Safaris at Liuwa Plains, Zambia © Time and Tide Will Burrard
Luxury safari in Zambia
Luxury safari in Zambia
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Why travel to Zambia
- AUTHENTIC, EXCLUSIVE SAFARIS
- TOTAL IMMERSION IN THE BUSH
- SAFARIS OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
- THE IDEAL COUNTRY FOR WALKING SAFARIS
A particular favourite
Chiawa Camp
By Laurent Guillot, Founder of Étendues Sauvages: “I was already passionate about the lower Zambezi and Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. What remained was to discover the Zambian side and Lower Zambezi National Park. We had chosen Chiawa Camp as our base for three days. What a mistake! We should have stayed a week. The experience offered by Grant Cuming and his team is flawless, whether on safari or at the camp, nestled in one of the finest regions of the lower Zambezi.”
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When to travel to Zambia
Your questions / Our answers
What is the best season to see Victoria Falls from Zambia?
The best period runs from April to June, when the falls are at full flow. Before that, the flow is so powerful that it’s nearly impossible to observe them properly; they’re masked by swirling spray. After August, the flow is very low and parts of the gorges can run dry. However, don’t limit your visit to the Zambian side, as three-quarters of the falls belong to Zimbabwe. The two borders are very close, making it easy to cross over to the Zimbabwean side. Several viewpoints are available there, while on the Zambian side, you get to observe the falls up close. The flow remains strong for longer on the Zimbabwean side. So if you’re travelling to Zambia between July and November, it’s best to head straight for the Zimbabwean side.
What safari activities are available in Zambia?
Zambia offers a range of safari formats: walking safaris, 4×4 game drives, canoe and boat safaris.
Hot-air balloon flights over wildlife are also possible in the Busanga Plains.
A genuine variety of ways to experience the bush.
Which parks to visit in Zambia?
Two parks are essential in Zambia: South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi.
Choose South Luangwa for its high-quality walking and 4×4 safaris, and combine it with Lower Zambezi, for canoe safaris on the Zambezi River, walking and 4×4 safaris in landscapes that complement those of South Luangwa.
If you have a bit more time and budget, head to Kafue, particularly the Busanga Plains in the north of the park, known for their vast grassy floodplains stretching to the horizon. Sunsets there are exceptional.
If you have never seen Victoria Falls, extend your stay with two nights in Livingstone, ideally at a lodge on the banks of the Zambezi.
For birding enthusiasts, the Bangweulu Wetlands offer the chance to encounter a legendary bird that seems to come from another world: the shoebill.
And if you are looking for an exceptional, exclusive experience, travel to the Liuwa floodplains in November, when spectacular cloud formations build as storms form, creating dramatic skies, and, with the arrival of the rains, carpets of flowers appear across the plains. This is also when large herds of wildebeest migrate across the plains from neighbouring Angola.