Zambia Family: 8-Day Great Wild Zambezi Safari

Tour Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrive Lusaka — Livingstone

Welcome to Zambia! Fly from Lusaka to Livingstone. Afternoon at leisure by the pool. Evening sunset cruise on the Zambezi — spot hippos and crocodiles while enjoying snacks and drinks. Overnight in Livingstone.

Day 2: Victoria Falls — Mosi-oa-Tunya

Guided walk along the Victoria Falls path. Feel the spray and hear the thunder of the world’s largest waterfall. Kids’ activity: become a Junior Ranger at the Victoria Falls Field Museum. Afternoon rhino tracking on foot in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Overnight in Livingstone.

Day 3: Livingstone to Lower Zambezi

Scenic flight to the Lower Zambezi National Park. Arrive at a family-friendly safari lodge. Afternoon canoe safari — kids love watching elephants swim across channels. Sundowners on a Zambezi sandbank. Overnight in Lower Zambezi.

Day 4-5: Lower Zambezi — Family Safari Adventures

Two days tailored for families. Morning game drives with child-friendly guides — learn tracking, bird identification, and animal behavior. Afternoon fishing for tigerfish on the Zambezi (catch and release). Kids’ program: plaster cast animal tracks, learn to make fire with sticks, and identify animal dung. Night drives to spot nocturnal creatures. Overnights at safari lodge.

Day 6-7: South Luangwa — Walking Safari

Fly to South Luangwa. Two days at a family-owned bush camp with a spectacular hide overlooking a waterhole — watch elephants, giraffes, and antelope come to drink right from camp. Gentle walking safaris (age-appropriate). Game drives with guaranteed wildlife action. Visit the Chipembele Wildlife Education Centre to learn about conservation. Overnights at bush camp.

Day 8: Depart Lusaka

Fly to Lusaka for international departure. Twalumba!

Inclusions

• 7 nights (family-friendly lodges & camps)
• All meals & soft drinks
• Internal flights & transfers
• Family safari guide & Junior Ranger program
• Child-friendly activities & conservation education
• Victoria Falls tour
• All park fees

Why Family Zambia

• Victoria Falls: the world’s largest waterfall — a jaw-dropping experience for all ages
• Canoe safaris: gentle and magical — kids LOVE seeing elephants swim
• Walking safaris: age-appropriate, educational, and empowering
• Junior Ranger programs teach conservation through hands-on fun
• Family-owned camps with pools and child-friendly menus

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses