Highlights of Zambia 11 days / 10 Nights

Highlights of Zambia is an 11-day, 10-night safari journey that captures the very best of what this underrated Southern African destination has to offer. The trip weaves together Zambia’s premier wilderness areas — typically South Luangwa National Park, famed as the birthplace of the walking safari and renowned for its exceptional leopard sightings and dense wildlife populations, and the Lower Zambezi National Park, where canoeing safaris and boat cruises along the mighty Zambezi River reveal elephants, hippos, and prolific birdlife against a stunning escarpment backdrop.

The journey blends classic game drives with more immersive experiences like guided bush walks, night drives, and river safaris, giving travelers a richer, more varied encounter with Zambia’s wildlife than a typical vehicle-only safari. Nights are spent in a mix of authentic bush camps and comfortable lodges, allowing genuine time to unwind and absorb the rhythms of the African wilderness rather than rushing between stops.

The trip builds to a spectacular finale at Victoria Falls in Livingstone — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World — where travelers can marvel at the thundering cascade, take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, and choose from a range of optional adrenaline activities like white-water rafting, bungee jumping, or microlight flights over the falls.

With its combination of top-tier game viewing, diverse safari activities, and an iconic natural wonder as its grand finale, this itinerary offers a well-rounded, unhurried introduction to everything that makes Zambia one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations.