Destination

Zambia

Why visit?

Why visit Zambia?

Zambia is the birthplace of the walking safari - raw, immersive, and guided by some of Africa's finest. From South Luangwa's leopard density to the Lower Zambezi's riverine magic and the thundering Victoria Falls, Zambia offers unfiltered wilderness with legendary guiding.


Unique

What makes Zambia unique

  • South Luangwa - birthplace of walking safari, leopard density, night drives, remote bush camps.
  • Lower Zambezi - Zambezi River canoeing, elephant herds crossing, tiger fishing, luxury riverside camps.
  • Kafue - vast, diverse, cheetah, wild dog, birding, remote Busanga Plains floodplains.
  • Victoria Falls (Zambian side) - Devil's Pool, Livingstone Island, cultural tours, river cruises.

Getting there

How to get there

Fly into Lusaka (LUN), Mfuwe (MFU), or Livingstone (LVI) — connections via Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis, Doha. Light aircraft to Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, Kafue. Leshy arranges private charters.


Seasons

When to visit

May - October (dry) for prime game, walking safaris, river access. November - April - emerald season, birding, calving, dramatic skies, fewer visitors.


Prime locations

Where to go

  • South Luangwa Walking safari birthplace, leopards, night drives, remote bush camps.
  • Lower Zambezi Zambezi canoeing, elephants crossing, tiger fishing, riverside luxury.
  • Kafue & Busanga Vast floodplains, cheetah, wild dog, remote luxury, birding paradise.
  • Victoria Falls (Zambia) Devil's Pool, Livingstone Island, cultural heritage, river adventures.