The 2026 Classic Zambia Packages Explained: What’s New and Why It’s Exciting
- Tyrone McKeith
- 12 minutes ago
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Planning a safari should be thrilling—not confusing. That’s why we’ve simplified our 2026 safari packages at Classic Zambia to make booking, selling, and experiencing our safaris easier than ever.
Whether you're a travel trade professional or a passionate traveler, here’s what’s new, what’s smart, and why 2026 is shaping up to be our most accessible, flexible, and exciting year yet.
Each package is thoughtfully designed with the perfect safari experience in mind—seamlessly blending wild adventure, effortless logistics, and generous time in the bush.
A Game-Changer: Fully Flight-Inclusive Packages
For the first time ever, we’re offering three flight-inclusive safari packages, which are completely commissionable for travel agents (excluding park fees). That means no extra math, no hidden costs—just one simple price that covers everything from flights and transfers to camp stays and park fees.
These packages are not only easier to sell and book—they’re also crafted to maximise time in the bush and minimise travel and transfer downtime, with well-planned routing and seamless transitions between camps.
1. The Ultimate Leopard – 8 Nights
Explore any combination of our camps in the Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park—from Chula Island and Kutali to Musekese and Ntemwa-Busanga. This fully flight-inclusive itinerary includes all three internal flights. It’s flexible, immersive, and perfect for those seeking variety in landscape and wildlife.
Why it's exciting: It’s the first time we’ve packaged a multi-region Zambia safari in one seamless, commissionable bundle. And yes—leopard sightings are likely.
2. Fly LZ – 6 Nights in Lower Zambezi
Choose any mix of Kutali and Chula Island for six nights with return flights from Lusaka included.
Why it's exciting: Lower Zambezi is known for its canoeing, walking safaris, and riverside wildlife viewing—this is a relaxed, yet wild escape. And by including flights, you’re straight into the action—no time wasted in transfers.
3. Fly Kafue – 6 Nights in Kafue
Mix and match between Musekese and Ntemwa-Busanga with return flights included from Lusaka.
Why it's exciting: The Busanga Plains are one of Africa’s best-kept secrets—home to big cats, incredible birdlife, and vast open landscapes. The included flights make reaching these remote areas smoother than ever, without compromising your time on safari.
Flight-Excluded Flexibility: Build Your Own
Prefer to combine camps or regions differently? No problem. Our flight-excluded packages give you room to get creative—without locking you into specific transfers. You can add shared charters from our seat-rate matrix or work your own routing into the mix.
These packages still reflect our core ethos: giving guests more time in the wild, with a smart, flexible itinerary that avoids unnecessary overnights and long delays.
4. Classic 6 for 5
Stay six nights at any of our camps (excluding Lwenge), and only pay for five. You can use this special twice—hello, 12-night safari!
Why it’s exciting: Greater value for longer stays, and total freedom to tailor your trip around other camps or destinations. It’s perfect for guests who want time to truly settle into the rhythm of the bush.
5. Rhino Special – Kutandala, North Luangwa
Stay four nights, pay for three at Kutandala, our brand-new camp in North Luangwa—a true wilderness experience in one of Zambia’s most remote corners.
Why it’s exciting: It’s our first offering in North Luangwa, and it supports rhino conservation through your visit. The package ensures you spend meaningful, uninterrupted time in this rugged, untamed landscape.
6. Lwenge Retreat – Exclusive-Use in Kafue
Stay four nights, pay for three at Lwenge River Camp, our new exclusive-use property ideal for families or private groups. Priced per camp, not per person.
Why it’s exciting: This is a rare offering in Zambia—a private-use safari camp that remains open right through the Christmas and New Year period, when most camps in the region have closed for the rains. Children of all ages are welcome, and it’s designed for relaxed, meaningful time together. Lwenge is accessible both by air and by road from Lusaka, making it an ideal option for festive season safaris or private getaways without the usual logistics.
What Trends Are We Seeing?
Longer stays: Guests are increasingly choosing 8+ night itineraries that blend regions, which makes the Ultimate Leopard package ideal.
Maximising experience: Every itinerary is designed to reduce time in transit and increase time on safari, so you can savour each moment.
Private travel: Interest in private experiences is booming—hence, the Lwenge Retreat.
Seasonal value: No single supplements in low season, plus last-minute booking discounts make a Classic Zambia safari even more appealing.
The Details You Don’t Need to Worry About
We’ve built these packages to take the guesswork out of your safari. No more calculating park fees or hunting for flight schedules. Everything’s streamlined and, for agents, everything but park fees is commissionable on our flight-inclusive packages.
Need to tweak things? We still offer seat-in-plane flights across Zambia with flexible timings, making it easy to connect with international flights and avoid unnecessary Lusaka stopovers.
A Final Word
We’ve poured our hearts into designing packages that reflect the very best of Zambia—wild, immersive, flexible, and guest-focused. Whether you’re a trade partner or traveler, we want to make it easier than ever to sell, plan, and enjoy a Classic Zambia Safari.
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