Journey into Zambia
7 Night Horse Safari + Victoria Falls
The Ultimate Zambian Adventure awaits! Our 7-night itinerary allows riders to combine an exhilarating horse safari at Zambian Horseback Safaris with a memorable Victoria Falls extension, creating an unparalleled wilderness experience.
In the secluded Simalaha Wilderness, you'll stay at our eco-camp nestled in this ultra-remote region. Despite the camp’s remote location, luxury is not compromised. Travelers enjoy fine linens, cool off in an eco-friendly pool/wildlife viewing hide, and savor fresh, healthy cuisine. The well-adapted horses are perfectly suited to the wildlife, offering you the chance to explore lesser-trodden paths in this vast landscape. With the annual flooding of the Simalaha Plains, large areas become inaccessible to vehicles, making horseback riding the most natural and thrilling way to navigate the conservancy.
The pace of the riding safari is dynamic, with exhilarating gallops alongside giraffe, zebra and antelope, both in water and on land. Between the adrenaline, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in some of the world's finest bird watching. For an even deeper connection to the African wilderness, riders can opt for a sleep-out under the stars, fully immersed in nature. Witnessing the breathtaking sunrise and sunset in this pristine wilderness alone is worth the journey.
The adventure begins and ends at Chundukwa River Lodge, a luxurious retreat just 25 minutes from Livingstone and Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This area offers endless nature, photography, and adventure opportunities, making it the perfect finale to your Zambian safari.
The order of the itinerary is flexible depending on guest arrival and departure flight times and schedules. Chat to us for more info!
The stuff of your Wildest Dreams!
With quick & easy domestic flight connections between Livingstone, Kafue NP, Lower Zambezi NP & South Luangwa NP, we encourage guests to consider an in-country tour.
Shenton Safaris, Classic Zambia and Chundukwa River Lodge have teamed up to offer the ultimate Zambian adventure! Offering 2-week and 3-week itineraries, the emphasis of the partnership is on personalized, owner-run camps in remote areas, with dedicated guides, excellent wildlife and incredible experiences.
The 12-night “Highlights of Zambia” is an excellent way to experience some of the country’s most iconic destinations, starting in South Luangwa, home of Shenton Safaris and renowned for exceptional game viewing and walking safaris. It’s then onto the Lower Zambezi for river-based activities such as canoeing, boating, and tiger fishing, while staying at the intimate Kutali Camp. Flying up to Kafue, Zambia’s largest National Park, Musekese Bush Camp boasts diverse landscapes, incredible birding and wildlife, and a pristine wilderness. Finally, the journey culminates with a few relaxing nights at Chundukwa River Lodge in Livingstone, home of the thunderous Victoria Falls, undoubtedly a must-see attraction. By including these destinations in a single, two-week itinerary, travelers can get a well-rounded experience of Zambia’s natural beauty and wildlife.
The extended 18-night “Zambia Encompassed” includes a combination of adventure, tranquility, and simplicity, adding in stays at Mwamba Bush Camp in South Luangwa, Chula Island Camp in the Lower Zambezi, and Ntemwa-Busanga in the flooded grasslands of the Busanga Plains.
Lioness at Ntemwa-Busanga Camp. Image c/o Classic Zambia
Highlights of Zambia (12 Nights)
3 nights Shenton Safaris Kaingo Camp | 3 Nights Kutali Camp | 3 Nights Musekese Camp | 3 Nights Chundukwa River Lodge
Our "Highlights of Zambia' itinerary is an excellent way to experience some of the country's most iconic destinations.
South Luangwa, renowned for exceptional game viewing and walking safaris; the Lower Zambezi for river-based activities such as canoeing, boating, and tiger fishing; Kafue, Zambia's largest National Park, offering diverse landscapes, incredible birding and wildlife; and Livingstone, home of the thunderous Victoria Falls, undoubtedly a must -see attraction. By including these destinations in a single, two-week itinerary, travelers can get a well-rounded experience of Zambia's natural beauty and wildlife.
Accommodation has been chosen with an emphasis is on personalized, owner-run camps in remote areas, with dedicated guides, excellent wildlife and incredible experiences.
