Most Common 6-Day Itinerary: Livingstone + Lower Zambezi
Day 1: Arrival Livingstone + Victoria Falls
- Midday arrival at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport
- Afternoon guided tour of Victoria Falls – “Mosi-oa-Tunya”/Smoke that Thunders
- Feel the spray, hear the thunder from 108m drop
- Accommodation: Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge, Kalahari Sand Ridge Inn, or similar
- Meals: Dinner at own expense so you can try local restaurants
Day 2: Mosi-oa-Tunya + Activities
- Morning: Rhino tracking in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park – only place in Zambia with wild white rhinos
- See elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos on game drive
- Afternoon: Choose your adventure – helicopter over Falls, bungee jumping, sunset cruise, or Livingstone Museum + Mukuni Village
- Accommodation: Same lodge in Livingstone
- Meals: Breakfast included
Day 3: Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
- Morning: Flight Livingstone → Lusaka → Jeki Airstrip, then road transfer to lodge ∼4-5hrs total
- Alternative: Charter flight direct Livingstone → Lower Zambezi ∼1.5hrs
- Afternoon: First game drive or boat activity in Lower Zambezi
- Accommodation: Kasaka River Lodge, Kiambi Safari Lodge, or similar
- Meals: Lunch & dinner included
Day 4-5: Lower Zambezi NP – Full Safari Days
Lower Zambezi is known for incredible scenery + diverse activities:
- Game drives: Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, wild dogs, hyena
- Boat safaris: Cruise Zambezi channels – best for elephants, hippos, crocs, birdlife
- Canoe safari: Guided paddling past animals on riverbanks – major highlight
- Walking safaris: Track game on foot with armed guide
- Fishing: Tiger fish + bream catch-and-release
- Sundowners: Sunset boat cruise with drinks + snacks
- Accommodation: Luxury tented chalets on riverbank
- Meals: All meals included
Day 6: Departure
- Morning: Breakfast + final activity if time allows
- Flight back to Lusaka or Livingstone Airport for international connections
- End: Usually Lusaka or Livingstone depending on operator
Package Types & Key Details
- Mid-Range/Luxury: “Wild Elegance” Style
- Route: Lusaka → Kafue 3 nights → Livingstone 2 nights
- Lodges: Ila Safari Lodge in Kafue + Tongabezi Lodge at Victoria Falls
- Highlights: Game drives + boat safaris in Kafue, serene riverside at Tongabezi, Victoria Falls visit
- Price: Luxury tier, varies by season
- Min age: 5 years 9ba4
2. Mid-Range: Livingstone + Lower Zambezi
- Focus: Victoria Falls + Lower Zambezi NP only
- Activities: Guided Victoria Falls tour, sunset cruise, canoe safari, game cruise
- Accommodation: 2 nights Waterfront Lodge + 3 nights Kiambi Safari Lodge luxury tented
- Meals: All meals included Days 3-6
- Shared tour: Max group size applies 8735
3. Budget Option: From $1,463 USD ≈ ZMW 29,260 pp
- Type: Private tour but not for solo travelers
- Accommodation: Budget guest house Livingstone + mid-range Musungwa Lodge Kafue
- Route: Livingstone 2 nights + Kafue NP 3 nights 63f794b6
Why Lower Zambezi is Special
- Activities: Only Zambian park where you can do game drives, walking, boating, canoeing, fishing in one place
- Scenery: Zambezi River + escarpment backdrop – stunning
- Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, wild dogs, buffalo, huge bird diversity
- Fewer crowds than Chobe or South Luangwa
Important to Know
- Not for solo travelers: Most packages require min 2 people
- Minimum age: 12 years on budget tours, 5 years on luxury
- Can start any day: If lodges have availability
- Flights: Light aircraft flights between Livingstone-Lower Zambezi have 15kg luggage limit in soft bags