Zambia 10-Day Safari Tour: Discovering Wonders of Wilderness

Author: Priyanka Saxena on Jan 12,2023

Zambia is considered one of the best wildlife destinations in Africa, with rich flora & Fauna. It's particularly the beauty of Victoria Falls that makes Zambia one of the important spots that you cannot miss. This great part of the Earth is home to wildly eye-opening National Parks. Great guiding, walking safaris, and night drives are some of the add-ons to the Safari Holidays in Zambia. Suppose you are looking for Zambia safari packages. In that case, this 10-day luxury tour is going to be the perfect thing on your travel wish list. Discover the wildness at its best! 

A tour at a glance

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Detailed Itinerary

Welcome to Zambia

Meet your private guide at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, who will transfer you to your hotel. This airport is around 27 km from Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. It's the largest airport in Zambia. Set off with your guide on an introductory tour of the city. Stroll around the city's lanes and soak in the city's brilliant vibe, culture, and architecture. Following that, enjoy a lavish dinner at a premium restaurant before retiring to your resort for the night.

The World's Largest Wildlife Sanctuary

South Luangwa National Park is located in the Eastern part of the Luangwa River valley. This park is one of the popular tourist spots in Zambia for its rich wildlife. South Luangwa National Park has etched its name in history for being the largest wildlife sanctuary in the world. The great variety of animals is a real pleasure in the surrounding of the Luangwa River. Explore the wide variety of birds and wildlife in the park. Enjoy watching 400 bird species and around 60 animal species here in the South Luangwa National Park.

The Big Four of South Luangwa National Park

Today, set out in the South Luangwa National Park to see all of the Big Four, which include lions, buffalo, elephants, and leopards. Enjoy all of the big species except the rhino. Despite continuous efforts, the Rhino population has gradually depleted and reached extinction. But you will check out the four on your "Big Five List"! Explore the overwhelming natural splendor here. At the end of the day, enjoy your dinner and return to your resort.

Walking Safari in South Luangwa

Enjoy the big game in the Luangwa River valley. Peek at the cape buffalo and elephants as they swim in and around the river. Relish the spectacle of antelope with wonderful patterns of Crawshay's zebra grazing in the park. In addition, in different parts of the park, see the intriguing homes made by baboons and Vervet monkeys. Seeing how they interact and call each other from the tree's canopy is lovely. Also, find hyenas, lions, and wild dogs here. And you cannot miss those Cookson's wildebeest, and the Thornicroft's giraffes specifically found here in South Luangwa National Park.

Flying to Lower Zambezi National Park

Today, return to the airport for two short flights. Fly to the Lower Zambezi National Park through Lusaka. At the airstrip, meet your guide. He will take you to the camp by way of a game drive. Along the way, you can stop and watch the swarm of wild and beautiful animals. Lower Zambezi National Park is located in the Southern part of Zambia and on the border with Zimbabwe. Zambezi River valley is well known for teeming wildlife, including herds of elephants, buffalo, and fish eagles. You are also going to see crocodiles and hippos here. And, in the Eastern part of it, enjoy the stunning view of the red cliffs of Mupata Gorge. The northern region has a rugged and steep Zambezi Escarpment.

Game Viewing in Lower Zambezi National Park

Today, enjoy a wonderful game viewing offered at the Chongwe River Lodge. Today will be the day to enjoy some water-based activities, and also, there will be some game-viewing sessions that will be done on the boat safari. And, at the end of the day, your guide will take you for an evening game drive.

Enjoying the Zambezi River

Today, try tiger fishing in the river. Zambezi River is found to be the fourth largest of all the Rivers of the African continent. And it has the most popular freshwater game fish in Africa, the Tiger Fish. It is also sometimes referred to as a "striped water dog" and is an aggressive predator, feeding itself on baitfish. Today, also try your hands at tiger fishing.

Welcome to Zimbabwe

Today, leave the camp and fly back to Lusaka, where your guide will transfer you to Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe across the border. You are going to spend two days here. Victoria Falls Town is located in the Western part of Zimbabwe. This place is home to various giant waterfalls bearing the same name. Before flowing through a series of gorges, the Zambezi River falls into the Boiling Pot.

Wonderful Victoria Falls

Today, enjoy an early breakfast before your guide drives you in a private vehicle to Victoria Falls Town. Here, you are also going to see elephants and rhinos. You are going to enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of Victoria Falls. Following that, enjoy a wonderful dinner before retiring to your resort for the night.

Departure

Today, your private guide will transfer you to the airport for your international departure.

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