safari experts, since 1991
Luxury safari - Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa
From US$8,370 per person sharing (7 days)
Trust us to find you the rarest animals, the most spectacular wildlife events, the remotest landscapes and deeply meaningful cultural encounters!
This exquisite safari offers the best that Zambia has to offer. Not only are Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa the best wildlife locations in the country, but our chosen lodges offer the best luxury and pampering in Zambia.
Expect attention to detail and bespoke yet discreet attendance to your every whim during this authentic safari experience, leaving you wanting to return again and again.
Expect to be pampered every step of the way during this luxury safari to Zambia's top two wildlife havens
Highlights
Luxury accommodation - gorgeous, understated suites that blend effortlessly into idyllic surroundings. The only 'Climate-Positive'-certified camps in Zambia
Prolific wildlife - both national parks have excellent leopard, lion and elephant populations, big rivers, and varied habitats
Bespoke yet discreet service and award-winning guiding
Personalised activities, including game drives, bush walks, river cruises, star beds, bush meals, star-gazing, photo hides and in-room massage treatments
Delicious meals served in any number of surprising ways and locations
Locations and lodges
Lower Zambezi National Park, on Zambia’s Zambezi River opposite Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools, and South Luangwa National Park in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, offer vast, biodiverse ecosystems of rivers, floodplains, woodlands and remote wilderness, home to prolific wildlife, rich birdlife, and immersive safari experiences.
3 nights at Chiawa Camp: is located in the middle of prime wildlife and habitat zones of the Lower Zambezi National Park. The camp has nine ultimate safari tents that provide a sanctuary of luxury and tranquillity.
3 nights at Puku Ridge: Nestled deep within the stunning South Luangwa National Park, each of the eight luxury safari tents is set on an elevated ridge overlooking plains and woodlands, blending style and comfort with nature.
Timing
The dry season (May-October) offers peak wildlife viewing in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, especially August–October. The wet season (November-April) transforms landscapes into lush, bird-rich habitats but can limit road access, making dry months ideal for safaris and wetter months perfect for birdwatching and vibrant scenery.
Once we know more about your experience wish-list and ideal timing, we will tailor-make this safari idea to deliver the holiday of a lifetime for you and your family.
Price per person sharing
6 nights, (7 days) | ||
Shoulder season | 24 Apr to 30 Jun & 16 Oct to 15 Nov 2026 | from US$ 8,370 |
Peak season | 01 Jul to 15 Oct 2026 | from US$ 14,300 |
Includes: All flights included - Johannesburg return and between camps, airport meet and greets. Accommodations and 2 daily safari activities, meals, bar, daily laundry, taxes and mandatory park & conservation charges.
Excludes: International flights and airport taxes, unless otherwise stated, tips and personal items.
Thank you!
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
“A soulful experience”
Stefan Winterboer, Zambia safari expert: "Sitting high above the Luangwa, surrounded by low trees, I watched sixty hippos below and two fishermen mending their nets-my soul felt like it was soaking into the place."
“Paradise”
Our Safari Concierge, Tracie Walker, says, “Words don’t do Lower Zambezi justice. I spent river cruises quietly floating past elephants swishing reeds in the river while eagles cried and the sun set over the escarpment, paddled past hippos, and rarely encountered another vehicle. Paradise.”
“Add on Kafue”
Our Destination expert, Nadia Lautenbach, says, "Round off your safari and add a few nights in Kafue National Park, creating the ultimate Zambian experience."
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Safari planning
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Luxury safari to Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa
Tell us about your dream trip - our travel experts will craft a no-obligation itinerary just for you. We have crafted over 5,000 safaris since 1991. Your personal details are protected; we only use this information to contact you.
Why choose us to craft your safari?
Handcrafted experiential safaris since 1991.
Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?
Trust & Safety
Guest payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT - protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability.
Make a difference
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
YOUR safari choice does make a difference - thank you!