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7-Day Luxury Safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks

Spend three nights at Shawa Luangwa Camp in South Luangwa, then three at Sausage Tree Camp for Lower Zambezi boat and canoe safaris.

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Duration
7 days
5 stops
Stays
2 stays
Matched to published ALE properties
Guide price
From US$5,730
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Zambia is often cited as the place to visit for remote camps, extraordinary wildlife viewing away from the crowds, walking and boating safaris. You will get to experience all of this during the 7-day safari combination with a stay in the South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi. In South Luangwa, large herds of elephants and buffalos share this place with a sizeable leopard population. In Lower Zambezi, you'll climb on board a river cruise or into a canoe and make your way through river channels.

  • Activities: game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & canoe/mokoro safaris
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: air transfer International flights can be arranged A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 12 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

The complete itinerary.

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01Days 1–3

Days 1–3

South Luangwa National Park Game Viewing

You will arrive at Lusaka Airport and meet our representative for the charter flight to South Luangwa. Depending on your flight time you might require a pre-night in Lusaka, ask for options. You will arrive at the airstrip and transfer to Shawa camp, where you will stay for 3 nights including your meals, selected beverages, and the game drives in special e-vehicles. You will slow down to nature’s pace as your knowledgeable guide and armed scout lead you on a bush walk that immerses you in incredible landscapes that are rich in diverse plant, animal, and bird life. Shawa Camp overlooks the Luangwa River in the Nsefu Sector. This is one of the park’s most untouched areas where there is excellent game viewing and astonishing habitat diversity.
  • Luxury tented camp located inside South Luangwa NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
04Days 4–6

Days 4–6

Experience the Lower Zambezi National Park

After breakfast, you will transfer to the airstrip on time for the scheduled charter flight to Lower Zambezi (could be with several hops depending on the flight schedule). You will arrive at the airstrip and meet your guide for the transfer to Sausage Tree Camp, your home for the next 3 nights. You have a private vehicle and guide during your stay, all meals and selected beverages are included. The location within the Lower Zambezi National Park allows for truly immersive safari experiences, not only on land by four-wheel game-viewing vehicles but also on foot and even by boat or canoe. With expert private guides and “Muchindas” (butlers) to see to your every need, you can be assured of world-class service. When night falls, you may spot nocturnal predators like the elusive leopard, delicate civet, or big-eared genet at night. Prides of lions also tend to be more active, and you may even spot a porcupine or giant eagle owl.
  • Luxury+ tented bush camp located inside Lower Zambezi NP
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
07Day 7

Day 7

Lusaka Airport

This is your last morning in the bush. You will have a leisurely breakfast before the transfer to the airstrip and the scheduled charter flight to Lusaka. You will have time at leisure until your onward flight. You can also ask to extend your trip. You can add Kafue, fly to Victoria Falls, or a few days on an island in Malawi for example.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

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Shawa Luangwa Camp Days 1 to 3 · 3 nights

Shawa Luangwa Camp

South Luangwa National Park

Luxury tented camp inside South Luangwa NP

3 nights Room confirmed with quote
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Sausage Tree Camp Days 4 to 6 · 3 nights

Sausage Tree Camp

Lower Zambezi

Luxury+ tented bush camp inside Lower Zambezi NP

3 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$5,730

per person

Guide price

US$8,630 per person

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Best for

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Journey pace

2 stays

6 nights across 7 days, following the source itinerary.

Rooms

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Source freshness

28 Aug 2026

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