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A Zambian boutique-style safari

  • Africa, Zambia, Sunset on the Zambezi River
Lusaka – South Luangwa National Park – Lower Zambezi National Park

A Zambian
boutique-style safari

Our favourites are few and far between; start small with an itinerary of only the best in luxury boutique lodges, embedded into the elephantine expanse of Zambia's national parks.

Designed with first impressions in mind, this journey takes the road less travelled, exploring much quieter routes through popular national parks. We know superb safari experiences rely on space to roam, so we’ve centred exclusivity in our choice of luxury lodgings, handpicking those that blend adventure and opulence in remarkably remote settings.

Uninterrupted animal sightings should therefore be a given, so after a night to recoup in the capital, you’ll leave behind any trace of hustle and bustle to venture out into the wild bushlands. Favouring lodges with fewer than 10 luxury tents, live like a world leader first at Chichele Presidential, before moving onto Sungani – meaning custodian – for a friendly welcome from Walkway Breaker the elephant. Last on the lineup is Lolebezi; sitting on a coveted one kilometre stretch of Zambezi riverfront, its surroundings are known for sightings of perhaps the most elusive species – leopards.

A guide at Lolebezi in a safari jeep looking out of binoculars at wildlife in the distance
Africa, Zambia, Sungani Lodge, chairs and a table with books and binoculars on a wooden viwing platform
Africa, Zambia, Chichele Presidential, bath and pool in vista suite
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Where you’ll be going

Get to know where you'll be exploring in Zambia, from touchdown in Lusaka to the waterside wonders of Lower Zambezi.

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Extraordinary
experiences

    • Africa, Zambia, close up photo of a leopard relaxing in a tree
      Tour South Luangwa’s conservation headquarters and try your hand at traditional crafts

      Visit the team at Conservation South Luangwa to meet the rangers protecting 1.4 million hectares of wilderness in the South Luangwa Valley. The tour then takes an artistic turn, to creative businesses supporting local conservation. First is Mulberry Mongoose, where snare wire traps are transformed into jewellery. Then, over at Tribal Textiles, join a batik workshop to learn the unique techniques of hand painting.

    • Africa, Zambia, bird stood on a tree branch
      Take a walk on the wild side in the home of walking safaris

      Beginning bright and early, venture out on foot for a walking safari in the very place they were first pioneered on the African continent. While focusing in on the finer details too often missed on four wheels, listen out for the morning song of birdlife, and rather arresting alarm calls of baboons. After heading back for brunch, spend quiet moments capturing close ups of wandering wildlife from one of many photography hides hidden in the bushlands.

    • Africa, Zambia, sunset over the Zambezi River
      Watch the sun's slow descent from the water

      Painting the skies in a palette of gold and rose, watch the sun fade into night over the sweeping Zambezi Escarpment. Cruising along the Zambezi, bypass hippos en route to a secluded sundowner spot, to raise a glass as one of the best sunsets across all of Africa unfolds, its reflection in calm waters doubling the grandeur of golden hour.

Itinerary essentials
  • 10
    NIGHTS
IDEAL TIME
  • Jun - Oct
    PRIME GAME VIEWING
WHEN TO GO
  • 14hrs
    LHR - DXB - LUN
FLIGHT TIME
  • 4hrs 50min
    BY ROAD
  • 4hrs 20min
    BY AIR
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We customise every trip to you and our quotes are bespoke. We’re here to offer advice, recommendations and answer your questions.
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