Zambia Safaris: Victoria Falls & Walking Safaris
Zambia is where the modern walking safari was born, and South Luangwa National Park remains one of the best places on the continent to experience it - on foot, with an…
Slower, Wilder, Less Crowded
Zambia's parks see a fraction of the visitor numbers of Kenya or Tanzania, which makes for an intimate, unhurried style of safari - walking safaris in South Luangwa, canoe trips on the Lower Zambezi, and night drives that reveal a different side of the bush entirely.
Victoria Falls, shared with Zimbabwe, is the trip's obvious centrepiece - over a kilometre wide and dropping more than 100 metres, with white water rafting and helicopter flights available on the Zambian side.
- Birthplace of the walking safari
- Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Low visitor density across most parks
- Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi
Places To Visit In Zambia
Zambia rewards a slower pace - plan on a few days in each place rather than rushing between parks.
Things To Do In Zambia
Walking Safaris
Guided bush walks that put you closer to the ground and the detail.
White Water Rafting
Grade 5 rapids on the Zambezi below Victoria Falls.
Canoe Safaris
Quiet canoe trips along the Lower Zambezi's wildlife-rich banks.
Birding
Riverine and woodland species across Zambia's low-traffic parks.
Suggested Zambia Tours
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When To Go
The dry season from May to October gives the easiest game viewing and access to walking safaris; the Falls themselves are most dramatic just after the wet season, around March to May.
Zambia Frequently Asked Questions
What is a walking safari?
A guided bush walk, usually with an armed scout, moving slowly on foot to track and observe wildlife and smaller details missed from a vehicle.
Is Victoria Falls better from Zambia or Zimbabwe?
Both sides offer different views; the Zambian side gives closer access to the Falls themselves and more activities like rafting and gorge swings.
When are the Falls at their most dramatic?
Shortly after the wet season, from around March through May, when water volume is highest.
Can I combine Zambia with South Africa or Botswana?
Yes, Zambia pairs naturally with a wider Southern Africa itinerary; ask us about combined routings.
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