Our Safari Blog is our diary. I guess we all know that a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step. The first step is having a plan. A plan of where to travel to, what we are interested in, the budget, the length of the safari. In Our Safari Blog we will highlight places of interest, will write about national parks, being on the safari with us. We will write about news and updates in regards to visa and travel restrictions. Lodges, safari camps and hotel reviews are part of our blog. What does a typical day on safari with us looks like? Have a look behind the scene. We will write about sightings of animals and birds of interest. We are planning to write product and equipment reviews of stuff we use in our operations. Please follow our blog.
In South Luangwa’s Wafwa area, a lioness carries her only remaining cub towards safety as three young males threaten to take over the Mfuwe Pride. These tender early-morning moments reveal a powerful story of motherhood, courage and survival in the wild.
Most safari itineraries take you to one park. This one takes you through four — from a border-crossing stopover and a dilapidated colonial-era castle, through the remote, rarely-visited stretches of North Luangwa and Luambe, to leopard, lion, and wild dog sightings on the riverbank in South Luangwa. Twelve nights, mobile camping, the honest version of the valley.
Witness one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles in Zambia’s Kasanka National Park. Every year, up to 12 million straw-coloured fruit bats gather in a small evergreen forest, creating the largest mammal migration on Earth by number of individuals. Watch millions of bats fill the sky at sunset, explore Kasanka’s diverse wildlife, and experience this remarkable natural phenomenon with Zamsato’s expertly guided Kasanka Bush Break and Kasanka Bat Migration safaris.
The 2027 dates and rates for Zamsato’s scheduled tented safaris are now live. Choose from our 8-Day Sable Safari, 14-Day Zebra Safari, or 19-Day Wildebeest Safari and experience Zambia’s spectacular wildlife, authentic bush camping, and unforgettable wilderness adventures. Book before 30 September 2026 and enjoy a 10% early booking discount.
From the bustling Great East Road to the wild landscapes of South Luangwa National Park, this safari journey captures the essence of Zambia. Experience village life, dramatic escarpment views, encounters with baboons and monkeys on the road into the valley, and unforgettable wildlife sightings including lions, elephants, hippos, and leopards in one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas.
From the wildlife-rich floodplains of Liwonde National Park to the remote roads of northern Zambia and the thunder of Victoria Falls, our latest overland safari became a true African expedition. Over 13 days and 12 nights, we crossed Malawi and Zambia through lakeside villages, mountain roads, border posts, waterfalls, and hidden wilderness areas. Challenging road conditions in northern Malawi and Zambia tested both vehicle and driver, but rewarded us with unforgettable landscapes, authentic encounters, and experiences far beyond a traditional safari. One thing became clear along the way: Africa is best experienced slowly, and this incredible route deserves at least 16 days to fully enjoy the journey.
A refined canoe experience on the Zambezi—two nights of island camps, slow travel with the current, and an intimate connection to one of Africa’s great rivers.
Four nights, two remote camps, and no crowds — just the raw wilderness of Kafue. Our first safari of the season took us deep into Kasabushi and Musungwa with fully serviced mobile camping, where a pack of 13 African wild dogs, sable antelope, elephants, and intimate moments like a tiny baby puku defined the experience. No lions, no leopards — just a reminder that the best safaris aren’t about ticking boxes, but about immersion, atmosphere, and truly wild encounters.
A buffalo herd moved with quiet determination toward one of the last remaining waterholes of the dry season. But water in South Luangwa is never just water — it is risk. Earlier that morning, lions had brought down one of their own at the very edge of the pool. As the herd caught the scent and lifted their heads, the tension was immediate. Predators on a fresh kill. Prey weighing their chances. In a split second, instinct prevailed — the buffalo wheeled away in a cloud of dust, choosing distance over confrontation, while the lions remained beside their hard-earned prize.
