9 Days South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, & Victoria Falls Safari

This safari takes you to the far southern reaches of South Luangwa National Park, deep into wilderness that combines excellent wildlife viewing with a sense of solitude few places can match. You begin with exploration from Sungani Lodge, set beside a lagoon and rich river habitat, before moving to Kulandila Camp, a smaller riverside outpost offering intimate encounters with animals and guided walks or drives in open bush. Kulandila’s location along the Luangwa River places you in the heart of classic valley landscapes, where elephants, hippos, lion, leopard and plains game are regularly seen close to camp.

From South Luangwa the itinerary moves to Livingstone for river and wildlife activities on the Zambezi, including Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park drives, a Victoria Falls tour, and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, a contrasting experience of water, wildlife and natural spectacle that complements the bush time. The journey concludes with departure from Livingstone Airport, tying together remote bush and iconic river landscapes in one varied Zambia safari.

Inclusions

5 Nights Fully Inclusive at Sungani Lodge and Kulandila (3 Nights Sungani, 2 Nights Kulandila) – South Luangwa; Luxury full board accommodation, Complimentary flights from Mfuwe Airport to Sungani and return, Professionally guided safari activities and wildlife hide network, All meals including a variety of dining experiences in the bush, Laundry and valet services, Drinks (excluding top-shelf beverages), In-tent tea and coffee making facilities, Starlink WiFi, Full use of photographic studio (only at Sungani Lodge), Park fees and Levies, VAT and service charge.

3 Nights Full Board at Zambezi Dusk, Livingstone; Accommodation in ensuit chalets, 3 Meals Daily
High tea Daily, Local Drinks and house wine, VAT 16%, 10% Service Fee, 1.5% Tourism Levy,1 x Game Drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya... View All Inclusions

Inclusions

5 Nights Fully Inclusive at Sungani Lodge and Kulandila (3 Nights Sungani, 2 Nights Kulandila) – South Luangwa; Luxury full board accommodation, Complimentary flights from Mfuwe Airport to Sungani and return, Professionally guided safari activities and wildlife hide network, All meals including a variety of dining experiences in the bush, Laundry and valet services, Drinks (excluding top-shelf beverages), In-tent tea and coffee making facilities, Starlink WiFi, Full use of photographic studio (only at Sungani Lodge), Park fees and Levies, VAT and service charge.

3 Nights Full Board at Zambezi Dusk, Livingstone; Accommodation in ensuit chalets, 3 Meals Daily
High tea Daily, Local Drinks and house wine, VAT 16%, 10% Service Fee, 1.5% Tourism Levy,1 x Game Drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, 1 x Guided Tour of Victoria Falls, 1 x Sunset Boat Cruise, Laundry Service, Falls entry fees.

Transfers & Domestic Flights:, Domestic return flights from Lusaka to Mfuwe, Mfuwe to Sungani, and one way flight from Lusaka to Livingstone. All airport transfers.

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The Itinerary

Day 1

Meet and Greet, Transfer to Mfuwe Airport, Transfer to Sungani Lodge

Upon arrival in Lusaka, our representatives will welcome you and assist you with your onward flight to Mfuwe, the gateway to South Luangwa National Park. Upon arrival at Mfuwe Airport, representatives from Sungani Lodge will transfer you by light aircraft to the lodge.
Sungani Lodge and its sister property, Kulandila Camp, are located in the remote southern section of South Luangwa National Park, set between the Luangwa River and a vast lagoon, offering an exclusive and authentic wilderness experience.
After check-in, and depending on your arrival time, you may choose to participate in an evening game drive or simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Dinner will be served later, followed by an overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 2&3

Explore South Luangwa National Park

Enjoy two full days exploring the rich wildlife and landscapes of South Luangwa National Park.
Each day begins with an early breakfast, followed by a morning game activity. You will return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation time. In the afternoon, enjoy tea before heading out for an evening game drive. After returning to the lodge, dinner will be served, followed by a restful night.

Day 4

Road Transfer to Kulandila

After breakfast at Sungani Lodge, you will enjoy a short morning game drive before transferring to Kulandila Camp, located nearby in the same remote southern section of South Luangwa National Park.
Upon arrival, settle into your camp and enjoy lunch. Kulandila offers a more intimate setting, positioned between the Luangwa River and a quiet lagoon, surrounded by unspoiled wilderness.
In the afternoon, head out on a guided game drive or bush walk to explore the area before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5

Kulandila – Exploring South Luangwa National Park

Spend the day exploring this remote and wildlife-rich area with your guide.
After breakfast, depart for a morning safari activity, either by vehicle or on foot, depending on conditions and wildlife movement. Return to camp for lunch and relaxation.
In the afternoon, head out again for another game activity before returning to Kulandila Camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Flight to Livingstone via Lusaka

After breakfast, you will transfer to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lusaka, followed by a connecting flight to Livingstone.
Upon arrival in Livingstone, a guide from Zambezi Dusk will welcome you and transfer you to the lodge, located along the banks of the Zambezi River. The remainder of the evening is at leisure to relax and enjoy the setting. Dinner will be served later, followed by overnight at the lodge.

Day 7

Game Drive, Guided Tour of the Falls, and Sunset Boat Cruise

Begin the day with a game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where you may encounter the endangered white rhino.
Continue with a guided tour of Victoria Falls, experiencing its impressive beauty and exploring the local crafts market. After lunch and some time to relax at the lodge, enjoy a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River, complete with drinks and snacks while spotting wildlife along the riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8

Free Day in Livingstone

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure. You may relax at the lodge or choose to explore optional activities such as:
– Helicopter flights over Victoria Falls
– Bungee jumping or gorge swinging
– Microlight flights
– White-water rafting
These activities can be arranged directly at the lodge’s activity desk.

Day 9

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Livingstone Airport for your onward journey or flight home.

Where You'll Be Staying

Sungani Lodge

South Luangwa National Park
Set in the remote southern reaches of South Luangwa National Park, Sungani Lodge is a luxurious and intimate retreat that blends modern comfort with an authentic wilderness experience. Each spacious tented suite overlooks a serene lagoon and features elegant décor, air-conditioning, and a private plunge pool—perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure. The lodge’s elevated walkways, handcrafted furnishings, and solar-powered design reflect a strong commitment to sustainability while offering guests the feeling of complete seclusion and comfort in the…
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Kulandila Bushcamp

South Luangwa National Park
Nestled on the banks of the Luangwa River and backing onto a tranquil seasonal lagoon in the far southern reaches of South Luangwa National Park, Kulandila Camp is a boutique safari hideaway offering a wonderfully secluded and intimate wilderness experience. The camp comprises just four elevated safari-style tents set on wooden platforms, each with indoor and outdoor bathrooms, a private veranda, a slipper bath with river views, and décor blending white linen, oiled teak, textured cushions and classic safari touches.…
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Zambezi Dusk

Livingstone / Victoria Falls
Zambezi Dusk is a luxury safari lodge nestled along the Zambezi River, approximately a 20-minute drive from Livingstone and near the iconic Victoria Falls. The lodge offers ten exclusive luxury safari tents, each with en-suite facilities and private decks providing stunning views of the river and the Zambezi National Park. Six tents overlook the river, while four face a natural waterway teeming with birdlife.
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What's not included

● Visa Fees
● International / Regional Flights
● Travel Insurance
● Items of a personal nature
● Staff Gratuities
● Conservation Levies
Top - shelf beverages
Photographic equipment which can be hired (At both Sungani and Kulandila)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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