English-speaking bespoke travel agency in Zambia

Zambia is best explored between May and October, during the dry season. This is when wildlife concentrates around the waterholes of South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, and when the tracks remain passable. July and August offer pleasant weather, cooler in the mornings during walking safaris. September and October, warmer months, rank among the best periods for wildlife viewing, but require good heat tolerance. From November to April, the rainy season transforms the landscape: Victoria Falls reach their peak flow around April, while some bush lodges close temporarily. Planning a trip to Zambia therefore means aligning your project with this natural rhythm.

Zambia is not an economical destination, and it's best to know this before planning your trip. National parks such as South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, or Kafue remain sparsely developed, accessible via small bush camps, often on all-inclusive basis with activities included. Budget an average of €350 to €600 per person per day for a Zambia circuit combining two or three safari zones, including internal Cessna flights. A shorter stay, centered on Victoria Falls and a single park, can be arranged around €3,500 per person over ten days. Conversely, a more exclusive itinerary in signature lodges quickly exceeds €8,000. It all depends on the pace and comfort level you're looking for.

Zambia is a country where logistical organization is crucial: limited domestic flights, camps booked months in advance, river transfers or 4x4 journeys to coordinate. Working with a local agency in Zambia like Zazu Voyage means relying on an English-speaking team based in southern Africa, who personally knows guides, bush pilots and lodge managers. Aurélia, our founder, lives the region daily from Harare and regularly visits camps on the Luangwa, Kafue or Zambezi. This proximity transforms how we build an itinerary: selecting the right camp by season, last-minute adjustments, direct contacts in case of unexpected issues. Plus the security of a booking managed from France.

A Zambia circuit almost always revolves around a few key territories. South Luangwa first, considered the cradle of walking safari: trekking behind an armed guide in the footsteps of leopards, elephants and hippopotamuses takes on particular intensity there. Lower Zambezi next, where you trade the vehicle for a canoe and glide as close as possible to the riverbanks, sometimes just meters from a herd coming to drink. Kafue, more vast and more exclusive, appeals to those seeking seclusion, notably in the Busanga plains. And then there's Livingstone, and the roar of Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, best discovered at the end of your journey.