Zambia
Day Trips
Make the most of your day with our curated plans, packed with Zambia's hidden gems and unique experiences!
Touch down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and meet your guide. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at a local cafe while planning your adventure. Feel the vibrant pulse of Lusaka as you explore the city center.
Check in to your hotel and unwind by the pool before heading out. Visit the Lusaka National Museum to learn about Zambia’s cultural heritage. Stroll through one of the bustling markets and sample street food delicacies.
Dine at a restaurant serving traditional nshima and relish local flavors. Enjoy live music at a nearby venue and soak up the lively atmosphere. Return to your hotel for a restful night’s sleep.
Catch an early flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe and arrive just before sunrise. Sip tea on the lodge veranda as the bush awakens with birdsong. Spot early morning wildlife at the waterhole from your lookout point.
Set out on a guided game drive and search for elephant herds and graceful antelope. Pause for a bush lunch under a shady acacia tree. Listen to tales from your ranger as you track the footprints of lions.
Gather around the fire pit for a sundowner with drinks and canapés. As darkness falls, embark on a night game drive to glimpse nocturnal species. Return to the lodge for dinner illuminated by lantern light.
Gear up for a walking safari guided by an experienced game ranger. Tread softly through the tall grass in search of spoor and subtle signs of wildlife. Feel the excitement of being on foot in the heart of the wilderness.
Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a riverbank, keeping an eye out for hippos and crocodiles. Learn about the medicinal uses of native plants from your guide. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing in a hammock while listening to the sounds of the bush.
Share stories with fellow travelers around the campfire while sipping hot tea. Look up at the starlit sky and appreciate the unpolluted night canopy. Retreat to your bungalow for a peaceful night’s rest.
After an early breakfast, transfer by light aircraft to the Lower Zambezi. Marvel at the aerial view of the Zambezi River winding through the landscape. Arrive at the lodge and settle into your riverside suite.
Embark on a canoe safari and glide silently along the river as hippos and elephants gather at the banks. Learn paddling techniques from your guide while observing birdlife overhead. Pause for a riverside lunch infused with fresh local ingredients.
Watch the sunset from a wooden platform overlooking the river with a refreshing sundowner. Return to camp for a hearty dinner under the stars. Drift to sleep to the gentle chorus of nocturnal wildlife.
Start the day with a motorized boat safari to explore hidden channels of the Zambezi. Photograph endangered sitatunga antelope and playful otters. Savor hot coffee on board as the morning mist rises.
Head out on a guided fishing expedition in search of trophy tigerfish. Learn traditional casting methods from your guide before casting your line. Return for a bush lunch with your catch prepared by the lodge chef.
Relax on the deck as the sky turns pink and gold at dusk. Enjoy a themed dinner featuring fresh-caught fish and local produce. Listen to traditional music performances around the fire pit.
After breakfast, take an early flight to Livingstone and admire the valley below. Upon arrival, transfer to your lodge overlooking the Zambezi River. Freshen up and prepare for an afternoon of adventure.
Visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls and feel the spray of “The Smoke That Thunders.” Take a guided walking tour along the rainbowshrouded gorges. Capture unforgettable photos of this natural wonder.
Embark on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks in hand. Watch elephant and buffalo make their way to the water’s edge. Return to lodge for a candlelit dinner on the riverbank.
Kick off the day with an exhilarating white-water rafting trip on the Zambezi rapids. Navigate Grade III and IV pours under close instruction from expert guides. Celebrate with a riverside brunch overlooking the cascades.
Learn about Tonga culture at a local village and participate in traditional drumming and dance. Chat with artisans crafting baskets and wooden carvings. Sample homemade nshima and relish the warmth of local hospitality.
Head to the series of viewpoints above the falls to catch a fiery sunset. Savor a gourmet meal at a restaurant overlooking the spray of the Falls. Head back to the lodge and unwind in a riverside hammock.
Rise early for a thrilling helicopter flight over Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. Marvel at panoramic views of the gorges, islands and rapids from above. Return to the lodge for a leisurely breakfast.
Explore the vibrant Livingstone market and browse African art, textiles and spices. Engage with local vendors and discover unique souvenirs. Enjoy a streetfood lunch featuring samosas and fresh fruit.
Join a traditional Boma dinner with live drumming and costume performances. Dance under the stars around the open-air fire pit. Sample local brews and toast to your Zambian adventure.
Transfer by 4x4 to a remote lodge on the Chongwe River for an exclusive safari experience. Start the day with a guided game drive in search of giraffe and buffalo. Return to camp for brunch served beneath a giant mahogany tree.
Set out on a canoe trip along the tranquil Chongwe River, spotting kingfishers and monitors. Pause for a riverside picnic prepared by your guide. Explore hidden oxbow lagoons rich with birdlife.
Experience a mokoro sunset trip as flamingos take flight across the water. Enjoy drinks and stories around an outdoor fire before dinner. Retreat to your private safari tent for a restful night listening to the river flow.
Enjoy a final early morning game drive to bid farewell to Africa’s iconic wildlife. Return to the lodge for breakfast and final photos. Transfer to Lusaka by light aircraft and watch the landscape unfold below.
Arrive in Lusaka and visit a shop or art gallery for last-minute souvenirs. Savor one last plate of local cuisine at a restaurant in town. Collect your luggage and prepare for your flight home.
Arrive at the airport and check in for your international departure. Reflect on the sights, sounds, and memories of your Zambian journey. Board your flight with a heart full of adventure and new friends.