Fly to
Livingstone (Zambia) or Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) via Johannesburg
flying time
12 hours 15 minutes
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required if travelling from an endemic area
Best time to travel
April - June, when the water levels are at their greatest
Weather
The best time to travel is between April and June, there is little to no rain rainfall and the Falls are at their fullest. These are the winter months therefore temperatures will only peak at around 20°C, although days are clear and bright.
Itineraries
Classic Zambia
Highlights - Boat, canoe and walking safaris; Helicopter transfers into the Kafue; Remote, untouched wilderness ... Read more ...
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A Zambia safari with Abercrombie & Kent is like no other. Thanks to our unique local knowledge and privileged access, Zambia holidays with A&K are blessed with the finest guides and access to the richest wildlife experiences.
Arrive by helicopter into the Busanga Plains in the northern reaches of the Kafue National Park. Kafue is the largest national park in Zambia - roughly the size of Wales - and is home to the distinctive Kafue red lechwe and is a birders' paradise. The plains are a vast watery wilderness teeming with wildlife and the perfect hors d'oeuvre to Luangwa.
Luangwa, arguably the finest game park in Africa, is famed for its ox-bow lakes, night game drives and Zambia walking safaris. It is a real privilege and thrill to walk so close to so much game but to be doing so with some of the very best guides in the business makes for unforgettable safaris in Zambia.
The Lower Zambezi Park is the water experience of Zambia. A haven for elephants and those with a pachyderm passion, bush camps are scattered along the water's edge and are great settings for watching the river activity. A chance to explore this region by boat is highly recommended. A Zambia safari would not be complete without a visit to the breathtaking Victoria Falls -the local name, Mosi-oa-Tunya or the Smoke that Thunders, says it all.
Pricing
At A&K all of our holidays to Africa are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, an 11 day Zambia safari will cost from £4,100 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.
Zambia Offer
Save up to £700 per couple
Spend 3 nights at Sanctuary Zebra Plains and 2 nights at Sanctuary Puku and receive one free night at Puku. From £2,800 per person, including return flights. Valid for travel from 1st June till 31st October 2012. Terms and conditions apply.
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Botswana & Zambia
Save up to £1,790 per couple
Spend 3 nights at Sanctuary Chief's Camp, 2 nights at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma and 3 nights at Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp from £4,998 per person, including return flights on SAA, all internal flights and transfers. Valid for travel from now till the end of June 2012 & 01 September - 15 December 2012. Terms and conditions apply.
Suggested Zambia Accommodation Offers
Sanctuary Puku Ridge Tented Camp
South Luangwa is one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and not without reason. Set on a rocky ridge and overlooking the Kakumbi dambo (valley), Puku Ridge Camp is well located...
Sanctuary Zebra Plains Walking Safari
The newest camp from Sanctuary Retreats offers authentic walking safaris in Zambia; a luxurious base of just four beautifully appointed safari tents from which to explore...
Chiawa
Offering the best guiding in Africa, Chiawa is an outstanding camp set in the wilds of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Sixteen guests are accommodated between five classic safari tents, one honeymoon tent...
Shumba Camp
Set in the centre of the Busanga Plains, home to hundreds of red lechwe and other antelope species, which move onto the Plains as the dry season progresses. This wealth of game is a big attraction for...
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
Fresh from an extensive refurbishment and in supreme condition, Sussi & Chuma lodge is named after David Livingstone's faithful friends, Sussi and Chuma. The lodge consists of 12 beautiful tree houses and...
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Guest Testimonial
Our consultant (Annie Jensen) really was excellent designing a great itinery minimising our time waiting around for transfers and both hotels, Four Seasons Bali and Oberoi Lombok exceeded our expections.
- SL, Hertfordshire
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is located just outside Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park nearby Victoria Falls. This is a new project AKP and Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma have just adopted.
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