The drought concentrates fauna and creates good conditions for walking safaris.
ZAMBIA · WILDLIFE + NATURE
ZAMBIA WALKING SAFARI
Walking safari where this tradition was born and gained worldwide fame.
DURATION8 days
BEST TIMEJun–Oct
EXPERIENCEWildlife + Nature
COUNTRYZambia
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Lusaka → South Luangwa
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Lusaka—landscape and outdoor experience
2South Luangwa — landscape and outdoor experience
3Encounters with extraordinary fauna and ecosystems in their natural environment, with a focus on observation.
4Destination-adjusted travel pace
Walking safari where this tradition was born and gained worldwide fame. Lusaka and South Luangwa put observation in the right context: field time, habitat and silence matter as much as the encounter with fauna.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Lusaka
Arrival and start of the trip in Lusaka, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
South Luangwa — Destination Identity
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in South Luangwa, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 3
South Luangwa - Top Experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic paths in South Luangwa, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
South Luangwa — Time to Dig Deeper
Time spent outdoors depending on the weather and season in South Luangwa, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 5
South Luangwa — Destination Identity
Time dedicated to viewpoints, light trails and natural landscapes in South Luangwa, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 6
South Luangwa - Top Experience
Time dedicated to natural formations and scenic paths in South Luangwa, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 7
South Luangwa — Time to Dig Deeper
Time spent outdoors depending on the weather and season in South Luangwa, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 8
End of the trip
Last hours in South Luangwa and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Walking safari where this tradition was born and gained worldwide fame. The proposal gains depth by connecting Lusaka → South Luangwa, with the concept of encounters with extraordinary fauna and ecosystems in their natural environment, with a focus on responsible observation. and pace designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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