viewing. You will do game drives in the national park and along the river to watch the animals coming to drink. You will stay overnight in Chalets at Kasaka Lodge. Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park Stay: Kasaka River Lodge Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lusaka

Day 6

Lusaka

After packing up, You'll drive up the escarpment to Lusaka where you can do some shopping for the next days in the bush. You'll stay overnight in chalets at a comfortable lodge close to Lusaka (Hanlo Estate, Pioneer Camp, or Wilddog Lodge). Dinner in a restaurant. (B/L/-). Mid-range lodge located near Lusaka (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Lusaka (City) Stay: Pioneer Lodge Mid-range lodge located near Lusaka (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Chipata

Day 7

Chipata

En route to Chipata, you will drive through a beautiful mountainous landscape and stop at Luangwa Bridge, a thriving market, where all kinds of baskets and mats as well as hand-carved items are offered. You'll stay overnight in modern rooms at Protea Hotel (B/L/-). Mid-range hotel located in Chipata (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Chipata (City) Stay: Protea Hotel Chipata Mid-range hotel located in Chipata (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
South Luangwa National Park

Day 8

South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s zebra, leopards, lions, and big herds of buffalos and elephants. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequaled in Africa. During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few. The colorful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the riverbanks. Your overnight stay will be at Wildlife Camp or Marula Lodge. Mid-range lodge located just outside South Luangwa NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: Marula Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside South Luangwa NP Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Departure

Day 12

Departure

After breakfast, you will transfer to Mfuwe Airport and depart for your onward travels. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Mfuwe Airport (Mfuwe) 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 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 Livingstone and ends in Mfuwe, Zambia
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport (LVI - Check price) in Livingstone
Fly back from Mfuwe Airport (MFU - Check price)
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
Adventure Purists
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Adventure Purists

4.9 operator rating 24 reviews

After being in the mobile safaris business since 1992 , Johannes Stallmann founded Bundu Safaris /Adventure Purists Ltd Zambia in 2005 concentrating thoroughly on Zambia and being one of the first offering fully catered mobile Safaris in this country. Rely on our experience and equipment and enjoy Zambia - The Real Africa!

Office In

Zambia

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2005)

Tour Types

Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)

Destinations

Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, 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

A great and well-cooperating tour operator, that will plan your stay around your wishes!

Hi! Recently me and my girlfriend visited Zambia for our first time, and had our first ever safari there! We booked via Adventure Purists/Bundu Safari's, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! We first wanted to book for Kafue National Park, but Christa (our lovely contact person) recommended another tour which would be easier accessable during this time of the year. We simply told them what we wanted, for how long, and any additional requests, and they made it happen! Of course we booked this trip hoping to see beautiful nature and amazing animals. (We definitely did see everything we wanted, including the entire Big 5!) But having two of these amazing guides with us really made our trip complete. Moses and Joseph are two wonderful guys that really know what they’re doing and talking about. They make a great duo who can cook, drive, care, spot even the most well hidden animals, and tell us everything about all we want to know like behavior, characteristics, looks and so much more of all the animals we found. Please take good care of such amazing safari guides, as you probably won’t find them of this kind very often. They always asked if we could see everything back in the truck, they asked if there were specific species we should look after. They asked when we wanted to leave, eat, come back to camp, take on extra activities or just chill a bit. Super kind, caring, funny, sweet and pure people. We absolutely would recommend booking with these guys if someone books a safari with Bundu. It was amazing seeing all these different species together and in the wild, and the hunt to always spot even more was really exciting! We think we got really lucky with everything we found, and are really appreciative about being able to make such a unique trip with very unique people! Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity, and we will definitely see you in the future! Kind regards, Babette and Jari

Jari and Babette · Netherlands

Verified

Safari was amazing!

Safari was amazing thanks! All was well. We very much enjoyed our time there. Frank and Sabine were very friendly, and our guide Isacc very knowledgeable.

P N · United Kingdom

Verified

Extensive knowledge of the country, to give the best advice and organize a great tour

I wanted to say a big thank you for all the planning and organization of our trip. (17 Days - 6 people including two children ages 11 and 9) From the initial exciting camping, to the last wonderful lodge in South Luangwa – All the locations were very well chosen. The boat on Lake Kariba, staying at Dawn's cottages, the estate with wild life and many polo horses, the big chalet in Lower Zambezi! And thank you to all the team that assisted us - Andrew, Monica, Joseph. Also in Bostwana and South Luangwa we had really great guides. We were very lucky to see amazing animals, not at once but at each location new and even more special – I won’t bore you with photos :) But there all the usual suspects – highlight was the leopards, the pride of lions, the big heards of elephants, buffalos, wild dogs… and everything in between. All the best from Switzerland

Swiss Family · Switzerland

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Extraordinary encounters with animals and nature, thanks to a very dedicated and passionate team!

We thank Christa for recommending the best nature park for our budget during this season. We were lucky to do our 6-day camping safari in the Lower Zambezi with a wonderful Dutch couple who were also nature lovers. In our small group of four, we were guided by Moses who is an incredible expert at spotting even the most inconspicuous animals like panthers. Thanks to him, during our short safari we were able to see the big five: lions, elephants, panthers, buffalos and rhinos (the latter in a private reserve near Mazabuka where we also encountered giraffes and ostriches). Of course, we saw many other species, such as wild dogs, zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocs, and so on. Each time, Moses explained to us the reasons for their behaviour and how they were linked to each other within their ecosystem. It was fascinating! We learnt a lot! Moses is also an incredible cook who, every evening at Mvuu camp, puts all his heart into preparing delicious traditional dishes in huge portions over the campfire. During our stay in Zambia, we couldn't find a restaurant that could match the quality of his cooking. We were also lucky enough to be driven by Joseph around the bumpy tracks of the park in a unique and beautiful modified Land Rover that we loved so much. Joseph is an extremely skilful (and joyful) driver who took us down tracks that no-one else would have dared. No track or path was impossible to follow the animal footprints of the Lower Zambezi NP! We highly recommend the expertise of Adventure Purists for safaris in Zambia.

Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge

Marie-Laure and Serge · Australia

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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 who are 12 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?

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Maramba River Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense

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 Adventure Purists, not SafariBookings.

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

This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.

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 Adventure Purists.

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