Small-group safaris

8-Day Ngonye Falls & Liuwa Plain & Kafue Budget Small-Group Safari

from $1,870 (indicative) per person

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Length
8 days
Start and end
Livingstone → Lusaka
Accommodation
Budget proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Shared departure; maximum group and vehicle occupancy to be confirmed
Price from
$1,870 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

8-Day Ngonye Falls & Liuwa Plain & Kafue Budget Small-Group Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Ngonye Falls, Liuwa Plain and Kafue. Use it as a small-group proposal where departure dates, vehicle occupancy and group routines need to be agreed.

Indicative market benchmark: US$1,870–1,980 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

Ngonye Falls

A western Zambia route can include a waterfall stop away from the main safari gateways. Check road access, the local visit arrangement and the effect on the day’s driving distance.

Liuwa Plain

A western Zambia journey offers a very different seasonal landscape from the better-connected parks. Request the exact access and accommodation plan, with weather and road contingencies.

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.

Group size and departure arrangements

First, confirm the departure date, minimum group and maximum people per vehicle. Also, check whether every traveller has a suitable viewing position. A shared itinerary follows the group’s transfer and activity schedule; a private alternative may suit travellers who need more flexibility.

However, the benchmark does not establish that a departure is operating on your dates. Ask how a change in participant numbers affects the price and what happens if the advertised minimum group does not form.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the budget 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$1,870–1,980 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 8-Day Ngonye Falls & Kafue Budget Group

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Livingstone to Lusaka routing?
  • Which budget 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, Ngonye Falls, Liuwa Plain, Mongu, Kafue, LusakaStartDay 1Day 2–4Day 5Day 6–8EndStartDay 1Day 2–4Day 5Day 6–8EndLivingstone: StartNgonye Falls: Day 1Liuwa Plain: Day 2–4Mongu: Day 5Kafue: Day 6–8Lusaka: End

Zambia

  1. StartLivingstone (Day 1)
  2. Day 1Ngonye Falls
  3. Day 2–4Liuwa Plain
  4. Day 5Mongu
  5. Day 6–8Kafue
  6. EndLusaka (Day 8)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1 Accommodation in the Ngonye Falls area; property and room type subject to quote Lunch, dinner
2–4 Accommodation in the Liuwa Plain area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5 Accommodation in the Mongu area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
6–7 Accommodation in the Kafue area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
8 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast

Places you visit

Kafue Liuwa Plain Ngonye Falls

Camping safaris Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Ngonye Falls

    Begin the proposed route from Livingstone; agree on the pickup point and arrival timing before the programme is finalised. A western Zambia route can include a waterfall stop away from the main safari gateways. 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, Ngonye Falls
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Accommodation in the Ngonye Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Lunch, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Ngonye Falls to Liuwa Plain

    Travel from Ngonye Falls towards Liuwa Plain, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. A western Zambia journey offers a very different seasonal landscape from the better-connected parks. 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.

    • Liuwa Plain
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Accommodation in the Liuwa Plain area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Time in Liuwa Plain

    Use the day in Liuwa Plain without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Request the exact access and accommodation plan, with weather and road contingencies. 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.

    • Liuwa Plain
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Accommodation in the Liuwa Plain area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Time in Liuwa Plain

    Use the day in Liuwa Plain without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Request the exact access and accommodation plan, with weather and road contingencies. 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.

    • Liuwa Plain
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Accommodation in the Liuwa Plain area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Liuwa Plain to Mongu

    Travel from Liuwa Plain towards Mongu, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Mongu serves as a travel or overnight stage in this route. 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.

    • Mongu
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Accommodation in the Mongu area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day 6

    Mongu to Kafue

    Travel from Mongu 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
    • Accommodation in the Kafue area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day 7

    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
    • Accommodation in the Kafue area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. Day 8

    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.

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

Prices & dates

from $1,870 (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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