Bushbound Africa Safaris — Zimbabwe & Beyond
Bushbound Africa Safaris

Zambia, in its wildest moments

Private guides, storied camps and landscapes that have changed little since the first explorers wrote of them. This is safari, uncompromised.

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The Destination

Tailor-Made Zambia Safari Experiences

Zambia is one of Africa’s most authentic safari destinations, known for walking safaris, remote wilderness areas, and low visitor density.

It is also, quietly, one of the continent's finest guiding nations. Expert safari guides are trained to an exceptional standard, ensuring every single layout feels personal, unscripted, and entirely guided by passion and deep bush knowledge.

Aerial map-style view of Zambia's wilderness
Zambia Safari RegionLuangwa & Lower Zambezi Valley
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Iconic National Parks
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River Lodges
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Walking Safari Birthplace
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Curated Itineraries
Featured Destinations

Three places worth crossing the world for

Lower Zambezi National Park
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Riverside Exclusivity

Lower Zambezi National Park

An incredible setting offering classic canoe safaris, big cats tracking, and immaculate lakeside riverside experiences nestled beautifully right beneath the dramatic escarpment.

Key Highlights: Iconic water channels, premium canoe safaris, and excellent large predator activity along the banks.

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Kafue National Park
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Untouched Wilderness

Kafue National Park

A vast, sprawling wilderness holding healthy populations of highly rare antelope species, showing exceptionally low visitor numbers for ultimate quiet discovery.

Key Highlights: Remote safaris, completely uncrowded plains, and uniquely diverse mammal species tracking.

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South Luangwa National Park
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The Safari Birthplace

South Luangwa National Park

The historical birthplace of the classic African walking safari. Renowned globally for its dense leopard populations and deeply immersive close-up wildlife encounters.

Key Highlights: Elite expert-led bush walking tracking, unmatched leopard tracking, and dramatic oxbow river views.

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Curated Experiences

Every day, a different way to meet the bush

Expert Walking Safari

Immerse completely on foot across South Luangwa and Mana Pools tracking tracking paths alongside master guides.

Helicopter Flight

Trace the thunderous drop of Victoria Falls and dramatic gorges from an open-door flight perspective.

Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Drift gracefully past watering elephant herds as African skies change colors over wide rivers.

Photo Safaris

Utilize private hide setups and specially adapted vehicles built to optimize premium wildlife photography lighting.

Riverfront Retreats

Relax in stunningly detailed camps built thoughtfully along active banks and private concessions.

Zambezi Canoeing

Paddle silent channels at absolute eye-level views with hippos, crocodiles, and shoreline game.

Big Cat Tracking

Track elite leopards, lion prides, and wild dogs across diverse, rich river valley environments.

Tiger Fishing

Test your angling skills matching strength with the legendary, hard-fighting tigerfish of the Zambezi River.

The Safari Collection

Two journeys, fully designed

Signature
Victoria Falls · Hwange · Mana Pools · Lower Zambezi · South Luangwa

THE RIVERS & LEGENDS SAFARI | Fly-In Safari

Duration
15 Days
Starting From
$25,250

Experience: A journey through Africa's great river systems and legendary wildlife regions, combining world-class guiding, walking safaris, canoe expeditions, and exceptional camps.

Zambezi Cruise Huge Elephant Herds Canoe Safaris Walking Safaris
Days 1–3
Victoria Falls – Arrival & Adventure An introduction with a blend
Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), Zimbabwe.
Camp: Exclusive safari camp
Key experience: Guided waterfall tour | Zambezi sunset cruise | helicopter over the Falls.
Days 4–6
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Classic Big Game safaris and huge elephant populations.
Camp: Exclusive safari camp in Hwange National Park
Key experiences: Morning & evening game drives with private guide | Sundowners on the plains | wildlife photography.
Days 7–9
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Africa’s most thrilling and intimate safari landscapes
Camp: Exclusive camp in Mana Pools
Key experiences: Guided bush walks | canoe safaris on the Zambezi River | game drive safaris | Photo safaris and night drives (in private concessions) | Romantic evenings under African skies.
Days 10–12
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia Immersive River wildlife experiences
TCamp: Exclusive river-front river safari lodge
Take a charter flight across the border into Zambia’s Lower Zambezi NP.
Key experiences: Game drives | walking safaris | Boat & canoe safaris on the Zambezi | Fishing | sundowners | bush dinners.
Days 13–14
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia | The greatest classic African safari.
Camp: Exclusive safari camp
Known for prolific sightings of big cats, abundant wildlife, and expert guiding
Key experiences: Morning and evening game drives | walking safaris with expert guides
Days 15
Airport Transfer (Included)
Exclusive
South Luangwa · Lower Zambezi · Mana Pools · Great Zimbabwe · Matopo · Hwange · Victoria Falls

THE GREAT WILDERNESS JOURNEY | Safari

Duration
18 Days
Starting From
$26,450

Experience: An extraordinary fly-in safari through Southern Africa's most celebrated wilderness destinations. From tracking leopards in South Luangwa and canoeing the mighty Zambezi.

Leopard Tracking UNESCO Culture Rhino Tracking Ground Hides
Days 1–3
South Luangwa National Park | The birthplace of walking safaris
Arrival: Land in Lusaka | Charter flight to Mfuwe (South Luangwa)
Camp: Exclusive Camp
Key Experiences: Morning & evening game drives |Expert-led walking safari | Leopard tracking | Bush dining under the stars | Riverbank sundowners
Days 4–5
Lower Zambezi National Park | Water dimension safari
Camp: Exclusive River lodge
Key Experience: Canoe safari along the Zambezi |Boat-based wildlife viewing | Game drives & guided walks | Tiger fishing.
Days 6–8
Mana Pools National Park| Africa’s most immersive safari environments.
Camp: Exclusive camp in private concession
Key Experiences: Canoe safari along the Zambezi floodplain | Walking safaris with elephants nearby | Wild dog & predator tracking
Days 9–10
Great Zimbabwe | From wildlife to ancient African civilization
Camp: Exclusive camp base
Key Experiences: Private guided UNESCO site exploration |Hill Complex sunset views
Cultural immersion into the Kingdom of Zimbabwe
Days 11–12
Matopo Hills | Culturally rich
Camp: Exclusive granite-outcrop camp.
Key Experience: Rhino tracking on foot | San rock art visits | Cecil Rhodes’ “World’s View” | Spiritual granite kopje landscapes.
Days 13–15
Hwange National Park | Classic African safari drama and scale
Camp: Exclusive safari camp
Key Experience: Massive elephant herds | Lion & wild dog tracking |Underground hide photography | Night drives (private concessions)
Days 16–17
Victoria Falls | A dramatic ending to the journey.
Camp: Exclusive safari camp
Key Experiences: Private guided Falls tour | Helicopter “Flight of Angels” | Zambezi sunset cruise | White-water rafting (seasonal) | Spa & farewell celebration dinner
Days 18
Airport Transfer (Included)
Beautiful Victoria Falls landscape in Zambia

Highlights

  • South Luangwa National Park
  • Lower Zambezi National Park
  • Victoria Falls (Zambian side)
Authentic African Wildlife Experience

Safari Experiences

  • Walking safaris
  • Canoe safaris
  • Photographic safaris
  • Remote bush camps
Tailor-Made Journeys

Why Book With Us

We specialise in crafting remote and immersive Zambia safaris with trusted guides and camps.

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