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Zambia

Zambia is known as the “Home of the Walking Safari” because in the 1950s the first wilderness trails were started in the Luangwa River valley in the east of the country. Today, that area is protected by three national parks with one of the highest concentrations of multi-day wilderness walking options in Africa.

As well as Luangwa, Zambia offers enticing walking in the wetlands of Liuwa Plain in the remote west, in the vast central reserve of Kafue National Park, and amidst the riparian woodlands along the northern bank of one of Africa’s great rivers in Lower Zambezi National Park.

A must-see in Zambia are the mighty waterfalls of Mosi-oa-Tunya where shorter nature walks and rhino-tracking are offered by lodges.

See Chapter 8 of Walking Safaris of Africa for detailed information about the country’s walking safaris.

 

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Backpacking safari in the Luangwa River valley

A unique opportunity to backpack in the remote heartland of the Luangwa River valley in Luambe National Park.

Backpacking Safari
8 pax
6 Days
From $1,995
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Luxury slackpacking in Luambe

Slackpacking and fly-camping in comfort in the little-visited Luambe National Park.

Lodge to Fly Camp
8 pax
6 Days
From $2,865
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Tafika Walking Trails

The ultimate in immersive Luangwa walking, the Tafika Walking Trails camps can only be accessed on foot.

Wilderness Trails Camp
6 pax
5 Days
From $2,240
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Seasonal Trails Camp in the Remote Wilds of North Luangwa

A vast expanse of wilderness with few vehicle tracks, North Luangwa is best explored on foot. The perfect base is Mwaleshi, a remote seasonal camp dedicated to walking safaris.

Wilderness Trails Camp
6 pax
4 Days
From $2,080
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Exploring the Lower Zambezi Valley on Foot

This pair of family-owned camps overlooking the Zambezi river are the perfect luxury walking bases in Lower Zambezi National Park.

Lodge Walks
8 pax
4 Days
From $4,200
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Luangwa Bush Camp Walks with Robin Pope

By day walk with some of Africa’s best trails guides, and by night camp out in the African bush.

Lodge to Fly Camp
4 pax
4 Days
From $1,815
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Walking in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

A popular base for visiting Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), Zambia’s smallest national park is the place to track white rhino on foot with Wilderness company.

Lodge Walks
8 pax
3 Days
From $1,720
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Walk in the Remote North of Kafue National Park

Known for its unusual “nest” sleeping quarters, Chisa Busanga is a fine base for walking in Busanga Plains.

Lodge Walks
6 pax
4 Days
From $2,510
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Classic Mobile Walking Safari in the Luangwa valley

The quintessential Robin Pope mobile safari experience, a week on foot with a low-impact camp moved each day to a new wilderness location.

Mobile Walking Safari
6 pax
8 Days
From $6,323
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A group of walkers moves away from the camera in a forest in South Luanwa in Zambia. The forest floor is sparsely vegetated and dappled by early morning shadows of the large tree trunks

Africa’s First Wilderness Trails

Wander camp-to-camp on Africa’s original mobile walking safari, an experience unchanged since pioneered by Norman Carr in the 1950s.

Mobile Walking Safari
6 pax
6 Days
From $4,770
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