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10-Day Best of Zambia Big Cats Safari

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

10-Day Best of Zambia Big Cats Safari

4.9 / 5 · 220 reviews Offered by Off2Africa Travel 10-Day

Overview

Welcome to the Best of Zambia Big Cats Safari! You will start by enjoying the recently renovated David Livingstone Safari Lodge on the Zambezi River, close to the mighty Victoria Falls. Next you will travel to the magical Lower Zambezi where you will stay at Royal Zambezi Lodge. You will end off your safari at fabulous Shenton Safaris in remote South Luangwa National Park. This tour includes Big Five game viewing opportunities, Zambia's incredible natural beauty, and luxurious accommodations.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

10-Day

Route

Livingstone to Lusaka

Via Victoria Falls, Lower Zambezi NP, South Luangwa NP

Country & park

Zambia / Lower Zambezi National Park

Style

Safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

8 years

Activities

game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Accommodation

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge - Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls (Zambia) – Breakfast Included

Meals

Breakfast Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

Request quote

Currency

USD

10-Day Best of Zambia Big Cats Safari
Lower Zambezi National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jun 1, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026 n/a* USD $7,915 USD
Jul 1, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026 n/a* USD $8,225 USD
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 n/a* USD $8,930 USD
Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 30, 2027 n/a* USD $8,713 USD
Jul 1, 2027 - Jul 31, 2027 n/a* USD $9,055 USD
Aug 1, 2027 - Oct 31, 2027 n/a* USD $9,831 USD

Before booking

Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
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 8 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.

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Route

Tour route map
country Zambia
Start Livingstone (Day 1)
Day 1-2 Victoria Falls
Day 3-6 Lower Zambezi NP
Day 7-10 South Luangwa 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.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

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Minimum age of 8 years

The minimum age for this tour is 8 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: air transfer
This operator can book your international flights
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge

Day 1-2

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls (Zambia) – Breakfast Included

Breakfast Included

The David Livingstone Safari LodgeThe David Livingstone Safari LodgeThe David Livingstone Safari Lodge
Royal Zambezi Lodge

Day 3-6

Royal Zambezi Lodge

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

All Meals Included

Royal Zambezi LodgeRoyal Zambezi LodgeRoyal Zambezi Lodge
Kaingo Camp

Day 7-9

Kaingo Camp

Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) inside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Kaingo CampKaingo CampKaingo Camp

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.

Upper Zambezi River - David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

Day 1

Upper Zambezi River - David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

After arriving at Livingstone Airport, you will be met by a representative from the lodge and driven the short distance to the David Livingstone Safari Lodge, set on the mighty Zambezi River, just a short distance upstream of the famous Victoria Falls. The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa is situated on the lush banks of the Zambezi River, seamlessly blending into its surroundings, and providing luxurious 4-star accommodation near the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. With picturesque views of the river guests are treated to a serene and unforgettable experience. During your 2 days here, immerse yourself in luxury aboard The Lady Livingstone, the lodge's exclusive river cruise, providing a unique perspective of the Zambezi. Other activities include visits to Victoria Falls UNESCO World Heritage Site, rhino trekking on foot in the nearby Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, helicopter flights, a daring visit to Devil's Pool & many more! Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: Victoria Falls (Zambia) Stay: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zambia) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Lower Zambezi National Park - Royal Zambezi Lodge

Day 3

Lower Zambezi National Park - Royal Zambezi Lodge

After breakfast, you will be taken to Livingstone Airport for your charter flight to Royal Airstrip. From here, you will be picked up by a lodge representative and driven the short drive into Royal. This luxury safari lodge offers a wide variety of land water-based safari activities in & around the Lower Zambezi National Park. Here your activities are guided game drives & walking safaris, boat cruises, canoe safaris & fishing for Tiger fish and other fish species. Royal also have an award-winning spa & 4 nights for the price of 3! Lower Zambezi National Park, located along the mighty Zambezi River in Zambia, is a breathtaking safari destination known for its unspoiled wilderness and intimate wildlife encounters. The park’s lush riverbanks, woodlands, and floodplains attract Elephant, Hippo, Crocodile, Buffalo, Zebra, many other Antelope, and many predators such as Lion, Leopard, the rare Painted Dog, and Hyena. This wildlife sanctuary is home to over 400 species of birds as well. 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)
South Luangwa National Park - Shenton Safaris

Day 7

South Luangwa National Park - Shenton Safaris

After breakfast, you will be taken to Royal Airstrip for your onward flight to Mfuwe Airport. From here, you will be collected by a lodge representative and driven on a game drive to Kaingo Camp. Kaingo Camp is the flagship, owner-run safari camp of Shenton Safaris, located deep within South Luangwa National Park on the banks of the Luangwa River. The camp is intimate, welcoming and tailored to guests who want classic, close-to-nature safari experiences with an emphasis on big game and photographic opportunities. Experts have dubbed South Luangwa one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. The concentration of game around the Luangwa River and its oxbow lagoons is among the highest in Africa including Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Hippo and much more. The park is often called the Valley of the Leopard, as the dense thickets and abundance of plains game create the perfect habitat and naturally, this makes Shenton Safaris an excellent destination for leopard sightings. Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside South Luangwa NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: Kaingo Camp Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside South Luangwa NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day of Departure

