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Trip Inspiration

14 Days in Zambia

Safari + Victoria Falls

Visit some of Zambia's finest camps and discover what draws wildlife enthusiasts to this untamed safari destination. Track lions by foot, canoe among hippos and crocodiles and visit the world-famous Victoria Falls for a taste of adventure, tranquility and simplicity.

Trip Highlights

Locations

  • 2 nights at Lilayi Lodge in Lusaka
  • 3 nights at Tena Tena Camp in South Luangwa National Park
  • 3 nights at Anabezi Lodge in the Lower Zambezi National Park
  • 3 nights at Shumba Camp in Kafue National Park
  • 2 nights at Tongabezi in Livingstone

Activities

  • Safari game drives
  • River cruises
  • Sunset and sunrise boating
  • Tour of Victoria Falls
What does “Trip Inspiration” mean?

At Travel Beyond, we believe your trip should be designed just for you, not for the masses. Our travel consultants create a custom itinerary for each client, offering recommendations for places and experiences that best fit your style. The itinerary below was planned for a past client, but we’re sharing it for travel inspiration and as an example of what a trip to Zambia might look like. To further paint the picture, take a look at the accompanying video! Let us know when we can design a trip just for you!

Day 1

Arrive Lusaka, Zambia

Welcome to Zambia! Upon arrival in Lusaka, you will be met by a Travel Beyond driver for your transfer to Lilayi Lodge, where you will spend two nights. This afternoon, join your guide for your first game drive through the grasslands, home to 25 different species of mammals. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Lilayi LodgeMeals: Dinner

Day 2

Lusaka

On safari! Enjoy your morning and afternoon game drives, or opt for another activity like a bush walk, wine tasting, or horseback safari. Be sure to visit the Lilayi Elephant Nursery where the youngest rescued calves receive vital care and rehabilitation until they are ready to be taken to the Kafue Release Facility. All meals will be served at camp.

Lilayi LodgeMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3

Lilayi to South Luangwa National Park

Today you will be transferred to the Lusaka Airport for your light aircraft flight to Mfuwe Airport. Upon arrival in Mfuwe, you will be transferred to Tena Tena Camp, where you will spend three nights. This afternoon, meet your guide and other guests for your shared game activity. Dinner will be served at camp.

Tena TenaMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Days 4-5

South Luangwa National Park

On safari! Enjoy your morning and afternoon shared game activity or a village visit!

Return to the lodge to relax and watch the sun go down. All meals will be served at camp.

Tena TenaMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6

South Luangwa National Park to Lower Zambezi National Park

Today you will be transferred to the Mfuwe Airport for your light aircraft flight to Jeki. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be transferred to Anabezi Lodge, where you will spend three nights in a luxury tent. This afternoon, meet your guide and other guests for your shared game activity. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Anabezi LodgeMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Days 7-8

Lower Zambezi National Park

On safari! Prepare for an early morning wakeup call and breakfast overlooking the Zambezi. Enjoy your morning and afternoon shared game activities – by water and by land! Besides game drives, birding and walking safaris, fishing, canoeing and boat trips are all included as well. All meals will be served at camp.

Anabezi LodgeMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9

Lower Zambezi National Park to Kafue

Today you will be transferred to the Jeki Airport for your shared light aircraft flight to Kafue National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip you will be transferred to Shumba Camp, where you will spend three nights in a luxury tent.  This afternoon, meet your guide guide and other guests for your shared game activity. Dinner will be served at the camp.

Shumba CampMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Days 10-11

Kafue

On safari! Enjoy your morning and afternoon shared game activities. The rivers are home to great numbers of hippo and crocodile, and the plains are grazed by zebra and buffalo among other herbivores and dominated by a pair of male lions known as the Basunga males. You may even see cheetah or a pack of wild dog! All meals will be served at camp.

Shumba CampMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 12

Kafue to Livingstone

Today you will be transferred to the airstrip for your shared light aircraft flight to the Livingstone Airport. Upon arrival in Livingstone, you will be met by a Travel Beyond driver and transferred to Tongabezi , where you will spend two nights in a cottage. Enjoy the afternoon to relax or explore the property and the activities on offer, including entrance to Victoria Falls, game drives and sunset/sunrise boating. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

TongabeziMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 13

Livingstone

Enjoy your day at leisure to explore the magnificent Victoria Falls and return to the lodge to participate in the activities on offer at Tongabezi!

You can do as much or as little as you’d like, with activities like game drives, boating trips and bush walks included. All meals will be served at the lodge.

TongabeziMeals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 14

Depart Zambia

Today you will be transferred to the Livingstone Airport for your commercial flights home. Safe travels!

Overnight flightMeals: Breakfast