Zambia

The birthplace of walking safari and Africa at its most authentic

Zambia is where the walking safari was born. A country that has stayed away from mass tourism, offering wildlife encounters that elsewhere are now just a memory.

There are countries you visit and countries you feel. Zambia belongs to the second group. Here safari is not a spectacle: it's an immersion. You walk through the savanna with a guide who knows every track, every sound, every sign. You sit by the fire while hippos rumble in the river. You wake to the distant roar of lions. South Luangwa is Zambia's heart: a remote valley where leopards are easier to see than anywhere else in Africa. Here Norman Carr invented the walking safari in the 1950s, and the tradition continues intact. Lower Zambezi offers another perspective: canoes gliding past elephants drinking on the bank, tiger fish leaping from the water, sunsets that set the river ablaze. What distinguishes Zambia is its authenticity. Camps are small, often run by families who have been in the valley for generations. Guides have deep knowledge that goes beyond identifying species: they understand the ecosystem as a whole. And visitors are few, allowing experiences that no longer exist in other destinations.

South Luangwa

Birthplace of walking safari · Leopard capital

South Luangwa

The valley where walking safari was born. Exceptional concentration of leopards, lions and diverse wildlife. Legendary camps with decades of history.

Lower Zambezi

Zambezi River · Canoe safari

Lower Zambezi

Water safari by canoe among elephants and hippos. Tiger fishing and spectacular sunsets over the river.

Victoria Falls

Livingstone · The Zambian side

Victoria Falls

The town of Livingstone offers access to the Zambian side of the falls: closer, more intimate, with the chance to swim in Devil's Pool.

Liuwa Plain National Park

Untouched safari experience.

Liuwa Plain National Park

It is a remote Zambian park famous for its vast grasslands, large wildebeest herds, rare antelopes, and abundant birdlife, offering an authentic and untouched safari experience.

Kasanka

Biggest mammal migration on earth

Kasanka

Slightly more on the north. For the ones looking for unique migrations.

Banweulu Wetlands

"Where the water meets the sky"

Banweulu Wetlands

Perfect description for this wetland. Unique antilope and stunning prehistoric looking birds, that we recommend to spot in May and June.

Where walking safari was born

Norman Carr invented walking safari in South Luangwa in the 1950s. Today, that tradition continues intact: exceptional guides, close encounters and a way of experiencing Africa that exists nowhere else.

Experiences

Zambia offers experiences that define African safari. From walking through the savanna to gliding by canoe on the Zambezi, each moment connects with Africa's essence.

Walking safari

Zambia's definitive experience. Walking in single file with an armed guide, following fresh tracks, approaching wildlife on foot. Intense, authentic, transformative.

Canoe safari

Glide along the Zambezi among hippos, crocodiles and elephants coming to drink. Silence, contained tension and the unique perspective of seeing Africa from the water.

Night drive

South Luangwa is one of the few parks allowing night safaris. Leopards hunting, hyenas, civets and all the life that awakens when the sun goes down.

Devil's Pool

Swimming on the edge of Victoria Falls, in a natural pool where water drops 108 metres right beside you. Only in dry season, only from Zambia.

Elephant orphanage Project in Lusaka

Rescues and cares for orphaned elephants, providing a safe environment and rehabilitation before release into the wild. Visitors can learn about conservation and interact with these gentle giants.

18 holes at Ciela Resort before the flight

It is a top‑rated layout designed by Peter Matkovich, set amid scenic Zambian countryside. It offers golfers of all levels a blend of challenge and beauty, with excellent practice facilities and a welcoming clubhouse. Perfect for a memorable round before or after your flight.

The leopard capital

South Luangwa has one of Africa's highest leopard densities. Watching them hunt at night, rest in branches during the day, is one of African safari's great experiences.