Discover Zambia
Zambia is the birthplace of the walking safari and one of Africa’s most authentic wilderness destinations. The Luangwa Valley teems with leopard, elephant and wild dog, while the Lower Zambezi offers canoeing beneath towering escarpments.
From the thunder of Victoria Falls to the vast, remote plains of Kafue and Liuwa, Zambia delivers raw, uncrowded safari with some of the finest guiding in Africa.
Weather Through the Year
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Where to Stay in Zambia
Our Zambia Safari Collection for 2026 and 2027
The Chalo Difference
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Sustainable Travel
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When to visit Zambia
May to October is the dry season — prime game viewing and walking safaris as wildlife gathers at the rivers. The green emerald season brings lush landscapes and dramatic skies.
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Weighing Zambia against somewhere else? Our guide to African safari destinations sets out every country we work in side by side — what each is best for, when to go, how long to allow and what a trip starts at.