Travelers on this exhilarating 7-Day Safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa & Kafue National Parks have the chance to explore Zambia’s popular wilderness areas and engage in thrilling tourist activities in this untouched natural paradise.
Visitors will embark on exciting game drives in the remote corners of the national parks, allowing them to encounter various wildlife species that call these parks home.
Guided walking safaris led by experienced Rangers offer a chance to feel the natural breezes, reconnect with nature, and contemplate life without the disruption of artificial noise.
This journey also includes a visit to Kafue National Park, where travelers can enjoy a range of exciting activities, including thrilling boat cruises, birdwatching adventures, and canoeing in the Kafue lower basins.
Combined, these experiences make this Zambia safari truly unforgettable.
7-Day Zambia Safari Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival at South Luangwa National Park & Evening Walking Safari
- Day 2: Full Day Game Drive Safari
- Day 3: Walking Safari and Relaxation at the Lodge
- Day 4: Travel to Kafue National Park. Relaxation and Sundowner at the Lodge
- Day 5: Explore Kafue National Park. Boat Cruise, Birding, Canoeing, and Afternoon Game Drive
- Day 6: Visit the Kaingu Trust School/A Rural African Village
- Day 7: Departure
Detailed 7-Day Zambia Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at South Luangwa National Park & Evening Walking Safari
Upon arrival in Lusaka, guests will be greeted by a professional safari guide and transported in a comfortable 4X4 vehicle to South Luangwa National Park.
This scenic drive takes approximately 8 hours and 44 minutes.
After arriving at the National Park, guests will drive through lush vegetation, encountering beautiful wildlife species along the way.
Check in at the lodge, where a delightful lunch will be served. Guests can enjoy sightseeing around the lodge before embarking on an evening walking safari guided by the park’s Rangers.
This offers an opportunity to observe various species, including beautiful birds and animals, while immersing in the natural environment.
Return to the lodge at sunset for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive Safari
After a sunrise breakfast at the lodge, guests will embark on a guided morning game drive through South Luangwa National Park.
Keep an eye out for the park’s impressive wildlife, including lions, leopards, jackals, servals, and common genets.
Enjoy this activity until mid-morning, then return to the lodge for a well-prepared lunch.
In the afternoon, continue exploring the park through game drives, offering more opportunities to spot animals and beautiful birds.
Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and a peaceful night’s rest.
Day 3: Walking Safari and Relaxation at the Lodge
At sunrise, guests will enjoy breakfast at the lodge, followed by a sunrise walking safari led by Rangers.
This activity provides an opportunity to appreciate stunning landscapes, observe animals, and encounter beautiful bird species.
Return to the lodge at noon to relax and have lunch.
Take advantage of the lodge’s amenities, including the swimming pool, Wi-Fi, and the picturesque compound, perfect for photography.
Dinner will be served at sunset, accompanied by a campfire and storytelling, offering an unforgettable evening.
Guests will spend the night at the lodge.
Day 4: Travel to Kafue National Park. Relaxation and Sundowner at the Lodge
After breakfast, guests will check out of the lodge and begin their journey to Kafue National Park.
The drive offers stunning views of Zambia’s landscapes.
Upon arrival at the lodge in the national park, guests will be served a well-marinated lunch.
Enjoy the lodge’s serene environment, relax on the balcony’s comfortable couches, and take in the wildlife views.
In the evening, a sundowner will be organized, providing an opportunity to interact with fellow travelers.
A delicious dinner will be served at twilight, and guests will spend the night at the lodge.
Day 5: Explore Kafue National Park. Boat Cruise, Birding, Canoeing, and Afternoon Game Drive
Begin the day with a delightful breakfast served at dawn at the lodge.
Embark on a sunrise boat cruise in the Kafue lower basins, offering breathtaking views of lush vegetation.
In the late morning, enjoy birdwatching in the riverine vegetation within the National Park.
Observe beautiful bird species, including lanner falcons, hammerkops, African fish eagles, turacos, Abyssinian ground hornbills, black bee eaters, cinnamons, egrets, yellow-billed ox-pecker, secretary birds, and green turacos.
Return to the lodge at noon for a delicious lunch.
In the afternoon, embark on a game drive through the National Park’s grasslands to spot the big 5 and other wildlife.
In the evening, enjoy a canoeing activity in the basins, offering the chance to observe buffaloes, zebras, leopards, and beautiful bird species.
Return to the lodge at sundown for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 6: Visit the Kaingu Trust School/A Rural African Village
Start the day with an early, delicious meal at the lodge at sunrise, followed by a visit to Kaingu Trust School.
This rural village offers travelers an authentic African experience, including interactions with locals and humanitarian activities.
Enjoy entertainment and interactions with local residents throughout the morning, then return to the lodge at noon for lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge, taking advantage of its amenities. Dinner will be served in the evening, followed by an overnight stay.
Day 7: Departure
After a sunrise breakfast at the lodge, guests will check out and proceed to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for their departure, marking the end of this 7-Day Zambia Safari adventure.
