Zambia
Wild & remote
Zambia’s big game and abundant birdlife revolves mostly around three great rivers – the Zambezi, Luangwa & Kafue. It offers impressive wildlife diversity as well as some of the wildest and most remote game areas on the continent. It is also the land of the legendary African walking safari and the concept of exploring the bush on foot over multiple days was first pioneered in the South Luangwa by one of the continent’s finest operators. There remains no greater sense of excitement than creeping past a herd of elephant, glimpsing an elusive leopard or a pride of lions when on foot.
However, there is much more to Zambia than just walking safaris. On the Zambezi River you can slip silently into a canoe to glide past elephants & wallowing hippos or stand in awe as the river falls away into the Zambezi Gorge creating the thundering Victoria Falls. A unique proliferation of family operated outfits has given rise to a number of seriously stylish private houses and luxury bush lodges – the perfect intimate spaces to go off-grid with your friends and family.
You will love
- The great rivers of Zambia
- The original and the best for walking safaris
- Flocks of beautiful bird life
- Private homes for hire
- Wonderful wilderness areas
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Zambia’s diverse regions
from the Luangwa to Livingstone
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Unforgettable experiences in Zambia
Canoe down the Lower Zambezi River
Canoe down the Lower Zambezi River
A canoe adventure will be major highlight on any safari holiday to Zambia. You will be amazed at the closeness of your encounters as you drift in near silence past some of Africa’s most revered game. You’ll observe insects, te...
Fly by helicopter over Victoria Falls
Fly by helicopter over Victoria Falls
The best way to view the magnificence of Victoria Falls is from above. We arrange helicopter flights over the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls on the aptly named ‘Flight of the Angels’. This originates from David Livingstone’s d...
Experience world-class walking safaris
Experience world-class walking safaris
Superb guiding, interesting open terrain and an abundance of big game gives Zambia the widest selection of reliably productive walking safaris anywhere in Africa. South Luangwa was the original birthplace of the walking safari and...
Explore Zambia’s nocturnal world on a night drive
Explore Zambia’s nocturnal world on a night drive
Unusually for Africa, it is permitted to drive at night in all of Zambia’s National Parks. This means that night game drives can form a major part of any safari here. Since nocturnal creatures are notoriously elusive, sightings ...
Search for rare wildlife in the Bangweulu Wetlands
Search for rare wildlife in the Bangweulu Wetlands
Bangweulu, (which means ‘where the water meets the sky’), is located in the seldom travelled north-east of Zambia. It is a vast, remote wetland where unique and rare species can be found, including the primordial looking shoeb...
A selection of our favourite places to stay in Zambia
Tongabezi – Victoria Falls
Tena Tena – South Luangwa National Park
Old Mondoro – Lower Zambezi National Park
Luangwa Safari House – South Luangwa National Park
Sausage Tree Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park
A collection of safaris in Zambia
South Luangwa Zambia Walking Safari
Walking Safari | On foot in Zambia
Unfolding in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, a walking safari is a unique walking experience in one of the richest wildlife areas in the world. Hiking expeditions take you between two camps, accessible only by foot, following well-worn elephant and hippo trails. With pulses racing you’ll discover the inner workings of the African bush in a way you could never imagine from a vehicle....Read More
Remote Zambia
Inspiration Itinerary | Luangwa Valley Wilderness
Remove yourself completely from the fast pace of modern life over seven nights combining the north and southern wilderness parks of the Luangwa Valley. Adjust your pace to the Luangwa River’s natural rhythm and enjoy a wide array of experiences ranging from walking safaris along natural hippo trails to indulging on freshly baked goods produced using local skills and techniques....Read More
Dr Livingstone’s Zambezi
Inspiration Itinerary | Zambia's wildest reaches
Inspired by Dr Livingstone’s intrepid explorations in 1852, when he began a four year expedition to find a route from the upper Zambezi to the Indian Ocean coastline, this itinerary begins in the Upper Zambezi and follows the course of the river to the Lower Zambezi, then finishes in the South Luangwa National Park - arguably the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa and the birthplace of the walking safari....Read More
Zambia: Luangwa Walking Safari
Set Departure | Zambia's Luangwa on Foot
The Robin Pope Safaris' Mobile Walking Safari has long been known as the best wilderness experience of Zambia, if not the entire African continent. The area is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats varied and the game unused to people offering a real connection with the bush through the soles of your feet....Read More
Zambia: Ultimate Safari Camp Out
Inspiration Itinerary | Zambia's Ultimate Camp Out
This is an experience that takes you back in time to those legendary “Hemingway” escapades in a part of Africa that will reconnect you with nature and replenish your senses. The primary focus of a Tusk & Mane safari is the wilderness itself as it unfolds around you, unscripted and in full glory....Read More
This trip to Zambia was truly wonderful and we enjoyed every aspect and every minute of it. Thank you!
Jan & Vicki Van den Driesen
Zambia is Africa in its raw form - big rivers - the Luangwa & Lower Zambezi are magical places to enjoy the birds and wildlife.
Jeffrey Shewell - Zambian specialist
Classic Safari is the place to go to for "top end" adventure travel.
Ron & Alison Guthrie
The trip of a lifetime, couldn't have dreamt of a better adventure if I tried.
Emma Jeffcoat
Classic Safari are the people who genuinely know other culture and offer incredible insight to perfectly meet your expectations.
Melanie McMillan & Iain Jones
We are so happy we put our trust in CSC, we had an amazing adventure and would recommend them to anyone.
Kim & Brad Balance
Julia you did a fantastic job - everything was first class. Well organised, efficient and stress free. We all agreed it was the best holiday we've ever had. Cant wait to travel with CSC again.
Milford family
If you want the most sensational experience in Africa let Julia and the staff at Classic Safari Co plan it for you! Their knowledge, expertise and enthusiasm for their job means your every wish will be fulfilled.
Miriam & Joseph Harrison
The Classic Safari Company is the best I have dealt with. Extremely knowledgeable & professional, friendly, patient & understanding of first timers to Africa.
Annette Whiley
An absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.
Judith & Roger Williams
An amazing experience - the best family holiday we have ever had. We were extremely impressed by the meticulous attention to our itinerary. I can't speak highly enough of all the elements of this exciting journey!
Sheryl & Robert Taylor
We loved it all. Our son wants to go back tomorrow. We would ALL go back again!
Laurence & Remi Cunningham
