Raw, wild and uncrowded wilderness

Need to know

Why visit Zambia?
Zambia is celebrated for its warm, welcoming people and rich cultural heritage, shaped by diverse tribes, languages, traditions, music, and dance. This creates an authentic and immersive cultural experience for visitors seeking a true connection with Africa.

As one of Africa’s leading safari destinations, Zambia offers outstanding wildlife experiences and a wide range of activities. The country is best known for its world-famous walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park—widely regarded as the home of the walking safari and one of the best places in Africa for close-up wildlife encounters with elephant, lion, leopard, and wild dog.
Beyond walking safaris, visitors can enjoy peaceful canoe trips along the Zambezi River, game drives in remote wilderness areas, and meaningful cultural interactions with local communities. For adventure seekers, adrenaline-filled activities such as bungee jumping at Victoria Falls add an extra thrill to the experience.

With its combination of rich culture, diverse landscapes, and exceptional safari opportunities, Zambia is an ideal destination for an unforgettable African safari holiday.

Wildlife

Zambia is one of Africa’s best-kept safari destinations, home to over 20 outstanding national parks and an incredible diversity of wildlife. Rich in biodiversity, the country offers sightings of the Big Five, abundant antelope species, reptiles including large populations of crocodiles, and unique endemics such as the black lechwe, Crawshay’s zebra, and the iconic Thornicroft’s giraffe. It is also a true bird lover’s paradise, with over 750 bird species recorded, making it one of the top birding destinations in Africa.

South Luangwa National Park stands out as one of the last truly wild, unfenced wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. Known as the “Valley of the Leopard,” it has one of the highest leopard densities in Africa and supports Zambia’s largest population of wild dogs. With four of the Big Five (excluding rhino), South Luangwa thrives thanks to ongoing conservation efforts by organizations like the Zambian Carnivore Programme and Conservation South Luangwa.

Zambia also offers unique, bucket-list wildlife experiences. Witness the world’s largest mammal migration—the annual bat migration—in Kasanka National Park, or search for the rare shoebill stork in the Bangweulu Wetlands. In Lower Zambezi National Park, combine game viewing with tiger fishing along the river, while Kafue National Park is one of the best places in Zambia to see cheetah and large herds of sable antelope.

For rhino sightings, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone provides excellent opportunities, along with access to the spectacular Victoria Falls—making Zambia a diverse and unforgettable safari destination.

What to bring

• Camouflage clothing

  3 sets bush coloured safari outfits (long shorts/shirts) i.e. green/brown/dark khaki (not white, cream, blue or bright colours - especially for walking)

• Casual clothing

  A couple of sets of lighter clothes for Livingstone

• Evening clothing

  2 sets casual evening clothes (long trousers, shirts and socks to reduce insect bites)

• Extra clothing

  1 lightweight sweater. Warm jacket in winter (June/July/early August)

• Rain clothing

  Light rain gear for the wet months (November - April)

• Shoes

  A good pair of covered shoes for walking. Open shoes or sandal type shoes for warmer days

• Swimgear

  A number of camps do have pools so bring swimwear

• Sun protection

  Like a hat, sunglasses, high strength sunscreen, moisturizer, lip salve, strong insect repellent, anti-histamine cream and tablets should always be carried.

• Binoculars

  One pair per person is a must

• Torch

  A pocket torch comes in handy in the evenings when walking between your room and dining area.

• Glasses

  if you wear prescription glasses bring a spare pair. If you wear contact lenses bring a pair of glasses as well since dust can be a problem.

• Camera equipment

  We suggest a telephoto lens (200/300mm). Flash for night photography. Camera cleaning equipment and a good dust/water proof bag. Videos - bring spare batteries, and a flash for night photography