Wide Open Spaces: Zambia

Zambia is a place of unspoiled wilderness and natural beauty bordering on Africa’s majestic Zambezi River. The range of sights and activities make it a unique destination for families, romance, groups, or adventure.

Royal Chundu, Zambia
Royal Chundu, Zambia

WHY ZAMBIA NOW?

River Club, Victoria Falls, Zambia
River Club, Victoria Falls, Zambia
  • Wide open spaces
  • 30% of the country is protected Wildlife space
  • Best guides in Africa
  • Remote destinations
  • Small properties, ideal for families to book out privately
  • No crowds
  • Easy access from Lusaka airport (reach Lusaka direct from Dubai, Istanbul, Nairobi, Johannesburg)
  • Positive impact on the immediate environment, and communities, conservation focused
  • Private safari vehicles optional
  • Small charter flights which can be private
  • Connecting with nature

WHO SHOULD GO?

Walking safari
  • Adventure, active travellers
  • Honeymoon couple
  • Family with teen kids
  • 3 generational family holidays
  • Connecting with family who live across the globe – ‘meet in the middle’ trip
  • Missed celebration travel (birthday/anniversary etc. during lockdown…)
  • Solo traveller

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Sunset river cruises and fine dining on river islands along the lower Zambezi Valley.
  • See rare big game in remote wilderness areas like the Luangwa Valley or Kafue National Park.
  • Then there is the thrills of white-water-rafting or helicopter flips centred around the Zambian side of Victoria Falls – a 1700m World Heritage Site, one of the 7 Natural Wonders and the biggest curtain of falling water in the world.

THE WILDLIFE YOU WILL SEE:

Big 5 - Buffalo

Zambia is home to the Big 4 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo), as well as a variety of unique animals such as the puku, pangolin, aardvark and an abundance of birdlife.

GUEST FEEDBACK:

Greenspan Anniversary in Africa
Saul & Robyn Greenpan’s Anniversary Celebration in Africa courtesy of Timeless Africa Safaris

Royal Chundu is beyond spectacular – as has been our experience everywhere so far. We have much to thank you for – you’ve nailed this experience for us!!!” – Saul & Robyn

“All the locations were superlative in their quality of accommodation, friendliness of their staff and of course the quality of their food (especially since we were vegetarians). The quality of TAS’ guides, consultants and drivers was of a very high order. They were all extremely friendly, highly efficient and always gave us a feeling that we are in good hands.” – Vagish & Shobha

“We loved Tongabezi as it was just so beautiful and luxurious. Our room was spectacular and we had a lovely deck overlooking the Zambezi River with a pod of hippos just in front. We felt very pampered and the food was excellent. Victoria Falls was spectacular – we even took our first helicopter ride to see it from the air. Glad you suggested time there. We had an eye-opening and in some ways life-changing visit to a small mud-hut village not far from Tongabezi. Wow!” – Susan

“Everything went according to plan – all transportation, transfers, flights, safaris, meals, accommodations were superb. It could not have gone more smoothly. Thank you again for all of the organizing, the communications, and the considerations on the family’s behalf.” – Irwin

TAKE ME THERE:

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