Livingstone &
Lower Zambezi
The River Leads. The Wild Waits.
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The river leads. The wild waits.
Most safaris take you across borders. This one takes you deeper into a single country — following the Zambezi from its most famous spectacle at Victoria Falls to its most untouched wild in the Lower Zambezi.
Three nights at the edge of the Falls for white rhino walks and the historic dinner train at dusk. Then, a charter flight carries you east to Royal Zambezi Lodge for four nights of unhurried game viewing, riverboat safaris, and night drives in a park that receives a fraction of Africa's visitors.
The Itinerary
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River views & sunset cruise
Met at Livingstone Airport and transferred to the lodge. Settle in, then enjoy a sundowner riverboat cruise as the day settles and hippos surface.
Victoria Falls & rhino walks
Guided walk along the knife-edge paths of Victoria Falls (Zambian side). Afternoon walk on foot tracking white rhino in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Elephant encounter & dinner train
Gentle elephant interaction with lunch on the Zambezi. In the evening, cross the Victoria Falls bridge aboard the restored Royal Livingstone Express train for a 5-course dinner.
Fly east to the Lower Zambezi
A scenic charter flight follows the Zambezi east, landing on the private airstrip at Royal Zambezi Lodge. Enjoy a first afternoon activity along the river plains.
Walking safaris & game drives
Mornings on foot tracking tracks with expert local guides. Afternoons exploring the private concession and park in open-sided 4x4 vehicles.
River boat cruises & sandbanks
Explore the park from the water, drifting past elephants wading to their shoulders and sandbanks crowded with birdlife. Sunset drinks on the riverbank.
Predators & night drives
Dawn drives in search of lions and leopards, followed by unhurried afternoons in camp. A final evening night drive as the bush wakes up.
Departure
A relaxed morning in camp before your charter flight to Lusaka International Airport for your onward travel.
What's included
- All accommodation as listed
- All meals as specified
- All activities & experiences listed
- charter flights & transfers
- Local expert guides throughout
Signature experiences
- Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
- Walking with White Rhinos
- Royal Livingstone Express Dinner Train
- Elephant Interaction with Lunch
- Zambezi River boat cruises
- Lower Zambezi walking safaris
Royal Zambezi Lodge
A private concession on the banks of the Zambezi, with the escarpment rising behind camp and the game moving through on its own terms. Generous tented suites, exceptional food, and guiding of the highest order — in one of Africa's least-visited national parks.
Watch wildlife drink from the river directly from your private wooden deck, and listen to the sounds of the African night under canvas luxury.
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A glimpse of the landscapes, wildlife, and accommodation featured in this itinerary.
Questions, answered
How many guests are on this safari?
This package is deliberately intimate and limited to a maximum of eight guests, so every game drive and transfer stays private and unhurried.
When is the best time to visit Lower Zambezi?
The dry season from June to October is the peak wildlife viewing period in the Lower Zambezi when animal herds gather along the river floodplains. Many lodges close during the wet green season (November to March).
What flights are included in the package?
A scenic light-aircraft charter flight connects Livingstone directly to the Royal Zambezi Lodge airstrip. On departure, a charter flight from the lodge to Lusaka International Airport is included.
How much does this package cost?
This 8-day package is priced from $6,185 per person sharing during the shoulder season, and from $7,016 per person sharing during the high season. A single supplement of $399 (shoulder) or $438 (high season) applies for solo travellers.
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