ZM-GRA12 · 10–12 days · Flagship
Zambia Grand Arc.
Twelve days, five faces of Zambia — the capital’s energy, two great safari valleys, a living royal tradition and the thunder of Victoria Falls.
- Duration
- 10–12 days
- Best time
- June–October
- Starts / ends
- Lusaka
- Group
- Private journey, tailored
- Book ahead
- 4–6 months
Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), Livingstone
Our flagship journey
All of Zambia, as one connected story.
Some trips show you one part of Zambia brilliantly. This one shows you all of it, sequenced so each stop earns its place: the capital’s food, art and history; the slow-water world of the Lower Zambezi; the legendary game density of South Luangwa; a living cultural tradition; and the thunder of Victoria Falls to close.
Every leg connects back through Lusaka by short domestic flight, so no single travel day eats into your time on the ground. Ideal for honeymoons, milestone birthdays and once-in-a-lifetime travellers.
- Lusaka Unlocked city day
- Lower Zambezi river safari
- South Luangwa walking & night drives
- Cultural or ceremony day
- Victoria Falls & rhino tracking
Golden hour, South Luangwa
Day by day
Five faces of Zambia.
- Days 1–2
Lusaka — city
Arrive and settle in. Day 2 is a full Lusaka Unlocked-style day — food, art, markets, history and contemporary city life with a local storyteller-guide.
- Days 3–5
Lower Zambezi — river
Fly to the Lower Zambezi (about 30–40 minutes); afternoon drive and sundowners on the water. Canoe safari and tiger fishing; a final drive and boat cruise before flying back to Lusaka.
- Days 6–8
South Luangwa — wildlife
Fly Lusaka–Mfuwe (about 1 hour); afternoon game drive and first night drive. A dawn walking safari, evening and night drives, then a final drive before flying back.
- Day 9
Culture
A dedicated cultural day. If your dates align with Kuomboka (March/April) or Nc’wala (last Saturday of February) we build the day — and the itinerary — around the ceremony; otherwise village visits, craft cooperatives and storytelling near Lusaka.
- Days 10–12
Livingstone & Victoria Falls
Fly Lusaka–Livingstone (about 1 hour); Falls walk and sunset cruise. An adventure and culture day — Devil’s Pool or gorge swing seasonally, town and market tour, traditional dinner. Finally, rhino tracking in Mosi-oa-Tunya and your departure transfer.
Inclusions
Everything, connected.
What's included
- All domestic flights between Lusaka and each safari / Falls region as listed
- All accommodation and meals as specified
- All guided activities named in the itinerary
- Park and GMA fees for included activities
- Professional guides throughout each leg
Not included
- International flights
- Zambia visa / KAZA Univisa fees
- Optional Victoria Falls adventure activities
- Gratuities and alcoholic beverages beyond house pours
- Travel insurance
The 10-day version drops one safari valley. Because this journey reserves space across five regions, we recommend booking at least 4–6 months ahead — longer around ceremony dates.
The Grand Arc
Twelve days you will tell stories about.
ZM-GRA12 · 10–12 days
Let’s build your Grand Arc.
Start with your travel window — we will build the journey around it.
One message · One accountable team · All of Zambia
Part of a wider collection
Pair it with another journey.
This journey is one of nine curated itineraries across Zambia. Combine them — we connect every transfer in between.
ZM-LIV33 days / 2 nightsWonder WeekendVictoria Falls, rhino on foot, sunset on the Zambezi and Livingstone culture — seamlessly transferred.Quote on request
ZM-LUA55 days / 4 nightsAfter DarkSouth Luangwa — dawn walks, golden-hour drives and the spotlit world of leopard after dark.Quote on request
ZM-CUL43–4 days per ceremonyCeremony CalendarKuomboka and Nc'wala — Zambia's royal ceremonies, experienced with context, protocol and respect.Quote on request