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The Ultimate Zambia Safari

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Escape to the wilderness on this extraordinary journey through Zambia’s most iconic national park, spotting lions, leopards and elephants and staying in exceptional camps for a truly authentic African experience.   

10 days

suggested length

Jun-Oct

best time to go

$11,995

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A land of boundless natural beauty, Zambia promises a pure taste of the African safari, where lions prowl through groves of twisted ebony trees and hippos lounge in reedy waterways – with barely another Jeep in sight.  Explore one of Africa’s most magnificent wildlife-watching destinations on this journey through South Luangwa National Park, tailored to your tastes by A&K’s experts. As the pioneer destination for walking safaris, South Luangwa is renowned for its wildlife, from great herds of elephants and a wealth of top predators to a staggering array of birds.You will stay at elegantly appointed camps at different, secluded locations across the park, ensuring a luxurious home away from home on every day of your Zambian adventure, along with the best game-viewing opportunities. Accompanied by passionate, experienced local guides, set out on daily game drives, walking safaris to immerse yourself in this ever-changing, unspoilt world of iconic wildlife and spectacular flora.  

Drift off to sleep in five beautifully designed tented camps, scattered throughout the bush to ensure the best chances of spotting game

Walk freely between these camps, accompanied by a guide, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way

Immerse yourself in the vast wetlands and rippling savannah of South Luangwa National Park

Embrace a host of wild experiences, from noticing delicate details on a walking safari to spotting leopards on a thrilling night drive

Connect with experienced local guides who know how, where and when to find the greatest wildlife encounters

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Designed by us, tailored to you

This Tailormade Journey is just the beginning of a beautiful adventure, ready to be customized by you. Choose the hotels you want to stay in, enhance your journey with extra experiences, and tell us where else you want to go.

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Lusaka, Zambia

1 day

Discover urban wildlife and artisan treasures

suggested

Zambia’s heart lies in the bold, beating city of Lusaka, where Sunday markets are a rainbow of local artworks, handicrafts and woven jewellery, and Lusaka National Park promises a slice of the African bush just a short drive from the city; get a taste for your imminent adventure by spotting the park’s wildebeest, zebras and even white rhinos. 

Your A&K Experiences: Unwind at your hotel or explore at leisure.  

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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

8 days

Walking safaris and epic fauna in the country’s wildest corner

suggested

From the thrilling sight of a leopard skulking through the grass to the dazzling red flash of a carmine bee-eater, South Luangwa will bowl you over with its wildlife. This is one of the finest game-viewing destinations in southern Africa, home to impalas and giraffes, lions, elephants, hippos and more than 400 species of bird. Hidden deep in the bush, private tented camps are among the finest places to take in the action, many of them overlooking the park’s marshy lagoons or the lifegiving currents of the Luangwa River.

Your A&K Experiences: Travel across this vast and diverse national park to take full advantage of the spectacular game-viewing on offer. Check into five different lodges and walk freely between them, heading out each day for unique adventures, from tracking the park’s big cats to taking an exhilarating night drive beneath twinkling stars.  

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Enhance Your Journey with Add-On Experiences

Catch all the amazing add-on experiences available for your entire trip. Whether you missed something earlier or want to see everything in one place, here’s your opportunity to make sure you don`t miss out on any incredible experiences.

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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Walking safari in South Luangwa National Park

Exploring the Zambian wilderness on foot allows you to go at a gentler pace, getting heart-stoppingly close to nature. This is the home of the walking safari, and the knowledge of local guides is second to none.

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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Sleep out in a dry riverbed

Drift off beneath starry skies on a thrilling overnight stay in the wilderness of South Luangwa. Wake to the sound of roaring lions and twittering birds before enjoying a fresh breakfast prepared by your own chef.

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South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Night-time safari drive

Join your driver-guide for a thrilling after-dark safari, noting how the rhythms of the bush subtly change as night draws in. Spot leopards in the trees, along with endangered wild dogs, and a host of nocturnal birds.

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