6 Days Best Zambia Safari and Kruger Southern Africa Safari

Your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari adventure begins with arrival and pickup at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, followed by a scenic 2.5-hour drive covering 130 kilometers to Lower Zambezi National Park. The transfer to Lower Zambezi takes you through rural Zambian landscapes and traditional villages, offering glimpses of local life before entering one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas. Upon arrival at your safari lodge, you'll be welcomed with refreshing beverages while enjoying panoramic views of the mighty Zambezi River, where your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari journey truly begins. The evening includes a briefing about tomorrow's activities and a delicious dinner featuring local Zambian cuisine, setting the stage for your unforgettable Southern Africa Safari experience.

Start your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari with an early morning canoe safari along the Zambezi River (3 hours), followed by a midday boat cruise (2 hours) to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities. The canoe safari provides intimate encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and elephants coming to drink at the water's edge, while your Southern Africa Safari continues with excellent bird watching opportunities including fish eagles, carmine bee-eaters, and kingfishers. During the boat cruise portion of your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari, you'll navigate channels and lagoons where buffalo herds gather, and if fortunate, witness lions and leopards along the riverbank. The day concludes with sundowners on the river, watching the African sunset paint the sky in brilliant colors while reflecting on your exceptional Southern Africa Safari wildlife encounters.

Experience the thrill of a walking safari (3 hours) in Lower Zambezi National Park, followed by an afternoon classic game drive (4 hours) as your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari reveals the park's diverse ecosystems on foot and by vehicle. The walking safari, led by expert local guides, offers close encounters with wildlife tracks, medicinal plants, and the smaller details often missed during vehicle safaris, enhancing your Southern Africa Safari experience with bush skills and traditional tracking knowledge. Your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari continues with an afternoon game drive through diverse habitats including floodplains, forests, and escarpment areas where four of the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo) roam freely. The day ends at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Zambezi Valley, where you'll enjoy traditional Zambian refreshments while celebrating another spectacular day of your Southern Africa Safari adventure.

Proceed from Lower Zambezi National Park with a morning transfer to Livingstone (4 hours, 280 kilometers), the adventure capital of Zambia and gateway to the magnificent Victoria Falls. Your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari journey continues as you transfer through the Zambian countryside, passing through local markets and traditional villages that showcase authentic African culture. Upon arrival in Livingstone, you'll transfer to your accommodation near Victoria Falls, where the thunderous roar of Mosi-oa-Tunya (the local name for Victoria Falls) creates a dramatic soundtrack for your Southern Africa Safari experience. The afternoon includes optional activities such as visiting Victoria Falls viewpoints, helicopter flights, or sunset cruises, allowing you to customize your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari according to your preferences before tomorrow's departure to Kruger.

International Airport near Kruger National Park. The journey continues as you transfer from the airport to your Kruger accommodation (1 hour, 45 kilometers), where your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari transitions from Zambia's pristine wilderness to South Africa's world-famous Big Five territory. Upon arrival at your Kruger lodge, you'll be welcomed with traditional South African hospitality and briefed about tomorrow's classic safari activities in Africa's most celebrated game reserve. The evening features a welcome dinner showcasing local South African cuisine, while you prepare for the final day of your incredible Southern Africa Safari adventure in Kruger National Park

Your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari concludes with full-day classic safari game drives in Kruger National Park, Africa's flagship wildlife destination spanning 19,485 square kilometers of diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Early morning game drive (3 hours) focuses on predator activity, while your Southern Africa Safari continues with afternoon drives (3 hours) targeting the complete Big Five experience including the rhinos absent from Lower Zambezi. Throughout your final day in Kruger, your Zambia Safari and Southern Africa Safari reaches its crescendo with potential sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, cheetahs, wild dogs, and hundreds of bird species in their natural habitat. The adventure concludes with transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your departure, carrying unforgettable memories of your comprehensive Southern Africa Safari experience across two countries and two of Africa's most celebrated wilderness areas.