8 Days Zambia Safari to North Luangwa and Zimbabwe Safari

Your remarkable Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari begins with arrival and pick up at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia's vibrant capital city. Our professional English-speaking driver-guide will welcome you and provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure. The journey covers approximately 45 minutes from the airport to your comfortable accommodation in Lusaka, where you'll spend your first night preparing for the wilderness ahead. This Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari experience starts with a relaxing evening, allowing you to adjust to the African time zone and prepare for the exciting days ahead.

Proceed to North Luangwa National Park, the crown jewel of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari expedition, located approximately 450 kilometers northeast of Lusaka. The journey takes roughly 6-7 hours through diverse Zambian landscapes, offering glimpses of rural life and changing ecosystems as you approach this pristine wilderness area. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure intensifies as you enter North Luangwa, one of Africa's most remote and untouched national parks where walking safaris dominate the experience. This exclusive Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari destination welcomes you with its raw beauty, where the Big Five roam freely in landscapes unmarked by mass tourism.

Continue with intensive walking safari experiences that define the North Luangwa section of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari journey. Early morning and late afternoon walking safaris with expert local guides reveal the intricate details of this unique ecosystem where giraffes are notably absent. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure reaches new heights as you track wildlife on foot, experiencing the thrill of being part of the food chain rather than observing from a vehicle. The day's Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari activities include bush breakfast, wildlife tracking, and evening discussions around the campfire about the day's remarkable encounters.

Proceed to your final walking safari experience in North Luangwa before beginning the transition phase of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure. The morning features a farewell walking safari, capturing final photographs and memories of this pristine wilderness that defines the Zambian portion of your safari experience. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari journey continues as you transfer toward the Zimbabwe border, approximately 8 hours including border formalities and travel to your first Zimbabwe destination. This transitional day of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari marks the shift from intimate walking experiences to the classic safari adventures that await in Zimbabwe.

Transfer to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest national park and a cornerstone of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure, located approximately 200 kilometers from the border crossing. The journey takes roughly 4-5 hours through Zimbabwe's diverse landscapes, leading you to a park famous for its massive elephant herds and diverse wildlife populations. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari experience evolves as you settle into Hwange, where classic game drives replace the walking safaris of North Luangwa. Evening game drive introduces you to the Zimbabwe portion of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari, showcasing different ecosystems and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Continue with your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari journey by transferring to the legendary Mana Pools National Park, approximately 350 kilometers from Hwange. The 5–6-hour journey takes you through Zimbabwe's heartland to the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, where this UNESCO World Heritage site awaits. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure reaches a crescendo at Mana Pools, renowned for its walking safaris, canoe expeditions, and exceptional wildlife photography opportunities. The afternoon of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari features your first canoe safari along the Zambezi, offering unique perspectives of hippos, crocodiles, and riverside wildlife.

Proceed to a full day of diverse safari activities that epitomize the Mana Pools experience within your comprehensive Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari itinerary. Morning walking safaris allow close encounters with elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife in this pristine riverine environment where animals show remarkable tolerance to human presence. Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure continues with afternoon canoe safaris along the Zambezi River, providing opportunities to photograph wildlife from unique water-based perspectives. Evening game drives complete this intense day of your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari, showcasing nocturnal wildlife and the magical African sunset over the Zambezi floodplains.

Transfer to the magnificent Victoria Falls, the grand finale of your unforgettable Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari expedition, located approximately 350 kilometers from Mana Pools. The 4-5 hour journey takes you to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, where the Zambezi River plunges into the spectacular chasm known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders). Your Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari concludes with visits to the falls viewpoints, offering breathtaking perspectives of this natural wonder that marks the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Final departure arrangements complete your remarkable Zambia Safari and Zimbabwe Safari adventure, leaving you with lifelong memories of Africa's pristine wilderness and magnificent wildlife.