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Ultra Luxury Zambia Holidays

Zambia is nature at full volume: a land of wide rivers, untamed bush, and skies that shift from gold to violet as the sun drops behind the horizon. This is the birthplace of the walking safari, where every step places you closer to Africa’s wild pulse.

While its southern neighbour Zimbabwe shares Victoria Falls, Zambia lays claim to some of the most intimate and unspoilt views of the “Smoke That Thunders.” From Livingstone, a heritage town filled with colonial echoes and adrenaline-packed excursions, the spray of the falls rises like a signal, inviting you to come and explore.

Yet Zambia’s magic lies in its ability to be both untamed and deeply grounding. In South Luangwa National Park, leopards slink through thickets and elephants cross riverbeds with meditative calm. In Lower Zambezi, canoes glide past hippos and crocodiles with barely a sound. And in Kafue, one of Africa’s oldest and largest parks, big cats roam through endless miombo woodland.

Luxury in Zambia doesn’t shout. It’s there in candlelit dinners beside riverbanks, open-air bathtubs beneath baobabs, and morning coffee served to the soundtrack of hyena calls. This is a destination for those who want connection – to place, to pace, and to something wilder than Wi-Fi.

With world-class lodges, rich wildlife, and a complete lack of crowds, Zambia is a rising star in luxury travel: authentic, atmospheric, and utterly unforgettable.
Zambia is nature at full volume: a land of wide rivers, untamed bush, and skies that shift from gold to violet as the sun drops behind the horizon. This is the birthplace of the walking safari, where every step places you closer to Africa’s wild pulse.

While its southern neighbour Zimbabwe shares Victoria Falls, Zambia lays claim to some of the most intimate and unspoilt views of the “Smoke That Thunders.” From Livingstone, a heritage town filled with colonial echoes and adrenaline-packed excursions, the spray of the falls rises like a signal, inviting you to come and explore.

Yet Zambia’s magic lies in its ability to be both untamed and deeply grounding. In South Luangwa National Park, leopards slink through thickets and elephants cross riverbeds with meditative calm. In Lower Zambezi, canoes glide past hippos and crocodiles with barely a sound. And in Kafue, one of Africa’s oldest and largest parks, big cats roam through endless miombo woodland.

Luxury in Zambia doesn’t shout. It’s there in candlelit dinners beside riverbanks, open-air bathtubs beneath baobabs, and morning coffee served to the soundtrack of hyena calls. This is a destination for those who want connection – to place, to pace, and to something wilder than Wi-Fi.

With world-class lodges, rich wildlife, and a complete lack of crowds, Zambia is a rising star in luxury travel: authentic, atmospheric, and utterly unforgettable.
Zambia is nature at full volume: a land of wide rivers, untamed bush, and skies that shift from gold to violet as the sun drops behind the horizon. This is the birthplace of the walking safari, where every step places you closer to Africa’s wild pulse.

While its southern neighbour Zimbabwe shares Victoria Falls, Zambia lays claim to some of the most intimate and unspoilt views of the “Smoke That Thunders.” From Livingstone, a heritage town filled with colonial echoes and adrenaline-packed excursions, the spray of the falls rises like a signal, inviting you to come and explore.

Yet Zambia’s magic lies in its ability to be both untamed and deeply grounding. In South Luangwa National Park, leopards slink through thickets and elephants cross riverbeds with meditative calm. In Lower Zambezi, canoes glide past hippos and crocodiles with barely a sound. And in Kafue, one of Africa’s oldest and largest parks, big cats roam through endless miombo woodland.

Luxury in Zambia doesn’t shout. It’s there in candlelit dinners beside riverbanks, open-air bathtubs beneath baobabs, and morning coffee served to the soundtrack of hyena calls. This is a destination for those who want connection – to place, to pace, and to something wilder than Wi-Fi.

