Zambia is where Africa speaks in subtle tones. It doesn’t demand attention—it earns it. For those who seek more than sightings and snapshots, this is a land that offers wild elegance, solitude without compromise, and luxury crafted with restraint. Here, it’s not about ticking off boxes—it’s about deep connection, quiet beauty, and experiences that feel personally designed, because they are.

South Luangwa: The Original Walking Safari in Refined Style

South Luangwa National Park is not only the birthplace of the walking safari; it remains its most exquisite stage. Here, each footstep is an invitation into the wild, guided by masters of their craft who interpret the land with grace and insight.

Where to Stay:

• Time + Tide Chinzombo – A striking blend of modern design and wilderness immersion. Each villa features a private pool, open-plan bathroom, and views over the Luangwa River that often include elephants. Service is seamless, and guiding is among the finest in Africa.
• Kafunta River Lodge – Perched on stilts above the plains, it offers not just sweeping views but also access to a natural hot spring and a photographic hide. It strikes a perfect balance between authenticity and comfort.
• Time + Tide Nsolo – A quiet triumph of bush-camp simplicity, Nsolo is built along the seasonal Luwi River, with just a handful of open-front chalets raised on wooden decks. It’s ideal for guests who want to truly walk with the wild. The atmosphere is intimate and grounded in the traditional Zambian safari style, yet elevated with warm, personalised service and exceptional guiding.
• Lion Camp – Situated deep in the remote northern reaches of South Luangwa, Lion Camp offers unmatched wildlife viewing from a secluded, stylish base. Its suites are spacious, open to the elements, and elegantly minimal, connected by raised walkways and overlooking a floodplain where lions, leopards, and wild dogs often roam.

Kafue & Busanga Plains: Remote, Rare, and Remarkable

Kafue National Park, particularly its Busanga Plains, offers some of the most dramatic and unspoiled safari landscapes in Africa. This is a region for those who want to go deeper—to feel the expanse, to watch wildlife in solitude, and to surrender to the rhythm of nature.

Where to Stay:

• Chisa Busanga Camp – With nest-like rooms perched above the plains, this innovative camp is equal parts design statement and wildlife sanctuary. It’s solar-powered, community-run, and visually unforgettable.
• Busanga Bush Camp – Tucked into a wild corner of the plains, this camp delivers everything Kafue promises: wide skies, predator-rich plains, and silence broken only by nature. It’s intimate, authentic, and perfect for returning safari-goers seeking something truly off-grid.

Access is seasonal, but for those who plan ahead, the reward is unmatched. Busanga is not about polished safari; it’s about pristine wilderness, curated with care.

Designing the Journey: Sequencing for Flow and Contrast

A well-structured Zambian itinerary is like a symphony—each destination offering a distinct movement, building towards a crescendo of experience.

A recommended flow:

• Start in South Luangwa – Grounded, sensory, and quietly powerful.
• Move to Lower Zambezi – Fluid, graceful, and intimate.
• Add Kafue for depth – Remote, rare, and dramatically different.
• Close at Victoria Falls – A soft exhale, a grand finale.

Each lodge, flight, and transfer is handled with precision, allowing you to immerse fully without needing to manage a single detail.

The Nanan Travel Signature

In Zambia, the difference lies in nuance. The right room placement, the perfect sundowner spot, the guide whose stories echo long after you return. We take care of it all—not just the obvious, but the invisible. The moments you don’t realise were planned, but remember forever.

Our itineraries are not templates. They are handcrafted narratives shaped by first-hand knowledge and a deep understanding of what true luxury means: not excess, but exactness. Not grandeur, but grace.