Things to Do in Zambia

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Zambia offers a variety of experiences to allow you to see both the country and its wildlife in unique, exciting ways. Apart from traditional game drives during both day and night, a safari in Zambia can also consist of walking, canoeing, boating, flying, rafting and more.

One of our favorite things to do in Zambia is a walking safari in the South Luangwa. As the home of the walking safari, getting out on foot here is incredible. Safely approaching animals on foot while also learning about the smaller aspects of the bush is something truly special and unique. For those who enjoy getting on the water, try your hand at wrangling a tiger fish or maybe go on a canoe safari on the mighty Zambezi River, slowly floating as elephants cross the river using their trunks as a snorkel. The versatility of experiences here is sure to keep you entertained—you may never want to leave!

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Canoeing on the Zambezi River

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

The Zambezi is renowned for truly spectacular canoeing as it provides you with the chance to see game from a wholly different perspective...looking up at it instead of down!

Chief Mukuni's Village

Livingstone, Zambia, Zambia

Gain an insight into the fascinating culture of the Leya people in this 2-hour tour of Chief Mukuni village.

Dinner on the Livingstone Express

Victoria Falls - the Zambia side, Zambia

Best for: Couples

Dine onboard the Livingstone Express, a vintage train, offering guests the chance to travel in style, discover the mighty Victoria Falls at sunset and enjoy fine dining with a difference.

Elephants at Mfuwe Lodge

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

In November, as the season changes in Zambia, the many wild mango trees start to drop their bright orange fruits. These attract huge numbers of monkeys and birds, but also much larger wildlife!

Fishing on the Zambezi River

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

The Zambezi River is host to some of the most incredible fresh water sport fishing in the world with both spinning and fly fishing, on a strictly catch and release policy according to the park rules. The most popular quarry is the infamous Tigerfish.

Game Drives in the South Luangwa

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Game drives are the most common way of exploring the African bush. A vehicle allows you to cover distance quickly and comfortably and offers visitors the best opportunity of getting very close to wildlife in a safe and controlled way.

Game Viewing in the Lower Zambezi

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Game viewing in the Lower Zambezi National Park, with varying options such as game drives, boat and canoe safaris, or bush walks, is the highlight of any safari trip to Zambia.

Green Season Game Drives

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

The Green Season, Rainy Season, Emerald Season, Secret Season - what ever you decide to call it, this is a beautiful time of year to be on safari. Activities are rarely disrupted by weather and the bush is full of life.

Green Season Walking Safaris

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Walking in the African bush is a special experience at any time of the year, but the opportunity to walk in somewhere like the Luangwa Valley in the Green Season is a treat for even the most experienced visitor to Africa.

Mulberry Mongoose workshop

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Best for: Culture, Eco/ethical tourism, Off the beaten track

Take a trip to the workshop of Mulberry Mongoose, a local company which employs local women to create fantastic hand-made jewellery and accessories, while giving back to the community and the environment.

Night Drives

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

If you get the opportunity to head out after sunset you should take it. The bush transforms under the cover of darkness as the nocturnal wildlife gets going. Using a spotlight your guide will scan the bush for eye-shine picking out some great action.

Private photographic guide South Luangwa

South Luangwa, Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Spend a day (or more) in the company of a professional wildlife photographer to hone your skills and make sure you take back some fantastic photos of your safari in the South Luangwa.

Robin Pope Safaris Liuwa Plain

Liuwa Plain, Western Zambia

In the far west of Zambia lies the Liuwa Plains, one of the remotest and least visited parks in the whole of Zambia. The Liuwa Plain National Park covers an area the size of Majorca, mostly flat plains and pans which fill during the rains.

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Canoeing on the Zambezi River

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Chief Mukuni's Village

Livingstone, Zambia, Zambia

Dinner on the Livingstone Express

Victoria Falls - the Zambia side, Zambia

Elephants at Mfuwe Lodge

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Fishing on the Zambezi River

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Game Drives in the South Luangwa

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Game Viewing in the Lower Zambezi

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Green Season Game Drives

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Green Season Walking Safaris

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Mulberry Mongoose workshop

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Night Drives

Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Private photographic guide South Luangwa

South Luangwa, Luangwa Valley, Zambia

Robin Pope Safaris Liuwa Plain

Liuwa Plain, Western Zambia