The beating heart of Africa, where wild wonders await.

Taking its name from the mighty Zambezi River which runs along its western and southern periphery, Zambia’s highlights cater to those seeking a classic African safari experience. With a wide range of game viewing available across its many national parks and game reserves, spotting big game up close rates as one of the most sought-after activities to be enjoyed on our tours. 

From hearing and seeing prides of lions in their natural habitat, to admiring the grace of giraffes as they lope through the savannah, and on to the delights of cruises along the Lower Zambezi to view elephants, hippo and crocodiles along the river’s course, or the sublime pleasure of seeing the mighty Victoria Falls from the elegance of a waterside hotel, the sights and sounds of the country make it the quintessential African destination for lovers of wildlife. Whether you’re seeking an up-close walking safari, or viewing from the secluded safety of a game hide at the water’s edge, the choice is yours.

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Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Vic Falls – Lobito

Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Vic Falls – Lobito

15 Days
Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola
Fifteen days and four countries, from the Zambezi to the Atlantic, across Zimbabwe, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Angola. This is the Copper Trail run in reverse, from Victoria Falls west to the Angolan coast at Lobito. It follows the line of the old Benguela Railway, the route built to carry copper from the mines of Katanga and the Zambian Copperbelt down to the sea, and traces it back to its Atlantic terminus. The trip opens with the great river crossing at the Falls and the safari country of Zambia, then works through the South Luangwa valley before crossing into the mining south of the Congo and on through the highland towns of Angola to the coast. It is not a wildlife trip with some travel attached; it is a genuine expedition through countries very few visitors ever see by land, with a copper mine, a three-night safari, and a string of walking tours, and onboard lectures throughout to make sense of it all. It suits the curious and the well-travelled, and rewards them with a trans-African journey on a scale almost nothing else offers.
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Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Lobito – Vic Falls

Rovos Rail – Copper Trail – Lobito – Vic Falls

15 Days
Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia
Fifteen days and four countries, from the Atlantic coast of Angola to the Zambezi, across Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Copper Trail is the most ambitious journey Rovos runs, and one of the most unusual rail journeys anywhere. It follows the line of the old Benguela Railway, the route built to carry copper from the mines of Katanga and the Zambian Copperbelt down to the sea at Lobito, and traces it in reverse across the breadth of the continent. This is not a wildlife trip with some travel attached; it is a genuine expedition through countries that very few visitors ever see by land, with walking tours of Angolan towns, a copper mine in the Congo, a three-night safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa, and a finish at Victoria Falls. Onboard lectures run throughout to make sense of the history and the country passing the window. It suits the curious and the well-travelled rather than the first-time safari-goer, and it rewards them with a trans-African journey on a scale almost nothing else offers.
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Zambia Mobile Walking Safari

Zambia Mobile Walking Safari

8 Days
Zambia
The Luangwa Valley, marking the southernmost reach of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, remains one of the continent’s last truly wild frontiers—a place where nature still moves to its own rhythm. Renowned as one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries, its rivers, lagoons, and sweeping plains teem with life. Exploring this wilderness on foot is an entirely different kind of safari. Each step draws you deeper into the landscape, where every sound and movement takes on new meaning—the rustle of leaves, the alarm call of a distant impala, or the soft brush of a bird’s wings through tall grass. Walking here heightens every sense, connecting you intimately with the pulse of the bush and offering a perspective on Africa’s wild heart that few ever experience.
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Zambia Flying Safari

Zambia Flying Safari

10 Days
Zambia
This great value Zambia flying safari combines two wonderfully comfortable camps in two of the most iconic areas of Zambia, South Luangwa National Park and the Lower Zambezi National Park for with wonderfully laid back and flexible safari experiences.
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Zambezi Wildlife Adventure

Zambezi Wildlife Adventure

10 Days
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana
Embark on a small-group safari adventure, limited to just 16 travellers, that weaves together some of Southern Africa’s most celebrated highlights. Begin at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, where the mighty Zambezi River plunges into the gorge in a spectacle of spray and thunder. Continue into Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s premier reserve, renowned for its elephant herds, lions, and diverse wildlife roaming across vast savannahs and woodlands. Cross into Zambia to the historic town of Livingstone, gateway to another breathtaking perspective of the Falls and the life of the Zambezi. Conclude your journey in Botswana’s Chobe National Park, famous for its abundant game, morning 4×4 safaris, and unforgettable sunset cruises on the Chobe River, where elephants and hippos share the waters.
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Rovos Rail – Dar Es Salaam – Cape Town

Rovos Rail – Dar Es Salaam – Cape Town

17 Days
Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa

Sixteen nights and seventeen days, around 5,500 kilometres across five countries, from the Indian Ocean coast of Tanzania to the foot of Table Mountain. This is one of the longest and most celebrated rail journeys in the world, the full length of southern and East Africa by train. It runs from the tropical port of Dar es Salaam down the historic TAZARA line through the Tanzanian highlands, into Zambia past the Rift Valley and Lusaka, across the Zambezi for two nights at Victoria Falls, on through the Kalahari and into South Africa for a two-night safari at Madikwe, then south by way of Pretoria, the diamond town of Kimberley, and the Karoo village of Matjiesfontein to finish in Cape Town. It mixes wildlife, deep history, and the sheer scale of the continent, all from a wood-panelled suite on a train carrying no more than seventy-two guests. Onboard lectures run throughout, and three nights are spent off the train. It suits travellers who want to see the breadth of Africa rather than one corner of it, and to do it slowly.

