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Zambia Trip Cost Calculator

Zambia offers walking safaris (South Luangwa pioneered them) at a premium. Vic Falls on the Zambian side is more affordable than the Zimbabwean.

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Trip style

Mid-range tented camps in South Luangwa with walking and game drives.

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Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Zambia. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 30USD 200USD 850
Food & drinkUSD 15USD 40USD 100
Local transportUSD 35USD 80USD 180
IncidentalsUSD 15USD 30USD 70
Daily totalUSD 95USD 350USD 1200

Zambia budget wisdom

1

South Luangwa is the home of walking safari — splurge here if anywhere.

2

Mfuwe Lodge (BL or peak season camps) book out 12+ months ahead.

3

Livingstone is cheaper than Vic Falls town across the border for similar Falls access.

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First

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