10-Day Zambezi and Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes

Start with four nights in a Lower Zambezi waterside lodge for private boat, canoe, and photographic safaris, bespoke sundowners, and restorative spa time, plus optional catch-and-release fishing and cultural visits. Transfer back to Lusaka and connect to Kigali, enjoying two nights of Kigali highlights, conservation briefings, and a private city tour that sets the tone for the gorilla experience. Head to Volcanoes National Park for the mountain-gorilla trek: a full-day guided search in the Virunga foothills with experienced rangers and strictly limited permits, an intimate, emotional encounter that supports conservation. Finish with a private cultural visit and an overnight luxury lodge near Kigali to relax, reflect, and enjoy personalized service. Inclusive transfers, expert guides, and bespoke amenities complete the journey.

7-Day Kafue Busanga Plains & Livingstone Finale Package

Fly into remote Kafue for four nights on the Busanga Plains, staying in a luxury mobile or permanent camp where expert trackers offer expansive game drives and walking safaris across seasonally flooded grasslands famed for big herds, predators, and rare bird species. Days are built around private, guided photographic safaris at sunrise, elevated hide sundowners, and conservation talks with camp naturalists. After an internal charter, conclude with two nights in Livingstone at a boutique lodge that offers optional helicopter flights over Victoria Falls, a private sunset cruise on the Zambezi, and tailored cultural experiences. This circuit combines vast, low-density wilderness with a dramatic Livingstone finale, delivering variety, privacy, and serious photographic opportunities. Personalized itineraries, exclusive guides, and attentive service await.

7-Day Luangwa to Zambezi: Luxury Walking & River Escape

Begin your luxury Zambian journey in South Luangwa with three nights at an intimate walking-safari camp where highly trained guides lead dawn and dusk walks and game drives to track leopards, elephants, and prolific birdlife. After a private light-air transfer, spend three nights in the Lower Zambezi at an elegant waterside villa offering private boat and canoe safaris, a sunset champagne cruise, guided catch-and-release fishing, and a photographic river day. Each day is tailored with private guiding, restorative spa treatments, bush dinners, and cultural visits, so you move at a relaxed pace. Inclusive light-air transfers, small-group ratios, and exclusive-use options ensure privacy, exceptional sightings, and refined comfort for couples, families, and photographers. Private chef menus and daily luxury touches are complete.

9 Smart tips for planning luxury Zambia safaris

1) Time your trip for the best wildlife viewing

Aim for the dry season (roughly May–October) when animals congregate at rivers and visibility is excellent — July–October is peak for many parks.

2) Pick the right parks for the experience you want

South Luangwa for legendary walking safaris and leopard encounters; Lower Zambezi for river activities, boating, and intimate waterside camps; Kafue = vast, remote wilderness. Combine two if you can.

3) Book luxury lodges early (especially in peak season)

High-end camps have limited rooms/suites. Reserve 6–12 months ahead for top properties, and ask about private villas, exclusive-use options, or early-bird packages.

4) Remember visa and passport rules before you travel

Many nationalities must apply for an e-visa or visa on arrival; check Zambia’s official immigration pages and apply for e-visas in advance when required. Ensure passports have 6+ months of validity.

5) Prioritize health prep: vaccines & malaria protection

Check CDC/W.H.O. guidance (yellow fever entry rules, routine vaccines) and plan malaria prophylaxis, anti-malarials, and insect precautions are essential in many safari areas. Schedule vaccinations weeks before travel.

6) Factor internal flights & transfers into your plan

Luxury itineraries typically use light aircraft or private charters between Lusaka, Mfuwe, and bush airstrips, and coordinate flights with lodges (they often handle transfers). Allow buffer time for weather or small-plane schedules.

7) Build a balanced itinerary

Don’t cram too many parks into a short trip. Two parks over 7–10 days allows relaxed game-viewing, optional spa time, and private activities (walking safaris, night drives, boat safaris). Ask for private-guided options.

8) Plan for special experiences & add-ons

Request private sunset cruises on the Zambezi, night drives, guided walking safaris, cultural village visits, photographic safaris with a guide, or fly-in helicopter transfers if available. Reserve these in advance through your operator or lodge.

9) Prioritize responsible & conservation-minded travel

Choose lodges with clear conservation programs, community benefits, and ethical wildlife policies (no baiting, responsible walking safaris). Ask how your trip supports local communities and protection efforts.

Travel Advice From JimJam Safaris

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