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Safari Zambia: From Livingstone to Kafue

Zambia 8 days From 4,400 €

Adventure and culture meet nature and wildlife: Our nine-day private safari trip in Zambia takes you from Livingstone in the south up to spectacular Kafue National Park whose diversity of landscapes and wildlife will amaze you.

Livingstone is the starting point for visiting the impressive Victoria Falls which are located south of the city. There is no doubt: A visit to this awe-inspiring nature site is a must – and can be complemented by other exciting activities such as boat, canoe or rafting trips, bungee jumping, safaris along the giant Zambezi River or visits to cultural sites.

In Kafue National Park, the largest and oldest wildlife sanctuary in the country, everything revolves around exploring the breathtaking wilderness: for a long time, the park was an insider tip that was hardly noticed, and even today it only attracts a small number of visitors. However, the flora and fauna will certainly astonish the few guests: tree savannahs, shallow wetlands and countless watercourses of the Kafue River characterise the scenery of the park which is home to four of the Big Five, almost 500 bird species and many other wild animals. Expeditions by game drive, game walk or boat let you experience the diversity of the national park up close.

Your trip at a glance

Highlights

Experience a mix of adventure, culture and wildlife within nine days
Explore the diverse recreational opportunities of Zambia's adventure capital Livingstone
Witness the world famous Victoria Falls
Explore the biodiversity of breathtaking Kafue National Park on game drives, on foot and by boat
Stay in idyllic accommodations directly on the banks of the Zambezi and Kafue rivers
Watch wild animals from your patio

Locations

Chundukwa River Lodge

Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp

KaingU Safari Lodge

Kafue National Park

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Safari from Livingstone to Kafue

On this nine-day private safari from Livingstone to Kafue you can first experience the mighty Victoria Falls up close before exploring Kafue National Park’s impressive flora and fauna of the huge on daily wilderness excursions.

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Arrival and orientation in Zambia

You'll travel to Livingstone, where you'll be greeted at the airport, picked up and taken on a 30-minute drive to your first stop: Chundukwa River Lodge, located just off Zambia's mighty Zambezi River. Once you arrive at the lodge, you can settle in and enjoy your first activity in the afternoon, depending on your arrival time.

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Activities on your private safari in Zambia

As a rule, a typical safari day consists of an activity in the morning and an activity in the afternoon. This is usually a game drive or bush walk. Depending on the area and the accommodation, there are also boat and canoe trips or even riding safaris to discover the fauna and flora of Africa.

Since most animals are most active in the early hours of the morning, you will start your way into the bush at sunrise. Together with your guide you will explore the spectacular nature of Kafue National Park on foot or in an open vehicle and witness unique wildlife sightings of elephants, leopards, lions, buffalos, wild dogs, various antelope species, countless birds and many other animals. At the Chundukwa River Lodge you can explore the surrounding nature and visit the spectacular Victoria Falls.

During your excursions, attention will also be paid to the small creatures of the African bush, the unique bird life, the fascinating world of plants and tracking. At lunch time, the hottest time of the day, you return to your accommodation and enjoy a meal. After a long siesta you will head back into the wilderness in the afternoon to marvel at Zambia's rich biodiversity once again.

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Accommodation in Livingstone and Kafue National Park

During your safari you will stay at Chundukwa River Lodge near Livingstone, Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp and Kaingu Safari Lodge. The rustic Chundukwa River Lodge is located just 30 kilometres upstream of the Victoria Falls and has five guest chalets, offering panoramic views of the Zambezi area. You and your partner stay in one of the spacious rooms with adjoining bathroom.

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Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp is located in southern Kafue National Park. Completely secluded and surrounded by pure wilderness, it offers its guests spacious, very comfortable safari tents, all with en-suite bathrooms. All guest accommodations offer a fantastic view of the camp's dambo, a large wetland biotope, so you can watch elephants, antelopes and other wild animals directly from your patio.

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Your third accommodation is located in the north of Kafue National Park, directly on the Kafue River. At Kaingu Safari Lodge you will be accommodated in spacious, slightly elevated safari tents with en-suite bathrooms that provide a wonderful view of the adjacent water landscape. Meals are included in all accommodations, some drinks must be purchased separately. In addition, a laundry service included in the price as well as WiFi can be used everywhere.

