7 Days Best Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari
This 7 Days Best Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari takes you through three of Africa's most pristine wilderness destinations, from the untamed waterways of Lower Zambezi to the vast salt pans of Etosha. Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari adventure begins in Zambia's premier national parks, where intimate wildlife encounters and diverse ecosystems await discovery along the mighty Zambezi River. This carefully crafted Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari experience showcases the raw beauty of Africa's most spectacular landscapes and diverse wildlife populations.
The meticulously planned Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari continues through South Luangwa National Park, renowned as one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries and the birthplace of the walking safari. Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari expedition then ventures into Namibia's dramatic landscapes, where the ancient Etosha Pan and mystical Skeleton Coast offer contrasting yet equally magnificent wilderness experiences. This comprehensive Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari combines traditional game viewing with unique activities like canoeing, boat safaris, and coastal explorations.
Throughout your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari journey, expert guides share their profound knowledge of each region's ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and conservation efforts. From tracking leopards in the Luangwa Valley to witnessing desert-adapted elephants in Etosha National Park, this Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari creates lifelong memories while supporting vital conservation initiatives. The adventure culminates with the ethereal beauty of the Skeleton Coast, where desert meets ocean in one of Africa's most remote and fascinating landscapes.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Pick Up from Lusaka and Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 2: Continue with Canoe and Boat Safaris Along the Zambezi River
Day 3: Transfer to South Luangwa National Park for Walking Safaris
Day 4: Proceed with Classic Game Drives in the Luangwa Valley
Day 5: Transfer to Namibia and Continue to Etosha National Park
Day 6: Continue with Classic Safaris Around Etosha Pan
Day 7: Proceed to Skeleton Coast National Park for Coastal Exploration
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies for all mentioned parks
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Bottled water during game drives and transfers
- Full board accommodation at all lodges
- Professional English-speaking driver-guides
- Driver allowances and park fees
- Domestic flights within the itinerary
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Zambia and Namibia Visas (where applicable)
- International and internal flights not mentioned
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Pick Up from Lusaka and Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari begins with an early morning pick up from Lusaka, followed by a scenic 130-kilometer drive southeast to Lower Zambezi National Park, known locally as "Mana-Pools ya Chinyanja" (Pools of the Lake). This inaugural day of your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari includes arrival at your riverside lodge in the heart of the park, where the pristine Zambezi River forms the boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari experience starts immediately with an afternoon boat safari along the Zambezi channels, offering spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities including elephants, hippos, and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
- Day2Continue with Canoe and Boat Safaris Along the Zambezi River
Today your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari adventure explores the Lower Zambezi's unique aquatic ecosystem through a dawn canoe safari, silently drifting past grazing elephants and drinking buffalo along the riverbanks. This immersive Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari Day continues with a morning walking safari through the Chongwe River confluence area, approximately 15 kilometers from your lodge base. The afternoon Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari activity features another boat safari targeting the four Big Five species found in Lower Zambezi (lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo), while enjoying the dramatic backdrop of the Zambezi Escarpment rising 1,000 meters above the river valley.
- Day3Transfer to South Luangwa National Park for Walking Safaris
Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari transitions today with a morning transfer to Mfuwe Airport for the 45-minute flight to South Luangwa National Park, covering approximately 400 kilometers across central Zambia. This exciting phase of your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari begins with arrival at your lodge in the heart of the Luangwa Valley, known locally as "Luangwa ya Chisongole" (Valley of the Leopard). Your afternoon Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari experience includes the first walking safari in the park where this activity was pioneered, led by expert guides through the mopane woodlands and riverine forests that support one of Africa's most concentrated wildlife populations.
- Day4Proceed with Classic Game Drives in the Luangwa Valley
Dawn breaks on your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari with an early morning game drive through the South Luangwa's diverse habitats, targeting the park's famous leopard population and abundant giraffe herds. Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari continues with exploration of the Luangwa River oxbow lakes and lagoons, located approximately 20 kilometers from your lodge in areas known locally as "Nsefu" and "Tena Tena." The afternoon Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari activity focuses on another walking safari through different terrain, where you'll encounter the park's remarkable concentration of wildlife including the four Big Five species, while learning about traditional tracking techniques from local guides.
- Day5Transfer to Namibia and Continue to Etosha National Park
Today your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari embarks on a significant journey with a morning flight from Mfuwe to Windhoek, Namibia's capital, covering approximately 1,200 kilometers across the southern African continent. Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari adventure continues with a 4-hour drive north to Etosha National Park, passing through the town of Outjo and entering through the Anderson Gate into this 22,270-square-kilometer wilderness sanctuary. This transition day of your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari concludes with arrival at your lodge near the famous Etosha Pan, known locally as "Etosha ya Ondangwa" (Great White Place), where you'll enjoy sunset views over the vast salt pan that defines this extraordinary ecosystem.
- Day6Continue with Classic Safaris Around Etosha Pan
Your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari explores Etosha's unique landscape with a full day of game drives around the edges of the 5,000-square-kilometer Etosha Pan, one of Africa's largest salt pans. This spectacular day of your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari includes visits to famous waterholes like Okaukuejo, Halali, and Namutoni, where desert-adapted wildlife congregates in remarkable numbers throughout the year. The afternoon Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari activity focuses on tracking Etosha's four Big Five species (lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo, with rhino being the missing member), while witnessing the park's incredible diversity of plains game against the backdrop of the shimmering salt pan.
- Day7Proceed to Skeleton Coast National Park for Coastal Exploration
The final day of your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari ventures to Namibia's mystical Skeleton Coast National Park, a 4-hour drive west covering 320 kilometers through the stark beauty of the Namib Desert. Your concluding Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari experience explores this remote wilderness where the Namib Desert meets the Atlantic Ocean, creating one of Africa's most dramatic and otherworldly landscapes. This ultimate day of your Zambia Safari and Namibia Safari includes exploration of the coastline known locally as "Kaoko ya Namib" (Desert of the Himba), where shipwrecks, seal colonies, and desert-adapted wildlife create an unforgettable finale to your southern African adventure before your transfer to Walvis Bay for departure.