Zambia is not a major safari destination in itself, but a visit to Zambia's Victoria Falls is
frequently combined with a safari in neighboring Botswana's spectacular Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert.
The small and historic town of Livingstone is the starting point for many trips to Zambia due to its
proximity to Victoria Falls. Described by the Kololo tribe in the 1800s as Mosi-oa-Tunya -- the smoke
that thunders -- the falls plummet more than 100 meters into the Zambezi Gorge below, creating a thundering
curtain of water. At the height of flood season, 546 million cubic meters of water per minute soar over the basalt cliffs.
Tour operators often can arrange for a white-water rafting trip,
a helicopter flightseeing excursion over the falls or -- for the especially
adventurous traveler -- a plunge on the world's second-highest bungee jump,
off the Victoria Falls Bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Many Zambia safaris visit South Luangwa National Park, which contains 60 animal species and more than 400 bird species, or Lower Zambezi National Park, a pristine wilderness also home to a wide variety of wildlife. Travelers on Zambia safaris might stay in tented camps along the tranquil shores of Lake Kariba or visit local villages to learn about Zambia's traditional ways of life.
Zambia safaris are available year-round, and three distinct seasons provide
visitors with different perspectives depending on the time of travel.
The roads are best for traveling during the cool, dry season (May through
August). Victoria Falls is most impressive toward the end of the rainy
season (December to April), though the thick spray can impede viewing of
the intricate rock formations and gorges. The entire scope of the falls is
best viewed when the water level is lowest, at the end of the hot,
dry season (September to November). Though bird viewing is better in the
rainy season, a smaller number of accommodations are available, and areas
such as Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa can be impassable due to bad road
conditions. In these areas, game viewing is best in the dry months of June
through October.
Listed below are all safaris that visit Zambia, the great majority of which also visit
Botswana. Click any vacation name for dates
and prices. You can narrow your selection with the Safari Search box above.
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Following
are safaris that take
place entirely in Zambia:
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Following
are safaris that include
Zambia and one or more additional countries:
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| Zambia Safaris |
Starts In |
Total Days |
Company |
Quality* |
From** |
| Explore Chobe National Park 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
3 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana & Falls Overland 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
8 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure 2013 |
Windhoek, Namibia |
8 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Zambia & Botswana Wildlife Safari 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
9 |
A & K
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Signature Zambia & Botswana 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
9 |
A & K
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta & Falls Overland 2013 (Windhoek to Livingstone) |
Windhoek, Namibia |
9 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta & Falls Overland 2013 (Livingstone to Windhoek) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
9 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| On Safari in Botswana & Victoria Falls 2013 |
Okavango Delta, Botswana |
9 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe 2013 |
Okavango Delta, Botswana |
9 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Wings Over Botswana 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
10 |
A & K
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Signature Wings Over Botswana 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
10 |
A & K
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| South Africa Sojourn with Victoria Falls 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
10 |
Alluring Africa
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Jewels of Botswana 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
10 |
Alluring Africa
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Kruger & Falls 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
10 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Journey to South Africa & Victoria Falls 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
10 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana, Victoria Falls & Zimbabwe with Muchenje Safari Lodge 2013 |
Maun, Botswana |
11 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana Explorer Safari 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
11 |
Nat Hab
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Family Botswana Safari 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
11 |
Nat Hab
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana in Depth 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
11 |
SITA
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| African Sensations 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Africa Through a Child's Eyes 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
12 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| South Africa & Botswana Explorer 2013 |
Victoria Falls, Zambia |
12 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana: Kalahari, the Delta & Beyond 2013 |
Maun, Botswana |
12 |
Nat Hab
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Splendors of Africa 2013 (12 Days) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
SITA
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| South Africa: An Elegant Adventure 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
Tauck
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana, South Africa & Zambia 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
Tauck
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana, South Africa & Zambia 2014 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
12 |
Tauck
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| South Africa: An Elegant Adventure 2014 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
Tauck
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Kruger, Cape Town & Falls 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
13 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Untouched Botswana With Zambia's National Parks 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
13 |
Globus
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Untouched Botswana With Zambia's National Parks 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
13 |
Monograms
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| The Secluded Botswana Safari 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
13 |
Nat Hab
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Secluded Botswana Photo Safari 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
13 |
Nat Hab
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| South Africa Sojourn with Victoria Falls & Botswana 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
14 |
Alluring Africa
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Africa Safari 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
14 |
Discovery
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Zambia Volunteer & Safari 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
14 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| South African Style with Rovos Rail 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
14 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| South Africa & Botswana Explorer with Johannesburg 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
14 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Wings Over Botswana with Mala Mala Safari Extension 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
15 |
A & K
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Untouched Botswana With Zambia's National Parks & Victoria Falls 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
15 |
Globus
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Untouched Botswana With Zambia's National Parks & Victoria Falls 2013 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
15 |
Monograms
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| The Ultimate Safari 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
16 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| South African Style with Rovos Rail and Botswana 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
16 |
General
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| The Epic Botswana & Namibia Safari 2013 (Windhoek to Livingstone) |
Windhoek, Namibia |
16 |
Nat Hab
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| The Epic Botswana & Namibia Safari 2013 (Livingstone to Windhoek) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
16 |
Nat Hab
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure 2013 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
18 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Nairobi to Victoria Falls Adventure 2013 |
Nairobi, Kenya |
20 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure 2013 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
20 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls 2013 (Cape Town to Livingstone) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
21 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls 2013 (Livingstone to Cape Town) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
21 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Nairobi to Joburg Overland |
Nairobi, Kenya |
27 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Cape Town to Nairobi |
Cape Town, South Africa |
40 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Ultimate Africa (Cape Town to Nairobi) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
54 |
G Adventure
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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** Price per person based on double occupancy, not including air, on select dates.
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* Key to Quality Ratings
Zambia safaris are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = Zambia safaris typically range from $60 to $250 per person, per day, plus airfare.
First Class = Zambia safaris typically range from $150 to $500 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Deluxe = Zambia safaris typically range from $175 to $850 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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