Explore Zambia
Experience a luxury volunteer trip to Zambia. There’s a multitude of experiences for you to enjoy here, from the awesome Victoria Falls to being enthralled on a world-class safari.
Make your trip to Zambia fulfilling by building a home for a family in need, teaching in a village school, or assisting in the medical clinic.
Zambian Highlights
Zambia is blessed with incredible sights, from the iconic Victoria Falls to some of the finest wildlife viewing in game parks that see fewer tourists than most – so much to explore.
Zambian Eco-Luxury
Zambia is right up there for sustainable luxury, such as Shumba Camp in Kafue National Park, Lolebezi in Lower Zambezi, and near Victoria Falls: Toka Leya, Sussi and Chuma, and Tongabezi Lodge.
Make a Difference
Make a lasting difference by building a home for a widow and her family. Alternatively, you can help teach, or if you have medical skills, you can assist in the clinic.
Suggested Luxury Volunteer Trip
Example Price: US$7,755 per person for a family of four (shoulder season)
On this luxury volunteer trip you and your family get to not only interact with the Zambian people and leave a legacy by building a home for a widow and her family; you will also be in awe of the awesome Victoria Falls, thrill to rafting or kayaking on the Zambezi River, and delight in close encounters with the Big 5 animals… all in luxury.
Trip Highlights
- Build a house for a widow and her family
- Big 5 safari in pristine wilderness
- Private guided tour of Victoria Falls from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides
- Sundowner cruise on the river
- Optional white water rafting, bungee jump, or kayaking
- Scenic flight over Victoria Falls
- Optional walking safari
- Luxury lodges and camp
Price Includes
- Luxury accomodation throughout
- Domestic flights
- Private transfers
- Expert local guides
- Volunteering costs
- Meals as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Note: International flights are not included, but can be arranged, including private jet
Sample Day by Day
(from $7,755 per person)
- Day 1: Arrive Livingstone, met at airport and transfer to Tongabezi Lodge (D)
- Day 2: Tour of Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe (B,D)
- Day 3-5: Build a home for a widow and her children (B,L,D)
- Day 6: Free day - white-water rafting, bungee jumping, game drive option (B,D)
- Day 7: Fly to South Luangwa, check-in to Robin's House, afternoon safari (B,L,D)
- Day 8-9: Morning and afternoon game drives or walking safari (B,L,D)
- Day 10: Transfer to airport, fly to Lusaka or Jo'burg and fly out (B)
Note: This is a sample itinerary, which can be customized to your exact requirements
Luxury Volunteer Trip Highlights in Zambia
Hotels and lodges shown here are examples of what we call “eco-luxury”, meaning you minimize any environmental impact whilst retaining your creature comforts. With Hands Up Holidays you can enjoy the best eco-luxury accomodation available at your chosen destinations.
How to help in Zambia
Make a lasting difference on a luxury volunteer trip in Zambia. You can teach in a village. You can build a home or install an eco-friendly stove for a local family.
Teaching in a Zambian village
Teaching in a village school near Victoria Falls enables you to leave a legacy and give young people the best gift – education.
You can play a part in providing improved and advanced education for orphaned and vulnerable children in remote villages of Zambia.
The long-term aim is for these communities to have education levels raised so that children can enter gainful employment and create sustainable income generating enterprises for them to support their extended families. Your help is hugely appreciated.
Note – this is a popular example of how you can help in this region, and we delight in crafting trips to your exact preferences.
