Wild Zambia
Luxury Group Travel | 13 Days | Limited to 9 Guests
- In the birthplace of the walking safari, immerse yourself in Southern Africa’s wildlands, experiencing an intimacy uncommon in many neighboring safari locales.
- Explore Zambia’s rich collection of landscapes, from mopane forests and sprawling plains to watery lagoons and river-fed wetlands.
- Savor the exclusive amenities and top-notch service of premier safari camps—enjoying comforts unheard of in remote Zambia just a few years back.
- Venture into Busanga Plains—one of Africa’s most expansive protected areas—for an unmatched safari experience.
- Gain rare access to local conservation groups, including the Pangolin Rehabilitation Center, Conservation South Luangwa, Conservation Lower Zambezi, and the Zambian Carnivore Program.
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.
Begin your luxury small group trip 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.
Trip Overview

1 – 2
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.

3 – 5
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.

6 – 9
Fly to Lower Zambezi National Park and arrive at camp via a private speedboat Spend the next few days actively exploring the under-the-radar delights of the mighty Zambezi River and surrounds.

10 – 12
Fly to Kafue National Park, Zambia's oldest park and a little-visited, yet stunning safari destination Immerse yourself in the untamed spirit of Busanga Plains, a seasonal floodplain teeming with wildlife.

13
Fly to Lusaka and depart.
Meet Your Trip Leader
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.

GIVING BACK
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.

Dates & Prices
Dates
06/22/26 – 07/04/26 Led by Brad Hansen (Waitlist only; please call.)
Pricing
Group Trip: From $24,150 per person
based on double occupancy
Internal Air: $4,290 per person (subject to change)
Park Fees and Conservation Contribution: $1,600 per person
Inclusions
- All accommodations
- Most meals
- All ground transportation and airport transfers
- Private sightseeing, game drives, events, visits, and entrance fees
- Services of a GeoEx trip leader, professional wildlife guides, drivers, and camp staff
- All gratuities, except for GeoEx trip leader
- Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
- Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
- Bottled or filtered water at included meals and while sightseeing
- Standard beer, spirits, and soft drinks at safari properties
- Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
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