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Zambia Safaris

The remote wilderness areas of Zambia present an unparalleled opportunity to experience Africa in all its vastness. A safari in Zambia gives a taste of the real Africa and a feel for genuine adventure and exploration.

With several national parks which are game rich but scarcely visited by tourists, Zambia safaris offer a range of different activities. The best known are perhaps walking and canoe safaris where visitors travel at the gentle pace of the surrounding wildlife.

Zambia safari highlights include the Busanga Plains in the northern part of Kafue National Park, and the Luangwa Valley, home of the walking safari and one of Africa’s best wildlife regions. There’s the chance to canoe amongst hippo and crocodiles in the Lower Zambezi National Park and to try any number of adventurous options around the Victoria Falls.

Zambia Safaris - Travel Tips

Most safari camps in Zambia's Luangwa Valley and Kafue National Park only open during the dry months between June and early November.
Walking safaris and night drives are Zambian highlights, with leopard often seen.
A safari in Zambia combines well with time at Lake Malawi or a safari in Botswana.
Zambia is an excellent family safari destination.

Zambia Safaris - A Personal View

Sarah Smith I’d heard a lot about Zambia, particularly of its growing reputation as an up and coming safari destination, so was very keen to experience for myself all that it has to offer.

Well, I was thoroughly impressed. From its landscapes and game parks to its welcoming and friendly people, Zambia is enchanting. It is difficult to pick out a highlight when you are in a country that has the spectacular Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River, not to mention the remote and game rich national parks, but I was particularly taken with the stunning Lower Zambezi National Park. The wide channels of the Zambezi River and the escarpment which wraps around the north boundary of the park sets a beautiful scene which is home to a whole host of wildlife. Sundowners on the river, watching incredible sunsets, and a herd of elephants that decided to join us in camp for afternoon tea are just some of the memories that will always stay with me.

It is easy to see why Zambia is steadily growing safari destination and having only recently returned I have to say I am already itching to go back.

Sarah Smith - One of Aardvark Safaris' Zambia safari specialists

Zambia Safaris - Ideas You Might Not Have Thought About

		Consider Going Green The “Green Season” in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley from November to mid May is considered by some to be the most spectacular time of the year to visit the area. The bush is green, beautiful and lush; the Luangwa River is high and dramatic; moody skies can be filled with spectacular clouds; and much less dust gives excellent light for photography. In addition to these reasons, migrant birds in breeding plumage abound; and it’s the peak time for births so nursery herds of young impala, warthog, elephant and zebra are plentiful.

		Hippo and Carmine Hides Visited by world renowned wildlife photographers and film makers, the unique photographic hides on the Luangwa and Mwamba rivers allow you to get close enough to the wildlife to take stunning photos in complete safety. The hippo hide is carved into the bank of the river where hundreds of hippos congregate and provides a fantastic opportunity to capture breeding pods yawning and fighting. Alternatively you can view huge colonies of carmine bee eaters nesting in the river bank, from a hide anchored on a boat in the middle of the river.

		See Wildlife From The Zambezi An overnight or two day canoe safari allows you to experience the sights and sounds that the Zambezi River has to offer. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you glide through the river almost unnoticed by the hippo, elephant and many birds in this game-rich area.

		Exclusive Safari Houses Rent a stunning, private safari house and tailor-make a unique safari experience exclusively for your group of friends or family. Your distinct property is fully staffed with house manager, private chef and waiters. You can choose to track leopard at dawn with your own wildlife guide, take the private vehicle for a game drive, walk alongside a guide and game scout, or simply laze beside your private pool.

		Multi Day Mobile Walking Safaris Robin Pope Safaris’ mobile walking safaris are based in the far north of the South Luangwa National Park in an area with no permanent camps and few roads. They have come to be known as “the wilderness experience” of this area. Slowing down to the pace of the natural world you will learn the many facets of the bush, from ants to buffalo, a bird's nest to tracking a lion. At the end of a day following tracks and watching game, take a hot shower under a tree and savour your meal served under the open sky, in an extremely comfortable and well-equipped mobile camp.