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Zambia

The birthplace of the walking safari — Zambia's South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi valleys offer some of the most authentic, guide-led wildlife experiences left in Africa, away from the crowds.

Where to Go

Top 5 Places in Zambia

The places that make Zambia worth crossing an ocean for.

1
South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park

Widely credited as the home of the walking safari, with an exceptional density of leopard.

2
Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

Canoe safaris beneath towering Zambezi cliffs, with elephants regularly swimming between islands.

3
Victoria Falls (Zambian side)

Victoria Falls (Zambian side)

A different, greener vantage on the Falls, with closer access to the Boiling Pot and Devil's Pool in low water.

4
Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park

One of the largest parks in Africa, still largely untouched, with excellent birdlife and predator sightings.

5
Livingstone

Livingstone

The gateway town to the Falls, with a walkable colonial-era centre and easy access to the Zambezi.

Where to Stay

Top 5 Properties in Zambia

A working shortlist, not an exhaustive one — five properties we'd genuinely recommend first.

Mfuwe Lodge 1

Mfuwe Lodge

Location
South Luangwa National Park
Style
Classic Safari Lodge
Signature
Elephants have been known to walk through the lobby
Ideal For
Classic walking-safari travellers
Chinzombo 2

Chinzombo

Location
South Luangwa National Park
Style
Luxury Safari Villas
Signature
Private villas as a base for walking safaris
Ideal For
Comfort-focused walking-safari travellers
Sausage Tree Camp 3

Sausage Tree Camp

Location
Lower Zambezi National Park
Style
Riverside Tented Camp
Signature
Canoe safaris beneath 400-year-old sausage trees
Ideal For
Canoe and river-safari enthusiasts
Tongabezi Lodge 4

Tongabezi Lodge

Location
Livingstone, above Victoria Falls
Style
Riverside Luxury
Signature
Private island sandbank breakfasts on the Zambezi
Ideal For
Romantic Falls stopovers
Royal Zambezi Lodge 5

Royal Zambezi Lodge

Location
Lower Zambezi National Park
Style
Family Safari Lodge
Signature
Tiger fishing and family-friendly programming
Ideal For
Multi-generational family trips

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