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South Luangwa National Park
The home of the walking-safari, chic yet rustic bush camps and incredible guides.
Why you'll love it
Zambia is the home of the foot safari, and there’s literally nowhere better on the continent to leave your vehicle and tickle all your senses on a walking exploration of the bush.
Zambia safari tips from our experts
Off the beaten track
This is the way safaris used to be, with open, untamed spaces and deliciously rustic camps. For an experience that's really off the beaten track, the prize goes to Liuwa Plains in far western Zambia, home to the second-largest wildebeest migration in Africa and where hyenas hunt in packs of 60.
Something to think about
Zambia has very distinct seasons and a lot of the smaller camps are simply inaccessible during the annual rains (from roughly December to April). It doesn’t mean you can’t travel into the wild, but simply that your choice may be limited.
Our top places in Zambia
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2. Choose your lodges
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Sara • 12 nights in South Africa
We loved our experience booking our safari with Timbuktu. Obviously with the pandemic things got crazy in terms of making our trip happen. Timbuktu worked with us and made sure we would be able to go on our safari! We are very pleased with their company.
Lauren • 11 nights in Botswana & Zimbabwe
Timbuktu’s website is extremely user friendly whether you’re booking a trip from scratch or you’re using one of their recommended trips! If you need advice or help, their customer service is top-notch. Never have I ever been more thrilled to have someone else do my vacation planning!
Gid • 8 nights in Tanzania
Kristin was amazing at helping us get our trip organized. She is great with communicating updates. This was very easy to plan and come up with new ideas we hadn’t thought about. Even just trying to build the trip on our own the website is intuitive and easy to use!
Mark • 9 nights in Kenya
Easy and responsive planning, perfect itinerary, incredible guides, unbelievable responsiveness at every level! I have nothing but good to say about Joanna and our hosts in Kenya. If you are traveling with young children, Joanna gets it. She picked the perfect accommodations and activities for our family!
Victoria Falls
Adrenalin-busting activities and views to take your breath away at Africa’s greatest natural wonder.
Lower Zambezi National Park
Glide down the Zambezi by boat, spotting elephants and tiger fishing to your heart’s content.
The ultimate Zambian walking safari
Combine two authentic walking locations – the South and North Luangwa – with watery adventures at Victoria Falls and the Lower Zambezi.
Our recommended Zambia safaris
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13 night trip
12 night trip
Rugged Zambia with a Lake Malawi beach retreat
Combine a spot of excitement at Vic Falls, a dash of adventure in the South Luangwa, and a whole lot of R&R at Lake Malawi.
9 night trip
Zambia’s classic safari destinations
Experience the magic of Victoria Falls before exploring two of Zambia’s classic national parks on walking safaris, game drives and boat trips.
Our mission to create an alternative
For years, travelling to remote corners of the world has been complex and overwhelming to research and more than a little tricky to book independently. In fact, the only viable way to travel to the world’s wild places has been with the help of a traditional agent.
At Timbuktu we’re on a mission to change all that and instead want to empower you, our curious travellers, to easily design your own trip, with help and guidance from our destination experts whenever you need it.
Johnny
Co-founder & CEO
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Mark • 9 nights in Kenya
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Design your trip with an expert
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Kaingo Camp
Photographers paradise in a truly immersive bush experience.
Our favourite lodges
Chikoko Tree Camp
A walking enthusiast’s dream in the remote northern section of the South Luangwa.
Tongabezi Lodge
Enjoy some R&R, Zambian-style at this quirky and stylish lodge close to Victoria Falls.
Discover 100s of handpicked lodges to suit your style and budget.