Walking safaris in Zambia are probably the best in the world. A clear system of guide training has enforced high guiding standards in South Luangwa National Park and Kafue National Park. Combine this with dense concentrations of wildlife, and plenty of high-quality, small safari camps and lodges, run by real bush enthusiasts … and you find that Zambia has a recipe for the best walking safaris that you’ll find in Africa today.
 
See the list in the left column on this page for some of the safari camps in Zambian that we’d single out as being great for walking safaris, and then read summaries of these below (displayed in a random order). Click the camp’s name, or its thumbnail picture, for more details of that camp – and the activities there, including the walking safaris.

28 of the best camps and lodges for walking safaris in Zambia

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Kapani Lodge South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Kapani is the base for walking safaris that link the smaller, seasonal camps of Luwi, Nsolo, Kakuli and Mchenja together. Walking safaris were pioneered by the lodge's founder, Norman Carr – so it's an obvious start-point for walking in the Luangwa Valley. - View lodge details

Tafika South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Tafika is owned and run by John Coppinger, one of the Luangwa's most experienced walking safari guides; he trained under Norman Carr, and is one of the Valley's 'guide-examiners' who examine the standards of the valley's other guides! Camp-to-camp walking trails are possible between Tafika, Crocodile and Chikoko camps – with your luggage carried separately for you. - View lodge details

Tena Tena South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Tena Tena overlooks the river on the edge of the Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa, some of which is very open and flat – helping to make it a lovely area for big-game walking safaris. You'll find old lagoons, excellent game and lots of open space. Serious walkers might also opt to leave camp for a few nights to sleep under the stars at an RPS Bush-camp in this same Nsefu Sector of the park. - View lodge details

Mchenja Bushcamp South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
South Luangwa is probably Africa's best park for big game walking safaris. Mchenja always offers walking safaris as an optional activity – in a lovely area for walking. Muchenja as particularly easy to combine into a camp-to-camp walking trip. It's only a morning's walk from its sister-camps, Kakuli Camp or Nsolo Camp. - View lodge details

Chikoko Tree Camp South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Chikoko Tree Camp is run by Remote Africa Safaris, one of the Luangwa's most experienced walking safari companies. The camp is dedicated to waling safaries; that's what it does. Camp-to-camp walking trails are the norm between Tafika, Chikoko and Crocodile River Camp – with your luggage carried separately for you. - View lodge details

Crocodile Bushcamp South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Crocodile Bushcamp is run by Remote Africa Safaris, one of the Luangwa's most experienced walking safari companies. The camp is dedicated to walking safaris; that is its sole focus. Camp-to-camp walking trails are the norm between Tafika, Crocodile and Chikoko Tree Camp – with your luggage carried separately for you. - View lodge details

Luwi Bushcamp South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Luwi is in a prime walking area. Near to camp several lagoons are frequented by large pods of hippo and numerous crocodiles. Longer walks between this camp and Nsolo (about 9km's away) and Kakuli can be arranged, each taking up to about three hours. - View lodge details

Bilimungwe Bushcamp South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
The area surrounding Bilimungwe camp is varied – with some pretty stretches of riverine woodland along the Luangwa River, thicker miombo woodlands, and plenty of open 'dambos'. Exploring this with Manda Chisanga, an award-winning guide, was interesting and very informative as he is particularly knowledgeable on the medicinal properties of the plants. - View lodge details

Mwaleshi Camp North Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Mwaleshi is dedicated to walking safaris; it is one of Africa's top walking camps. It is run by Remote Africa Safaris, one of the Luangwa Valley's most experienced safari companies. North Luangwa National Park is a walking park – the game is prolific and there are many superb walking areas. Walks from Mwaleshi usually cross the river a few times. - View lodge details

Zungulila South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
South Luangwa National Park's terrain, relaxed wildlife and excellent guiding make it the perfect destination for walking safaris. The area around Zungulila is special because it is remote with limited road access. Environments here are varied and the Kapamba River and natural spring by the camp attract a myriad of animals and birds. - View lodge details

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Alternatively, click below for more ideas of places to consider for walking throughout our specialist region:


Walking in Africa | Walking in Botswana | Walking in Malawi | Walking in Mozambique | Walking in Namibia | Walking in Tanzania | Walking in The Cape | Walking in Zambia


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