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9 nights itinerary from $7,500
per person
The Best of Zambia
Zambia's 'best bits' in an exhilarating 9-day itinerary!
This ‘best bits of Zambia’ itinerary combines the mighty Victoria Falls, the South Luangwa National Park and the exhilarating Lower Zambezi National Park. If you want to tick off Zambia with all its highlights, this is the itinerary for you.
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 – 2
Make your own way to Livingstone Airport zambia
Met on arrival in Livingstone airport and transferred to Waterberry Lodge to stay for 2 nights on a full board basis. The rate at Waterberry Lodge includes full board accommodation (all meals and drinks), 2-in-house activities a day (these include a tour of Victoria Falls, a sunset or day cruise along the Zambezi, fishing, island picnics, birding and guided walks). Although a visit to Victoria Falls can often be quite hectic (as there are so many activities on offer), it is common for guests to spend a few days at Victoria Falls to relax before or after a Zambian safari. Whilst a day trip to Victoria Falls is highly recommended, as well as fulfilling all of your adrenaline needs with activities and adventures, Waterberry Lodge also encourages guests to sit by the Zambezi River, read a book and relax the serenity of the landscape.
Day
3 – 5
South Luangwa National Park zambia
Transferred from Waterberry Lodge to Livingstone airport in time for the Proflight flight to Mfuwe. Met on arrival and transferred to Kakuli Camp to stay for 3 nights on a full board basis including all game activities on a shared basis.
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. The rate at Kakuli Camp includes full board accommodation (all meals and drinks), all game-viewing activities on a shared basis, park fees and conservation levies, and airstrip transfers.
Day
6 – 8
Lower Zambezi National Park zambia
Transferred back to Mfuwe airport in time for the Proflight flight to the Lower Zambezi National Park (Jeki airstrip). Met on arrival and transferred to Chongwe River Camp to stay for 3 nights on a full board basis including all game viewing activities on a shared basis. 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. The rate at Chongwe Camp includes full board accommodation (all meals and drinks), all game-viewing activities on a shared basis, park fees and conservation levies, and airstrip transfers
Day
9
Back home!
Transferred back to Jeki airstrip in time for the Proflight flight to fly to Lusaka to connect onto your international flights home.
Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.
What kind of Wildlife should you see on the The Best of Zambia trip in 2026/27?
For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the The Best of Zambia 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 The Best of Zambia…
The Parks & Regions featured in the The Best of Zambia itinerary...
A general introduction to the parks and regions featured in the The Best of Zambia 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 The Best of Zambia 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, Victoria Falls 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 Toka Leya Camp
Victoria Falls, Africa, Zambia
Designed along the lines of a luxury safari camp, Toka Leya sits approximately 30 minutes drive upriver from the famous “smoke that thunders” or Victoria Falls. Celebrating its 10th year in 2018,… More…
3 Tongabezi
Victoria Falls, Africa, Zambia
Voted as the best safari lodge in Zambia by Conde Nast Travel, this luxury lodge is definitely one to consider when you are planning your trip to Victoria Falls! Tonagezi is set… More…
4 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…
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, Victoria Falls 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
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World Class Waterfall and Safari
Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls
From $7,000 per person
See the TripCrocodiles and Leopards
Lower Zambezi National Park, Lusaka, South Luangwa National Park
From $6,000 per person
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Zambia and Zanzibar
Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $7,000 per person
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Botswana Highlights
Chobe National Park, The Okavango Concessions, The Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls
From $4,000 per person
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Authentic Lodges and Mobile Camps
Chobe National Park, The Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambia
From $4,500 per person
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A Focus on Botswana
Chobe National Park, The Okavango Concessions, The Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Zambia
From $5,500 per person
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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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