Book this 15-Day Zambia Safari and Waterfalls Tour to explore Zambia’s top parks and Victoria Falls in one trip.
You will spend time in some of Zambia’s best areas, with a chance to see many animals, plants, and land types. This safari includes game drives in national parks, where you can see many animal species and birds.
Village tours will let you meet local people and learn about their way of life. Boat cruises on the region’s rivers give you more chances to see wildlife up close.
15-Day Zambia Safari and Waterfalls Tour Highlights
Day 1: Arrival in Zambia and Transfer to South Luangwa National Park
Day 2: Explore South Luangwa National Park, Full Day Game Drives
Day 3: Mountain Biking
Day 4: Transfer to Tena Tena and Game Drive
Day 5: Explore South Luangwa National Park, Morning, Evening, and Night Game Drives
Day 6: Kawaza Village Tour and River Cruise Down Luangwa
Day 7: Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park, Evening Game Drive
Day 8: Explore Lower Zambezi National Park, Hike to Chongwe Falls and Picnic
Day 9: Cultural Visits to Goba Villages and Sundowner at the Lodge
Day 10: Full Day Game Drives
Day 11: Transfer to Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Evening Walk
Day 12: Explore Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Helicopter Ride, and Boat Cruise
Day 13: Zambezi River Fishing Trip
Day 14: 4WD Trip and Rafting on the River
Day 15: Departure from Zambia
Detailed 15-Day Zambia Safari and Waterfalls Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Zambia and Transfer to South Luangwa National Park
On arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, our guide will welcome you. Take a 4×4 vehicle to South Luangwa National Park, a drive of about 528.7km, taking around 8 hours and 31 minutes.
On arrival, have lunch at the lodge, then relax and take in the park’s views. Join an evening game drive to spot plants, animals, and birds. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Explore South Luangwa National Park, Full Day Game Drives
Start with breakfast at sunrise, then join a morning game drive through South Luangwa National Park, looking for African buffaloes, white rhinos, black rhinos, meerkats, springboks, and more.
The game drive continues into midday, then return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, resume the game drive to see more animals and birds, including marabou storks, lappet-faced vultures, and kori bustards. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Mountain Biking
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then head out for a mountain biking trip in the Luangwa hills, taking in the park’s scenery and wildlife. Return to the lodge for lunch around noon.
In the afternoon, relax in your lodge, enjoy the pool, and take in the views. Dinner and overnight stay follow.
Day 4: Transfer to Tena Tena and Game Drive
After breakfast, travel to Tena Tena for game drives in this part of the park. See rare animal species in the morning, then return for lunch.
Continue with game drives in the afternoon to spot more animals and birds, including the southern ostrich, blue cranes, and African penguins. Return to the lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Explore South Luangwa National Park, Morning, Evening, and Night Game Drives
Start with an early breakfast while taking in the sunrise. Join a morning game drive to look for the Big Five and other predators, including common genets, servals, cheetahs, hyenas, and snakes.
The game drive ends around midday. Return to the lodge for lunch and relax. Join an evening game drive for more sightings, then enjoy a sundown meal in the bush followed by a night game drive to see nocturnal animals. Return to the lodge around 8:00 pm for the night.
Day 6: Kawaza Village Tour and River Cruise Down Luangwa
Start with breakfast at sunrise, then visit Kawaza village on the edge of the park. Meet the local Kunda people, learn about rural African life, take photos, and take part in community activities.
Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a river cruise down the Luangwa River, spotting birds and river wildlife. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park, Evening Game Drive
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before your drive to Lower Zambezi National Park, passing through small towns along the way. The drive covers about 359.3km and takes around 5 hours and 48 minutes.
On arrival, head to your lodge for lunch, then relax in the afternoon. In the evening, join a game drive through the park, looking for nyalas, aardwolf, bontebok, greater kudus, and more. Return to the lodge after dark for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Explore Lower Zambezi National Park, Hike to Chongwe Falls and Picnic
Start with breakfast, then set out on a hike to the top of Chongwe Falls. The hike takes about 6 hours, with good views and photo opportunities along the way.
In the afternoon, enjoy a picnic at the falls. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing before returning to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Cultural Visits to Goba Villages and Sundowner at the Lodge
Start with an early breakfast, then head to the Goba villages for a cultural visit with local residents, known for their arts, traditions, and folklore.
Enjoy the morning with the local community, then return to the lodge for lunch. Use the lodge’s amenities, including Wi-Fi, and enjoy a sundowner event in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay follow.
Day 10: Full Day Game Drives
Start with breakfast at sunrise in your lodge room, then join morning game drives in open vehicles for clear views of the animals. Spot the Big Five, impalas, springboks, meerkats, and wildebeests.
Return to the lodge to relax and have lunch. In the afternoon, continue exploring the park through more game drives. Return to the lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11: Transfer to Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Evening Walk
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before your drive to Livingstone, passing through small towns along the way. The drive covers about 490.2km and takes around 3 hours and 40 minutes.
On arrival in Livingstone, head to your accommodation and relax over lunch. In the evening, join a guided walking tour with park rangers through the riverside plants and wildlife. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12: Explore Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Helicopter Ride, and Boat Cruise
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, then take a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls for views of the falls and photo opportunities. Return to the lodge around noon for lunch.
In the afternoon, join a boat cruise on the Zambezi River to see birds, animals along the banks, and plant life. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 13: Zambezi River Fishing Trip
Start with breakfast at dawn, then join a fishing trip on the Zambezi River. Catch African catfish, hake, and largemouth bass. Return to the lodge at midday for lunch.
Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge, taking in the views of the river. Enjoy dinner at sunset, followed by a sundowner party before retiring for the night.
Day 14: 4WD Trip and Rafting on the River
Enjoy breakfast at sunrise, then take a 4WD trip through the forests along the river, spotting birds and animals such as baboons and vervet monkeys. Return to the lodge around midday.
Lunch is served in the afternoon, followed by a whitewater rafting trip on the Zambezi River. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15: Departure from Zambia
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge, then check out and transfer to the airport for your departure from Zambia, marking the end of your 15-day safari.
Book this 15-Day Zambia Safari and Waterfalls Tour today and experience South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, and Victoria Falls in one trip.
