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7 nights itinerary from $6,000
per person
Crocodiles and Leopards
This itinerary combines the two best safari destinations in Zambia - the Lower Zambezi and the South Luangwa National Parks.
This itinerary combines fantastic camps in the Lower Zambezi National Park and then onto the South Luangwa National Park. You can enjoy safaris on the water, in open-sided vehicles and on foot so this safari is very varied.
Trip Highlights
This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.
Trip Itinerary
NB. All of our trips are fully customisable in terms of length of time, regions, properties and budget. The below is just a sample of an itinerary that has worked well for clients in the past. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary or any other element of your trip!
Day
1-3
Lower Zambezi National Park zambia
Fly from Lusaka with Proflight to the Lower Zambezi National Park (Jeki airstrip). Met on arrival and transferred to Chiawa Camp to stay for 3 nights on a full board basis.
Sat on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Chiawa Camp is a small and intimate camp with a fantastic reputation. Its service, food, management, guiding, location and accommodation are all on-point, with the perfect blend of safari-authenticity and luxury. The Lower Zambezi Valley is a huge rift in the earths crust that homes the mighty Zambezi River and two national parks either side (Mana Pools National Park sits on the Zimbabwean side and on the Zambian side, is the infamous Lower Zambezi National Park). With the exception of rhino, giraffe and cheetah, the Lower Zambezi homes all of the desirable big game.
On the land, plentiful predators, herds of elephant and buffalo can be seen; and on the water, boat trips along the Zambezi give you the chance to see hippos, crocodile and an array of bird life.
Day
4-6
South Luangwa National Park zambia
Transferred to the airstrip to fly to the South Luangwa National Park (Mfuwe airport). Met on arrival and transferred to Bilimungwe Camp to stay for 3 nights on a full board basis.
As one of the Bushcamp Company properties, Bilimungwe is an intimate and stylish camp with a rustic and authentic safari feel to it. This camp is particularly popular for those combining the sister camps in the southern area, such as Kapamba to the west, or Chindeni to the east. With award-winning resident guides, guests staying at this camp could not be in better hands during their stay. South Luangwa National Park is located on Zambias eastern side and is considered the finest safari park in Zambia! The park is famed for its plentiful game, its variety of game viewing activities and most importantly, its exceptionally high quality of guiding and walking safaris that has raised the bar across all of Africa! At a size of nine thousand square kilometres, the topography of the park is one of the most varied in Zambia as the Luangwa River winds through vast open plains, dense woodlands and waterlogged marshes.
Day
7
Back home!
Transferred to the Mfuwe airport to fly to Lusaka airport and connect onto international flights home (booked by you).
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What kind of Wildlife should you see on the Crocodiles and Leopards trip in 2026/27?
For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the Crocodiles and Leopards bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in Crocodiles and Leopards…
The Parks & Regions featured in the Crocodiles and Leopards itinerary...
A general introduction to the parks and regions featured in the Crocodiles and Leopards for 2026/27.
Do visit our Africa Wildlife page for our full wildlife viewing guide...
What are the other great Camps & Hotels across the same Crocodiles and Leopards parks and regions...
For 2026/27 we highly recommend all the following camps & hotels in the same Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park parks & regions — and let us help customise and price-up your ideal trip for you...
1 Tafika Camp
South Luangwa National Park, Africa, Zambia
Sat just north of the Nsefu region in the South Luangwa National Park, is Remote Africa’s Tafika Camp. This intimate camp, which can accommodate up to 14 guests, offers authentic accommodation in… More…
2 Anabezi Camp
Lower Zambezi National Park, Africa, Zambia
Looking out to the Mushika Flood Plains and the Zambezi River in the distance, Anabezi Camp is a great choice for those looking for luxury in an untouched wilderness. The camp is… More…
3 Old Mondoro Camp
Lower Zambezi National Park, Africa, Zambia
Owned and run by the Cummings family (who also run Chiawa Camp further to the west), this small and intimate camp is one of our favourites in all of the Lower Zambezi,… More…
4 Nsefu Camp
South Luangwa National Park, Africa, Zambia
Nsefu Camp homes history and exceptional wildlife. Built in 1956 by Norman Carr, this was the first safari lodge to occupy the South Luangwa National Park. It is the only camp located… More…
And don't miss our Africa Wildlife page for a full guide to the amazing wildlife available...
What other Safari Trips & Tours do you have for the same regions in 2026/27?
An overview of what other tailor-made trips & tours The Africa Specialists have available to Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park parks & regions for 2026/27.
The Best of Zambia
Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls
From $7,500 per person
See the Trip
World Class Waterfall and Safari
Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls
From $7,000 per person
See the Trip
Crocodiles and Leopards
Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park
From $6,000 per person
See the Trip
Zambia and Zanzibar
Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $7,000 per person
See the Trip
Do visit our Africa Safari Finder page to find more trips and locations for 2026/27
Other Safari/Holiday types recommended for the same regions in 2026/27...
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