Southern Africa
Zambia
Walking safari origins and Victoria Falls
5 parks and reserves5 trip options
Zambia invented the walking safari. South Luangwa remains the best place for it. Victoria Falls adds drama. Lower Zambezi offers canoeing. The country attracts serious safari travelers.
Highlights
South LuangwaVictoria FallsLower ZambeziKafue National Park
Parks & Reserves
5 areas
South Luangwa National Park
Walking safari birthplace
Walking safarisLeopards
Lower Zambezi National Park
River-based safari
Canoe safarisElephants
Kafue National Park
Off-grid experience
Remote wildernessCheetah
North Luangwa National Park
Serious walking safari
Walking onlyBuffalo herds
Victoria Falls (Livingstone)
Iconic waterfall experience
World wonderActivities hub
Is Zambia right for you?
Best for
- +Walking safari enthusiasts
- +Repeat safari travelers
- +Victoria Falls combiners
- +Purists
Consider alternatives if
- -First-timers wanting guaranteed Big Five
- -Budget travelers
- -Self-drive preference
What you gain
- • Best walking safari destination
- • Victoria Falls combination
- • Authentic, uncrowded experience
What you trade
- • Limited infrastructure
- • Many camps seasonal
- • Less Big Five density than East Africa
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Planning essentials
When to go
Peak: June to October (dry season)
Shoulder: May, November
Green: December to April (many camps close)
Bat migration in Kasanka Oct-Dec
Practical info
Gateway: Lusaka (LUN) or Livingstone (LVI)
Visa: Yes, e-visa or KAZA UniVisa
Malaria: High throughout
Cost: PremiumModerate
Explore Zambia
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Day-by-Day
Zambia South Luangwa Walking
Birthplace of the walking safari
6–10 days$5,000–$10k/pp
Day-by-Day
Zambia Classic Safari
South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, the heart of walking safari country
9–12 days$10k–$18k/pp
Day-by-Day
Zambia Victoria Falls and Safari
The smoke that thunders combined with South Luangwa wildlife
7–10 days$6,000–$11k/pp