12 days in Zambia Itinerary
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Start: Los Angeles
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Lusaka
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Livingstone
— 4 nights
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Lusaka — 4 nights
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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.Go for a jaunt from Lusaka to Chilanga to see Munda Wanga Environmental Park about 32 minutes away. Spend the 26th (Sat) in the pleasant surroundings of Chaminuka Game Reserve. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilayi Elephant Nursery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Ignatius church, examine the collection at Zambia National Museum, and browse the different shops at Eastpark Mall.
To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Lusaka driving holiday site.
Los Angeles, USA to Lusaka is an approximately 30-hour flight. Traveling from Los Angeles to Lusaka, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can fly to Livingstone.
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Livingstone — 4 nights
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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: take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, tour the pleasant surroundings at Livingstone Crocodile Park, take an in-depth tour of Livingstone Museum, and get outside with The Explorer Club.
To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Livingstone trip planner.
Getting from Lusaka to Livingstone by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
