Rafting group gets ready to attempt the Zambezi river rapids in Livingstone, Zambia

Thrills on the Zambezi: A Safari to Zambia’s Adventure Capital

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Countries Visited

Botswana, Zambia

Places Visited

Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park

Suggested Duration

10 Days

The Zambezi River is Southern Africa’s adventure capital as big game adds new drama to nature’s escapades. Walk with rhinos, camp with elephants, kayak past hippos, bungee jump next to Victoria Falls, and enjoy days full of exciting safari activities. Tailored for the intrepid traveler, this 10-day safari features the best of everything that gives the Zambezi its reputation. Think big cats, exhilarating activity and pure adrenalin followed by memorable evenings where you settle into African hospitality...

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Trip Highlights

  • Take a helicopter ride above Victoria Falls and then wander across narrow bridges to the cataracts alongside the epic cascades
  • Bungee jump in the no man’s land between Zambia and Zimbabwe and admire the rainbows in the Victoria Falls spray as you bounce up and down
  • Spend an afternoon tracking rhinos on foot in Mosi Au Tunya National Park
  • Kayak past the hippos and crocodiles of the Zambezi River as the morning sun glistens off the water
  • Escape to Chobe National Park for an exhilarating night of mobile camping amongst the world’s largest elephant population
  • Tackle the grade IV and V rapids of the Lower Zambezi on a white-water rafting adventure
  • Discover the big cats of Lower Zambezi National Park on privately guided game drives
  • Fully connect with the wild during a full-day walking safari on the Lower Zambezi savannah and track some of Zambia’s most inspiring four-legged residents
  • Settle into nature’s paradise and uncover the big game of the wilderness

Starting Price

$14,295 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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