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Leisure time as safari guest in Africa

After returning to your accommodation in the morning and having lunch together, you can relax until the early afternoon. Time for your own activities also remains after dinner. Of course, in the morning and in the afternoon you are also free to stay in your accommodation and enjoy a relaxing day on your veranda overlooking picturesque landscapes.

Day 1

Arrival in Zambia and transfer to Chundukwa River Lodge (Livingstone)

Today you arrive at Livingstone Airport, from where you will be picked up and taken on a 30-minute drive to your first accommodation on this trip: the idyllic Chundukwa River Lodge is secluded directly on the Zambezi River and has five spacious guest chalets with en-suite bathrooms. Once you have settled into your room, there may be time for your first activity in the afternoon.

Transfer: Pick up from Livingston Airport and drive to Chundukwa River Lodge – approx. 30 minutes driving time

Accommodation: Chundukwa River Lodge – Guest chalet room (double occupancy) with en-suite bathroom

Catering: All meals and selected drinks included

Laundry service: Included

Activities: Sunset cruise included (if applicable)
Day 2

Exploration day in Livingstone

You can use the second day of your trip to explore the landscape and wildlife of the region around the Chundukwa River Lodge. The activities offered in this accommodation are extremely varied, but are not included in the price and must be booked separately by you. So you can take part in game drives and walking safaris along the huge Zambezi River, boat, canoe and rafting trips as well as exciting photography tours. Furthermore, birding trips enable you to observe the variety of different bird species that inhabit the area. Participating in a horseback safari is another extraordinary – because on horseback you get close to nature in a very special way. If you want to focus on culture, you can go on excursions to the Victoria Falls Bridge Museum, the Livingstone Museum, art museums or local markets. Another highlight: a visit to the breathtaking Victoria Falls south of Livingstone. The falling floods of the Zambezi River are among the world’s largest, spanning two kilometres and dropping almost 120 metres – an impressive natural spectacle. These can be admired not only from the Victoria Falls Bridge, but also from above during a sightseeing flight in a helicopter or ultralight aircraft. At the end of an eventful day you can enjoy a fantastic sunset cruise on the waters of the Zambezi.

Accommodation: Chundukwa River Lodge – Guest chalet room (double occupancy) with en-suite bathroom

Catering: All meals and selected drinks included

Laundry service: Included

Activities: Sunrise or sunset cruise included
Day 3

Transfer from Livingstone to southern Kafue National Park

From the Chundukwa River Lodge (Livingstone) you continue your journey to the southern part of mighty Kafue National Park. After an approximately six-hour drive, during which you are sure to be treated to exciting animal sightings, you will arrive at your accommodation for the following three nights: Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp, situated in the middle of the park's depths, accommodates its guests in spacious safari tents, all of which offer a fascinating view of the adjacent and often animal-rich dambo.

Transfer: Pick-up from Chundukwa River Lodge and drive to Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp –approx. 6 hours driving time

Accommodation: Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp – Safari tent (double occupancy) with attached bathroom

Catering: All meals and selected drinks included

Laundry service: Included

Activities: Sunrise cruise included (if applicable, Chundukwa River Lodge), selected afternoon safari activity included (if applicable, Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp)
Day 4 – 5

Exploration days in southern Kafue National Park

The next three days will be dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes and impressive biodiversity of Kafue National Park. In the morning and afternoon, game drives in open vehicles as well as walking safaris through spectacular natural areas are offered. Your guide will show you animals such as wild dogs, lions, leopards, elephants, hyenas, zebras, hippos, crocodiles and some of the nearly 500 bird species at close range. In the evening you gather around the campfire, enjoy a cool drink and review the events of the day.

Accommodation: Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp – Safari tent (double occupancy) with attached bathroom

Catering: All meals and selected drinks included

Laundry service: Included

Activities: 2 selected daily safari activities included
Day 6

Transfer from southern to northern Kafue National Park

Today you continue your journey to northern Kafue National Park to the Kaingu Safari Lodge. After you’ve got accommodated in your safari tent, which overlooks the Kafue River standing slightly elevated on a hardwood deck, you may be able to marvel at the wilderness of the new region on a first bush activity.

