20 days in Zambia Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Victoria Falls. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at The Explorer Club, tour the pleasant surroundings at Livingstone Crocodile Park, take an in-depth tour of Livingstone Museum, and admire all the interesting features of Mukuni Village.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Livingstone road trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Livingstone is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Central Africa Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In October, daily temperatures in Livingstone can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can fly to Lusaka.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Lilayi Elephant Nursery and Sunday Crafts Market. Take a break from Lusaka with a short trip to Munda Wanga Environmental Park in Chilanga, about 38 minutes away. Spend the 20th (Fri) in the pleasant surroundings of Chaminuka Game Reserve. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Lusaka National Park, look for gifts at Manda Hill, get your bearings at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, and trek along Southern Africa Freedom Trail.

To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Lusaka online travel planner.

You can fly from Livingstone to Lusaka in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly to Chingola.

Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Chimfunshi Wildlife Orphanage.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Chingola journey builder website.

Traveling by flight from Lusaka to Chingola takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Mpika.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of South Luangwa National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bangweulu Wetlands.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Mpika trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Chingola to Mpika in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel to South Luangwa National Park.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): indulge in some personalized pampering at the Bush-Spa and then stop by Mulberry Mongoose.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our South Luangwa National Park online vacation planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mpika to South Luangwa National Park. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel back home.