Loading
Phone1800 960 693AustraliaMonday to Friday 8am - 9pm (AEDT)
Travel Agent Login

8-Day Stunning Safari in Zambia

Customisable Itinerary
4.0 • (1 review)

Trip Overview

This 8-day stunning trip gives you the complete Zambia safari experience.

Staying in Victoria Falls, experiencing the beach of Lake Kariba with the combination of prime wildlife found in Zambia. Get the feeling and smell of the fresh air of the real Africa through the walking and jeep safari at South Luangwa National Park.

This trip is a perfect balance of organised and optional activities so you'll never feel at a loss of things to do. With some many chances to meet locals and get to know about life in Zambia, this trip is much more than just a safari.
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Sightseeing
Cruising
Culture & Arts

Customise this trip for a perfect match

Private, Personalised TravelNo generic group tours. Just the activities you love, and nothing you don't.
Insider Local KnowledgeAccess insider tips, hidden gems and authentic experiences known only to locals.
End-to-end ServiceFrom the initial planning to full support while travelling, Designer Journeys provides seamless service every step of the way.
Travel With ConfidenceFeel assured travelling with an accredited Australian company with comprehensive financial guarantees and a local emergency system.
More than 1900 travellers have booked with us. Join them to make your next trip full of lifelong memories.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive at Victoria Falls

Closeaccordion
Arrive at Victoria Falls

Arrive at Livingstone airport and transfer to Avani Victoria Falls Resort. This 3-star hotel is vibrant and colourful, which is reflective of the Zambian people themselves. Late afternoon, cruise upstream just in time to catch the sun setting over the Zambezi River towards the Victoria Falls. The Zambezi riverbank offers you the opportunity to see wild animals from this habitat like crocodiles, hippopotamus and a huge variety of birds.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Avani Victoria Falls Resort4 star

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River

  • transportations icon
    Transportations

    Private Driver from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to AVANI Victoria Falls Resort

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Southern Province

    Matabeleland North Province

Day 2

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls

Closeaccordion
Guided Tour of Victoria Falls

The day will start with a plentiful breakfast, then take a tour of one of Africa's most famous attractions, the Victoria Falls. Introduced to the west by Scottish adventurer, David Livingstone in 1855. After lunch, visit a Royal village, Mukuni founded around the 13th century. It is home to about 7,000 Leya people. The chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse into how his people have lived for generations and to learn a little about their traditions, customs and beliefs.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Avani Victoria Falls Resort4 star

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Victoria Falls

    Makuni Village TourOptional Activity

  • meals icon
    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Southern Province

    Livingstone

Day 3

Victoria Falls & Livingstone

Closeaccordion
Victoria Falls & Livingstone

Livingstone, a historic British colonial city with modern additions like shopping malls and restaurants is filled with exciting activities to fill the day. Head out whitewater rafting in Batoka Gorge for an intense sensory thrill with 25 white-water rapids. Take a helicopter flight for an aerial view of the falls and wildlife - you may feel like you have been kissed by an angel as you fly through the “smoke” of the Falls.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Avani Victoria Falls Resort4 star

  • activities icon
    Activities

    White Water Rafting in Batoka GorgeOptional Activity

    Victoria FallsOptional Activity

  • meals icon
    Meals

    Breakfast

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Southern Province

Day 4

Drive to Siavonga & Lake Kariba Cruise

Closeaccordion
Drive to Siavonga & Lake Kariba Cruise

Today you'll make the 7-hour drive to Siavonga and stay at Fresh View Hotel, located on the banks of Lake Kariba, 10 minutes drive from Siavonga main town. The hotel has many on-site facilities that you can choose to enjoy as and when you please. Late afternoon, take a cruise on Lake Kariba, one of the biggest man-made lakes in the world and the largest man-made lake in Africa.


  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Freshview Hotel

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Lake Kariba Boat CruiseOptional Activity

  • transportations icon
    Transportations

    Private Driver from AVANI Victoria Falls Resort to Fresh View Hotel

  • meals icon
    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Southern Province

    Siavonga

Day 5

Kariba Gorge

Closeaccordion
Kariba Gorge

A visit to Siavonga is not complete without a visit to the Kariba Gorge. Kariba Gorge is a large, natural gorge through which flows into the Zambezi River on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. In 1959, the dam was completed, filling the gorge and creating the largest man-made lake in the world. The Zambezi is not only a major tourist attraction, but a lifeline and constant source of income for millions and is truly a gem of the African continent.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Freshview Hotel

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Kariba DamOptional Activity

  • meals icon
    Meals

    Breakfast

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Siavonga

    Southern Province

Day 6

South Luangwa National Park Activities

Closeaccordion
South Luangwa National Park Activities

This morning the driver will transfer you to airport in Lusaka for your 1-hour flight to Mfuwe. Upon arrival at Mfuwe airport, you will be greeted by the guide and transferred through the settlements of Mfuwe to the lodge. You'll be welcomed with afternoon tea before the late afternoon safari drive, the best time to spot nocturnal animals such as lion, leopard, spotted hyena and wild dog.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Mfuwe Lodge

  • activities icon
    Activities

    South Luangwa National Park

  • transportations icon
    Transportations

    Private Driver from Fresh View Hotel to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

    Plane

    Private Driver from Mfuwe Airport to Mfuwe Lodge, The Bushcamp Company

  • meals icon
    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Siavonga

    Northern Province

Day 7

South Luangwa National Park Activities

Closeaccordion
South Luangwa National Park Activities

After breakfast go on a morning game drive or do a walking Zambia safari instead. You'll return to the lodge and have the afternoon free to enjoy. You might want to visit the bush spa for a massage or kick back by the pool that overlooks the watering hole. Once again, afternoon tea will be served before you head out for your afternoon and evening game drive.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Mfuwe Lodge

  • activities icon
    Activities

    Walking Safari in South Luangwa National Park

    South Luangwa National Park

  • meals icon
    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Northern Province

Day 8

Departure to Lusaka

Closeaccordion
Departure to Lusaka

Your flight from Lusaka will leave early in the morning. Your driver will be ready and waiting to take you to the airport.

  • transportations icon
    Transportations

    Private Driver

    Plane from Mfuwe Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

  • meals icon
    Meals

    Breakfast

  • destination icon
    Destinations

    Northern Province

Share With Your Partners

Download this trip itinerary as a PDF and start planning your next trip offline!

What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
As seen on
Partners