Africa’s Best-Kept Safari Secret
From the remote floodplains of the Lower Zambezi to the leopard-rich valleys of South Luangwa, Zambia is where safari still feels wild and personal. Fewer roads, fewer people, and more moments that stay with you.
Where the earth stretches wide and the sky feels endless, a safari in Zambia brings you closer to nature in ways that feel both grounding and awe-inspiring.
Picture walking safaris through golden grass, drifting silently down the Zambezi by canoe, and sleeping under canvas as lions call in the distance. This is a land of wild beauty and very few crowds. In South Luangwa, you’ll walk with some of Africa’s best guides in the park that pioneered the tradition. In the Lower Zambezi, your days move with the river – calm mornings, golden light, and sightings around every bend.
And in places like Liuwa and the Busanga Plains, you’ll find a level of remoteness that makes the experience feel entirely your own.
Our luxury safaris in Zambia are built around that sense of connection. Each camp is chosen for its setting, its people, and its ability to immerse you in the rhythms of the bush. Whether on foot, by boat, or by game drive, every day brings a new story – raw, real, and unforgettable.
Zambia rewards those who want to go deeper – into the landscape, the experience, and the rhythm of the wild. Here’s an overview of the country’s key safari areas:
In Zambia, the camps are part of the magic. Think open-air canvas suites with views across the river, outdoor showers beneath the stars, and evenings around the fire sharing stories with guides who know the bush like it’s home – because it is. These handpicked luxury safari camps are small, character-rich, and deeply connected to their setting – whether tucked into riverbanks or perched above floodplains. Designed to immerse you in the wild without ever compromising on comfort.
Days unfold with purpose and freedom – walking alongside expert guides, canoeing past hippos, or watching lions from a silent vehicle at dusk. It is slow travel at its most thrilling, built around space, solitude, and soul.
From river valleys to golden plains, Zambia’s safari seasons bring dramatic shifts in light, landscape, and wildlife movement. Here’s how the year unfolds:
Zambia is remote and remarkably rewarding – and a little preparation goes a long way. With the right guidance and travel health basics in place, you can focus on what matters most: the wild, the stillness, and the moments that take your breath away.
Zambia offers one of Africa’s most authentic and immersive safari experiences – with small camps, remote settings, and some of the best guiding on the continent. Pricing varies depending on season, logistics, and the level of privacy and comfort you’re after.
Note: Prices are a general guideline and vary based on season, property, and route. Internal flights, park fees, and private transfers are quoted separately.
Zambia’s best camps are small, seasonal, and in high demand – especially for walking safaris and the dry season. To secure your ideal itinerary, plan 9 to 12 months in advance, particularly for travel between June and October.
Early planning means more choice, more flexibility, and a journey that unfolds exactly the way you imagined.
Zambia brings you back to the heart of safari – raw, soulful, and beautifully untamed. It’s where the noise fades, the pace slows, and nature takes over in the best possible way.
Zambia invites you to slow down, tune in, and feel the bush all around you. Walk between camps, paddle quiet channels, and discover a safari that’s not about ticking boxes but about living the moment, step by step.
This is one of Africa’s best-kept secrets. With small, independently run camps and far fewer visitors, Zambia gives you space to breathe, time to connect, and a sense of safari that feels truly personal.
This is where it all began. Walks led by some of Africa’s best guides take you into the heart of the wild - tracking animals, reading the land, and feeling every shift in the wind. No safari brings you closer.
Think wide-open plains, shady forests, and the winding Zambezi carving through it all. Zambia is cinematic and wild in every frame - less polished, more powerful, and exactly what you didn’t know you were missing.
Zambia stirs the senses in all the right ways. It’s walking through lion country at first light, gliding past elephants in a dugout canoe, and falling asleep to the rhythm of the bush. Here’s how your journey could unfold – wild, untamed, and full of wonder.
Start where the walking safari was born. With every step, the bush opens up – fresh tracks in the dust, the flick of a tail, birds sounding the alarm. South Luangwa delivers big on sightings, but it’s the closeness to it all that stays with you. Think leopard-rich terrain, legendary guides, and intimate camps tucked deep in the wild.
Next, slow it all down in the Lower Zambezi. Canoe along silent channels, cast for tigerfish at golden hour, or watch elephants wade through camp while you sip your morning coffee. With no fences, few vehicles, and river views for days, this is safari in its most elemental form.
For those drawn to remote corners, Kafue and Liuwa offer something rare. Picture cheetahs sprinting across open plains, lion tracks in the morning dust, or storms rolling over a horizon with no end. Light on infrastructure and heavy on atmosphere, it’s Zambia at its rawest and most cinematic.