{"id":10421,"date":"2020-01-20T14:55:51","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T14:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=10421"},"modified":"2025-06-24T13:33:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:33:40","slug":"zambia-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/zambia-travel-tips","title":{"rendered":"Zambia Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

We don\u2019t like to have star pupils, but Zambia<\/a> is up there with our favourite destinations on the continent. Subject to a whole host of (unfair) rumours, we\u2019re here to dispel every single one of them and impart some of our pearls of wisdom for planning a Zambia safari whilst we\u2019re at it. If you haven\u2019t yet decided what time of the year<\/a> or where to go in Zambia<\/a>, have a peek at our mini-guides first, and then delve into our Zambia travel tips below. If one thing\u2019s for certain, you\u2019ll be fully equipped to ready, set, BOOK!<\/p>\n

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Sundowners in Kafue National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

How to get there<\/h2>\n

The first of our Zambia<\/a> travel tips is a big one: international flights. To start your adventure, you\u2019ll need to fly to the capital Lusaka<\/a>, the arrival and departure point of all long-haul flights. Emirates have one flight a day from Dubai, which connects nicely with flights to the major safari destinations on national airline Proflight Zambia. They\u2019ll also allow you a larger luggage limit if you book on the same ticket (win) and they\u2019ll help you if any flights are delayed (win win). Other options are to fly to Nairobi<\/a> on Kenya Airways, or Johannesburg<\/a> on BA or South African Airways, and connect to Lusaka.<\/p>\n

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A tree-climbing lion in South Luangwa National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

Internal flights<\/h2>\n

The good news is that national (and only) airline Proflight Zambia flies to every major safari park, so combining different destinations in Zambia<\/a> really couldn\u2019t be easier. The catch is that most flights arrive and depart from Lusaka<\/a> so you\u2019ll fly back to the capital and swap planes on almost every journey. That said, Proflight has introduced direct flights from the South Luangwa<\/a> (Mfuwe airstrip) to the Lower Zambezi<\/a> (Jeki), so change is in the air. If you do, however, have to connect in Lusaka, it\u2019s a simple process and the wait time is short. Alternatively, if the timings just aren\u2019t working out, have a look at chartering your own plane. No, we don\u2019t think you\u2019re a millionaire, but chartering a plane isn\u2019t as expensive as you might think and can often save a lot of time and hassle – which is exactly what makes it one of our top Zambia travel tips.<\/p>\n

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Elephant spotting in South Luangwa National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

How long should I go for?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s one of our most commonly asked questions and only right that we should address it on our list of Zambia<\/a> travel tips. Generally when it comes to safari, the longer you can travel for, the better! In Zambia, there\u2019s an enormous variety of camps and lodges<\/a>, safari styles and activities<\/a> and to stay for only one night in each place simply wouldn\u2019t be worth the effort. A classic, 10-day trip, like this one here<\/a>, is our typical starting point for Zambia and includes some time at world-famous Victoria Falls<\/a>, the Lower Zambezi<\/a> and two different destinations in the South Luangwa<\/a>. But, if six days is all you have, you can make that work too. Simply choose one or two locations that work well together and do what\u2019s important to you, like this short but sweet trip<\/a> to the South Luangwa.<\/p>\n

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A dazzle of zebra in Luambe National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

A note on seasons<\/h2>\n

The weather. Always important yet never guaranteed and the one thing that everyone seems to disagree on. Luckily, Zambia<\/a> has quite a distinct \u2018safari season\u2019 (see our month-by-month guide<\/a> for a more in-depth look at this), of June to October. The majority of the parks and reserves (bar Liuwa Plain<\/a>, which is all but closed in August and September) are in their most iconic states and even the tiniest of bush camps are open. It\u2019s the perfect weather for walking safaris and big game viewing and a lovely time to visit. Conversely, Victoria Falls<\/a> is in full flow from January to June, and if you\u2019re in the market for boating safaris<\/a>, February and March in the South Luangwa<\/a> will be your best bet. The moral of the story? There\u2019s something fabulous to see in almost every month of the year \u2013 you just need to decide what suits you best.<\/p>\n

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Zambia’s famous walking safaris in Luambe National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

Family friendly<\/h2>\n

Next on our list of Zambia<\/a> travel tips is not to rule out the country for a fantastic family safari. East Africa often takes the top spot for multi-generational trips, but over the last few years a crop of new houses have popped up in Zambia that cater brilliantly to families of all ages. In the South Luangwa<\/a>, Flatdogs Crocodile Nest<\/a> is one of the best family houses we\u2019ve come across, and Chongwe River House<\/a> in the Lower Zambezi<\/a> is a practical yet incredibly stylish choice. Lodges in Zambia don\u2019t necessarily have \u2018Kids Programmes\u2019 but the majority of guides are family men (and belly-achingly funny) and have a knack of making the bush come alive for children. The only rule to note is that officially, children under the age of 12 cannot go on a walking safari.<\/p>\n

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Combine bush and beach at Time + Tide Miavana<\/p><\/div>\n

How to combine the beach<\/h2>\n

Our last Zambia<\/a> travel tip is all about the beach. Well, sort of. Zambia is a landlocked country and the closest coastline is the Indian Ocean on the eastern side of the continent. Getting here isn\u2019t out of the ordinary; you\u2019ll simply fly from Lusaka<\/a> to Johannesburg<\/a> (an overnight may be involved) and then on to your next destination, whether that\u2019s picture-perfect Mauritius <\/a>or an off-the-beaten track gem on Mozambique\u2019s<\/a> untouched coast. Time + Tide, famous for their Zambia lodges, also have sister lodge Miavana<\/a> in Madagascar<\/a>, offering a lovely (if expensive!) \u2018bush and beach\u2019 choice for Zambia. Our favourite option is, however, Lake Malawi<\/a>. Dotted with hidden beaches and dreamy coves, spending some time by the shimmering water feels like the best type of beach break and, depending on which lodge you choose, there are plenty of activities on offer too. Have a look at this itinerary<\/a> for how to incorporate it to your Zambia safari and try adding Kaya Mawa<\/a>, an idyllic retreat on a mango-strewn island in the middle of the lake \u2013 you won\u2019t look back!<\/p>\n

Now that we’ve gone through our top travel tips, it\u2019s time to start crafting your own Zambia safari trip<\/a> \u2013 from national parks to hidden gems, we\u2019ll help you pull it all together.<\/p>\n

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