10 Days – Zambia Grand Safari Circuit

Day 1: Arrival in Livingstone

Arrival at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, where you are met and transferred to your lodge overlooking the Zambezi River. The afternoon allows time to settle into the relaxed riverside atmosphere.

In the evening, you may enjoy a sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi. Elephants often approach the riverbanks, hippos surface in the fading light, and the calm water reflects warm golden hues.

Overnight Stay: Riverside lodge in Livingstone
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Explore Victoria Falls

Today is dedicated to exploring Victoria Falls from the Zambian side. A guided walk along the rainforest trail reveals multiple viewpoints as the Zambezi River plunges dramatically into the Batoka Gorge. During peak flow, the spray rises high into the sky, creating rainbows across the gorge.

The afternoon remains flexible for optional activities such as a helicopter scenic flight, cultural tours, or relaxing at your lodge.

Overnight Stay: Riverside lodge in Livingstone
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 3: Livingstone to South Luangwa National Park

After breakfast, you transfer to the airport for a scheduled flight to South Luangwa. Upon arrival, your safari guide welcomes you and transfers you to your bush camp located along the Luangwa River.

An afternoon game drive introduces one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems. South Luangwa is particularly known for its strong leopard population, often spotted resting in trees or moving along riverbanks at dusk.

Overnight Stay: Bush camp in South Luangwa
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Full Day Safari in South Luangwa

Morning game drives focus on predator movement when temperatures are cooler. Lions patrol the floodplains, elephants cross sandy river channels, and large buffalo herds graze in open areas.

The afternoon drive explores different sectors of the park, offering varied habitats including woodland, lagoons, and open savannah. Birdlife thrives along the river, adding diversity to each outing.

Overnight Stay: Bush camp in South Luangwa
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Walking Safari Experience

Today introduces Zambia’s signature safari style: guided walking safaris. Accompanied by a professional guide and armed scout, you move on foot through woodland and grassland areas. The pace allows you to interpret animal tracks, observe smaller species, and gain deeper understanding of the ecosystem.

The afternoon remains flexible for additional vehicle-based game viewing, particularly for larger predators.

Overnight Stay: Bush camp in South Luangwa
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: South Luangwa to Lower Zambezi

After breakfast, you transfer by light aircraft to Lower Zambezi National Park. As you approach, the Zambezi River dominates the landscape with forested banks and open floodplains.

Upon arrival at your riverfront lodge, you settle in before enjoying an introductory sunset boat safari along the river.

Overnight Stay: Riverfront lodge in Lower Zambezi
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Canoe Safari on the Zambezi River

A guided canoe safari provides a quiet and immersive experience. Drifting downstream, you observe elephants feeding along the shoreline, hippos in pods, and crocodiles basking on sandy banks.

The perspective from water level offers close wildlife encounters without engine noise, enhancing the sense of wilderness.

Overnight Stay: Riverfront lodge in Lower Zambezi
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Game Drives in Lower Zambezi

Morning and afternoon game drives explore woodland and floodplain sectors of the park. Lions and leopards move between river and forest while antelope species graze across open areas.

The Lower Zambezi ecosystem combines water and land habitats, creating varied and consistent wildlife encounters.

Overnight Stay: Riverfront lodge in Lower Zambezi
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9: Final Safari in Lower Zambezi

Your final full safari day allows further exploration of productive river channels and inland areas. Wildlife sightings remain strong due to permanent water sources sustaining large populations year-round.

The slower pace encourages extended observation rather than constant movement, reinforcing Zambia’s reputation for quality guiding and immersive safari experiences.

Overnight Stay: Riverfront lodge in Lower Zambezi
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Lusaka and onward international connection, concluding your 10 Days Zambia Grand Safari Circuit.

Overnight Stay: Not applicable
Meal Plan: Breakfast