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Your 11-day itinerary, day by day
Stay on the upper Zambezi, the Busanga Plains, the Lower Zambezi and in South Luangwa. Internal flights keep the journey moving between these far-flung safari areas.
Duration11 days
Guide price$21,155
RouteLivingstone to Lusaka
Where you stay4 camps & lodges
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
Guide price of $21,155 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 for two nights in a River Cottage. Make time for the lodge's in-house activities along the Zambezi before continuing into Kafue.
OvernightTongabezi Lodge · River Cottage (2 nights)
- Day 3-5
The Busanga Plains, Kafue
Fly via Lusaka to Busanga and settle into one of Chisa Busanga Camp's distinctive Nests. Morning and evening game drives, walking safaris, e-bikes and selected out-of-camp meals are included in the itinerary.
OvernightChisa Busanga Camp · Nest (2 nights)
- Day 5-8
Lower Zambezi National Park
Fly from Busanga to Jeki and transfer to Chiawa Camp. Explore the Lower Zambezi by day or night game drive, guided walk, boat or angling excursion, subject to local conditions.
OvernightChiawa Camp · Safari Tent (3 nights)
- Day 8-11
South Luangwa National Park
Fly from Jeki to Mfuwe, then continue to Puku Ridge. Spend three nights exploring South Luangwa on guided day and night game drives or bush walks.
OvernightPuku Ridge · Safari Tent (3 nights)
- Day 11
Fly from Mfuwe to Lusaka
Transfer to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lusaka, where the safari ends and you can connect with onward travel.
Your route through four landscapes
From Livingstone, fly via Lusaka to Kafue's Busanga Plains, then travel by air to the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa before returning to Lusaka.
- 1Tongabezi Lodge, Livingstone
- 2Chisa Busanga Camp, Kafue
- 3Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi
- 4Puku Ridge, South Luangwa
The numbered stops represent the four stays. Domestic flights link Livingstone, Lusaka, Busanga, Jeki and Mfuwe; this is not a continuous road route.
Where you'll stay
Each stay brings a different setting, from a Zambezi River Cottage to a Nest on the Busanga Plains and two safari tents farther east. Browse photographs from the itinerary's properties and safari areas.
Livingstone · 2 nights
Tongabezi Lodge
A riverside first stop near Livingstone, with a River Cottage overlooking the Zambezi and the lodge's in-house activities included.
Kafue National Park · 2 nights
Chisa Busanga Camp
A distinctive Busanga Plains base where you stay in a Nest and choose from the activities listed for the camp, including game drives and guided walks.
Lower Zambezi National Park · 3 nights
Chiawa Camp
A safari tented camp on the Lower Zambezi, with access to professionally guided game drives, walks and river activities.
Photography by www.chiawa.com
South Luangwa National Park · 3 nights
Puku Ridge
A tented base for discovering South Luangwa's wildlife by vehicle and on foot.
Photography by www.chiawa.com
Ready to plan your Wild and Luxurious 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
- Ten nights' accommodation and all meals
- Drinks except premium selections and laundry
- Airport and inter-lodge transfers and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- Tongabezi in-house activities
- Chisa Busanga morning and evening drives, walks, e-bikes and selected out-of-camp meals
- Professionally guided game drives, walks and river activities listed for Chiawa Camp
- Professionally guided game drives and bush walks listed for Puku Ridge
- Park fees in Kafue, Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa
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: Zambia visa entry fees, detours, travel insurance, personal expenses, extra activities, airport departure taxes and international flights. Premium drinks are excluded. Privately guided activities are offered where possible, not guaranteed; some activities depend on conditions. Ask us for a confirmed quote.
Your questions answered
How long is Wild and Luxurious Zambia?
Eleven days and ten nights: two nights at Tongabezi, two at Chisa Busanga, three at Chiawa Camp and three at Puku Ridge.
Which flights are part of the journey?
The itinerary includes internal flights from Livingstone via Lusaka to Busanga, Busanga to Jeki, Jeki to Mfuwe and Mfuwe to Lusaka, plus the listed airport and camp transfers.
What is the guide price for 2027?
The guide price is $21,155 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 whether you would like more time on the river, on the Busanga Plains or in South Luangwa. We'll check the camps and flight connections around your dates.
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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