18 days in Zambia Itinerary

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at River Rafting & Tubing and Gorge Swing. Visiting Helicopter Tours and Victoria Falls will get you outdoors. There's still lots to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, stroll through Livingstone Crocodile Park, indulge in some personalized pampering at Namakau's Health Spa, and explore and take pictures at Mukuni Village.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Livingstone trip maker tool.

Milan, Italy to Livingstone is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Milan in July; daily highs in Livingstone reach 25°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Senanga.

On the 2nd (Wed), explore the activities along Zambezi River.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Senanga trip itinerary website.

Getting from Livingstone to Senanga by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and flight; or take a bus. When traveling from Livingstone in August, plan for little chillier days in Senanga, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. You will leave for Lusaka on the 3rd (Thu).

On the 4th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of The Holy Cross Lusaka, then take in the exciting artwork at 37D Gallery, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilayi Elephant Nursery, and finally walk around Munda Wanga Environmental Park. Here are some ideas for day two: buy something for everyone on your list at Eastpark Mall, hunt for treasures at Sunday Crafts Market, then stop by Manda Hill, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Kalimba Reptile Park.

To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Lusaka road trip tool.

Traveling by bus from Senanga to Lusaka takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to fly to Chingola.

On the 6th (Sun), stroll through Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage.

To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Chingola trip itinerary site.

Fly from Lusaka to Chingola in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Lomashi.

On the 7th (Mon), admire the sheer force of Lumangwe Falls.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Lomashi holiday maker site.

You can drive from Chingola to Lomashi in 8 hours. You'll set off for Kasama on the 8th (Tue).

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): admire the sheer force of Chishimba Falls and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kasama Cathedral.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Kasama trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lomashi to Kasama takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to take a bus to North Luangwa National Park.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: witness a stunning natural landmark at Kapishya Hot Springs.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our North Luangwa National Park travel route planner.

You can take a bus from Kasama to North Luangwa National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Mpika.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): stroll through Bangweulu Wetlands and then stroll around South Luangwa National Park. On the 13th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore and take pictures at Shiwa Ngandu.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Mpika trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from North Luangwa National Park to Mpika. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel to South Luangwa National Park.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at the Bush-Spa and then stop by Mulberry Mongoose.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the South Luangwa National Park trip itinerary planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mpika to South Luangwa National Park. On the 14th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.