Transfer: Pick-up from Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp and drive via Itezhi Tezhi to Kaingu Safari Lodge incl. Game Drive – approx. 5 hours driving time

Accommodation: Kaingu Safari Lodge – Safari tent (double occupancy) with attached bathroom

Catering: All meals and selected drinks included

Laundry service: Included

Activities: Selected afternoon safari activities included (if applicable)
Day 7 – 8

Exploration days in northern Kafue National Park

The northern part of Kafue National Park is the last stop on your nine-day safari. During the following three days you will be able to discover its fascinating fauna and flora in a variety of morning and afternoon activities. Game drives are an excellent way to roam large parts of the immense park. As part of foot safaris, together with your qualified guide, you will be able to get very close to the impressive nature and the fascinating wildlife. A ride via boat or canoe enables you to cross the park on the Kafue River and spot animals such as hippos and elephants as well as numerous birds along the banks. The unique Kafue landscapes can also be enjoyed as part of island expeditions or an island picnic. Back at the lodge, an excellent dinner and a drink under Africa's incomparable starry sky round off your last evening – while listening to lions roaring and hippos snorting at night.

Accommodation: Kaingu Safari Lodge – Safari tent (double occupancy) with attached bathroom

Catering: All meals and selected drinks included

Laundry service: included

Activities: Daily selected safari activities included
Day 9

Return transfer from northern Kafue National Park to Lusaka and departure

Today is the last day of your nine-day private Zambia safari. If possible, take part in a final morning activity in Kafue National Park before being picked up and driven to Lusaka Airport for your return or onward journey.

Transfer: Pick-up from Kaingu Safari Lodge and drive to Lusaka Airport – approx. 5 hours driving time

Catering: All meals and selected drinks included (until departure)

Activities: Selected morning safari activity included (if applicable)

Learn what others say about their Natucate adventure.

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Review Field Guide Level 1 Africa – Tobias

“After a small meal we went on our first game drive. For me it was the very first time out in the African bush and I immediately fell in love with it.”

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Review Private Wilderness Experience Africa – Matthias

“This Private Wilderness Experience was actually my first “group tour”. It was fantastic.”

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Review Safari Guide Botswana – Lisa

“When I started the course, my goal was to simply be in nature and watch various animals – “back to the roots” so to speak. These expectations were more than exceeded.”

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Review Photos Gap Year South Africa Zululand – Louis

Student Louis decided to spend his Gap Year with Natucate – one of his stops was our species conservation project in South Africa that he actively supported as a volunteer. Here you can find some of his impressions:

1. Chundukwa River Lodge

Chundukwa River Lodge is located about 30 kilometres upstream of the world-famous Victoria Falls near Livingstone. In a secluded location directly on the Zambezi River, it offers its guests accommodation in five higher chalets, from which a wonderful view of the river landscape can be enjoyed.

Guests at the lodge can look forward to a family atmosphere and a wide range of activities: classic game drives and walking safaris, canoeing on the Zambezi River, sunset river cruises, birding tours and horseback rides along the watercourse ensure a varied stay. Due to its proximity to Livingstone, you can also take advantage of the city's colourful leisure activities and especially enjoy a visit to the mighty Victoria Falls.

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2. Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp

Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp is located in the southern Kafue National Park. It lies in complete seclusion, surrounded by endless, wild vastness. The comfortable and spacious safari tents provided for the guests all overlook the Dambo near the camp, a large wetland area which is visited by numerous wild animals as a source of water.

In this remote corner of Kafue National Park, safari guests can expect unforgettable safari experiences. The game drives, bush walks and night drives certainly offer unique encounters with lions, elephants, buffalos, numerous antelope species and perhaps even cheetahs and wild dogs.

Learn more
3. KaingU Safari Lodge

KaingU Safari Lodge is located on the banks of the Kafue River, directly opposite the eastern edge of the spectacular Kafue National Park. Spacious safari tents, all of which offer a fantastic view of the river, offer the guests maximum comfort.

