Zambia
Zambia feels quietly adventurous. Known for walking safaris and intimate camps, it offers close-up wildlife encounters without fuss. South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi reward those who prefer fewer vehicles and more time on foot or by canoe. It’s understated and deeply rewarding. Camps are typically small and personal, with an emphasis on authenticity over excess. Victoria Falls, on the Zambian side, can be included for a dramatic start or finish. Zambia appeals to seasoned safari travellers or those seeking something slightly less conventional — a sense of connection rather than spectacle.
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South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa is widely regarded as the birthplace of the walking safari. Wildlife is abundant year-round, and guiding standards are excellent. Camps are small and personal, creating immersive experiences grounded in expertise rather than spectacle.
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Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi pairs river and bush beautifully. Canoeing past hippos, fishing along broad channels and game drives beneath winterthorn trees create varied days. The setting feels intimate and uncrowded, with wildlife drawn consistently to the riverbanks.
“The Lower Zambezi is wild, remote and one of my favourite places in Africa. Located on the Zambezi River, the animals moving freely along its banks and a landscape that feels entirely untouched. In a world where truly wild places are becoming harder and harder to find, the Lower Zambezi feels like something precious — a place that time has somehow left alone” – Droo from Mangwara
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Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, shared with Zimbabwe, is one of Africa’s most impressive natural landmarks. Whether viewed from forest trails or from the air, the scale is undeniable. It’s a dramatic yet accessible addition to a safari itinerary.
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Walking Safaris
Zambia’s walking safaris allow guests to experience wildlife on foot, accompanied by armed expert guides. The focus shifts to tracks, plants and behaviour rather than simply sightings. It’s immersive, thoughtful and ideal for travellers seeking a deeper connection. Walking here is not merely an add-on to a game drive; it is the experience itself, and the men and women who lead these walks have spent years, often decades, developing an intimate understanding of the bush that is nothing short of extraordinary. They read the landscape with an ease and tracking animals through the dry sand, identifying birdsong, interpreting the smallest details in the soil and the vegetation that most of us would walk straight past without a second glance. In South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi in particular, the tradition of walking has been nurtured over generations, producing guides of genuine depth, calm authority and infectious passion for the wild. To walk with one of them through the African bush is to see, hear and understand the natural world in an entirely different way — and it is an experience that stays with you long, long after you have come home.
