38 days in Zambia Itinerary

Tourism in Livingstone, a town nestled on the Zimbabwean border, thrives largely thanks to the nearby Victoria Falls.

Livingstone is known for nature, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Victoria Falls, see the interesting displays at Railway Museum, admire all the interesting features of Mukuni Village, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Livingstone Crocodile Park.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Livingstone trip planning tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Livingstone is an approximately 17-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Livingstone, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, Livingstone is much warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Liuwa Plain National Park.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Liuwa Plains.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Liuwa Plain National Park trip planner.

You can fly from Livingstone to Liuwa Plain National Park in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Sioma.

On the 8th (Thu), take in the dramatic scenery at Ngonye Falls.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Sioma trip itinerary builder.

Explore your travel options from Liuwa Plain National Park to Sioma with the Route module. You will leave for Senanga on the 9th (Fri).

Senanga is a town in the Western Province of Zambia, on the eastern bank of the Zambezi River, at the southern end of its Barotse Floodplain. On the 10th (Sat), explore the activities along Zambezi River.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Senanga trip website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Sioma to Senanga. In December in Senanga, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 26°C at night. On the 12th (Mon), you're off to Mpika.

Mpika is known for parks and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Bangweulu Wetlands and admire all the interesting features of Shiwa Ngandu.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Mpika day trip planner.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Senanga to Mpika in 15.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll set off for South Luangwa National Park on the 16th (Fri).

Take a break from South Luangwa National Park with a short trip to Kundalila Falls in Serenje, about 1h 50 min away.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our South Luangwa National Park online trip itinerary maker.

You can take a bus from Mpika to South Luangwa National Park in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. You will leave for Eastern Province on the 20th (Tue).

Eastern Province is known for nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Luangwa River.

For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Eastern Province online trip itinerary builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from South Luangwa National Park to Eastern Province. You'll set off for Lusaka on the 24th (Sat).

Tourism in Lusaka, Zambia's commercial and government center, thrives mostly due to its central location and well-connected airport, making it a gateway for exploring the country's numerous nature reserves and national parks.

Take a break from Lusaka with a short trip to Munda Wanga Environmental Park in Chilanga, about 38 minutes away. Spend the 25th (Sun) in the pleasant surroundings of Chaminuka Game Reserve. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilayi Elephant Nursery, hunt for treasures at Pakati Sunday Market, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Ignatius church, and browse the different shops at Arcades Shopping Mall.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Lusaka trip planner.

You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Eastern Province to Lusaka in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to drive back home.