Zambia Family Safari (7n) – Value

Days 1–3 : Livingstone
Days 4–7 : South Luangwa National Park
Guide Price : $13,916 – based on a family of four
Duration : 7 nights
Best Months : Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Countries : Zambia

Has your family ever stayed in a crocodile’s nest? This safari to Zambia includes Victoria Falls and the ‘Croc Nest’ at Flatdogs in the South Luangwa. Voted as Africa's best value property, this is top safari at a great price!

This two-part trip is available for families with children aged 8 years and over. You begin the vacation close to both Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Victoria Falls. This location provides a great range of experiences – and there’s 50 per cent off the accommodation cost for children aged under 12 years! The second part of the trip is spent in the Mfuwe region of the South Luangwa National Park. Here, you will enjoy great game viewing in your own vehicle, as well as visiting a local school!

The properties we use are Waterberry Lodge and Flatdogs Croc Nest. Waterberry is a charming little lodge situated just over 20 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls – in our view, this is one of the best settings of all properties in the area! And Flatdogs Croc Nest is a spacious tented property at Flatdogs Camp, on the banks of the Luangwa river. Opened in 2015, it has a nice homely feel – and its own swimming pool!

*Please note, this is just one example of a trip we could design for you. We tailor-make safari vacations that take you to the real Africa – no readymade tours or set departures. Do get in touch with one of our experts today to start creating your bespoke itinerary!*

All Of Our Vacations Are Tailor Made

The prices below are based on two adults and two children aged under 12 years travelling together and please note that the prices are approximate. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

From approx $13,916 – based on a family of four in low season

From approx ($) not applicable* in high season

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included. *Please contact our safari specialists for high season rates.*

Days 1–3 Livingstone

On Day 1 of your family vacation, you will fly out to Livingstone and transfer by road to Waterberry Lodge. This little property is excellent value for money and has a very friendly atmosphere! Views of the mighty Zambezi river from camp are simply stunning. You can have fun looking out for animals swimming in the water and roaming within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the opposite bank of the river. The communal areas include a lounge, a dining space, a viewing deck, a fire pit, and a swimming pool! Guest accommodation consists of seven brick-and-thatch cottages, all dotted around the property’s grounds. There is a lovely family room, with nets to keep away the mozzies as well as air conditioning, overhead fans, and a terrace where you can relax and watch the wildlife. Waterberry offers both ‘in house’ and ‘external’ activities. Close to the lodge, there are river cruises, birding, fishing, and village visits. Head to the Falls, and you can enjoy watersports, animal experiences in the national park, and even scenic flights in a helicopter or microlight!

Board basis and activities:
Full-board accommodation including all meals, a selection of house alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, airport transfers, morning and afternoon in-house activities, and a laundry service.

View Lodge
View Park

Days 4–7 South Luangwa National Park

Now it’s time to fly to the South Luangwa, for your stay at Flatdogs Croc Nest! This property forms part of the accommodation at Flatdogs Camp, which is also fantastic value. It is situated just outside the national park, on the banks of the Luangwa river. Croc Nest is self-contained – all meals are ordered and delivered from the main camp’s restaurant. There is a lovely open-plan lounge and dining area, with sliding doors on to a deck. The deck has additional seating and dining furniture, pool beds, parasols, and a swimming pool! It is also accessed from the Nest’s two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have en-suite semi-open bathrooms, with flush toilet, washbasin, and hot running water for showers. Other facilities include a kettle, a fridge, and a radio for communications with main camp. Guests at the Nest have their own safari vehicle and guide for game drives, so you can decide when and where you wish to go within the wildlife-rich South Luangwa. This area has oodles of wildlife, such as lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, mongoose, hyena, and over 400 species of bird! You can also visit a local school.

Board basis and activities:
Full-board accommodation including all meals, two game-viewing activities daily, park fees, return Mfuwe airport transfers, and a laundry service.

On Day 8, you will fly to Lusaka and connect on to your international flight/s home.