9-Day Zambia Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Kafue Mid-Range Thrilling Tour

9 Days

Experience the very best of Zambia on this immersive 9-Day Zambia Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Kafue Mid-Range Thrilling Tour that combines breathtaking natural wonders with some of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife encounters. This thrilling tour takes you from the mighty Victoria Falls, locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke That Thunders” — to the untamed wilderness of South Luangwa National Park and the vast, diverse landscapes of Kafue National Park.

Your adventure begins in Livingstone, where you will witness the dramatic curtain of water plunging into the gorge below and explore the surrounding Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. From there, the journey unfolds into Zambia’s premier safari regions, offering exceptional game drives, possible walking safaris, and rich wildlife viewing along riverbanks and open plains.

Carefully designed to balance exploration and relaxation, this tour allows you to experience Zambia’s diverse ecosystems — from lush riverine forests to sweeping savannahs — while staying in comfortable lodges or tented camps. Whether marveling at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World or tracking wildlife in remote national parks, this 9-Day Zambia Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Kafue Mid-Range Thrilling Tour adventure promises unforgettable scenery, authentic safari experiences, and lasting memories in the heart of Southern Africa.

Cost per person:

Starting from: $5750 (Mid-Range Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing

 1 Person2 People3 People4 People5 People6 People
Jan-April$7550$5750$5550$5450$5350$5250
May- August$7750$5950$5750$5650$5550$5450
Sept- Dec$7650$5850$5650$5550$5450$5350

Cost Per Child (Discount)

Age0-2 years old3-6 years old7-10 years old11-13 years old14+ years old
Discount Rate100%65%50%15%0%

 

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Mid-Range Lodges
  • English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
  • Open Sided Safari Vehicle
  • 1-100 people
  • 1-90 years old
  • January - December
  • Livingstone Airport
  • Lusaka Airport

Why This Tour?

9-Day Zambia Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Kafue Mid-Range Thrilling Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Zambia! Our 9-Day Zambia Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Kafue Mid-Range Thrilling Tour takes you to the majestic Victoria Falls, Mosi-Oa-Tunya, the wildlife-rich South Luangwa National Park, and the stunning Kafue National Park. Experience the best of Zambia's natural beauty and wildlife.

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You will visit Victoria Falls, Mosi-Oa-Tunya, South Luangwa National Park and Kafue National Park.

This unforgettable 9-Day Zambia Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Kafue Mid-Range Thrilling Tour adventure takes you through Zambia’s most iconic natural wonders and wildlife-rich landscapes. From the thunderous spray of Victoria Falls to the untamed wilderness of South Luangwa National Park and the vast plains of Kafue National Park, this journey perfectly blends scenic beauty, thrilling safaris, and authentic African experiences.

Your tour begins in Livingstone, home to the majestic falls locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders.” Here, you’ll explore Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, enjoy guided walks along the rainforest trails, and witness the spectacular curtain of water plunging into the gorge below. Optional activities such as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River or a helicopter flight over the falls add an exciting touch to your stay.

The adventure continues to South Luangwa, widely regarded as one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations. Known as the birthplace of the walking safari, the park offers exceptional game viewing along the Luangwa River. Morning and afternoon game drives provide opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, and a rich variety of birdlife in their natural habitat.

Your journey then leads to Kafue National Park, Zambia’s oldest and largest national park. Its diverse ecosystems—from open savannah and woodlands to the wildlife-rich Busanga Plains—create ideal conditions for game drives and seasonal boat safaris. Here, you may spot cheetahs, wild dogs, antelopes, hippos, and countless bird species.

Throughout the tour, comfortable lodges or tented camps provide a relaxing retreat after each day’s adventure. The itinerary flows seamlessly from dramatic waterfalls to remote wilderness, ensuring a balanced experience of sightseeing, wildlife encounters, and relaxation.

This 9-Day Zambia Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Kafue Mid-Range Thrilling Tour offers a perfect combination of adventure, scenic splendor, and authentic safari experiences in some of Southern Africa’s most spectacular landscapes.

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls Tours
  • Nature Walks
  • Devil's Pool Tours
  • Guided Game Drives
  • Rhino Tracking Tours
  • Scenic Flight Tours
  • Lion Walk Tours
  • Cheetah Walk Tours
  • White Water Rafting Tours
  • Mosi-Oa-Tunya Tours
  • Walking Tours
  • South Luangwa National Park
  • Kafue National Park

Tour Plan

  • Day
    1

    Arrive In Zambia | Transfer To Victoria Falls | Helicopter View Of Victoria Falls

    On arrival in Zambia, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, which was formerly known as Livingstone International Airport, and be transferred to Victoria Falls.

    On arrival, you will check in at your lodge. Around 2pm, you will be picked up for a helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls (20-30 minutes’ drive one way) i.e. having an aerial view of the Victoria Falls.

