Zambia Safaris

Many Zambia safaris visit South Luangwa National Park, which contains 60 animal species and more than 400 bird species, or Lower Zambezi National Park, a pristine wilderness also home to a wide variety of wildlife. Travelers on Zambia safaris might stay in tented camps along the tranquil shores of Lake Kariba, visit local villages to learn about Zambia's traditional ways of life, or explore Livingstone Town, known as the "Adventure Capital" due to its proximity to Victoria Falls. Described by the Kololo tribe in the 1800s as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- "the smoke that thunders" -- the falls plummet more than 100 meters into the Zambezi Gorge below, creating a thundering curtain of water. At the height of flood season, 546 million cubic meters of water per minute soar over the basalt cliffs.

Tour operators often can arrange for a white-water rafting trip, a helicopter flightseeing excursion over the falls or -- for the especially adventurous traveler -- a plunge on the world's second-highest bungee jump, off the Victoria Falls Bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Zambia safaris are available year-round, and three distinct seasons provide visitors with different perspectives depending on the time of travel. The roads are best for traveling during the cool, dry season (May through August). Victoria Falls is most impressive toward the end of the rainy season (December to April), though the thick spray can impede viewing of the intricate rock formations and gorges. The entire scope of the falls is best viewed when the water level is lowest, at the end of the hot, dry season (September to November). Though bird viewing is better in the rainy season, a smaller number of accommodations are available, and areas such as Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa can be impassable due to bad road conditions. In these areas, game viewing is best in the dry months of June through October.

Listed below are all safaris that visit Zambia; click any vacation name for dates and prices. You can narrow your selection with the Safari Search box above.

Following are safaris that take place entirely in Zambia:

Zambia Safaris	Total Days	Company	Quality*	From**
Victoria Falls, Zambia	3	African Tvl	Deluxe	$445
Zambezi Canoe Adventure	6	African Tvl	Deluxe	$5,095
Zambia Walking Trails	8	African Tvl	Deluxe	$4,195
** Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.

Following are safaris that include Zambia and one or more additional countries:

Zambia Safaris	Total Days	Company	Quality*	From**
Chobe Wildlife Tented Safari	3	Brendan	1st Class	$501
Botswana - The Last Refuge with Victoria Falls Extension 2008	10	Brendan	1st Class	$3,851
Delta and Falls Experience	10	GAP	Budget	$625
Delta and Falls Discoverer	10	GAP	Budget	$895
Delta and Falls in Style	10	GAP	Budget	$1,695
Delta and Falls in Style (Reverse)	10	GAP	Budget	$1,695
Southern Africa Wildlife Express	10	GAP	Budget	$995
Alan Fox's Botswana & Zambia Custom Safari	11	African Tvl	Deluxe	$7,810
Zambia: An Unspoiled Wildernes	12	A & K	Luxury	$7,940
Family Footsteps: Southern Africa Through a Child's Eyes	12	African Tvl	Luxury	$8,995
The Cape & Wildlife with Victoria Falls Extension	13	Brendan	1st Class	$1,983
Botswana and Falls Adventure	13	GAP	Budget	$1,550
African Sensation 2008	14	African Tvl	Deluxe	$6,795
Reflections of South Africa plus a Victoria Falls Extension 2008	14	Brendan	1st Class	$4,739
South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls	14	Maupintour	Deluxe	$6,739
Namibian Discovery with Victoria Falls Extension 2008	15	Brendan	1st Class	$3,621
South Africa Journey with Victoria Falls Extension 2008	15	Brendan	1st Class	$3,333
Splendors of Africa (15 Days)	15	SITA	Deluxe	Call
Project Zambia & Safari	16	GAP	Budget	$1,995
Southern African Serenade 2008	16	Viking Tours	Deluxe	$7,325
The Ultimate Safari 2008	18	African Tvl	Luxury	$10,395
A World in One Country with Victoria Falls Extension	18	Brendan	1st Class	$3,229
South Africa With Victoria Falls Extension	19	Globus	1st Class	$3,896
Dunes, Deltas and Falls	21	GAP	Budget	$1,195
Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer	21	GAP	Budget	$1,795
Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style	21	GAP	Budget	$2,945
Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style (Reverse)	21	GAP	Budget	$2,945
Splendors of Africa (21 days)	21	SITA	Deluxe	Call
Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure	22	GAP	Budget	$1,695
Nairobi to Victoria Falls Adventure	22	GAP	Budget	$1,695
Cape Town to Pretoria Adventure	29	GAP	Budget	$2,790
Windhoek to Nairobi	30	GAP	Budget	$2,195
Durban to Victoria Falls Discoverer	31	GAP	Budget	$2,495
Cape Town to Nairobi	41	GAP	Budget	$2,895
Ultimate Southern Africa	52	GAP	Budget	$5,395
** Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.
* Key to Quality Ratings Zambia safaris are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations. Budget = Zambia safaris typically range from $60 to $150 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = Zambia safaris typically range from $150 to $250 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = Zambia safaris typically range from $200 to $500 per person, per day, plus airfare. Luxury = Zambia safaris typically range from $350 to $700 per person, per day, plus airfare.