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10-Day Zambezi River & Kafue & South Luangwa Premier Private Safari

from €8,403 (indicative) per person

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Length
10 days
Start and end
Livingstone → Lusaka
Accommodation
Luxury+ proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Private party; vehicle and lodge activity sharing to be confirmed
Price from
€8,403 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

10-Day Zambezi River & Kafue & South Luangwa Premier Private Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Zambezi River, Kafue and South Luangwa. Use it as a private proposal with room to adjust departure times and the daily pace.

Indicative market benchmark: US$9,405–15,015 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Zambia is especially appealing when a trip gives individual parks time rather than joining them with hurried transfers. South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue are separate destinations with different air and road access. Victoria Falls can be combined with wildlife stays when the connections work.

Check each day alongside its transfers. In particular, allow for pickup times and road or flight connections before counting a full wildlife-viewing day.

Why choose this route

Zambezi River

River time provides a different rhythm from land-based wildlife viewing. Specify the cruise or canoe arrangement and avoid assuming all river excursions have the same conditions.

Kafue

A Kafue journey can explore a very large wildlife region with different seasonal access areas. Name the camp and sector in the quote; travelling within the park can be substantial.

South Luangwa

A Luangwa stay rewards several nights of focused wildlife time rather than constant camp moves. Ask which walking and driving activities are included and whether the selected camp operates in your month.

Private travel and accommodation choices

A private safari should define what is exclusive to your party. Road transport may be private while a lodge’s activities or a scheduled flight remain shared. Ask for those distinctions in writing, along with the camp names, room categories and exact number of nights at each base.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the luxury+ category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, an activity mentioned as a possibility is not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$9,405–15,015 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.

Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.

Check seasonal camp openings and transfer arrangements for the actual month. Walking, canoeing and boat activities depend on the camp, conditions and guide authorisation; they should be itemised in the proposal.

Planning your 10-Day Zambezi River & South Luangwa Premier Private

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Livingstone to Lusaka routing?
  • Which luxury+ properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Zambia Tourism. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.

Explore the full safari catalogue for alternatives, or send your preferred route through the quote form.

Route

Route map: Livingstone, Mosi-oa-Tunya, Kafue, Lower Zambezi, LusakaStartDay 1–3Day 4–6Day 7–10EndLivingstone: StartMosi-oa-Tunya: Day 1–3Kafue: Day 4–6Lower Zambezi: Day 7–10Lusaka: End

Zambia

  1. StartLivingstone (Day 1)
  2. Day 1–3Mosi-oa-Tunya
  3. Day 4–6Kafue
  4. Day 7–10Lower Zambezi
  5. EndLusaka (Day 10)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1–3 Luxury lodge in the Mosi-oa-Tunya area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
4–6 Luxury+ bush camp in the Kafue area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
7–9 Luxury+ tented bush camp in the Lower Zambezi area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
10 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast

Places you visit

Kafue South Luangwa Zambezi River

Fly-in safaris Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Travel to Mosi-oa-Tunya

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Mosi-oa-Tunya area. River time provides a different rhythm from land-based wildlife viewing. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Livingstone, Mosi-oa-Tunya
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury lodge in the Mosi-oa-Tunya area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Stay in Mosi-oa-Tunya

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Mosi-oa-Tunya area.

    • Mosi-oa-Tunya
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury lodge in the Mosi-oa-Tunya area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Stay in Mosi-oa-Tunya

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Mosi-oa-Tunya area.

    • Mosi-oa-Tunya
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury lodge in the Mosi-oa-Tunya area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Zambezi River to Kafue

    Travel from Zambezi River towards Kafue, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A Kafue journey can explore a very large wildlife region with different seasonal access areas. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Kafue
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury+ bush camp in the Kafue area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Time in Kafue

    Use the day in Kafue without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Name the camp and sector in the quote; travelling within the park can be substantial. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Kafue
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury+ bush camp in the Kafue area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day 6

    Time in Kafue

    Use the day in Kafue without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Name the camp and sector in the quote; travelling within the park can be substantial. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Kafue
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury+ bush camp in the Kafue area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day 7

    Travel to Lower Zambezi

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Lower Zambezi area. A Luangwa stay rewards several nights of focused wildlife time rather than constant camp moves. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury+ tented bush camp in the Lower Zambezi area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. Day 8

    Stay in Lower Zambezi

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Lower Zambezi area.

    • South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury+ tented bush camp in the Lower Zambezi area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  9. Day 9

    Stay in Lower Zambezi

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Lower Zambezi area.

    • South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury+ tented bush camp in the Lower Zambezi area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  10. Day 10

    Onward connection from Lusaka

    Complete the return or onward transfer to Lusaka. The available activity time must be checked against the onward flight or pickup. Keep the connection realistic: airport check-in, road conditions and any border formalities can take priority over extra sightseeing. Accommodation after the tour is a separate request unless your quote includes it.

    • Lower Zambezi, Lusaka
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast

Prices & dates

from €8,403 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
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Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

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