Day 10

Day of Departure

After breakfast, you will be taken to Mfuwe Airport for your onward flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. This completes your exciting Best of Zambia big cat safari. For this tour, you can also start in Lusaka, and end in Victoria Falls if preferred. Any other regional flights can also gladly be arranged. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other 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$15.00 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 Lusaka, Zambia
This operator can book your international flights
Fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula Airport (LVI - Check price) in Livingstone
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
Off2Africa Travel
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Off2Africa Travel

4.9 operator rating 220 reviews

We always take care of the small stuff, but Off 2 Africa also thinks big… as wide as Africa’s superb landscapes, endless horizons and every friendly African smile! It is our privilege to help plan your journey to the world's most exciting continent. Our talented team of specialists has been putting together safari travel experiences in Africa for 25 years now, and we can't wait to do the same for you.

Office In

South Africa

Size

5-10 employees (Founded in 2001)

Member Of

ATTA, ZTA, SATSA, ZTOA & AFRICA'S EDEN

Tour Types

Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day

Destinations

Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, 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

Claire Saunders our tour operator was professional, efficient and well organised

From the outset we had an outstanding service from Claire. She tailored a trip to meet our needs, and made sure it was relatively close to our budget. We had a seamless transfer to the Okavango Delta, starting with a thorough briefing by our driver, and plenty of drinks for the journey. Our drive from Maun to Amber River Lodge in the delta was an adventure in itself, stopping to see the flora and fauna. The lodge absolutely blew us away, we had an amazing time. We had a very knowledgeable guide, Rati, we saw so many wild animals, birds, and the landscape is like paradise. We definitely had luxury accommodation, delicious food, wonderful activities. It was heart wrenching to leave. We had another seamless transfer to the Chobe River, we stayed at Jackalberry. Another stunning lodge. Great pool areas in both to unwind after safari. So close to the national park. We saw elephants, hippos, crocodiles in the water. Also a wide range of land animals and birds. There were beautiful sunsets and sunrises at both sites. We always arrange our own trips but just this once it was nice to have it arranged from start to finish. Claire went the extra mile to make this a memory for a lifetime.

Amber River Lidge
En route to Okavango delta
At delta
At delta

Jacqueline · United Kingdom

Verified

Extremely professional, experienced and knowledgeable.

Bec and his team, listened to all of our interests and requirements and put together the best African safari we have ever completed. The entire trip was flawless from start to finish. Bec tailored the trip to exactly what we wanted, many things were managed and planned that we were unaware of how complex they would be until we under took the trip. The process of arranging land transfers across different country borders, was seamless and something that would have been difficult to arrange. As it happened the transportation was safe and perfectly managed with the local knowledge of the team. Bec also checked in on us during our trip. The best, and only decision, we needed to make for the best safari we have ever had, was to select Off2Africa to organise the entire trip.

Chris · Australia

Verified

Excellent organization, Amazing Trip.

We had a wonderful 3 countries trip to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. It leaves us with marvelous memories. We were stunned by the good organization of our tour operator, Robyn. The communication was excellent. Transfers were smooth, efficient and drivers always on times at the several meeting points. Lodges were very good and we saw plenty of game despite travelling in low season. We highly recommend Off2Africa and would definitely travel with them again. Of course, these trips are never cheap but it was good value for money considering the upper level lodges and the many transfers, including a return flight to Hwange National Parks as well as the many long game drives with professional guides.

Maria · Belgium

Verified

Fabulous Botswana

We chose Off2Africa for our Botswanan adventure after careful consideration and was impressed with the care and attention Sian Edwards and Emma paid to not only the arrangements but keeping us informed of any changes due to the weather conditions. We felt looked after from the moment we arrived at Maun airport until the time we left. We visited 3 lodges - preferring to stay 3 nights at both Camp Moremi and Savuti - in the hope of seeing 'big cats' and we were not disappointed. We watched a pride of lions enjoying their kill; lion cubs playing with each other; cheetahs chasing a possible kill and a leopard quietly walking along the track ahead of us. It was amazing how close we came to the lions and a family of hyenas as they walked quietly around the safari truck! The lodges were very similar in terms of luxury, comfort and service but also very different in that Camp Okavango was primarily boat and walking safaris which gave us a different perspective from the motorised safaris- we stood only 100 metres from 2 male lions as they sat on a raised area looking for prey. All the staff we met on the trip were friendly, helpful and we especially loved the warm welcomes we received at each camp. Our guides were first rate. We wouldn't hesitate to travel to Botswana again and would certainly contact Off2Africa for any future safari trips.

Jacqueline · United Kingdom

Practical answers

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 who are 8 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 minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge - Luxury lodge at Victoria Falls (Zambia) – 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

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Off2Africa Travel, 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 Off2Africa Travel.

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