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; click any vacation name for dates
and prices. You can narrow your selection with the Safari Search box above.
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Following
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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** |
| Wildlife of Hwange 2010 |
Victoria Falls, Zambia |
4 |
African Tvl
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Vic Falls to Jo'burg |
Livingstone, Zambia |
7 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Jo'burg to Vic Falls |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
7 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Wilderness Loop |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
7 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Vic Falls to Kruger |
Livingstone, Zambia |
8 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Okavango Experience |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
8 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Okavango & Beyond |
Livingstone, Zambia |
8 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Wild Botswana |
Cape Town, South Africa |
8 |
Maupintour
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Vic Falls to Jo'burg Overland |
Livingstone, Zambia |
9 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta and Falls Discoverer (Windhoek to Livingstone) |
Windhoek, Namibia |
9 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta and Falls Discoverer (Livingstone to Windhoek) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
9 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Bush & Beyond |
Windhoek, Namibia |
9 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta and Falls Experience (Windhoek to Livingstone) |
Windhoek, Namibia |
10 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta and Falls Explorer |
Windhoek, Namibia |
10 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta and Falls Explorer (Reverse) |
Victoria Falls, Zambia |
10 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Africa Wildlife Express |
Livingstone, Zambia |
10 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta and Falls Experience (Livingstone to Windhoek) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
10 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Delta & Beyond |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
10 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana and Vic Falls Safari |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
11 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Splendors of Africa 2010 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
11 |
SITA
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Botswana in Depth 2010 |
Livingstone, Zambia |
11 |
SITA
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Wings Over Botswana 2009-2010 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
12 |
A & K
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Wings Over Zambia 2009-2010 |
Lusaka, Zambia |
12 |
A & K
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Wings Over Botswana 2010 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
12 |
A & K
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Wings Over Zambia 2010 |
Lusaka, Zambia |
12 |
A & K
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Family Footsteps: Southern Africa Through a Child's Eyes 2009 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
12 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Explorer 2010 (King Level) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Explorer 2010 (Ebony Level) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
African Tvl
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Splendors of Africa 2009 (12 days) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
12 |
SITA
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Natural Wonders of Southern Africa 2009-2010 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
13 |
A & K
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Wings Over Zambia & Botswana 2010 |
Lusaka, Zambia |
13 |
A & K
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Magic |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
13 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Signature Zambia 2010 |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
14 |
A & K
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| African Sensations |
Cape Town, South Africa |
14 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| African Sensations 2010 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
14 |
African Tvl
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| Kruger, Delta, and Falls |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
14 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Explorer |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
14 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Project Zambia & Safari |
Livingstone, Zambia |
16 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| The Ultimate Safari (Simba Level) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
18 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| Romancing Africa: Vintage Tales of South Africa 2009 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
18 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| The Ultimate Safari (Royal Level) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
18 |
African Tvl
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| The Ultimate Safari 2010 (Simba Level) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
18 |
African Tvl
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Deluxe
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Dates and Prices
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| The Ultimate Safari 2010 (Royal Level) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
18 |
African Tvl
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Luxury
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Dates and Prices
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| South Africa with Victoria Falls Extension 2009 - 2010 |
Cape Town, South Africa |
19 |
Globus
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1st Class
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Dates and Prices
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| Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure |
Livingstone, Zambia |
20 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Nairobi to Victoria Falls Adventure |
Nairobi, Kenya |
20 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer (Cape Town to Livingstone) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
20 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls Discoverer (Livingstone to Cape Town) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
20 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas and Falls (Cape Town to Livingstone) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
21 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style |
Cape Town, South Africa |
21 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls in Style (Reverse) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
21 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas and Falls (Livingstone to Cape Town) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
21 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls Explorer (Cape Town to Livingstone) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
21 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Dunes, Deltas & Falls Explorer (Livingstone to Cape Town) |
Livingstone, Zambia |
21 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Wild Africa |
Cape Town, South Africa |
22 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Vic Falls to Cape Town |
Livingstone, Zambia |
22 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Cape Town to Vic Falls |
Cape Town, South Africa |
22 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Tropical Trek |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
22 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Vic Falls to Kenya |
Livingstone, Zambia |
24 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Southern Africa Adventure |
Livingstone, Zambia |
27 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Jo'burg to Nairobi |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
30 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Nairobi to Jo'burg |
Nairobi, Kenya |
30 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Nairobi to Johannesburg Adventure |
Nairobi, Kenya |
31 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Cape Town to Jo'burg |
Cape Town, South Africa |
33 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Jo'burg to Cape Town |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
33 |
Intrepid
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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 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| African Adventure (Northbound) |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
45 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Cape Town to Kenya |
Cape Town, South Africa |
45 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Kenya to Cape Town |
Nairobi, Kenya |
45 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Ultimate Southern Africa |
Cape Town, South Africa |
52 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Nairobi to Cape Town Adventure |
Nairobi, Kenya |
54 |
GAP
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Africa Encompassed (Northbound) |
Cape Town, South Africa |
60 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Africa Encompassed (Southbound) |
Nairobi, Kenya |
60 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Cairo to Cape Town |
Cairo, Egypt |
121 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Cape Town to Istanbul |
Cape Town, South Africa |
150 |
Intrepid
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Budget
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Dates and Prices
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| Istanbul to Cape Town |
Istanbul, Turkey |
150 |
Intrepid
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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.
Luxury = Zambia safaris typically range from $400 to $1,150 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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