Africa + Indian Ocean

Zambia

Discover the home of walking safaris...

Little, if anything, compares to the intense thrill of seeing a leopard at close quarters on a walking safari with one of our favourite guides in the game-rich South Luangwa Valley. And that’s only the start of Zambia’s appeal.

Three great rivers, including the Zambezi, and an amazingly rich and diverse spectrum of wildlife and habitats make this relatively under-developed country one of our favourite safari destinations. Here, you still feel as if you are exploring something raw and untamed. The sense-tingling walking safari originated in Zambia and it is still the best place to explore the bush on foot.

As well as the incredible, thundering cascades of Victoria Falls, there are little-known corners that we can help you to explore: the bird-lovers paradise of Kafue; the beautiful Bangweleu Swamp and the gloriously remote North Luangwa.

Even more enticing than its scattering of excellent rustic-luxury camps, Zambia is home to some truly outstanding guides, most of whom we know personally.

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Read our curated collection of travel notes and stories from our experts, clients and friends on the ground who will give you the inside track on our thrilling destinations.

24 Hours at Royal Chundu, near Victoria Falls, Zambia

I had been looking forward to experiencing Royal Chundu, near Victoria Falls, ever since I started at cazenove+loyd. Whenever I had to source some photos for it, I had always sat and daydreamed about what it would be like to stay there. And then suddenly I was there, not daydreaming, but actually there…

Why should you travel with a specialist on safari?

cazenove+loyd was born in Africa and we believe that the African safari is a trip that everyone should take at least once in their lives. No two safaris are ever the same, but to ensure that the holiday is as memorable as it should be, you need an expert.

Exhilarating experiences in Zambia

Wild, beautiful and with pockets still undiscovered, we reveal a few reasons why Zambia is the perfect destination for your next extraordinary holiday.

Three of our favourite conservation projects in Africa

Safari connects you to nature in such an instinctive way, as you are exploring wilderness areas that are untouched by man. In the bush, animals seem surprised to see you and life seems to work as it should: without human interference.

Our pick of the safari guides

In all of the regions in which we work throughout the world, securing the most inspiring guides is our highest priority. Below we have highlighted some of our favourites, who we have known for years and who embody the qualities we look for when choosing a guide for our clients.

What we look for in a luxury lodge, a tented camp and a mobile-safari expedition

The very best safari lodges and tented camps provide guests with a home away from home in a new and wild country. We have mapped out some of the things we look for in a luxury lodge, a tented camp and a mobile-safari expedition to demonstrate how we decide what is exactly right for you.

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Creating an Itinerary Once we know you, we can match our years of specialist knowledge to you and begin designing your extraordinary trip.

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With only a smattering of lodges and few visitors, North Luangwa feels truly wild. Even better, the guides attracted to the area tend to be the most passionate conservationists in Southern Africa.

Testimonials

Stories from Zambia

"I think my highlight was, overall, the quality of the people and the welcome and the intelligence/insight of the guides and the sense of being privileged to be in a place that's not in any way swamped. It's hard to pick a highlight. I loved Hwange for being in a world where elephants are in charge, and Mana Pools for the open landscape and the profusion of the wildlife, and Matetsi for the position of the camp and the lovely people who work there. Victoria Falls felt more mainstream by comparison though when we walked to the gorge at the end of the falls I felt very moved by the unbelievable beauty of the place. I cried twice in Zimbabwe - once watching elephants at very close quarters, so close I could hear them breathe and drink, and once in the place I just mentioned, listening to the gospel singing of some people on the Zambian side float across, and I am not easily moved to tears by such things!"

Lydia Bell

“Tangala House at Tongabezi could not have been more decadent to stay. The staff catered to our every wish—the food was amazing, we loved having the dogs in the house. It was definitely worth doing the helicopter – as you noted, we saw views we never would have seen and really got a unique sense of how the falls have shifted over the centuries. Tommy did bungee jump (and I ziplined). Lawrence, the house manager anticipated everything for each day (including when we would need a nap!). We also really enjoyed the lunch out at Devil’s Island. We were in Victoria Falls for the perfect amount of time.”

Molly O'Rourke

“Our guides at Chiawa were able to magically find the wildlife right away each day—leopards (including two baby cubs), lions, endless elephants, etc. The food there was also delicious and the staff were so attentive in taking our dinner order each afternoon so it was prepared just the way everyone wanted. It was lovely to be able to mix up the jeep rides with some additional river cruises. They even sent us out for a special sunset river cruise with dinner served on the boat.”

Molly O'Rourke

"Home of the walking safari, and for good reason. A walk here is as if to walk into natures own metropolis, where no two looks left or right are the same."

Matthew Arrowsmith, Destination Expert

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