3 nights at Shenton Safaris Kaingo Camp. A highlight of your stay at Kaingo Camp is the incredible network of photographic hides that Shenton Safaris offers, Kaingo has exclusive access to the Hippo Hide and the Elephant Hide. Guests at Kaingo can also use the Wild Dog Lagoon Hide, and the Carmine Bee-eater Hide when it is put in place! Images c/o Shenton Safaris
3 Nights at Kutali Camp located under a stunningly cool Winterthorn forest on the secluded Kulefu Island in the remote eastern sector of the park. A-once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay in a true bush camp, supported by the top guides in the whole region. Image c/o Classic Zambia
3 Nights at Musekese Camp perched on the edge of a spectacular lagoon hidden away from the outside world. The camp has made a name for itself with expert guiding, exceptional food and phenomenal wildlife viewing. Explore this game-rich area by vehicle, foot or boat along the emerald green Kafue River. Images c/o Jeffery & McKeith Safaris
3 Nights at Chundukwa River Lodge, the last few days of an exceptional Zambian adventure - where both nature and adventure await. Your Riverside Chalet is surrounded by nature. Each chalet offers a spectacular Zambezi vista where “the River TV” awaits.
Zambia Encompassed (18 Nights)
3 nights Shenton Safaris Kaingo Camp | 2 nights Mwamba Bush Camp | 3 Nights Kutali Camp
2 Nights Chula Island Camp | 3 Nights Musekese Camp | 2 Nights Ntemwa-Busanga Camp | 3 Nights Chundukwa River Lodge
Built around our popular “Highlights of Zambia’ itinerary, this extended version includes a combination of adventure, tranquility, and simplicity. Explore Zambia’s finest camps and experience the natural beauty and wildlife that the country has to offer! Accommodation has been chosen with an emphasis is on personalized, owner-run camps in remote areas, with dedicated guides, excellent wildlife and incredible experiences.
3 nights at Shenton Safaris Kaingo Camp overlooking the Luangwa River deep within the prime area of the South Luangwa National Park. Kaingo’s relaxed, personal and friendly atmosphere offers its guests fantastic game-viewing opportunities within an area of incredible beauty and varied terrain. Everything at Kaingo has been handpicked by the Shenton family, from the camps stylish design and practical layout to the choice of local produce grown on the Shenton Plot. Images c/o Shenton Safaris
2 nights Mwamba Bush Camp - Mwamba is the location of one of Shenton Safaris’ most famous hides, the Last Waterhole Hide. Set on the banks of the Mwamba River, the site has four chalets uniquely designed with soaring skylights allowing you to experience sleeping under the stars. These reed and thatch ensuite bungalows also have solar fans and lighting, outdoor flush toilets, plumbed cold water and hot water bucket showers. Images c/o Shenton Safaris
3 Nights Kutali Camp - Classic Zambia camps offer back to nature wildlife experiences where the primary focus is on the wilderness itself. Their hands-on approach to managing safaris is matched by the common desire to provide authentic experiences that rekindle a deep love and care for Africa’s wild places. As Zambia’s next generation of safari operators, they encourage guests to enjoy exceptional and unique safari experiences and be a part of the conservation solution for Zambia’s wildlife. Images c/o Classic Zambia
2 Nights at Chula Island Camp - located on Katengahumba Island, separated from the mainland by the famed canoeing area, the ‘Discovery’ channel. This secretive and private island gives unparalleled views over the Zambezi River. The wilderness experience and wildlife viewing are second to none. Image c/o Classic Zambia
3 Nights Musekese Camp, perched on the edge of a flood plain amidst mature, riverine trees and overlooking a permanent lagoon which attracts prolific wildlife year-round. The atmosphere is relaxed and down-to-earth with an emphasis on ensuring a comfortable, exciting and highly informative safari experience. Images c/o Jeffery & McKeith Safaris
2 Nights Ntemwa-Busanga Camp - A three-hour game drive to the north-west of Musekese Camp lies Ntemwa-Busanga Camp. A classic camp in a wilderness area on the southern edge of Busanga Plains. Image c/o Classic Zambia
3 Nights Chundukwa River Lodge - the gateway to Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River, an ever-changing landscape.