We are thrilled to announce an exciting addition to the KAI Collection – Green Safaris, the brand revolutionizing sustainable luxury safaris in Zambia and Malawi.

At KAI, we have long believed in Zambia’s untapped potential in the US market. Concerns around logistics, perceived high costs, and a general lack of familiarity have led to Zambia being undersold as a safari destination, but it has always been only a matter of time before travelers ‘discovered’ this spectacular gem.

Over the past few years, the travel trade and media outlets have finally begun to recognize Zambia as an outstanding and untouched safari destination, with a stable and eco-motivated government, warm and welcoming communities, ground-breaking conservation efforts, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and some of the largest and most diverse National Parks in the world. We are proud to be on the cusp of this exciting moment, and we are here to enable you to confidently book this spectacular Southern African destination as it becomes a top choice for safari-goers.

What do you need to know about Green Safaris?

Green Safaris owns and operates eight luxury properties in the most sought-after destinations in Zambia and Malawi. They also operate the iconic Livingstone Island and Devil’s Pool/ Angel’s Pool activity in Zambia.

Many of the Green Safaris locations have been hand-picked for their unbeatable access to wildlife, and they offer top-tier lodges and camps within the Lower Zambezi, South Luangwa, Kafue National Park, and the Busanga Plains). Green Safaris also invites guests to explore Victoria Falls from Tongabezi Lodge or Sindabezi Island Lodge, allowing travelers to access this Natural Wonder of the World before escaping to Zambezi River-side luxury outside of Livingstone. In neighboring Malawi, you will find Kaya Mawa – a beachfront paradise on Lake Malawi and the perfect way to turn a Green Safaris trip into an unbeatable Beach and Bush holiday.

This footprint makes Green Safaris uniquely positioned to address Zambia’s perceived logistical challenges as a destination, as the properties can be combined to create the perfect circuit for each type of traveler (from waterfalls to private islands, from leopard-spotting to beachside escapes).

Best of all – all internal Green Safaris flights and transfers are included in the room rates, which removes logistical pressures on you and means that internal journeys become commissionable*.

Silent Safaris – Proof that sustainable travel can equal more (not less) luxury.

Each of Green Safaris’ eight properties offers safari-goers ultimate luxury, top-tier service, and a wide range of experiences and activities. While the collection shares values and superior service levels, each lodge and camp boasts a distinctive charm and aesthetic – in fact, they range from Nest rooms to A-line tents to sprawling beachside villas… no cookie-cutter safaris here!

In line with KAI’s commitment to bringing you safari operators that prioritize changing lives as much as creating life-changing experiences, Green Safaris also champions conservation and empowerment through their own Green Safaris Conservation Foundation. The Foundation initiates, funds, and supports a series of vital projects – from education to anti-poaching to healthcare – in the areas where they operate.

What is most distinctive, however, is that Green Safaris doesn’t view these two focuses as mutually exclusive. With their trailblazing Silent Safaris (Green Safaris is the only operator in Zambia to offer electric game drives, boat and dhow cruises, and even mountain bikes), they have proven that eco-conscious safaris make for superior guest experiences – Silent Safaris mean no fuel or noise pollution, but they also mean that guests can experience unrivaled access to wild animals, which are no longer disturbed by engine noises. Even the community farms implemented by the Foundation benefit guests with fresh, organic fruit and vegetables.

Green Safaris was founded on the dream of protecting and nurturing Africa’s pristine ecosystems, wildlife, and communities, and they do this by providing your clients with unforgettable experiences.

To learn more about Green Safaris, visit their website or contact Dave Kartagener.