Lusaka to Livingstone 6-day tour: Victoria Falls safari

Six days crossing Zambia by road, from the capital to the falls

A 6-day overland tour from Lusaka to Livingstone with an English-speaking local guide, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle through Choma and Kalomo to reach Victoria Falls and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. The itinerary includes a morning game drive and rhino walk in the park, a tour of Victoria Falls, a village visit, and accommodation at different levels. Lunch, bottled water, and transport are included throughout. Day 5 is open for optional paid activities like water sports on the Zambezi River or a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana.

The experience

The tour departs Lusaka at 7:30 am on day one, heading south by road through Kafue toward Choma, the provincial capital of Southern Province. You travel by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, stopping overnight in Choma before continuing to Livingstone the next day. On the way, you stop in Kalomo to visit the Kalundu Mound, the site of the first colonial administrator's residence and the original Standard Chartered Bank building from the Rhodesian era.

Once in Livingstone, day four takes you to Victoria Falls for a guided tour of the falls themselves, followed by a village visit where you see how people live in the area. The morning of day five starts early with a game drive through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where you walk on foot to look for rhino and other wildlife. After the safari, the rest of day five is yours to use as you choose. You can book water activities on the Zambezi River, take a day trip across the border to Chobe National Park in Botswana, or rest at your accommodation. All paid activities on that day are at your own cost.

Meals and bottled water travel with you throughout. Accommodation varies by night and is arranged as part of the package. Your guide briefs you on what to expect at each stop and handles the logistics of the overland journey. Day six is your final departure to your next destination or home.

What’s included

• Overland transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• lunch each day.
• bottled drinking water.
• accommodation at different levels.
• a safari briefing.
• an English-speaking local guide.
• pickup from Lusaka International Airport.
• public liability insurance while on board the vehicle.
• a morning game drive and rhino walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park.
• a guided tour of Victoria Falls.
• a village visit in Livingstone.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and Saturday

AgesAdult (30 to 55 years) · Senior (56 to 88 years) · Youth (12 to 29 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 230

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nahubwe Safari Lodge, Kafue National Park, Africa, Zambia

Is this one for you?Six days is long enough to cross the country and spend three full days around Livingstone and the falls, but short enough to fit into a week-long trip if you arrive in Lusaka on day one and depart on day six. The open day five lets you choose whether to rest, pursue paid water sports, or venture into Botswana, so the pace is yours to set once you reach the destination.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 29 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is the Kalundu Mound in Kalomo?

The Kalundu Mound is a colonial-era site that served as the residence of the first administrator and housed the original Standard Chartered Bank of North-Western Rhodesia. You visit it during the stop in Kalomo on day two of the journey.

Can I do water activities on the Zambezi River, and are they included?

Water activities on the Zambezi are available on day five as optional paid activities at your own cost. They are not included in the tour price.

Is accommodation in Lusaka before the tour starts included?

Pre-arrival accommodation in Lusaka is optional and available at your own cost. The tour itself begins on day one with your 7:30 am departure from the airport.

Does the guide speak English?

Yes, your guide speaks English throughout the tour and provides a safari briefing before the game drive and rhino walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park.