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Zambia Safaris Trip Reviews
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South Luangwa National Park
With a large concentration of mammal and bird life, the South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa's foremost safari destinations.
The park covers an area of 9050 sq kilometres which is half the size of Wales and over three times the area of Rhode Island which makes it ideal for big five Zambia safaris.
Over the years, it's built up a reputation as a very good place for leopard sightings due to the fact that it seems to have one of the highest densities of this secrtive and highly adaptive cat in Africa.
Zambia Africa safari adventure Charles rates his safari experience in Zambia as an 11 out of 10. It included, amongst other things, a hippo chase, lions in camp, snake for dinner and a visit to the Victoria Falls...
Request full trip report » Margot was lucky enough to spot virtually all the rarest animals in the reserve and she did it in style by staying at the Nkwali camp which overlooks the river...
Off the beaten track South Luangwa remains one of the best locations for a secluded safari, even in the peak season of August. Going on a walking safari also brings you closer to the details of nature, as Kim found out...
Request full trip report » Wildlife roams free around and sometimes in Flatdogs camp which Noel and Bron soon realised when they were awoken by an elephant in the dead of night who was scavenging for vegetables in the dustbins...
Request full trip report » So what do you do when three lions turn up outside the reception office? You tell them, VERY carefully, that the campsite is full...
Lower Zambezi National Park
Situated in the south eastern part of Zambia, not far from Lusaka, between Kariba Lake in the west and Mozambique border in the east. The mighty Zambezi River is the southern park border and also the country border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
The park features almost 400 bird species and a great variety of game. Viewing the natural abundance from canoes is a popular activity of Zambia safaris here - just watch out for the hippos!
Lower Zambezi experience This trip report underlines the fact that Zambia has just as much to offer as other safari destinations in Africa. Dennis had such a good time on this safari that he booked another trip with the same safari company to visit the Kafue National Park...
Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls lies on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Views from both sides are spectacular but the entrance fee on the Zambian side is cheaper. This waterfall is rated as one of the natural wonders of the world with good reason (especially during the rainy season when the river is full) so it's a very good idea to include it in Zambia safaris itineraries.
It's possible to view the spectacle from the top, mid-way and bottom of the waterfall so be prepared to do a reasonable amount of walking, it really is worth it.
Kafue National Park
Both old (proclaimed in 1950) and large (more than 22400 sq kilometres), the Kafue National Park is an adventure travelers delight because it still relatively undiscovered and underdeveloped. There is no chance of getting into the multiple vehicle scrums around a lion pride here as happens in many of the parks in Eastern Africa.
The geography of the park is wildly different from the tree and water rich areas of the south containing three rivers to the vast, flat expanse of Busenga plains in the North Western section, making for a very different Zambia safaris experience.
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Mophy Budget Safari
I would like to warn your readers against a certain tour company called Mophy budget tours in Zambia, run by Moffat Fungamwango known as Mophy.
Beware …
Survived a Hippo Attack
Our paddle down the Zambezi River was beautiful and we survived a hippo attack, which while frightening, gave us great stories to tell on our return. Other …
Wild Dog Safari
Jacob at Robin Pope Safaris was one of the best guides we have ever had. Extremely knowledgeable and knew a lot about photography – i.e. how to position …
Zambia Camping Safari
The highlight of my trip was the view from our camp site. I loved walking a few feet and having a view that overlooked the river with hippos and monkeys. …
Kafunta Safaris Review
We saw 6 leopards, 30 lions, more than 100 elephants, hippos, buffalos, impalas, bushbucks, kudus, zebras, waterbucks, crocodiles, giraffes, warthogs, …
Africa Calls Review
The best part of my safari was tracking animals (lions) by following footprints. Also witnessing the cycle of life, both wildlife and plant life. Overall …
Kayila Lodge Review
When we arrived to Kayila Lodge everything was just perfect. Our great guide, the staff, the food, the surroundings and the feeling of being in the real …
Jackalberry Safaris Review
Sitting in the open game drive cruising trough the park was really beautiful. Issac Banda, the safari guide, really knew what he was doing. He seemed to …
Wonderful Safari in Zambia
My friend and I enjoyed a fabulous safari at a wonderful lodge in the Lower Zambezi in Zambia. I'm in tourism, so I planned and booked the tour myself. …
Cha Luangwa Safaris Review
We spotted 4 leopards. One of them we saw was during daylight. The leopard was lying down in the grass just a couple of meters away. We were all taking …
Prolific Luangwa Predators
A few hundred meters from the camp the guide and spotter were clearly not yet in the groove and drove straight past a dozing leopard. After relayed messages …
Zambia Hippo Haven
A fish eagle calls as we watch a family of elephants on the other bank and some hippo’s grunting midstream.
Suddenly there is a loud rustling behind …
Zambia Leopard Sightings
Four good leopard sightings were among the highlights, an incredible array of birds, porcupine sniffing around our door at night, hyena, a lion kill, wildebeest, …
Luangwa Safari Leopard
My Luangwa safari wildlife spotting highlight was seeing my first leopard. They are much smaller than you would expect and move so incredibly nimbly and …
Kaingo Hippo Hide
I saw plenty of hippos. The Kaingo hippo hide is absolutely sensational and really great for viewing and photographing hippos at close quarters ( hopefully …
Zambia Lion Kill
A sundowner by the river, near a herd of grazing puku, was ended abruptly just after dusk by some approaching lions. Within minutes, we had a grandstand …
Affordable Luxury Safari
My son wanted to remain at Kaingo camp; my friend has wanted to repeat our whole experience. Since it was so perfect, I hesitate to ‘try’ to repeat it. …
Zambia Safari Adventure
We were treated like VIPs. The guides are exceptional which is why we chose this Zambia safari destination. The one called Derek is particularly good. …
Mwamba Camp Impressions
One of the best parts was the scenery and just being in the bush, and for most of our stay at Mwamba camp, having it to ourselves. The river, the oxbow …
Magical South Luangwa
The sightings were fantastic. I find it hard to single out any one of them in particular. The five leopards, seeing my first two kills by the “Hollywood” …
Shenton Safaris Review
I went on a 150th birthday safari. Two friends and I all hit the big 5-0 together, and kindly let my husband join us on the celebratory holiday, most of …