Zambia is wild, water-rich, and adventurous. It is famous for inventing the walking safari, allowing guests to experience the bush on foot. The South Luangwa Valley is often called the "Valley of the Leopard," while the Lower Zambezi offers unique canoe safaris.
- Zambia
- ±752,618 km²
- South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, Kafue
- High leopard density; "Special Four" (Thornicroft's Giraffe, etc.)
- High risk; year-round prophylaxis is essential
- ~13°00′S 27°00′E
- Lusaka, Livingstone, Mfuwe
- Domestic flights from Lusaka (LUN) to bush airstrips.
- Remote; most luxury travelers utilize fly-in options.
- South Luangwa is world-renowned for daytime leopard sightings.
- Huge pods in the Luangwa and Zambezi Rivers.
- Exceptional raptor and waterbird diversity.
Sparse bush makes this the best time for walking safaris.
Lush scenery; boating safaris become possible in flooded areas.
- Considered one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, famed for its leopards and walking safaris.
- A beautiful park on the banks of the Zambezi, perfect for canoe safaris and tiger fishing.
- One of the largest parks in Africa, offering diverse habitats from Miombo woodlands to the open Busanga Plains.
- A small but vital park in Livingstone that provides sanctuary for white rhinos and views of Victoria Falls.
The dry months (June–Oct) are best for walking and predator sightings, while the Emerald Season offers a lush, water-based perspective.
Zambia is for the "bush lover" who wants to get out of the vehicle. It offers some of the most remote and high-quality wildlife encounters in Africa.