10 Days Zambia’s Classic Safari & River Adventure

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Trip Overview

Discover Zambia’s untamed wilderness on this 10-day safari and river adventure, combining game drives, walking safaris, and river safaris across Kafue National Park and Lower Zambezi National Park. This itinerary offers intimate encounters with wildlife, from tracking leopards and wild dogs in Kafue to paddling past hippos and crocodiles on the Zambezi River.

Designed for wildlife enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and travelers looking for an authentic safari experience, this journey showcases Zambia’s diverse ecosystems and luxury camps.

 

Great For

Walking Safari Enthusiasts

Big Five Wildlife Lovers

Adventure & River Safari Seekers

Photographers & Nature Lovers

Highlights

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Lusaka – Welcome to Zambia
  • Meet & greet at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, with a private transfer to your hotel.
  • Optional city tour, visiting the Lusaka National Museum and local craft markets.
  • Accommodation: Latitude 15° Lusaka | Meals: Dinner
  • Fly to Kafue National Park, Zambia’s largest and oldest national park.
  • Day 2: Afternoon game drive, searching for lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the Busanga Plains.
  • Day 3: Walking safari with expert trackers, learning about Zambia’s unique flora and fauna.
  • Day 4: Full-day game drive, with a focus on wild dogs, elephants, and rare antelope species.
  • Day 5: Scenic boat safari along the Kafue River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife.
  • Accommodation: Busanga Bush Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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  • Fly to Lower Zambezi National Park, a wildlife haven along the mighty Zambezi River.
  • Day 6: Afternoon game drive, watching elephants, lions, and buffaloes near the riverbanks.
  • Day 7: Full-day canoeing safari, paddling past hippos, crocodiles, and herds of buffalo.
  • Day 8: Morning walking safari, followed by a sunset boat cruise with sundowners.
  • Day 9: Leisure time at the lodge, catch-and-release fishing, or optional scenic flight over the park.
  • Accommodation: Anabezi Camp | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
  • Fly to Livingstone, the gateway to Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world.
  • Day 10: Visit the Victoria Falls National Park, witnessing the thundering cascades and rainforest trails.
  • Day 11: Optional helicopter flight (“Flight of Angels”), Zambezi River sunset cruise, or white-water rafting.
  • Day 12: Leisure morning, followed by transfer to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport for departure.
  • Accommodation: Royal Livingstone Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world.
  • Day 8: Full-day game drive, spotting rhinos, hippos, and lions.
  • Day 9: Visit a Maasai village, learning about their traditional lifestyle and conservation efforts.
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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  • Fly back to Lusaka, with an optional stop at a local market for last-minute souvenirs.
  • Transfer to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for departure.
  • Meals: Breakfast

Places You’ll See