Zambia offers some of Africa's most pristine wilderness experiences, from the thundering Victoria Falls to the wildlife-rich South Luangwa National Park. Known for pioneering the walking safari, Zambia combines exceptional game viewing with authentic cultural encounters and warm hospitality.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara
Zambia's most iconic hotel sits on the banks of the Zambezi River with direct access to Victoria Falls through the national park. Giraffes and zebras roam the colonial-style grounds while guests dine with views of the Zambezi spray.
Tongabezi Lodge
Seven uniquely designed cottages and houses perched above the Zambezi River upstream from Victoria Falls. Each dwelling is open to the river and bush with private decks, outdoor baths, and exceptional personalised service.
Thorntree River Lodge
Six spacious tents with private plunge pools overlook the Luangwa River in South Luangwa National Park. This intimate property offers some of the continent's finest leopard and walking safari experiences.
Busanga Bush Camp
A seasonal camp on the Busanga Plains in Kafue National Park offering exceptional cheetah, wild dog, and lion viewing across vast open grasslands. One of Africa's most pristine and exclusive safari locations.
Sausage Tree Camp
Seven elegant tents on the banks of the Lower Zambezi River, accessible only by small aircraft. Renowned for exceptional guiding, gourmet cuisine, and unique canoe safaris through hippo-dotted channels.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Kubu Crafted Dining at Royal Livingstone
Zambia's finest dining experience, the 12-course tasting menu at the Royal Livingstone showcases indigenous Zambian ingredients through modern techniques. The intimate setting with Zambezi views makes every dish a sensory event.
Sungani Restaurant, Livingstone
A 22-seat intimate restaurant celebrating Zambian culinary heritage through innovative preparations. The chef's tasting menu changes with seasonal ingredients, featuring ingredients like mopane worm, kapenta, and wild mushrooms.
The River Club at Tongabezi Lodge
Gourmet cuisine served in an elegant river-facing dining room at Tongabezi Lodge. Seasonal menus highlight locally sourced ingredients including Zambezi bream, Karoo lamb, and bush fruits, paired with a carefully curated wine list.
Marula Restaurant, Lusaka
Lusaka's most sophisticated restaurant offering African fusion cuisine with European influences. Signature dishes include crocodile medallions and kudu loin with red wine reduction, in a refined Addis Ababa Drive setting.
The Brasserie at Latitude 15 Degrees, Lusaka
Upscale contemporary dining at Lusaka's premier boutique hotel. The menu focuses on excellent steaks from South African beef, fresh seafood flown in regularly, and creative vegetarian options with premium wine service.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Devil's Pool swim at Victoria Falls edge
The ultimate Zambia once-in-a-lifetime experience: swimming at the very edge of Victoria Falls in a natural rock pool, peering over the 108-metre drop into Batoka Gorge. Available only September-December during low water season. Includes Livingstone Island breakfast tour.
Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
A 'Flight of Angels' helicopter tour over Victoria Falls provides the only way to appreciate the full scale of the world's largest waterfall. The spray creates permanent rainbows and the gorge system stretches for kilometres below.
Private walking safari, South Luangwa
Walk the African bush with a private professional guide and armed scout in South Luangwa, birthplace of the walking safari. Track leopards, elephants, and buffalo through miombo woodland in one of the world's premier wildlife areas.
Zambezi canoe safari, Lower Zambezi
Multi-day canoe safari down the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park, camping on islands and river banks. Wildlife includes enormous elephant herds swimming the river, hippos, and huge Nile crocodiles.
Livingstone Island private breakfast
A private breakfast served on Livingstone Island — the very island from which David Livingstone first saw Victoria Falls in 1855. A white-linen breakfast beside the roaring falls with a champagne toast is entirely unforgettable.
Tiger fishing, Lake Kariba
Zambia is regarded as the world's premier destination for Nile tigerfish, one of the most aggressive freshwater game fish. Expert guides work the Zambezi and Lake Kariba's channels for these extraordinary fighters.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Anantara Spa at Royal Livingstone Hotel
Zambia's most acclaimed spa offering African-inspired treatments including shea butter body wraps, bush-herb massages, and Zambezi mud therapies. The outdoor treatment pavilions overlook the river for an immersive experience.
Latitude 15 Spa, Lusaka
The capital's premier urban spa offering a full menu of international and locally inspired treatments, including hot stone massages, deep tissue therapy, and traditional African herbal steam treatments. Professional therapists and tranquil setting.
Bush Spa, Sausage Tree Camp
Open-air bush spa treatments in the Lower Zambezi wilderness. Massages and body treatments are delivered in thatched riverside pavilions with elephant and hippo sightings a regular accompaniment to your therapy.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur-driven vehicles from $150/day in Lusaka and Livingstone; available through Latitude 15 Degrees hotel or dedicated concierge services
- Air
- Charter flights between Lusaka, Livingstone, and safari airstrips from $600-1,200/hour through operators like Proflight Zambia Charters and ProFlight's Wild Africa Air; helicopter transfers in Livingstone from $350
- Airport
- VIP meet-and-greet and fast-track immigration service at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, from $80 per person through premium travel operators