8 Days of Safari & Spectacle – South Luangwa & Victoria Falls

Discover the best of Zambia’s wildlife and natural wonders on this 7-day safari. Begin your journey in South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and night safaris. Then, fly to Livingstone to witness the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and explore Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, home to Zambia’s rare white rhinos. This itinerary combines adventure, relaxation, and breathtaking scenery for an unforgettable experience.

Inclusions

4 nights at Njobvu Safari Lodge (South Luangwa National Park): Full board chalet accommodation (with mosquito nets, ensuite shower and bath facilities, mini bar fridge, aircon, private deck with a lagoon view, coffee station, Safe), 2 daily game-viewing activities, park fees, Wi-Fi, laundry, and shared airport transfers.
3 nights at Waterfront Lodge (Livingstone): Breakfast daily, guided tour of Victoria Falls, sunset boat cruise, game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, and shared transfers airport transfers.
Transportation: Return Domestic flights Lusaka – Mfuwe – Lusaka, and Lusaka – Livingstone – Lusaka, All airport transfers.

The Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Lusaka – Flight to Mfuwe – South Luangwa National Park

Your adventure begins at Lusaka International Airport, where our representatives will welcome you and assist with your 1-hour 10-minute flight to Mfuwe. Upon arrival, a guide from Njobvu Safari Lodge will greet you and transfer you to the lodge, a scenic 45-minute drive through local villages and bushland. Check in and settle into your accommodations. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner before retiring for the night.

Day 2-4

Exploring South Luangwa National Park

Spend three full days immersing yourself in the wonders of South Luangwa National Park, renowned for its dense wildlife populations and stunning landscapes. Each day begins with a hearty breakfast, followed by a morning game drive to spot elephants, lions, leopards, and more. Return to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time to relax.
In the afternoon, enjoy tea or coffee before heading out for an afternoon and night game drive. As the sun sets, sip on sundowners while watching the African sky transform into a canvas of colors. After dark, your guide will use a spotlight to search for nocturnal animals like genets, bushbabies, and hyenas. Return to the lodge for dinner and a restful night under the stars.

Day 5

Flight to Livingstone via Lusaka

After breakfast, embark on a short game drive (depending on your flight schedule) before transferring to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lusaka. Connect to a second flight to Livingstone, the adventure capital of Zambia. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge, check in, and relax as you prepare for the next chapter of your journey.

Day 6

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls & Sunset Boat Cruise

Start your day with breakfast before heading out on a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Learn about the falls’ history, geology, and local myths as you marvel at the sheer power and beauty of “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (The Smoke That Thunders). Return to the lodge for lunch and some downtime.
In the evening, embark on a sunset boat cruise along the Zambezi River. Watch as the sun dips below the horizon, casting golden hues across the water, and enjoy sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the riverbanks. Conclude your day with a delightful dinner at the lodge.

Day 7

Game Drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

After breakfast, set out on a game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, home to Zambia’s only population of white rhinos. This unique park also offers opportunities to spot zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the lodge’s amenities or relaxing by the river.
In the evening, savor a farewell dinner at the lodge, reflecting on the incredible experiences of your safari.

Day 8

Departure

After a final breakfast, check out of the lodge and transfer to Livingstone Airport for your onward journey. Take with you unforgettable memories of Zambia’s wildlife, landscapes, and natural wonders.

Where You'll Be Staying

Njobvu Safari

South Luangwa National Park
Njobvu Safari is a mid-range safari lodge located near South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. It offers comfortable chalets with en-suite bathrooms, all-inclusive meal plans, and daily safari activities. Guests can enjoy morning and evening game drives, guided walking safaris, and cultural visits to local villages. The lodge is known for its excellent wildlife viewing, with opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards, and a variety of bird species. It provides an intimate and eco-friendly safari experience, making it ideal for…
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Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge

Livingstone / Victoria Falls
Fun and lively, the Victoria Falls Waterfront is the perfect place to stay when you are looking for centrally located, yet affordable Livingstone accommodation. The Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge has long been known as the heart of Livingstone, Victoria Falls Zambia. Only four kilometres from the area’s main attraction, the Victoria Falls, the resort is ideally positioned to take advantage of the many activities that are on offer in the area. The Waterfront resort offers great facilities including a restaurant…
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What's not included

• Visa fees
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Drinks from the bar
• Optional extra activities
• Tips and gratuities
• Laundry Service at Waterfront

Why Choose Absolute Zambia Safaris?

Absolute Zambia Safaris is a specialist in bespoke and private safaris in Zambia. Through our large safari operators, we proudly assist our guests in designing custom-made safaris.

