Zambia

Zambia is named after the mighty Zambezi River, and its valleys define the country along with the great African Rift Valley that cuts through the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Incredible natural features also include the breath-taking Victoria Falls, Lake Tanganyika, the floodplains of Busanga, the massive Kafue Flats and the Bangweulu Swamps.

The country is situated on a high plateau and is characterized by immensity of space and gentle horizons, broken by the enormous valleys of the Upper Zambezi and its tributaries.

In the south, the mighty Zambezi hurls itself over the lip of the Victoria Falls, twists silently through the narrow Batoka Gorges before flowing into Lake Kariba and on through the Lower Zambezi Valley.

Safari Overview

There are over 19 national parks in Zambia, but many are remote, highly seasonal and difficult to visit. Our extensive, intimate knowledge of the parks and most reputable camps allows us to arrange itineraries with excellent guides in dramatically contrasting ecosystems. Safaris and game viewing in Zambia are unique because the emphasis is not on visiting many parks, but rather on experiencing life in the bush through walking safaris and night game drives in relatively unexplored game reserves.

Because of long distances between parks  and generally poor roads, an extensive safari requires linking the various regions with scheduled/shared charter flights (or private charter flights if applicable).

One can easily split 6-10 nights between South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi along with a stop in Livingstone to see Vic Falls. Other destinations like Kafue’s Busanga Plains and unique safari areas like Liuwa Plains make Zambia one of our favorite options for travelers looking for a true wilderness experience!

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