Zambia Kafue and South Luangwa family safari from Lusaka in 10 days (9 nights)

10 days · Zambia · lusaka → luangwa · best 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Two long safari stays after one night near Lusaka. From Lusaka the family goes by road to the Kafue River for four nights of boat cruises, birding and game drives. They then fly to South Luangwa for four more nights of day and night drives. With only two moves in the whole trip, children spend little time in transit. It suits families who would rather settle into two camps than combine the Falls and a safari.

The route, stop by stop

1. Lusaka, Zambia · 1 night

Arrive by fly — Fly into Lusaka and transfer to a lodge outside the city

A night to recover from the flight before heading into the bush.

2. Kafue, Zambia · 4 nights

Arrive by drive — Road transfer west from Lusaka

A stay on the river with boat trips as well as drives, which gives children a change of pace.

3. Luangwa, Zambia · 4 nights

Arrive by fly — Fly to Mfuwe, then transfer by road to camp

The park is known for night drives and leopard sightings, and four nights in one camp keep the pace slow.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Zambia.

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