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    You're in for a fantastic experience when you take to the skies in a helicopter for a scenic flight over Victoria Falls. You really do get a drone's-eye view from up here, and the vast scale of the falls really takes on new meaning from up above. The views beyond the falls
    stretch far and wide across southern Africa.

    Meals and overnight at Maramba River Lodge/ Nkhosi Livingstone Lodge.

  • Day
    2

    Rhino Walk | Game Drive In Mosi Oa Tunya National Park | Optional Activities

    After breakfast, you will head out for a Rhino walk and a game drive in the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park which is located in Livingstone, it is home to different wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, hippos, antelopes, cape buffalo and many others. We will then have a rhino
    walk; this allows us to get closer to the White rhinos found in the park.

    You won't regret visiting Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. This small park is home to the world-famous Victoria Falls, and shares its evocative local name Mosi-oaTunya (‘Smoke that Thunders’).

    It also incorporates a small but worthwhile game park on the north bank of the Zambezi; wildlife here includes Zambia’s only white rhinos, along with elephants, hippos and a varied selection of aquatic birds.

    Optional Activities (Rates for activities are not included in the quote, you will be paying them separately.)

    • Gorge Swing: US $105 per person
    • White water rafting: US $126 per person
    • Bridge slide: US $168 per person
    • Bungee jumping: US $168 per person
    • Tandem Bridge Slide: US $68 per person
    • Bridge Swing: US $168 per person
    • Tandem Bridge Swing: US $263 per person
    • Tandem Gorge Swing: US $158 per person
    • Zip Line: US $84 per person
    • Tandem Zip Line: US $127 per person
    • Flying Fox: US $53 per person
    • Lion Walk: US $150 per person
    • Quad Biking: US $95 per person
    • Cheetah Walk: US $130 per person
    • Victoria falls scenic flight: US $190 per person
    • Swimming at the devil’s pool at Morning Breeze for
      $130. Lunch $200. High Tea $180

    Meals and overnight at Maramba River Lodge/ Nkhosi Livingstone Lodge.

  • Day
    3

    Transfer To The Airport | Fly To South Luangwa National Park | Walking Safari | Evening Game Drive

    You will check out after breakfast, be picked up at 6:50am and then be transferred to the Livingstone Airport for a scheduled flight to South Luangwa via Lusaka.

    On your arrival at South Luangwa National Park, you will go for a walking safari and later have a thrilling game viewing. You will quickly see why it's one of Africa's most legendary and rewarding safari destinations.

    The Luangwa River on the park’s eastern boundary is home to staggering concentrations of hippos, crocodiles and aquatic birds. Large elephant herds are regularly seen crossing from one bank to the other, while leopard sightings are common in the fringing forest.

    Other safari favorites you're almost certain to see in South Luangwa include lion, buffalos, zebras, a wide variety of antelopes, and the unique Thornicroft’s giraffe.

    Meals and overnight at Flatdogs Camp/ Croc Valley Camp/ Zikomo Safari Camp.

  • Day
    04

    Walking Safari | Full-Day Game Drive

    On this day, you will have a walking safari after breakfast to learn about the park's environment in more detail.

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    After the walking safari, you will head back to your lodge to chill and relax. You will head out for an afternoon/evening game drive after lunch.

    South Luangwa National Park is right at the end of Africa’s Great Rift Valley with the river winding through the vast parklands making for epic landscapes.

    This abounding natural beauty also attracts wildlife and huge concentrations of big game can be found here, such as lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, hippos, and many other animal species.

    Meals and overnight at Flatdogs Camp/ Croc Valley Camp/ Zikomo Safari Camp.

  • Day
    05

    Full-Day Game Drive In South Luangwa National Park

    After breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive in South Luangwa National Park.

    In the evening, you will head out for a game drive in South Luangwa National Park. Feel your senses heightened as you head out into the bush, learning about the park’s complex ecosystems, as well as the techniques that professional safari guides and park
    rangers use to track wildlife.

    Return to South Luangwa National Park to once again enjoy the prolific wildlife that lives along the Luangwa River.

    Meals and overnight at Flatdogs Camp/ Croc Valley Camp/ Zikomo Safari Camp.

  • Day
    06

    Airport Transfer | Fly To Lusaka | Hotel Transfer | Relaxing

    Have an early morning breakfast, then be transferred to Mfuwe for your scheduled flight to Lusaka.

    On arrival in Lusaka Airport you will be you will be transferred to your hotel where you will spend the rest of the day relaxing.

    Welcome to Zambia’s capital, the rapidly developing city of Lusaka. Founded in 1905 as a stop on the colonial railway to the Copperbelt, this economically vibrant city is now home to around two million people as well as the country’s busiest international airport and a world-class selection of hotels and restaurants.

