Honeymoon Safari in Zambia
Between South Luangwa and the banks of the Zambezi, intimate safari in the heart of Zambia's wild parks.
Duration
10 days
From
€7,450/pers.
Ideal seasons
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Luxury
Travelers
Couple, Honeymoon, senior
The spirit of travel
This honeymoon trip in Zambie offers a romantic getaway for two, between vast wild spaces and varied safari experiences. From the South Luangwa valley to the banks of the Zambezi in the Lower Zambezi, the itinerary combines wildlife observation, light aircraft transfers and stays in intimate lodges located in the heart of nature.
Designed for a trip for two, this circuit alternates safaris, relaxation time and shared moments in preserved environments, accompanied by experienced guides.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Welcome to Lusaka!
Upon your arrival at Lusaka airport, you are welcomed and transferred in a private vehicle to the Latitude 15 4*. You settle into a double room for your first night in Zambia.
The evening is free. You can dine on site, at the hotel. Your accommodation includes breakfast.
Included: airport welcome, private vehicle transfer and double room accommodation with breakfast at Latitude 15 4*.
Not included: other meals, beverages, international flights and entry visa to Zambia, free for French nationals.
First safaris in South Luangwa
Lusaka → South Luangwa National Park
After breakfast, you are transferred to Lusaka airport for your flight to the South Luangwa National Park. Upon arrival, you are driven by vehicle to the Kafunta Safari Lodge 4*, located along the river. You settle in for two nights in a double chalet.
After lunch, you depart for a first safari in a 4x4 in the concession, if the schedule permits. Dinner is served at the lodge. Your stay is arranged as an all-inclusive package, drinks included.
Included: domestic flight, vehicle transfers, all meals and drinks, two nights in a double chalet at Kafunta Safari Lodge 4*, 4x4 safari and entrance fees to the national park or concession.
Not included: tip for the guide.
Safaris in South Luangwa National Park
After breakfast, you head out on a 4x4 safari in the South Luangwa National Park, in northeastern Zambia. Located in the Luangwa Valley, which is part of the Great Rift Valley, the park extends between the Luangwa River to the east and the Muchinga Escarpment to the west. Established as a nature reserve in 1938, the region was classified as a national park in 1971.
Villages and wildlife management areas border the river. Several communities live there, including the Kunda, who have been present in the Mfuwe region for several centuries. The Luangwa River, whose name means "fishing net," is home to many hippopotamuses.
The park is home to more than 60 species of mammals and 400 species of birds, including the Thornicroft giraffe. It is also known for leopard viewing and for its role in the development of walking safaris.
Included: all meals and beverages, accommodation in a double chalet at the 4-star Kafunta Lodge, 4x4 safaris, walking safaris to be booked on site, and entrance fees to the national park or concession.
Not included: tip for the guide.
Immersion in a remote area of South Luangwa
After an early breakfast, you join a more remote part of the South Luangwa National Park. The road notably crosses a mopane forest before reaching Three Rivers Camp.
You settle in for two nights in a double tent at this five-tent camp. Depending on your preferences, you can go on a 4x4 safari or a walking safari, to be booked on site.
Included: all meals and drinks, double tent accommodation at Three Rivers Camp 4*, 4x4 and walking safaris to be booked on site, and entrance fees to the national park or concession.
Not included: guide gratuity.
The surroundings of Mfuwe
After breakfast, you take the road towards the entrance of the South Luangwa National Park to reach Kafunta Lodge, where you will spend your last two nights.
At the lodge, you can settle into the hide built under the platform to observe animals as they approach. Depending on your preferences, you can also visit the Mfuwe village and discover the community projects in the region.
Included: all meals and drinks, accommodation in a double chalet at Kafunta Lodge 4*, 4x4 and walking safaris to be booked on site, and entrance fees to the national park or concession.
Not included: guide tip.
Flight to the Lower Zambezi
After breakfast, you drive to Mfuwe airport, then board a Cessna to Jeki. You then proceed to the Royal Zambezi Lodge, located in the wildlife management area of Lower Zambezi National Park, where you settle in for three nights in a double Deluxe room.
From the lodge, you can go on safari in the park or in the wildlife management area. No barrier separates these two spaces, allowing animals to circulate freely.
In the afternoon, you set off on your first cruise on the Zambezi.
Included: all meals and drinks, three nights in a double room at Royal Zambezi Lodge, walking or 4x4 safaris in the park or concession according to your choice, Cessna flight from Mfuwe to Jeki and entrance fees to the national park or concession.
Not included: tip for the guide.
Safaris in the Lower Zambezi
These days are dedicated to discovering the Lower Zambezi National Park. Depending on your preferences, you explore the park or concession during walking safaris or 4x4 game drives. You can also enjoy a cruise on the Zambezi or a tiger fish fishing excursion.
Included: all meals and beverages, accommodation in a double tent at Royal Zambezi Lodge, walking safaris or 4x4 game drives in the park or concession of your choice, cruise and/or tiger fish fishing, and entrance fees to the national park or concession.
Not included: guide gratuity.
See you soon in Zambia!
Parc national de Lower Zambezi → Lusaka
After an early breakfast, you join the 4x4 Jeki track. A 4x4 safari is also planned before your flight to Lusaka.
