Zambia Family Safari Holiday

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Spot wildlife in Zambia’s best national parks
Explore untouched wilderness with your family during safari trips
Enjoy child-friendly safari activities, including survival skills & weaving workshops
See the massive Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall on the planet

Discover big game favourites such as elephants, giraffes and lions in three of Zambia’s best national parks, followed by riverside relaxation and adrenaline activities at Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall – all on this adventurous, 15-day, guided Zambia family holiday.

In South Luangwa, you’ll take part in game drives (morning, evening and nighttime) and walking safaris in one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife-watching destinations. Moving on to Kafue, Zambia’s oldest and largest national park, you can enjoy remote wilderness in this less-visited safari destination.

Finally, in Lower Zambezi National Park, you can take your safari experience to the next level with a sunset river cruise. Your last few days will be spent at the legendary Victoria Falls, where you can enjoy a wide range of optional, family-friendly outdoor activities.

Your family’s comfort comes first and we’ve specifically selected family-friendly safari lodges and camps, which provide convenience for those travelling with children, on top of warm Zambian hospitality. Some camps offer child-friendly safari activities as well as first aid lessons, survival skills and weaving workshops, whilst others include babysitting services for when you need some peace.

A memorable adventure for kids and parents alike, this Zambia family holiday has plenty to see and do for all ages. Please note that the price of this tour is per family. We will request for the details of your family members after you book this trip for one person.

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Day 1: Lusaka arrival & transfer to South Luangwa NP

Safari Camp

Upon arriving at Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka, you’ll take a domestic flight to Mfuwe and transfer to South Luangwa National Park. You’ll be staying in the Crocodile Nest at Flatdogs Camp, a large tented house with two en-suite bedrooms, spacious living areas and a private swimming pool. Flatdogs pride themselves on their family-friendly ambiance, offering a great children’s menu, room service meals and a nanny service for when you need time alone.

Day 2: Explore South Luangwa National Park

Safari Camp

Begin your Zambia family safari adventure with wildlife-watching in South Luangwa National Park during morning and evening game drives. Big game favourites to look out for include giraffes, wildebeests, elephants, leopards, zebras, buffalos, lions and hyenas. You might even spot a rare African wild dog. One of the best safari destinations in Africa, South Luangwa is home to 2,000 species of plants, 60 species of mammals and 450 species of birds.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 3: South Luangwa National Park continues

Safari Camp

Continue your exploration of South Luangwa with morning and evening game drives, which means you and your family can escape the heat during afternoon. However don’t miss out on Zambia’s speciality, walking safaris.

Head out into the open bush with a local guide and park ranger, and see the national park from a different perspective. Also learn more about how they track animals (please note that age limits can apply for this activity). Look out for some of Zambia’s endemic sub-species, such as Thornicroft’s giraffes, Crawshay’s zebras and Cookson’s wildebeests.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 4: South Luangwa National Park: night game drive

Safari Camp

Mix up your wildlife watching with cultural activities to get to know more about Zambia and the people who call it home. Flatdogs Camp is involved with several community and conservation projects, which you are invited to visit. In the evening, deepen your safari experience with a night game drive, when you can see South Luangwa’s nocturnal creatures come to life, including big cats and other predators.

Meals

Breakfast

Day 5: South Luangwa National Park – Kafue National Park

Safari Camp

Leaving South Luangwa behind, you’ll take a domestic flight to Lusaka and transfer to Kafue National Park, Zambia’s oldest and largest. You’ll stay at the luxurious Ila Lodge, a property that comprises ten safari tents (including two large family suites) perched above a river. This award-winning lodge was named one of the top 101 hotels for families in the world by Tatler, so you can be reassured that you family will be well looked after here.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Explore Kafue National Park

Safari Camp

Even if it covers an expanse of 22,400 square kilometres and is home to a plethora of wildlife, Kafue is less visited than its neighbours South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi. Therefore, a visit to this national park is a real treat, as you’ll feel like you have this piece of paradise all to yourself.

