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    Luxury Safaris in Lusaka made for you

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    Lusaka is the perfect base for exploring Zambia’s national parks, waterfalls and wildlife-rich landscapes

    The capital city and hub for safaris

    Lusaka is the capital and largest city of Zambia and many believe it’s one of the fastest-developing cities in Southern Africa. Not much as a destination itself, this busy little city provides you with an access point to the country’s best attractions.

    Home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Zambia has an abundance of attractions, which bring travellers from all over the globe. With 19 National Parks, 17 waterfalls including the great Victoria Falls and home to the big five, this city allows you to have a ‘base’ before starting your luxury Lusaka safari.

    English is the official language of the city, but Nyanja and Bemba are also commonly heard.

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    Experiences picked by our Zambia safari specialists

    • Watch rescued elephant calves feed at the GRI Nursery preview image
    • Shop for curios and fabrics at Pakati Sunday Market preview image
    • Meet artisans carving and creating at Kabwata Cultural Village preview image
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    Watch rescued elephant calves feed at the GRI Nursery

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    Visit the GRI Elephant Nursery and watch rescued orphan calves come in for their milk feed. Local keepers will explain the conservation work behind their rehabilitation.

    Shop for curios and fabrics at Pakati Sunday Market

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    Visit Pakati Sunday Market with your private guide and find a variety of carved curios, handmade jewellery and bright chitenge fabrics to take home.

    Meet artisans carving and creating at Kabwata Cultural Village

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    Wander Kabwata Cultural Village – a craft market built around traditional thatched huts used as studios and stalls – and chat with the artisans as they carve and create on site.

    Lunch on nshima with ifisashi at a local restaurant

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    Enjoy a classic Zambian lunch of nshima with ifisashi (a rich vegetable and peanut stew), one of the country’s best-loved local dishes.

    Luxury Lusaka safari lodges

    There are many incredible places to stay close to Lusaka. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

    Why book with Jacada?

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    Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

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    Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

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    Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your Lusaka adventure, our team of safari experts are ready to help.

    When to visit

    Travelling to Lusaka from May to October is peak season. Expect dry weather and comfortable daytime temperatures of around 20–26°C (68–79°F). It’s a great time for city sightseeing and outdoor dining.

    November to March is Lusaka’s green season. During these months, rain transforms the surrounding countryside with gardens and parks feeling lush and alive. Birdlife is at its most active, although afternoons can be hot and showers are more frequent.

    April is a great shoulder month as the rains begin to ease. Landscapes are vibrant from the wet season, and the weather is generally pleasant for exploring before the dry season settles in.

    City exploration

    May–October

    Lush landscapes and birdlife

    November–March

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    April

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    Plan your trip to Lusaka

    Whatever you want from your adventure in Lusaka, our team of safari experts are ready to help.

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    Your trip, your story

    We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

    Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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