Arrive at Livingstone Airport (LVI) and transfer to your luxury lodge (20–45 minutes). After check-in, take a guided half-day visit to Victoria Falls, viewing the main cataracts and smaller viewpoints. Wildlife in the Livingstone area includes elephant, hippo, Nile crocodile, baboon, vervet monkey, bushbuck, impala, kudu, and numerous birds such as African fish eagle, kingfishers, and bee-eaters. Afternoon options include a sunset cruise on the Zambezi (2 hours) to spot hippo pods, buffalo drinking at the river edge, and riverine birdlife. Dinner at the lodge and briefing for the next day’s activities complete Day 1 of the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

Begin with an early helicopter or microlight “Flight of Angels” (20–30 minutes) for an aerial perspective of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi river system. Return for a guided walk of lesser-known falls viewpoints and possible sightings of monitor lizards, baboons, impala and a variety of waterbirds including herons and egrets. In the afternoon opt for a half-day cultural visit or another Zambezi cruise (2 hours) focused on birdwatching for African fish eagle, African skimmer, and kingfishers. Lodge transfer times remain short (20–45 minutes). Evening dining and a night at your chosen luxury lodge conclude Day 2 of the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

Use Day 3 for additional Livingstone activities: a day trip to the Mosi-oa-Tunya rainforest trails for closer wildlife viewing (1–3 hours walking options) or a full-day fishing charter on the Zambezi (4–7 hours) targeting tigerfish and seeing hippo, crocodile, and waterbird concentrations. Other options include guided birding (2–4 hours) for species such as malachite kingfisher, pied kingfisher, and African jacana. Transfer to the airstrip in the late afternoon for your light aircraft transfer to the Lower Zambezi the next morning. Lodge transfers continue to be 20–45 minutes. Day 3 of the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls offers flexibility to add activities based on interests.

Take light aircraft flight to the Lower Zambezi National Park (approx. 30–45 minutes). Transfer from the airstrip to your riverside lodge (15–30 minutes). Afternoon activities typically include a guided canoe trip (2 hours) or a vehicle game drive (2–3 hours) along the Zambezi floodplain. Wildlife commonly seen comprises elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, puku, sable, waterbuck, lion, leopard (less common), bushbuck, bushpig, warthog, and many waterbirds including African fish eagle, herons, and kingfishers. Evening optional night drive (1–2 hours) may reveal owls, porcupine, genet, and nocturnal predators. Fixed transfer times make Day 4 efficient and focused as part of the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

Spend the full day enjoying scheduled activities: morning game drive (3–4 hours) searching riverine and mopane woodlands for elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, sable, and puku; mid-day rest; and late-afternoon canoe or boat trip (2 hours) concentrating on hippo, crocodile, and river birds. Tiger fishing options (half-day or full-day) are available for the angling-inclined. Guided bush walks (2–3 hours) offer close-up views of spoor, small mammals, and birdlife including rollers, bee-eaters, and raptors such as snake eagle. Lodge protocols keep transfers short (15–30 minutes). Evening dining and wildlife recap complete Day 5 of the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

Morning activity in the Lower Zambezi (2–3 hours) — canoeing, game drive, or walking — then transfer by light aircraft to Mfuwe for South Luangwa (approx. 45–60 minutes flight). On arrival at Mfuwe airstrip transfer to your lodge (30–45 minutes). Late-afternoon game drive (2–3 hours) in South Luangwa begins your focus on leopard, large elephant herds, and African wild dog; other species include greater kudu, impala, vervet monkey, bushbuck, hippo in river corridors, and nyala in some areas. This day’s fixed durations—morning 2–3 hours activity, 45–60-minute charter flight, 30–45-minute road transfer—ensure smooth movement within the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

Begin with a morning walking safari (2–3 hours) guided by an experienced scout and guide, focusing on tracking leopard, observing spoor of wild dog and lion, and finding small mammals like civet, genet, and mongoose. Birdlife includes lilac-breasted roller, African crowned eagle, bee-eaters, and various kingfishers along riverbanks. After a midday break, take a 3–4 hour afternoon/evening game drive where elephant herds, buffalo, impala, waterbuck, and occasionally packs of wild dog are encountered. Transfers between lodge and park are typically 15–30 minutes. Night drives (1–2 hours) offer additional nocturnal sightings. Day 7 solidifies the South Luangwa focus of your 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

Devote Day 8 to targeted led searches for leopard and African wild dog. Morning drive (3–4 hours) concentrates on prime leopard habitats—riverine thickets and shaded river bends—while guides use radio networks to coordinate wild dog pack locations. Expect sightings of impala, kudu, bushbuck, vervet monkey, baboon, and warthog during the drives, plus abundant birdlife including francolins and hornbills. Afternoon rest precedes a late-evening drive (2–3 hours) where nocturnal predators and smaller mammals like bushbaby and porcupine can be seen. Lodge transfers are short (15–30 minutes). Day 8 maintains fixed activity windows for concentrated wildlife searching on the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

Use Day 9 for a final morning walking safari (2–3 hours) or game drive (3–4 hours) to re-locate key species—leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, and hyena—and for birdwatching. Midday returns to the lodge allow time for lodge-based leisure, photography editing, or a short village visit (1–2 hours) if offered. Late-afternoon drive (2–3 hours) provides one last opportunity to find elusive cats or observe riverbank concentrations of hippo and crocodile. Transfers between lodge and park remain 15–30 minutes. Dinner at the lodge and overnight complete Day 9, wrapping up the core safari activities of your 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls.

After breakfast transfer from your lodge to Mfuwe or Lusaka airstrip (30–45 minutes) for your chartered flight to Lusaka (approx. 1 hour) or a scheduled domestic connection, then onward international flight connections. If flying by road, expect a longer transfer to Lusaka (6–7 hours) and an overnight if necessary. En route to Lusaka you may spot roadside antelope, baboons, and raptors perched on highway wires. Arrive at Lusaka (LUN) with time for airport check-in procedures and final customs formalities. This concluding day of the 10 Days luxury Zambia wildlife safari holiday and Victoria falls is arranged with fixed transfer durations to ensure timely international departures and a smooth end to your safari holiday.