With world-class lodges, rich wildlife, and a complete lack of crowds, Zambia is a rising star in luxury travel: authentic, atmospheric, and utterly unforgettable.
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Waterfall
Wonder

Marvel at Victoria Falls from Knife-Edge Bridge or take to the air for a cinematic microlight flight above the spray.

Waterfall Wonder

Marvel at Victoria Falls from Knife-Edge Bridge or take to the air for a cinematic microlight flight above the spray.

Wild
Encounters

Zambia’s national parks are brimming with wildlife, including leopard, lion, elephant, and over 750 species of birds.

Wild Encounters

Zambia’s national parks are brimming with wildlife, including leopard, lion, elephant, and over 750 species of birds.

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True
Wilderness

With few roads and even fewer tourists, Zambia offers a more remote, unfiltered safari experience in pristine ecosystems.

True Wilderness

With few roads and even fewer tourists, Zambia offers a more remote, unfiltered safari experience in pristine ecosystems.

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Luxury Zambia Hotels

Luxury Zambia Hotels

Time + Tide Chongwe Suites

Zambia, Africa

Set along the Lower Zambezi River, this luxury retreat offers spacious, open-plan suites with private plunge pools and stunning river views. Guests can enjoy guided safaris, canoeing and exclusive wildlife encounters for a truly immersive experience.

Set along the Lower Zambezi River, this luxury retreat offers spacious, open-plan suites with private plunge pools and stunning river views. Guests can enjoy guided safaris, canoeing and exclusive wildlife encounters for a truly immersive experience.

Set along the Lower Zambezi River, this luxury retreat offers spacious, open-plan suites with private plunge pools and stunning river views. Guests can enjoy guided safaris, canoeing and exclusive wildlife encounters for a truly immersive experience.

Royal Livingstone Zambia Hotel by Anantara

Zambia, Africa

Set on the banks of the Zambezi River with direct access to Victoria Falls, this elegant retreat blends Edwardian charm with safari spirit. Expect refined dining, resident zebra, riverside relaxation, and luxury at the edge of a natural wonder.

Set on the banks of the Zambezi River with direct access to Victoria Falls, this elegant retreat blends Edwardian charm with safari spirit. Expect refined dining, resident zebra, riverside relaxation, and luxury at the edge of a natural wonder.

Set on the banks of the Zambezi River with direct access to Victoria Falls, this elegant retreat blends Edwardian charm with safari spirit. Expect refined dining, resident zebra, riverside relaxation, and luxury at the edge of a natural wonder.

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Zambia In A Nutshell

Zambia is a standout choice for travellers seeking luxury Zambia holidays that blend authentic safari experiences with five-star comfort. Less commercial than its neighbours, Zambia offers an exclusive alternative for those looking to escape the crowds while exploring Africa’s untouched wilderness.

At the heart of many luxury Zambia holidays are the country’s iconic national parks. South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safaris and high concentration of leopards. The Lower Zambezi delivers riverside luxury with canoe-based game viewing, while Kafue – one of Africa’s oldest and largest parks – promises vast, uncrowded landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity.

Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, adds a spectacular highlight to any Zambia luxury itinerary. Zambia’s vantage points often offer quieter, more dramatic views than those on the Zimbabwean side. Combine this natural wonder with a stay at a riverside lodge or colonial-era hotel for a perfect pairing of adventure and elegance.

Accommodation on luxury Zambia holidays ranges from romantic bush camps with open-air bathtubs to all-inclusive safari lodges with plunge pools and personal butlers. Many lodges operate sustainably and offer bespoke experiences – such as private game drives, candlelit riverside dinners, and expert-led excursions into the bush.

What sets Zambia apart is the sense of purity and connection. Wildlife sightings here unfold without disruption, guided by rangers who intimately understand the land. Whether you're tracking big cats, enjoying a sundowner by the Zambezi, or waking to birdsong in a luxury tent, Zambia delivers an experience that feels both deeply wild and exceptionally refined.