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Dillon P
01/01/2025
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Epic experience Truly a once in a lifetime experience! We always felt safe and well looked after on the trip, the scenery was excellent and the value for money was off the charts. Definitely a trip we would want to do again.
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howard0928
10/11/2024
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Excellent operator! Absolute Zambia was fantastic. Every connection ran smoothly, a representative was in hand whenever necessary. Booked us in fantastic lodges with great accommodations and even better food Highly recommended
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Sorel
19/10/2024
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Well organized, amazing safari Robert helped us plan every detail of our first safari/trip to Africa. He was incredibly responsive via email, and allowed us to explore a variety of options. We visited the city of Lusaka, 2 game parks, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and a Mozambique beach resort. Every step of the way went smoothly.I especially recommend South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi game parks for safari. We saw a wide range of game and our guides were knowledgeable. It was overall an amazing experience.
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Laurent - societyofexploration
18/09/2024
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100% recommendation for your Zambia travels Robert arranged a two weeks photography tour for us, combining Wildlige and culture (Likumby Lya Mize and Nyau mask dances) and we enjoyed it a lot. He was extremely responsive to answer all our questions before the tour and arranged many extras that are, for photographers, of the utmost importance - private safari vehicles, full day game drives, efficient planning - making sure we didn‘t miss a thing! Also the recommended lodges were faultless. A special thanks to our driver, Kamara, who, with his professionalism and positive attitude, helped to overcome every small difficulty that we met during our overland travel days. The budget we gave was also respected and we got good value for our money. I give a 100% recommendation to this reputable Zambian owned company.
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marys
25/08/2024
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE Robert Zgosi was amazing! Everything on our trip was perfectly planned and executed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company to friends and would definitely use them again!
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Diamond1924
07/07/2024
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Absolutely Great Tour AZS organised a perfect customised tour for us, combining Victoria Falls and South Luangwa nature reserve. Everything went really smoothly from stepping off the plane at Livingstone, crossing the Zimbabwean border, internal Zambian flights, and selecting terrific Lodges. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed at Lusaka Airport as we connected to our flight to Mfuwe. Would thoroughly recommend - AZS were brilliant at rearranging everything when we had to delay our trip as well. Really good.
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Anna L
14/05/2024
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Perfect holiday in Zambia Robert designed a perfect trip for our family. He chose local owned lodges that met our budget. He was always available to make sure we were okay or to give us advice. I highly recommend Absolute Zambia Safari!
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Howard K K WONG
13/05/2024
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The most professional and trustworthy agent for safaris in Africa We have just returned from a wonderful 9 days’ trip in Zimbabwe which was recommended and well organized by Robert from Absolute Zambia Safaris. According to our budget and wishing list, Robert organized us to stay at two wonderful lodges each close to two different National Parks in Zimbabwe and last stop by Victoria Falls. I was lucky to have entrusted Robert to organize my first experience of safari at his own country ( 5 days’ Luangwa trip) in 2019. Same as before, we did not have to think about anything on this trip but enjoying every moment on our safaris, especially the sightings of white rhinos which we mostly interested in. All the arrangements were seamless with only one hiccup, it was not the fault of Robert or his team but the “Imvelo” whose tram services could not be resumed on the date as they had hoped. What a pity that we could not celebrate our special event on that tram as planned. Robert be given credit once again in this regard, he promptly negotiated with Imvelo who eventually compensated us a charter flight to Victoria Fall with no extra charge and had out luggage forwarded by road to our hotel on the same day. All the way through our return to the airport for our flight back home, definitely exceeded our expectations. Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris was truly amazing and I wholeheartedly recommend him to those planning a trip in South Africa.
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Gary V
19/12/2023
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Another perfect holiday We were a party of eight, most of us on a return trip (last one in 2020 - also with Absolute Zambia Safaris) under the expert guidance of Robert. It was again a holiday without a single complaint. Pickups were reliable and punctual, the David Livingstone resort is perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi with comfortable beds, sumptuous food, an infinity pool, and an unlimited supply of food and drinks on the silent but spacious sunset cruise. Robert (from Absolute Zambia Safaris) dealt with all our changes, additions, amendments, and cancellations with endless patience and understanding. It was a perfect holiday, we will be back. Thank you Absolute Zambia Safaris.
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Lisa A
24/11/2023
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Amazing five-day trip Absolute Safari organised an amazing five-day trip for us which included 2 nights in Mwanfushi safari lodge and 2 nights by Victoria falls. Everything worked out perfectly and Robert was quick on the email, answering and organising according to our wishes. Our driver Brian was excellent and always on time and the price very reasonable. Can highly recommend.

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