Zambia Magic: Wild & Waterfalls

Zambia Magic: Wild & Waterfalls

Livingstone, Kafue

nights
6
camps
2
from price, per person
USD9,786

This 6-night itinerary is great for those who want to see one of Africa’s best sights in combination with a safari, but have limited time. After experiencing the Victoria Falls and enjoying some r&r on the Zambezi River you will visit Kafue for a classic safari that really delivers. It’s about game drives, walking, and even tiger fishing, for a jam-packed adventure that captures the very best of Zambia.

SP

Shelley Phillips

Senior Safari Specialist

Wilderness Toka Leya

Wilderness Toka Leya

Days at the Falls

Days at the Falls

Wilderness Shumba

Wilderness Shumba

Game drives in Kafue National Park

Game drives in Kafue National Park

wildlife & activities

Highlights

  • Explore Zambia, combining riverfront luxury outside Livingstone with your safari in Kafue National Park.
  • Stay at Toka Leya, an intimate riverside camp near Victoria Falls offering iconic Zambezi River views and easy access to all the area has to offer.
  • Experience Shumba, set in a private, ultra-remote concession where predator drama and a multitude of plains game awaits.
  • Discover the majesty of Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls and a Natural Wonder of the World.
  • Enjoy a mix of activities, from guided game drives and walking excursions to tiger fishing.

Your Itinerary

Day 1

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Wilderness Toka Leya

Road • 00:30h

You will be met by a Wilderness Touring Zambezi representative for your private transfer from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Wilderness Toka Leya.

Day 1 - 4
Wilderness Toka Leya
Location IconLivingstone, Zambia

On the banks of the Zambezi River, Wilderness Toka Leya is far enough from Livingstone to ensure a tranquil, authentic bush experience, yet close enough for guests to enjoy all the many activities in the greater Victoria Falls area. Wilderness Toka Leya can be all about adrenaline, or an opportunity to relax and unwind before or after a safari. Wilderness Toka Leya has twelve luxurious tents (of which three are family tents). Each has a sumptuous outdoor bath, while the wellness centre with yoga and meditation options complements the serene surroundings. Boating and catch-and-release fishing excursions bring the Zambezi experience to life. Insider’s Tip: Reconnect with nature by enjoying a massage treatment on the banks of the Zambezi River!

3 nights • Tented Room x 1

Selected experiences

Days at the Falls

The mighty Victoria Falls rank as one of the most spectacular sites in all of Africa. As the mighty Zambezi river crashes over sheer cliffs onto the rocks below it sprays a cloud of water high into the air. Enjoy a variety of activities in this area (as well as the falls themselves). Speak to your travel designer to find out which suits the best for you.

Day 4

Wilderness Toka Leya to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Road • 00:30h

You will be met by a Wilderness Touring Zambezi representative for your private transfer from Wilderness Toka Leya to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport.

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Kafue Wilderness camps

Flight • 02:00h

On arrival at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport and after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met and assisted by a Wilderness representative to your light aircraft for your onward circuit air transfer to Wilderness Shumba.

Day 4 - 7
Wilderness Shumba
Location IconKafue, Zambia

Kafue is vast, remote and utterly wild – with Wilderness Shumba as the perfect camp from which to explore it. Several overlapping pride territories meet here at the "lion’s camp". Panoramic floodplain views are dotted with herds of puku and lechwe, and occasional stands of fig and palm trees. The lions themselves sometimes use these trees as vantage points. The most luxurious accommodation in Kafue, Wilderness Shumba is open during the dry season each year. It comprises six luxury guest tents (including a family room). Game drives are perfectly complemented by seasonal boating. Insider's Tip: One of the wildest, most pristine places on Earth. For the abundance and diversity of wildlife, renowned as "the Plains of Plenty".

3 nights • Tented Room x 1

Selected experiences

Game drives in Kafue National Park

Learn more

Game drives in Kafue National Park offer a chance to explore one of the country’s largest and most diverse wildlife reserves. Morning and afternoon drives in open 4x4 vehicles traverse open plains, woodland, and riverine habitats, providing excellent opportunities to spot lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and a wealth of antelope species. The timing and focus of drives are influenced by the seasons: during the dry months (May to October), wildlife concentrates around water sources, making sightings more predictable, while the rainy season (November to April) transforms the park into a lush, green landscape but restricts access to many areas, leading to seasonal closures of certain camps. Your guide will tailor each drive to the conditions and your interests.

Day 7

Wilderness Shumba to Lusaka Airport

Road • 01:10h

Lusaka Airport

What to expect

Includes

  • All safari accommodation & meals
  • Twice daily safari activities
  • Park fees and concession fees
  • Laundry service
  • Airport and inter-camp transfers as specified
  • Meet & Greet
  • Victoria Falls tour

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Gratuities
  • Personal purchases
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees

Start your journey

These experiences are just a glimpse of what’s possible. If you’d like to book this trip or shape a custom itinerary, we are here to help you plan your perfect safari.

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nights
6
from price, per person
USD9,786