For those dreaming of luxury Zambia holidays that offer true seclusion, thrilling wildlife, and world-class hospitality, this is a destination that surpasses expectations and makes an impression.
Zambia is a standout choice for travellers seeking luxury Zambia holidays that blend authentic safari experiences with five-star comfort. Less commercial than its neighbours, Zambia offers an exclusive alternative for those looking to escape the crowds while exploring Africa’s untouched wilderness.

At the heart of many luxury Zambia holidays are the country’s iconic national parks. South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safaris and high concentration of leopards. The Lower Zambezi delivers riverside luxury with canoe-based game viewing, while Kafue – one of Africa’s oldest and largest parks – promises vast, uncrowded landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity.

Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, adds a spectacular highlight to any Zambia luxury itinerary. Zambia’s vantage points often offer quieter, more dramatic views than those on the Zimbabwean side. Combine this natural wonder with a stay at a riverside lodge or colonial-era hotel for a perfect pairing of adventure and elegance.

Accommodation on luxury Zambia holidays ranges from romantic bush camps with open-air bathtubs to all-inclusive safari lodges with plunge pools and personal butlers. Many lodges operate sustainably and offer bespoke experiences – such as private game drives, candlelit riverside dinners, and expert-led excursions into the bush.

What sets Zambia apart is the sense of purity and connection. Wildlife sightings here unfold without disruption, guided by rangers who intimately understand the land. Whether you're tracking big cats, enjoying a sundowner by the Zambezi, or waking to birdsong in a luxury tent, Zambia delivers an experience that feels both deeply wild and exceptionally refined.

For those dreaming of luxury Zambia holidays that offer true seclusion, thrilling wildlife, and world-class hospitality, this is a destination that surpasses expectations and makes an impression.
Zambia is a standout choice for travellers seeking luxury Zambia holidays that blend authentic safari experiences with five-star comfort. Less commercial than its neighbours, Zambia offers an exclusive alternative for those looking to escape the crowds while exploring Africa’s untouched wilderness.

At the heart of many luxury Zambia holidays are the country’s iconic national parks. South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safaris and high concentration of leopards. The Lower Zambezi delivers riverside luxury with canoe-based game viewing, while Kafue – one of Africa’s oldest and largest parks – promises vast, uncrowded landscapes and extraordinary biodiversity.

Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, adds a spectacular highlight to any Zambia luxury itinerary. Zambia’s vantage points often offer quieter, more dramatic views than those on the Zimbabwean side. Combine this natural wonder with a stay at a riverside lodge or colonial-era hotel for a perfect pairing of adventure and elegance.

Accommodation on luxury Zambia holidays ranges from romantic bush camps with open-air bathtubs to all-inclusive safari lodges with plunge pools and personal butlers. Many lodges operate sustainably and offer bespoke experiences – such as private game drives, candlelit riverside dinners, and expert-led excursions into the bush.

What sets Zambia apart is the sense of purity and connection. Wildlife sightings here unfold without disruption, guided by rangers who intimately understand the land. Whether you're tracking big cats, enjoying a sundowner by the Zambezi, or waking to birdsong in a luxury tent, Zambia delivers an experience that feels both deeply wild and exceptionally refined.

For those dreaming of luxury Zambia holidays that offer true seclusion, thrilling wildlife, and world-class hospitality, this is a destination that surpasses expectations and makes an impression.

frequently asked questions

The dry season from June to October offers the best wildlife viewing. Expect clear skies, sparse vegetation, and increased animal sightings near water sources.
Yes. Zambia combines expert guiding, stunning scenery, and a less commercial approach, making it ideal for first-time and seasoned safari travellers alike.
Neutral clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, insect repellent, and a good pair of binoculars are essential. Luxury camps typically provide laundry services and high-end toiletries.
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Inspired?
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next trip today

Our expert team of personal travel managers are ready to craft your perfect journey. From business trips to luxury leisure holidays, simply put your pin in the map, and we’ll make it happen.