8 Days Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls

  • 8 days
  • Zambia
  • Luxury
  • Private

Zambia's great trio: walking in the Luangwa, canoeing the Zambezi and the thunder of Victoria Falls.

From US$9,118 per person

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Duration
8 days · 7 nights
Route
South Luangwa National Park to Livingstone and Victoria Falls
Comfort
Luxury lodges
Group
Private, 1 to 6 travellers
Best time
Jun to Oct

Overview

Three nights in South Luangwa for walking safaris and leopards, three in the Lower Zambezi for canoes and elephants, and one at the Falls to finish.

Light aircraft link each stop, with connections through Lusaka for the longer legs, so you spend your time in the bush rather than on the road.

Highlights

  • Walking safaris in the Luangwa
  • Canoeing on the Zambezi
  • Night drives for leopard
  • Victoria Falls from the Zambian side

Route

TANZANIADR CONGOZAMBIAMALAWIMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELake MweruLake BangweuluLake Kariba 1 South Luangwa National Park 4-6 Lower Zambezi National Park 7 Livingstone and Victoria Falls

What to expect

  • Luxury safari

    Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.

  • Private safari

    Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.

  • Made to measure

    Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.

  • Start any day

    Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.

  • Solo travellers welcome

    Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.

  • Pace and fitness

    Balanced, fitness: moderate.

Activities
Boat Safaris, Canoeing & Kayaking, Game Drives, Hiking & Walking
Getting around
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide

Day by day

Days 1 to 3 South Luangwa South Luangwa National Park

Three nights of walks, drives and night drives from your riverside villa.

  • Travel Flight from Lusaka
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Game Drives

Overnight

Time + Tide Chinzombo (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Six villas on the Luangwa river with private pools and expert walking guides.

Days 4 to 6 Lower Zambezi Lower Zambezi National Park

Canoe the channels, fish for tigerfish and walk the floodplain.

  • Travel Light aircraft via Lusaka
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Canoeing & Kayaking
  • Boat Safaris
  • Game Drives

Overnight

Chiawa Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

A family-run camp inside the Lower Zambezi park, famous for its guiding.

Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi riverfrontChiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi riverfrontChiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi riverfront
Day 7 Victoria Falls Livingstone and Victoria Falls

Fly via Lusaka to Livingstone, a guided walk at the Falls and a sunset cruise.

  • Travel Light aircraft via Lusaka
  • Meals Breakfast & dinner
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Boat Safaris

Overnight

Tongabezi Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Romantic river cottages upstream of the Falls, with trips to Livingstone Island.

Tongabezi Lodge, Upper Zambezi, near Livingstone
Day 8 Depart Livingstone and Victoria Falls

Transfer to Livingstone airport.

  • Travel 30 min to the airport
  • Meals Breakfast

Where you stay

DaysAccommodation & meals
Days 1 to 3

Time + Tide Chinzombo (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Six villas on the Luangwa river with private pools and expert walking guides.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Days 4 to 6

Chiawa Camp (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

A family-run camp inside the Lower Zambezi park, famous for its guiding.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi riverfrontChiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi riverfrontChiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi riverfront
Day 7

Tongabezi Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Romantic river cottages upstream of the Falls, with trips to Livingstone Island.

Breakfast & dinner

Tongabezi Lodge, Upper Zambezi, near Livingstone

Rates

Important to know

  • Rates are per person, shown in USD, and do not include international flights to and from your home country.
  • The price per person depends on how many travellers share the vehicle and guide.

Rates per person

Price per person by number of travellers
SeasonSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
High seasonUS$14,500US$12,900US$12,126US$12,126US$12,126US$12,126Get quote
Low seasonUS$11,300US$9,700US$9,118US$9,118US$9,118US$9,118Get quote
Deposit to confirm
30%

Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge, flight and park prices change each year. Rates cover the lodge stays; the internal flights between Lusaka, the Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Livingstone are quoted separately. The Lower Zambezi camp is closed from mid-November to April.

  • Rates can change when lodge, permit and park fees are updated, and are confirmed when you enquire.
  • The order and content of the safari can be adjusted to suit you, and a change may affect the price.
  • If a lodge is fully booked, we will offer a comparable one.
  • This safari is subject to our terms and conditions.

Best time to go

Best time for this trip Jun to Oct

  1. January: possible
  2. February: possible
  3. March: possible
  4. April: possible
  5. May: possible
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: possible
  12. December: possible

What is included

Included

  • Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each stay
  • Private guide or lodge guides as described in the itinerary
  • Park, conservancy and activity fees for the activities listed
  • Road transfers where shown
  • Airport meet and greet on arrival
  • 24-hour support from the Uwera team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • Premium drinks and personal spending
  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights (priced separately)
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Good to know

Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 20 kg per person including hand luggage, in a soft bag.

Made to measure

Make this safari your own

Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.

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