Wild Zambia
Experience Zambia on a Small Group Safari
Begin your luxury small group trip to Zambia in South Luangwa, renowned for its impressive predator sightings and large gatherings of elephants and buffalo. Switch gears in the Lower Zambezi, where the powerful river defines the landscape and local life. Experience a generous blend of land and water-based activities, from canoeing and walking safaris to fishing. Cap off your adventure in the remote Busanga Plains, a haven for wildlife in wide-open spaces, where the richness of your experience can truly settle in.
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What to Expect
Step off the traditional path in Southern Africa as you uncover Zambia—an underexplored safari gem where vast national parks, rich wildlife, and dramatic landscapes converge. A journey through Zambia offers the classic safari—the drumbeat of hooves, the vastness of sky, connecting with fellow adventurers by firelight—but in an extraordinarily under-the-radar land.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Zambia’s rich collection of landscapes, from sprawling plains to river-fed wetlands
- Savor the exclusive amenities and top-notch service of premier safari camps
- Venture into Busanga Plains, one of Africa’s most expansive protected areas
- Gain rare access to local conservation groups: Pangolin Rehabilitation Center, Conservation South Luangwa, Conservation Lower Zambezi, and the Zambian Carnivore Program
Upcoming Departures
- June 22 – July 4, 2026Led by Brad Hansen(Waitlist only; please call)
- June 22 – July 4, 2027Led by Brad Hansen
- October 14 – October 26, 2027Led by Brad Hansen
Trip Pricing
- Group Trip: From $24,150
Internal Airfare: $4,290 per person (subject to change)
Park Fees & Conservation Contribution: $1,600 per personBased on double occupancy
Inclusions
- All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
- All guided game drives, events, and experiences
- Premier GeoEx safari guide
- Private safari vehicle with guaranteed window seat
- Most meals
- All gratuities, excluding GeoEx Trip Leader
- All beverages, excluding premium spirits
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
- Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team
Your Route Through Zambia
Journey at a Glance
Day 1 – 2Zambia's Capital & Pangolins
Arrive in Lusaka and settle into your elegant private chalet. Connect with Zambia's conservation efforts while visiting the Pangolin Rehabilitation Center. Explore the surrounding grasslands on game drives and walking safaris.
Day 3 – 5South Luangwa's Wild Bounty
Fly to Mfuwe and drive to South Luangwa National Park. Encounter the park's unrivaled density of big game and explore by day and night, likely spotting leopards and large herds of buffalo and elephant.
Meet Your Guide
Brad Hansen
An explorer from a young age, South African-born Brad Hansen has guided GeoEx travelers in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Chad, the DRC, Botswana, and South Africa. Brad’s experience has earned him a spot on many stunning expeditions, including Kingsley Holgate's Great Rift Valley trek, which covered the geographic trench from start to finish.
Southern Africa Trip Extensions
Your journey begins and ends in Lusaka, a great launching point for further explorations of Zambia including Victoria Falls, as well as other countries in the region, including South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. If you’re interested in extending your adventure, contact us to ask about our carefully crafted trip extensions.
Conservation in Zambia
On this special journey, take part in groundbreaking conservation work and connect with passionate conservationists from the following programs: Pangolin Rehabilitation Center, Conservation South Luangwa, Conservation Lower Zambezi, and the Zambian Carnivore Program. To learn more about GeoEx reponsible travel practices, visit our Responsible Travel page.
