Zambia Walking Safari
On foot in the birthplace of walking safaris
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Is this right for you?
Best for
Travelers seeking authentic walking safari experience with specialist guides in remote wilderness.
Trade-offs
- •Physically demanding with early starts and multi-hour walks
- •Less game viewing quantity, more quality and depth
- •Limited to dry season when walking is practical
Not for you if
- Your total budget is under $6,000 per person
- You prioritize value over comfort and exclusivity
- You prefer minimal physical activity on holiday
- Walking long distances is difficult for you
- This is your first safari and you want the classic experience
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What your days look like
A typical day on safari in Zambia
Wake before light, quick coffee, set out on foot
4-5 hour walk through the valley, stopping to observe and learn
Arrive at new fly camp, lunch, rest during heat
Short afternoon walk or quiet game viewing from camp
Dinner around the campfire, stories from the trail
Sleep under mosquito net, listening to lion and hyena
Walking the Luangwa Valley
South Luangwa Valley is where the walking safari was born. Multi-night walking trails, sleeping in fly camps, moving through the bush with legendary guides. This is safari at its most authentic.
📷 Single-file walking safari through Luangwa Valley with African ebony trees and hippo pools
Activities available in Zambia
Where you'll stay
All accommodation typesAccommodation styles available in Zambia for this trip type
Permanent Tented Camp
Canvas tents on raised platforms or concrete bases, with en-suite bathrooms, proper beds, and often verandas. Combines outdoor immersion with comfort.
Those wanting bush atmosphere with comfort; second-time safari visitors; photographers
📷 Luxury canvas tent on wooden platform with private deck overlooking river at dawn
Classic Safari Lodge
Permanent structure with individual rooms or suites, typically stone or thatch construction. Common areas include dining room, lounge, pool. Full service with staff.
First-time safari visitors; those wanting reliable comfort; families; couples
📷 Stone and thatch safari lodge with swimming pool overlooking African savanna at sunset
Fly Camp / Sleep-out
Single-night experience sleeping under stars or minimal canvas, away from main camp. Bedroll, mosquito net, armed guard. Maximum wilderness immersion.
Adventurous travelers; repeat safari visitors; those seeking transformative experiences
Walking safari specialty
📷 Bedroll under mosquito net with African night sky full of stars and distant campfire glow
Mobile Tented Camp
Lightweight camp that moves seasonally to follow wildlife. Canvas tents with camp beds, bucket showers, and bush toilets. Staff-to-guest ratio often 1:1.
Adventure-oriented travelers; those following migration; experienced safari-goers
📷 Small tented camp setup in remote bush with safari vehicle and wildebeest migration in background
Note: Vurara Safaris doesn't list specific lodges or camps. We select properties based on your preferences, timing, and availability during trip planning.
Typical cost range
Per person, land costs
Excluding international flights
- +Peak season (Jul-Oct) adds 20-40% to accommodation rates
- +Exclusive-use or small-camp positioning
- −Larger groups (4-6 people) reduce per-person costs significantly
- −Green season rates (if available) can reduce costs 20-40%
- −Stepping down to quality mid-range camps
These are cost bands, not quotes. Vurara Safaris provides custom pricing based on your specific dates, group size, and accommodation preferences. Ranges reflect 2024-2025 operator rates and are updated periodically.
Before you book
Variants
The same route can work at different comfort levels
Premium Experience
7–10 days covering South Luangwa, North Luangwa, Lower Zambezi. Premium camps with private guiding.
Exclusive camps, private vehicles
Mid-Range Alternative
Similar experience with well-regarded lodges at more accessible pricing.
Good value, solid experience
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