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ZAMBIA
Home of the walking safari and incredible game viewing
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park is one of the most magnificent wilderness areas in southern Africa. The park is bordered by the great Luangwa River, which supports a large diversity of megafauna along its course through eastern Zambia. One of the largest populations of hippo and crocodile resides in the river, while elephant, zebra and many predators are attracted to its fertile and forested banks. The park is famous for leopard sightings, and the many spotted cats that hunt on the river have earned it the nickname "The Valley of the Leopard". South Luangwa is also the home of the walking safari, a tradition pioneered by Norman Carr in the 1960s, and still carried out today. Great lodges, high quality guiding and stunning wilderness make this one of our top adventure safaris.
Walking & Cycling Safaris
If your love for walking goes beyond a few hours in the morning, book a multi-day expedition. By day, traverse sandy riverbeds and tangled forests on foot, and by night, sleep under a million stars in a simple fly camp. Nothing can beat it.
The South Luangwa may have made its fame with the walking safari, thanks to its vast (mostly flat) terrain, exquisite wildlife and powerhouse river. Happily, these traits also make it the place for an epic biking safari. They’re certainly fun and a brilliant way to keep active in the bush, covering more ground than on foot but keeping a lower profile than a 4x4. Plot your course along the rushing Luangwa River where elephants gather to drink and splash, hippos glisten in giant pods and the flicking tail of a leopard is enough to stop your heart. You'll park in a scenic spot along the way to sip on something cool before cycling on. In South Luangwa, these cycling safaris are only offered by a select few lodges.
Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi National Park lies in a large river valley with fertile soils providing the basis for a thriving ecosystem. Elephants and buffalo congregate along the river to graze along with impala, zebra and more, enjoying the nutritious vegetation of the region. Lion, leopard and the spotted hyena follow the herds, hunting as they move.
Glide down the Zambezi by boat, spotting elephants and tiger fishing to your heart’s content.The Lower Zambezi National Park is one of our favourite destinations in Zambia. The vast reserve makes up 4500 square kilometers of Zambezi escarpment wilderness. The huge densities of wildlife tend to stick near the river, and game drives (and canoe safaris) into the park often encounter large herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra. The riverfront is also ideal leopard habitat and it's not uncommon to see one of these rare predators lazing in a tree beside the river. Travelers can self-drive through the park, or choose to stay at one of the top lodges that offer the full Lower Zambezi experience. A canoe safari along the river is also a must!
Emerging from the tiny plane and into the vastness of the Kafue, it’s the endless, horizon-stretching size of the place that hits you. Kafue is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park but, is often lost in the shadow of the popular South Luangwa. There are only a handful of camps and even fewer visitors. But don’t let that deter you – come armed with a little patience and the rewards are spectacular. Think cheetah and lion roaming in the golden grass, herds of red lechwe, puku, and wildebeest on the plains of Busanga. There is more to Kafue than just Busanga though, the turquoise blue Kafue River itself, a stunning landscape adjoining endless miombo woodlands and seasonal lagoons, a great place for elephants, sable antelope, leopard,s and even wild dogs.
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