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Best of Zambia Guided
11 days · 10 nights. Swaps Devil’s Pool for a helicopter flight, seasonal rates.
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Overview
The longer version of our guided Zambia circuit: an extra night in northern Kafue, and Devil’s Pool at Livingstone Island instead of the helicopter flight.
Two nights at Victoria Falls from the Zambian side, with the guided falls tour, the African Queen sunset cruise, and Livingstone Island — the island on the lip of the falls where Devil’s Pool sits. It is only accessible when the water is low enough, roughly mid-August to mid-January, so this is a seasonal highlight rather than a guarantee, and we will tell you honestly whether your dates work.
Then six nights split across both ends of Kafue National Park, Zambia’s largest, with a full day’s game drive through the park to get from one to the other. Southern Kafue is remote dambo country with armed walks and night drives; northern Kafue is the river, where boat cruises and fishing join the drives.
A night in Lusaka with a city and cultural tour, and two closing nights in the Lower Zambezi for game-viewing cruises, canoeing, tiger fishing and birding.
At a glance
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Livingstone IslandDevil's Pool on the lip of the falls, water levels permitting.
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Six nights in KafueThree in the remote south, three on the river in the north.
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One guide throughoutDriven end to end, with no handoffs between operators.
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Park fees includedAll Kafue park fees and levies are in the rate.
Day by day
Days 1 & 2
Livingstone and Victoria Falls
Met at Livingstone Airport, about 20 kilometres and half an hour from the resort, which is built along the edge of the Zambezi with direct walking access to the falls.
Included: a guided tour of the falls on the Zambian side, the African Queen sunset cruise on the Zambezi, and Livingstone Island — Devil’s Pool.
Avani Victoria Falls Resort · bed & breakfast and selected activities
Days 3, 4 & 5
Southern Kafue National Park
A private three hour road transfer from Livingstone to Dundumwezi Gate, then a 90 to 120 minute game drive into camp — the timing depends entirely on what you stop for.
Three nights on the edge of a large dambo among jackalberry and sausage trees, in four chalets and two Meru tents, all en-suite with hot and cold running water. Armed guided walks, day and night game drives, park excursions and village tours; birding walks, Lake Itezhi-Tezi and a cultural visit to Shezongo village by arrangement.
Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp · all inclusive
Days 6, 7 & 8
Northern Kafue — the Kafue River
A four to five hour guided drive north through the park with a picnic lunch, which is a game drive in its own right.
Three nights in four en-suite safari tents on three-metre stilts above the ground, each overlooking the lagoon with a private view of the plains behind. Day and night drives, boat cruises, fishing with basic equipment and bait included, walking safaris, and a visit to the donation-based Mukambi Community School.
Fig Tree Bush Camp · all inclusive with park fees and laundry
Day 9
Lusaka
A guided transfer of about 275 kilometres to Lusaka, with a city and cultural tour including lunch. The hotel sits in the Arcades complex on the Great East Road, with shops and restaurants on the doorstep.
Protea Hotel Lusaka Towers · bed & breakfast
Days 10 & 11
Lower Zambezi
A guided transfer of about two and a half hours from Lusaka into the Chiawa Game Management Area.
Two nights in air-conditioned chalets or thatched tented chalets with views over the Zambezi. Game-viewing cruises by boat, canoeing, bird watching, tiger fishing and sunset cruises, all with local guides. Elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile are year-round residents.
Kiambi Safari Lodge · all meals and activities
Day 12
Departure
Transfer back from Kiambi to Lusaka Airport for your onward flight, or for onward arrangements if you are continuing.
Breakfast included
What’s included
Included
- Meet and greet at Livingstone Airport and all return airport transfers
- All guided road transfers between stops, including the in-park game drives
- 11 nights’ accommodation as listed
- The guided falls tour, the sunset cruise and Livingstone Island
- All meals, activities and local drinks at both Kafue camps and the Lower Zambezi
- All Kafue park fees and levies, and laundry in northern Kafue
- The Lusaka city and cultural tour, including lunch
Not included
- International flights
- Premium imported wine and spirits
- Drinks and laundry at the Lower Zambezi lodge
- Meals at Livingstone and Lusaka beyond those listed
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Visas, gratuities and items of a personal nature
- Travel and medical insurance
Rates
2026 rates per person in US dollars, for the full 11 night safari.
| Basis | Rate |
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| Per person sharing, two travellers | US$6,800 |
| Single room supplement | US$1,300 |
This rate is quoted on two people travelling; parties of three or more are quoted separately and usually work out lower per head. Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool are seasonal and depend on the water level — typically open from around mid-August to mid-January. We will tell you before you book whether your dates fall inside that window, and substitute an alternative activity if not. All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
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