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Your 9-day itinerary, day by day
Two nights on the upper Zambezi are followed by three nights in each of Zambia's Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa national parks. Light-aircraft flights connect the safari areas.
Duration9 days
Guide price$13,945
RouteLivingstone to Lusaka
Where you stay3 camps & lodges
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Guide price of $13,945 per person in USD for travel from July to 15 October 2027. Other currency amounts are indicative and rounded. Your final price depends on dates and availability.
Make an Enquiry- Day 1-3
Livingstone and the upper Zambezi
Arrive in Livingstone and transfer to Tongabezi Lodge on the Zambezi. Settle into a River Cottage and use the next day for the lodge's in-house activities around the river and Victoria Falls area.
OvernightTongabezi Lodge · River Cottage (2 nights)
- Day 3-6
Lower Zambezi National Park
Fly from Livingstone to Jeki and transfer to Chiawa Camp. Spend three nights exploring the Lower Zambezi with professionally guided game drives, walks, boat trips or angling, according to conditions and the camp's programme.
OvernightChiawa Camp · Safari Tent (3 nights)
- Day 6-9
South Luangwa National Park
Fly from Jeki to Mfuwe and continue to Puku Ridge. Game drives and guided walks introduce South Luangwa's varied habitats, with your days planned around wildlife sightings and the season.
OvernightPuku Ridge · Safari Tent (3 nights)
- Day 9
Fly from Mfuwe to Lusaka
After breakfast, travel to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka and your onward connection.
Your route through Zambia
Start in Livingstone, then fly into the Lower Zambezi and on to South Luangwa before returning to Lusaka.
- 1Tongabezi Lodge, Livingstone
- 2Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi
- 3Puku Ridge, South Luangwa
The numbered stops mark the three stays. Domestic flights connect Livingstone, Jeki, Mfuwe and Lusaka; the stop list is not a driving route.
Where you'll stay
Three different settings, from the upper Zambezi to two national parks. The photos are from the corresponding lodges and safari areas in this itinerary.
Livingstone · 2 nights
Tongabezi Lodge
A riverside base above Victoria Falls, with your stay in a River Cottage and a choice of in-house activities around the Zambezi.
Lower Zambezi National Park · 3 nights
Chiawa Camp
A safari tented camp in the Lower Zambezi, with the river setting opening up game drives, guided walks, boat trips and angling.
Photography by www.chiawa.com
South Luangwa National Park · 3 nights
Puku Ridge
A tented South Luangwa base for exploring the park on guided game drives and walks.
Photography by www.chiawa.com
Ready to plan your Highlights of Zambia?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Zambia specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Eight nights' accommodation and all meals
- Local and non-premium drinks
- Airport and inter-lodge transfers and the internal flights in the itinerary
- Tongabezi in-house activities
- Professionally guided safari activities listed for Chiawa Camp and Puku Ridge, subject to conditions
- Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa national park fees
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning around your dates, interests and budget
- Guidance on safari flights and camp choices
- Support in Zambia through our local partners
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Not included: premium drinks, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, extra activities and airport departure taxes. Private guiding is offered where possible, not guaranteed. Walking and other activities depend on conditions. Ask us to check dates and availability.
Your questions answered
How long is Highlights of Zambia?
Nine days and eight nights, with two nights at Tongabezi Lodge, three at Chiawa Camp and three at Puku Ridge.
How do we travel between the camps?
The itinerary includes internal flights from Livingstone to Jeki, Jeki to Mfuwe and Mfuwe to Lusaka, with the relevant road transfers to each camp.
What is the guide price?
The guide price is $13,945 per person in USD for travel from July to 15 October 2027. We will confirm the price for your dates and available camps.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Tell us which parts of the Zambezi and Luangwa appeal most. We'll check the dates, camps and flight connections, then tailor the route around you.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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