Zambia radiates adventure, and many possibilities are found in Africa’s under-visited gem. Enjoy dramatic big-game safari throughout day and night, camp amongst thousands of elephants, take a microlight flight over Victoria Falls, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the wildlife world. Carefully tailored for solo travelers, this 11-day adventure is packed with highlights like these. Some days provide intrepid solo adventure, and others join fellow safari goers in Zambia’s wilderness.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Livingstone – Hippos Welcome You to Zambia
Africa holds such exotic images in the mind, sculpted from depictions and scenes that adorn documentaries and the imagination. It promises so much, and this land is where elephants roam free, and the wilderness feels like it can continue for eternity. Such images naturally create an expectation, and Zambia does not disappoint. Landing in Livingstone provides a realization that the preconceived exoticism cannot get close to portraying just how raw and real the continent can be. Zebra flit around, visible from your veranda, and Baboons can be heard shouting, and are seen as they charge across the panorama. Set off on a Zambezi River cruise, and hippos are ambling out of the water, filling the riverbanks with iconicity as sundowner drinks are served. Within three hours of landing, you could have seen 10 different species, all of them endemic to Africa. And when the night takes hold, you realize you can never be alone here, not with so many animals sending their calls through the dark.
What's Included:
Day 2
Livingstone – Discovering Victoria Falls from Three Different Angles
Day 3
Livingstone – Walking and Driving with the Rhinos of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Day 4
Livingstone – Rafting the Zambezi and Other Outdoor Adventures
Day 5
Chobe National Park (Botswana) – Surrounded by the World’s Biggest Elephant Herds
Day 6
Chobe National Park (Botswana) – Mobile Camping and Game Drive Adventure in Magnificent Chobe
Day 7
Livingstone to South Luangwa National Park – An Intimate Night Safari
Day 8 - 10
South Luangwa National Park – Exploring the Dramatic Big-Game World
Day 11
South Luangwa National Park – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Experience one of Africa’s greatest safaris with four nights in South Luangwa National Park, tracking big cats and giant mammals throughout the day and night
- Be surrounded by the world’s largest elephant population on a two-day safari to Chobe National Park, an excellent short trip from Livingstone for solo travelers
- Indulge all your senses in Victoria Falls, walking alongside the spectacle then taking a microlight flight above them
- Feel the thrill as you walk close to white rhinos in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, the horned giants joined by giraffe, zebra, and other iconic animals on the savannah
- Go on a solo mobile camping adventure in Chobe, experiencing the subtle beauty of the landscape, and how its drifting sounds and sights bring nuance to the wild atmosphere
- Join other safari goers in South Luangwa, sharing the experience but still being able to fully customize your own program, incorporating a choice of walks and drives
- Watch baboons and antelope from your lodge on the Zambezi, then see hippos out of the water on a sunset cruise
- Try some of Livingstone’s unique adventures, like whitewater rafting on the Zambezi or even a bungee jump off the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe
Starting Price
$17,700 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.93 stars based on 592 reviews.
Our special trip surpassed all of our expectations!
We had a large group wanting to go on safari and started planning around a year in advance. We also had small children coming with us and we were celebrating a milestone birthday! My first call was with Zicasso’s travel agent, who had the best enthusiasm and confidence in delivering what we wanted. The other travel partner was my main point of contact afterwards and she probably ended up answering at least 10,000 questions for me!
Each moment of the trip was specially curated and special. They did a great job finding camps that would give us a unique experience rather than becoming redundant. The hospitality at the camps and accommodations were unique and comfortable. We were all so happy with how everything went! We would definitely use this travel company again for our travel needs!
Reviewed By Shruti B.
We had an amazing trip, planned by Zicasso's travel partner. This is the first time I've ever used a travel agent and I'll admit, I was nervous. She took all of our feedback into consideration while planning. I highly recommend!
Reviewed By Kris C.
The trip was carefully planned and we received optimal assistance throughout the trip and constant availability and monitoring during the journey. Our Zicasso travel agent was very professional and always available to respond to our requests and needs. The choice of hotels was excellent and reflected the expectations. The activities offered in the different locations were very well structured and the guides were of high quality, particularly those in Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.
Reviewed By Roberto B.
We had a wonderful trip, with nearly seamless arrangements. All hopes and objectives were fulfilled. All camps were in good locations, with excellent service. We had experienced and knowledgeable guides at all camps. We were sorry to have it end!
Reviewed By Jean D.
Zicasso's trip designer arranged a flawless, extraordinary trip.
Reviewed By Bernard L.
We’re still not over our trip! Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you for organizing such a great experience and making it so effortless for me. I already have family and friends asking who I went through, and I’m guessing some of them will be reaching out to you in the next year.
I do have one small piece of constructive feedback about our camp in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. The staff, lodge, and food were wonderful, but unfortunately, the safari guide fell short. We had just come from the camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve (where we left our hearts—the guide there was truly exceptional, with such a great personality), so the difference stood out even more. At the Olifants West Nature Reserve camp, we saw very few animals and the guide didn’t engage much—he barely spoke, and when he did, it wasn’t very professional or kind, especially toward my son. My son even said the trip might have worked better in reverse, since after Botswana it was hard to adjust to seeing only a few animals a day.
That said, I’m so grateful for how smoothly you planned everything, especially on such short notice. It really was a trip of a lifetime for us.
Thank you again!
Reviewed By Mona P.