Day 1
Road transfer
LVI (Livingstone, Zambia) to Waterberry Zambezi Lodge, Livingstone, Zambia
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An Explore Africa journey
Zambia: Victoria Falls, Walking Safari & the Zambezi
Ref EA2026017·Indicative from A$12,000 per person·8 nights
When to go
June to October is the dry season for walking and game viewing in South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi. Victoria Falls is fullest from March to June.
Country information
Zambia is the home of the walking safari, with South Luangwa's leopards, canoeing on the Lower Zambezi and Victoria Falls on its southern border at Livingstone. What to know from the start: • Entry requirements: confirm passports, visas, digital entry forms and transit rules at smartraveller.gov.au and Zambia's official immigration website before travel. • Health: seek route-specific advice from a travel-health professional and smartraveller.gov.au; vaccination and malaria guidance varies by itinerary. • Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW). • Getting around: scheduled flights via Lusaka and light aircraft to the camps, with soft bags of about 20kg.
The journey
Day by day
On foot and on the river
Days 1–2
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge & The River Farmhouse
Victoria Falls (Livingstone) · Zambia · 2 nights
Booking guidance
Make a reservation enquiry through Waterberry's official website. Choose between the lodge cottages and the exclusive-use River Farmhouse.
Selected experiences
- Guided Victoria Falls tourBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.
Day 3
Scheduled flight
LVI (Livingstone, Zambia) to MFU (Mfuwe, Zambia)
Arrival timing cannot yet be checked against the property. Please confirm the flight, transfer time and check-in arrangements.
Usually routed via Lusaka
Days 3–5
Time + Tide Kakuli
South Luangwa · Zambia · 3 nights
Booking guidance
Enquire through Time + Tide to arrange your stay. Children aged 4 to 17 sharing with an adult pay half the adult accommodation rate and park/conservation fees; children aged 3 and under stay free. Families of four or fewer with a child under 12 must book a private vehicle for the whole stay.
Selected experiences
- Walking safarisBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.
Selected experiences
- Game drivesBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.
Selected experiences
- Night drivesBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.
Day 6
Light aircraft transfer
MFU (Mfuwe, Zambia) to Jeki airstrip, Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Days 6–8
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Lower Zambezi · Zambia · 3 nights
Booking guidance
Bookings can be made directly via the lodge's assisted booking page on its official website.
Selected experiences
- Canoeing in the Lower ZambeziBook with the official operator or ask Explore Africa to include this in a tailored itinerary.Public booking link ↗
Day 9
Light aircraft transfer
Lower Zambezi, Zambia to LUN (Lusaka, Zambia)
The route
How to book this trip
This is a plan you can book yourself. We’re a planning service, not a booking platform. Here’s the order of play:
- 1Camps first. Enquire with each camp below to confirm availability and rates, and book direct.
- 2Then transfers & regional flights. Arrange these once your camp dates are locked.
- 3International flights last. Booked separately from Australia, once the ground trip is confirmed.
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge & The River Farmhouse
Enquire ↗Zambia · 2 nights
Time + Tide Kakuli
Enquire ↗Zambia · 3 nights
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Enquire ↗Zambia · 3 nights
Safari packing checklist
Pack a soft duffel, not a hard case, as light aircraft cap luggage at ~15–20 kg including hand luggage. Neutral colours, and layers for cold mornings.
Documents & money
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Visas / e-visas as required
- Travel insurance details
- Vaccination certificates
- Cards + some USD cash
- Copies of key documents
Clothing: neutral tones
- Lightweight long sleeves & trousers
- Warm fleece / layer (cold dawns)
- T-shirts
- Swimwear
- Sleepwear
- Smart-casual for dinners
Footwear
- Closed walking shoes
- Sandals / camp shoes
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera + spare batteries & cards
- Sunglasses & wide-brim hat
- Headtorch
- Small daypack
- Reusable water bottle
Health & toiletries
- Antimalarials (if advised)
- Insect repellent (DEET)
- High-SPF sunscreen & lip balm
- Personal medication
- Hand sanitiser
- Basic first-aid kit
Want this route tailored to you?
Love this route, but travelling with children, need malaria-free options, or want to fit in Victoria Falls? Generate your tailored blueprint or request a one-to-one itinerary review with Explore Africa.
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