Big game sightings in the national park include hippos, zebras, buffalos, elephants, leopards and lions, as well as the rare sprinting cheetah. Other species to keep your eyes peeled for include African wild dogs, bushpigs, bush babies, porcupines, servals, civets and honey badgers.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Kafue National Park continues

Safari Camp

You may want to mix up your game drives with optional activities such as solar-powered boat cruises, fishing trips, or excursions to visit local villages and markets for souvenir shopping. If you’re looking for a unique opportunity for cultural exchange, Ila Lodge runs a project called Lunch with the Ladies Club, where you can meet the women of the Chunga community, try the local cuisine and learn about their customs.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Kafue National Park: Final day

Safari Camp

Kafue is also a noted birdwatching destination, home to 478 of Zambia’s 733 bird species. Ask your safari guide and camp staff about birding activities and keep your eyes peeled for a sighting of ground hornbills, fish eagles, African finfoots, Goliath herons, Pel’s fishing owls, woolly-necked storks or purple-crested louries.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Kafue National Park – Lower Zambezi National Park

Safari Camp

Leave Kafue for Lower Zambezi National Park. Board a domestic flight to Jeki and transfer to the park. You’ll be staying at the five-star Potato Bush Camp, comprising three canvas and rosewood safari tents as well as a two-bedroom family house. Enjoy the luxurious facilities, including a private balcony area and a large plunge pool.

Day 10: Explore Lower Zambezi National Park

Safari Camp

Located at the southern limit of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Lower Zambezi National Park covers over 4,000 square kilometres and is bordered by the might Zambezi River. Across the river is Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Wildlife crosses the river and travels between the two, roaming freely over the border.

Here, you’ll be able to see elephants, impalas, lions, hyenas, hippos, bushbucks, kudus, leopards, buffalos and zebras, as well as lesser-known and rarer species such as African wild cats, mongooses, servals, porcupines, African wild dogs, side-striped jackals, genets, civets, honey badgers and aardvarks.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Lower Zambezi National Park continues

Safari Camp

Continue your Zambia family safari adventure with game drives and walking safaris, but there are also options for canoeing, birdwatching, river cruises and fishing trips. Try your hand at tackle or fly fishing if you want to.

Potato Bush Camp also runs activities for children in two age groups, including bush walks, children’s game drives, marshmallow roasting, sandbank soccer, first aid and survival skills, as well as stargazing.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 12: Lower Zambezi National Park – Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

Lodge

After ten days of exciting safari activities, it’s time to leave the national parks behind and head to Livingstone, the gateway to Victoria Falls. You’ll take a domestic flight to Livingstone then transfer to your accommodation at Chundukwa River Lodge’s family house, complete with a private deck and a swimming pool.

This riverside property offers peace and privacy just 25 kilometres out of town with stunning views of the Zambezi River. Your meals will be prepared at the family house by a dedicated team of staff, who will look after you and your family during your stay.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 13: Explore Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

Lodge

Known to locals as Mosi Oa Tunya, Victoria Falls boasts the status of one of the seven natural wonders of the world and can be explored in a multitude of different ways, depending on your preferences. Kids full of energy will love optional activities like abseiling, zipling and white-water rafting, whilst smaller children may enjoy a walk along the footpaths to beautiful views of the falls, spotting rainbows in the billowing clouds of spray.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Livingstone (Victoria Falls) continues

Lodge

You have the opportunity to spend your second day at the falls enjoying a variety of family activities. If you’re feeling brave, feel free to take the optional helicopter ride over the falls for a bird’s eye view or bungee jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge.

If you’re looking for something a little tamer, you might want to explore the surrounding bushlands with the optional horseback ride with Ride Zambezi Horse Trails. This activity can be enjoyed by riders of all levels, including children.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 15: Livingstone (Victoria Falls) – Lusaka & departure

Your Zambia family holiday comes to a close with a domestic flight to Lusaka’s international airport before your onward journey home. From wildlife-watching in some of Africa’s best national parks to witnessing the natural wonder of Victoria Falls, Zambia is feast for the senses for all the family and will leave you with endless photos and fond memories to look back on for years to come.

Meals

Breakfast

what’s included

Private pickup and drop-off transfers & domestic flights
Accommodation as per the itinerary
Full board at most accommodation, including some drinks (this does not apply to Flatdogs Camp)
Professional local staff with fair salaries
Entry fees to national parks and reserves, conservation levies & game-viewing activities
Experienced, local English-speaking guides
A full-day trip to Livingstone and Victoria Falls from Chundukwa (entry fees not included)
Sunset river cruise from Chundukwa

what's excluded

International flights
Visas
Activities and excursions mentioned optional on the itinerary
Travel insurance

Tour details

Availability Available Daily

Duration 15 days

Tour Type Private Tour

Age Requirement 1 +

guiding method Live guide/instructor

Guide Language English

Meeting/Start Point Pick-up at your hotel or location in Lusaka, Zambia

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