Walking safaris & the Zambezi
Tailor-made Zambia tours
Combine Victoria Falls with South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue through walking, game drives and river-based safaris.
Why travel here
Discover Zambia
Zambia is closely associated with the walking safari and offers a strong sense of wilderness away from busier routes. Victoria Falls can be linked with South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi or the wide landscapes of Kafue National Park.
Expert guiding brings the bush to life on foot, by vehicle and on the water. Canoeing, boating and sunset river cruises add variety, while intimate camps and riverfront lodges keep travellers connected to the landscape.
Seasonal wildlife, river conditions and practical connections between camps all influence the route. We balance activities and travel time around your interests, mobility and preferred level of adventure.
Plan my Zambia journeyMonth by month
Climate guide
Representative 30-year averages for Livingstone. Conditions vary across each destination and between years.
Best time to visit
June to October is the main safari season, with cooler conditions early on and wildlife concentrating near water later. Victoria Falls is generally at its fullest from February to May, while lower-water activities become available later in the year.
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| Average | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temperature | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C | 29°C | 27°C | 25°C | 25°C | 28°C | 32°C | 34°C | 32°C | 30°C |
| Night temperature | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C | 17°C | 14°C | 11°C | 10°C | 13°C | 17°C | 21°C | 21°C | 20°C |
| Rainfall | 208 mm | 164 mm | 97 mm | 20 mm | 2 mm | 1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 3 mm | 11 mm | 88 mm | 181 mm |
Figures use the current WMO standard 30-year climate period, 1991–2020. Rounded monthly averages are derived from ERA5 historical weather data via Open-Meteo.
Make it memorable
Signature Zambia experiences
Choose the moments that matter most and we will shape the route, pace and places to stay around them.
Walking safari countryExperience South Luangwa with expert guides who reveal tracks, behaviour and the quieter details of the bush.Include this experience The Lower ZambeziCombine game drives with canoeing, boating and riverfront camps beneath the escarpment.Include this experience 
Victoria FallsBegin or finish in Livingstone, matching viewpoints and activities to the river level and season.Include this experience Route inspiration
An example 11 days journey
A varied journey joining one of the world's great waterfalls with walking and water-based safari experiences.
- 01Livingstone
Victoria Falls and Zambezi activities
- 02South Luangwa
Walking safaris and night drives
- 03Lower Zambezi
Canoeing, boating and game drives
- 04Lusaka
A practical connection for the journey home
Every route is adjusted around your dates, budget, interests and preferred pace.
Plan this routeFind your fit
Perfect for
- Walking safaris
- Experienced safari travellers
- River activities
- Birdwatching
- Wild camps
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Contrast wildlife, landscape, culture and coast in one carefully connected journey.
Your journey starts here
Let’s shape your Zambia journey around you.
Tell us what interests you, when you hope to travel and the pace or budget you have in mind.
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