As a safari guest you can not only explore the fascinating fauna and flora of the national park on game drives and bush walks, but also marvel at the magnificent water world including the many islands, canals and rapids on boat trips, canoe tours or fishing excursions.
4. Kafue National Park

The Kafue National Park covers an area of about 22.400 km² and is Zambia's largest national park. The oldest protected area in the country is characterized by secluded, untouched and diverse expanses of land, which are home to an abundance of wild animals. With elephants, buffalos, leopards and lions, four of the Big Five can be found here, as well as wild dogs, hippos, cheetahs, more than 20 different antelope species and nearly 500 bird species.

The landscape is characterized by the numerous arms of the Kafue River, wetland biotopes, Miombo forests, vast savannahs, thickets and floodplains – including the spectacular Busanga floodplains. Game drives, bush walks and boat trips allow you to explore this special place up close.

Chundukwa River Lodge is located about 30 kilometres upstream of the world-famous Victoria Falls near Livingstone. In a secluded location directly on the Zambezi River, it offers its guests accommodation in five higher chalets, from which a wonderful view of the river landscape can be enjoyed.

Guests at the lodge can look forward to a family atmosphere and a wide range of activities: classic game drives and walking safaris, canoeing on the Zambezi River, sunset river cruises, birding tours and horseback rides along the watercourse ensure a varied stay. Due to its proximity to Livingstone, you can also take advantage of the city's colourful leisure activities and especially enjoy a visit to the mighty Victoria Falls.

Learn more
Nanzhila Plains Safari Camp is located in the southern Kafue National Park. It lies in complete seclusion, surrounded by endless, wild vastness. The comfortable and spacious safari tents provided for the guests all overlook the Dambo near the camp, a large wetland area which is visited by numerous wild animals as a source of water.

In this remote corner of Kafue National Park, safari guests can expect unforgettable safari experiences. The game drives, bush walks and night drives certainly offer unique encounters with lions, elephants, buffalos, numerous antelope species and perhaps even cheetahs and wild dogs.

Learn more
KaingU Safari Lodge is located on the banks of the Kafue River, directly opposite the eastern edge of the spectacular Kafue National Park. Spacious safari tents, all of which offer a fantastic view of the river, offer the guests maximum comfort.

As a safari guest you can not only explore the fascinating fauna and flora of the national park on game drives and bush walks, but also marvel at the magnificent water world including the many islands, canals and rapids on boat trips, canoe tours or fishing excursions.
The Kafue National Park covers an area of about 22.400 km² and is Zambia's largest national park. The oldest protected area in the country is characterized by secluded, untouched and diverse expanses of land, which are home to an abundance of wild animals. With elephants, buffalos, leopards and lions, four of the Big Five can be found here, as well as wild dogs, hippos, cheetahs, more than 20 different antelope species and nearly 500 bird species.

The landscape is characterized by the numerous arms of the Kafue River, wetland biotopes, Miombo forests, vast savannahs, thickets and floodplains – including the spectacular Busanga floodplains. Game drives, bush walks and boat trips allow you to explore this special place up close.

Background of the safari trip in Zambia

This safari offers an exciting mix of cultural education and an unforgettable nature experience by visiting the Livingstone region and the Kafue National Park.

Livingstone is the gateway to the world-famous Victoria Falls and offers its guests a mix of adventure, culture, scenery and wildlife. White water rafting, canoe and kayak trips or bungee jumping on or above the mighty Zambezi promise action and adrenaline. Those who want to explore nature in particular can enjoy the rushing spectacle of the Victoria Falls up close or go on safari in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Culture enthusiasts get also their money's worth by visiting Livingstone's museums, markets and historical sites. The opportunities to explore Livingstone and its surrounding region are manifold and have something in store for each visitor.

Kafue National Park is located north of Livingstone. With about 22.400 km² it is the largest national park of Zambia. Far away from civilization, the country's oldest protected area is characterised by untouched, diverse expanses of land, which is home to countless wild animals. Lions, wild dogs, elephants, buffalos, hippos, leopards, cheetahs and various antelopes can be found as well as almost 500 bird species. Numerous arms of the Kafue River crossing the park, wetland biotopes, floodplains (including the Busanga floodplains), miombo forests, vast savannahs and thicket characterise the landscape. On game drives, walking safaris and boat trips this diversity can be explored to a great extent.
A visit to these two fascinating places combines diverse adventure activities with the exploration of Zambia's breathtaking biodiversity and promises an unforgettable safari experience.