Included: breakfast, 4x4 safari, entry fees to the national park or concession, domestic flight and transfers.
Not included: guide gratuity, lunch, dinner, drinks, souvenirs and international flights.
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- Museum and monument entries not mentioned in this quote
- Traveler Insurance
- International Flights
Included
- All meals throughout the entire stay from Day 2 to Day 9, with beverages included
- Day 10 Breakfasts
- All airport transfers – accommodations / activities mentioned in the program
- 4* lodge accommodation throughout the trip
- The activities mentioned in this quote, at a rate of 2 to 3 activities per day depending on the accommodations proposed
- All national parks taxes
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- Plus de 60 jours avant le départ : 40 % du prix total (acompte retenu)
- Entre 60 et 30 jours avant le départ : 50 % du prix total
- Moins de 30 jours avant le départ : 100 % du prix total
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
The information below concerns travelers who are nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and Canada traveling to Zambia for tourism purposes. Entry rules may change, so we recommend verifying the information with the official authorities before your departure.
Passport
To enter Zambia, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of entry into the country and have at least two blank pages for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn or altered pages).
Tourist visa
Most nationals of the European Economic Area, Switzerland and Canada must have a visa to enter Zambia. This visa can be obtained in several ways:
online before departure via the official Zambian eVisa portal,
on arrival (visa on arrival) at certain airports and international border posts.
The tourist visa is generally granted for a stay of up to 30 days, with the possibility of extension through the Zambian Immigration Department. Visas of 90 days may be issued in certain cases.
Visa fees apply and vary depending on nationality and length of stay. It is recommended to pay these fees in cash (US dollars) if the visa is obtained on arrival.
Authorities may also request:
an exit ticket from the territory (return or onward flight),
proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of the stay,
an accommodation reservation.
UNIVISA (regional visa)
Zambia and Zimbabwe jointly offer the UNIVISA, a single visa allowing free entry into both countries during the same trip. This visa is particularly suited for travelers wishing to visit Victoria Falls, located on the border between the two countries.
The UNIVISA can be obtained on arrival at participating airports and border posts, or online, and is valid for 30 days.
Health
No vaccination is compulsory to enter Zambia, except if you are arriving from a country where yellow fever is endemic, in which case an international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
It is strongly recommended to consult a doctor or vaccination center before departure. The following vaccinations are generally advised:
update of routine vaccinations (hepatitis A, typhoid, etc.),
vaccination against yellow fever is recommended,
antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly advised, as malaria is present throughout the country.
Traveling with children
Minors must have their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.
When a minor travels without one or both parents, it is recommended to carry a parental consent letter, accompanied by copies of the parents' identity documents. Zambian authorities may be particularly vigilant on this point in order to combat human trafficking.
In certain European countries, an authorization to leave the territory may be required depending on the regulations of the country of residence.
Other nationalities
Entry conditions may vary depending on nationality. Travelers concerned should inquire at the embassy or consulate of Zambia in their country of residence.
To participate in our trips, it is strongly recommended to be covered with evacuation assistance and foreign medical expenses insurance.
Your local agency encourages you to review the specific policy developed with our partner CHAPKA ASSURANCES and AXA ASSISTANCE.
To subscribe to an insurance plan, find out about coverage and rates, follow the link below.
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If you choose to subscribe to one of these formulas, the policy detailing all coverage and claims procedures are available on the insurer's website.
Your local agency will be aware of it, but only the participant is responsible for complying with the claims declaration procedures. The participant must therefore keep this policy with them throughout their trip.
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A tourist visa is required, obtainable online (e-visa, $50 USD) or on arrival ($50 USD, cash). A KAZA UniVisa ($50 USD) also allows access to Zimbabwe and Botswana for travelers visiting Victoria Falls. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry. Before booking, check the entry requirements applicable to your nationality with the consular authorities of your destination.
Go to the My Trips section to find all your projects.
You can send a message to your host directly from the Tea Lounge.
For a tailor-made quality trip, expect between 270 and 480 euros per day and per person, including accommodation, meals, safaris, bush flights and activities. International flights (1000-1400 euros return) are additional. South Luangwa is one of the best parks for walking safaris.
Your documents are accessible in the Documents tab of your trip.
Absolutely. We adapt each itinerary to suit our travelers' profiles. For families, we prioritize relaxed paces, family-friendly accommodations, engaging and educational activities, and comfortable private transfers. Our English-speaking local guides know how to capture children's attention with age-appropriate anecdotes.
It's simple. You exchange with our local team to define your wishes, budget and dates. You receive a detailed itinerary proposal within 48 hours. You adjust together every detail until it's perfect. You confirm and set off with peace of mind. Your local agency remains available 7 days a week throughout your trip.
In case of emergency, contact your local agency immediately.
Payment is generally made in two installments.
Our agency is part of the Nomadays network, registered in France. You benefit from APST guarantee (Professional Association for Tourism Solidarity) which covers 100% of your funds. Secure payment, repatriation insurance included, and English-speaking assistance 24/7 on the ground throughout your stay.
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Creator of Exclusive Safaris in Southern Africa, based in Harare, Zimbabwe
In Zambia, there's still that rare sensation of being almost alone with nature. It's a destination that invites you to slow down, observe and truly take your time on safari.
— Aurélia