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Rovos Rail – Cape Town – Dar Es Salaam

Rovos Rail – Cape Town – Dar Es Salaam

17 Days
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania

Sixteen nights and seventeen days, around 5,500 kilometres across five countries, from the foot of Table Mountain to the Indian Ocean coast of Tanzania. This is the northbound run of one of the longest and most celebrated rail journeys in the world, the full length of southern and East Africa by train. It leaves Cape Town through the winelands and the Karoo, takes in the diamond town of Kimberley and the capital at Pretoria, then turns to the bush for a two-night safari at Madikwe before crossing the Kalahari into Zimbabwe. Two nights at Victoria Falls follow, then the train crosses the Zambezi and joins the historic TAZARA line up through Zambia and into the Tanzanian highlands, descending the Udzungwa escarpment and crossing Nyerere National Park to finish at the coast in Dar es Salaam. It mixes wildlife, deep history, and the sheer scale of the continent, all from a wood-panelled suite on a train carrying no more than seventy-two guests. Onboard lectures run throughout, and three nights are spent off the train.

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Emerald Season River Safari

Emerald Season River Safari

8 Days
Zambia

This river-based journey unfolds during the Emerald Season, when the Luangwa Valley is transformed into a lush, green paradise and the river reaches its highest levels. It is a time of renewal and abundance, when flooded channels and gleaming lagoons invite exploration by boat and the wildlife viewing is nothing short of remarkable. Elephants wade through the shallows, hippos bask in the waterways, and flocks of migratory birds fill the skies in dazzling displays of colour. Combining the tranquillity of river travel with the thrill of walking and driving safaris, this itinerary reveals the Luangwa at its most vibrant and alive—a rare and magical perspective on one of Africa’s most captivating wildernesses.

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Walk the Luangwa Safari

Walk the Luangwa Safari

8 Days
Zambia

At the far edge of the Great Rift Valley lies the Luangwa Valley, one of Africa’s last truly unspoilt wilderness regions and among its finest wildlife sanctuaries. Spanning more than 9,000 square kilometres, the valley is defined by the meandering Luangwa River, which nourishes a network of oxbow lagoons, open plains, and riverine woodland teeming with life. This fertile landscape supports some of the continent’s most impressive concentrations of game, from vast herds of elephant and buffalo to the predators that follow them—lion, leopard, and hyena. Towering giraffes move gracefully among acacia trees, while hippos wallow in the shallows and crocodiles bask along the riverbanks. With over 400 species of birds, the valley resonates with calls and colour throughout the seasons, offering one of the most diverse and rewarding safari experiences in all of Africa.

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Kasanka Bat Safari

Kasanka Bat Safari

8 Days
Zambia

Each year as October draws to a close, the skies above Kasanka National Park come alive with one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Thousands upon thousands of straw-coloured fruit bats descend upon the Mushitu swamp forest near the confluence of the Musola and Kasanka rivers, drawn by the ripening fruit of wild loquat and waterberry trees. Over the following weeks their numbers swell into the millions, creating vast, swirling clouds that darken the horizon at dusk. While smaller migrations occur elsewhere in Africa—often near urban centres where growing cities threaten their survival—Kasanka remains one of the last pristine strongholds for this awe-inspiring phenomenon. To witness the bats rise in unison against the glow of the setting sun is to experience one of the continent’s most astonishing natural events, a fleeting and unforgettable celebration of life on a grand scale.

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Shoebill Safari

Shoebill Safari

8 Days
Zambia

This exceptional safari combines three of Zambia’s most remarkable regions—South Luangwa National Park, Kasanka National Park, and the Bangweulu Swamps—each offering distinct ecosystems and extraordinary wildlife. Led by one of our top professional guides, the journey ensures an insightful and seamless experience from start to finish. In South Luangwa, vast floodplains and oxbow lagoons support prolific game including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, and wild dog, along with over 450 bird species. Kasanka’s forests and wetlands are a haven for tsessebe and sitatunga antelope, while the Bangweulu Swamps to the north reveal one of Africa’s great wildlife spectacles: immense herds of black lechwe and the rare shoebill stork. Together, these destinations showcase Zambia’s exceptional biodiversity, striking scenery, and the timeless rhythm of life across its most pristine and varied wilderness areas.

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Cape Town to Vic Falls Explorer – 2027

Cape Town to Vic Falls Explorer – 2027

22 Days
South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia

Experience the best of Southern Africa on this unforgettable group adventure for up to 16 travellers. This 22-day Explorer journey is one of the most rewarding overland routes in southern Africa, tracing a line from Cape Town all the way to the Zambezi. You’ll start beneath Table Mountain, paddle the Orange River, climb the dunes of Sossusvlei, walk on the foggy Skeleton Coast, follow ancient rock art at Brandberg, game-drive in Etosha, cross the Okavango Delta by mokoro, cruise the wildlife-rich Chobe River and finish with the thunder of Victoria Falls. Three weeks in a Drifters Adventure Truck with two guides covers four countries — South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia — and an extraordinary cross-section of Africa’s landscapes, wildlife and culture

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