    Meals and overnight at Wild Dogs Lodge/ StayEasy Lusaka Hotel/ Honeybed Lodge.

  • Day
    07

    Transfer To Kafue National Park | Evening Game Drive

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kafue National Park where you will have an evening game drive.

    Upon arriving in Kafue, take a moment to contemplate the sheer scale of Zambia’s largest national park.

    Comparable in area to the state of New Jersey, this magnificent tract of African wilderness harbors more than 150 mammal and 500 bird species.

    Elephants are abundant, particularly along the wide Kafue River and its larger tributaries, while leopards and African wild dogs prowl through the miombo woodland, and lions and cheetahs stalk in the open grassland.

    Kafue’s checklist of 20 antelope species is more than any other
    African national park, and it’s one of the best places to look for roan and sable antelope.

    Meals and overnight at Pinnon Safari Lodge/ Musekese Camp.

  • Day
    08

    Morning And Evening Game Drives In Kafue National Park

    After breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive to spot some of Kafue National Park’s best wildlife spots.

    After the morning game drive you will return to your lodge for lunch and after a few hours of resting, you will go for an evening game drive.

    Several small rivers cross this area which leaves several waterholes in the dry season for the animals to quench their thirst. Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, and cheetahs and lions are among the inhabitants here.

    It's no hardship to return to Kafue National Park. On the contrary, every new day spent on safari in Zambia's largest national park will yield fresh sightings and
    experiences.

    Meals and overnight at Pinnon Safari Lodge/ Musekese Camp.

  • Day
    09

    The Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home

    After having a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to Lusaka Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

    This is when your tour with us draws to a close. As we go our separate ways, we've no doubt that you leave us with new friends and with so many wonderful experiences that will live long in your memory.

    We also feel sure that you'll return to travel with us once again in the not-too-distant future.

Inclusions

  • Services of an expert guide
  • Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
  • Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Ground transportation (Open Sided Safari Vehicle / Safari Vehicle Open Sided)
  • Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Park fees and relevant government taxes.

Exclusions

  • Airfares
  • Visa fees
  • Personal insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
  • Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary

Accommodation

Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.

The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.

How to Get There

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Livingstone Airport. Kubwa Five Safaris will pick you up from Livingstone Airport. 

Transfer to and from Livingstone Airport is included. No additional charges.

Kubwa Five Safaris will cater for your Airport/Hotel transfers i.e pick-ups and drop-offs provided they are to happen within your safari days with us. No additional charges. Airport transfer and flight tickets are included.

Transfer to and from Lusaka Airport is included. No additional charges.

After your thrilling vacation in Zambia, we will drop you off at Lusaka Airport for your scheduled flight back home. Airport transfer is included.

Visa Applications

Please write to us for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is included in the safari package cost?

The cost covers all accommodations, meals as specified, guide services, and ground transportation throughout the safari.

3. What should I pack for this 9-day safari?

Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.

4. Is this safari suitable for families with children?

Yes, this safari is suitable for families with children.

5. What type of accommodations are provided?

We use clean, safe, and comfortable lodges. All accommodations have private self-contained rooms; bathrooms are inside the rooms/tents.

6. Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.

7. How physically demanding is the safari?

This safari requires moderate physical fitness.

8. Is travel insurance required?

Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.

9. What is the group size?

Our private safari is tailored to provide an intimate and immersive experience for small groups. We accommodate groups of 4 to 24 travelers, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and a unique safari experience.

10. Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Why You Should Visit Zambia?

  • Zambia

Zambia is one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations—especially if you love authentic safari experiences, dramatic landscapes, and fewer crowds.

It is home to Victoria Falls, also locally known as Mosi Oa Tunya, and it is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Zambia is the birthplace of walking safaris, offering an intimate way to experience wildlife on foot. It has several parks that are huge and well endowed.

Frequently Asked Question about Zambia

  1. Where is Zambia located?

Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

2. What is the best time to visit Zambia?

Dry season (May–October): Best for wildlife viewing and walking safaris

Green season (November–April): Lush landscapes, fewer tourists, excellent birding

Devil’s Pool: Usually accessible August–January (water levels permitting)

3. What wildlife can I see in Zambia?

Zambia hosts elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, wild dogs, and over 750 bird species.

4. Is Zambia safe for tourists?

Zambia is a safe, peaceful, and rewarding destination for tourists, especially those visiting national parks and major tourist areas. With standard travel awareness and professional guiding, visitors enjoy a smooth and secure experience. Zambia is known for its political stability and calm atmosphere compared to many destinations worldwide.

When traveling to urban areas, travelers should take the usual precautions for their safety and try to avoid traveling at night. Petty crime is a problem in urban areas, just as it is in all poor countries. Each national park is equipped with security personnel in order to guarantee the tourists’ well-being.