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...
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Livingstone - Sunset Cruise Along the Zambezi River
The Zambezi River is one of Africa’s great waterways. In places, the river flows languidly, slow enough for wildebeest and buffalo to swim across. In other spots, the water gushes with drama as it picks up speed and sends up flumes of spray and white water. Your lodge is situated on the river, allowing you to gaze out towards wading hippos while flanked by roaring rapids. Today you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel, where your sunset cruise will help you settle into the river’s charm. Hippos emerge from the water, crocodiles bathe on the banks, drinks and canapes are served, and the glowing African sun burns orange as it dips onto the horizon.
What's Included:
Day 2
Livingstone - Helicopter Above Victoria Falls and Bungee Jump in No Man’s Land
Day 3
Livingstone - Walk With Rhinos and Kayak Past Hippos
Day 4
Chobe National Park - Thrilling Big-Game Mobile Camping Safari
Day 5
Livingstone - Charms of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers
Day 6
Livingstone - Southern Africa’s Best White-Water Rafting
Day 7
Lower Zambezi National Park - Game Drives With the Big Cats
Day 8
Lower Zambezi National Park - Exclusive Walking Safari in Big-Game Country
Day 9
Lower Zambezi National Park - Canoe With Big Game and Final Safari Wonders Along the Zambezi
Day 10
Livingstone - Depart for Home
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
$17,900 per person (excluding international flights)
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.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.93 stars based on 589 reviews.
Our special trip surpassed all of our expectations!
We had a large group wanting to go on safari and started planning around a year in advance. We also had small children coming with us and we were celebrating a milestone birthday! My first call was with Zicasso’s travel agent, who had the best enthusiasm and confidence in delivering what we wanted. The other travel partner was my main point of contact afterwards and she probably ended up answering at least 10,000 questions for me!
Each moment of the trip was specially curated and special. They did a great job finding camps that would give us a unique experience rather than becoming redundant. The hospitality at the camps and accommodations were unique and comfortable. We were all so happy with how everything went! We would definitely use this travel company again for our travel needs!
Reviewed By Shruti B.
We had an amazing trip, planned by Zicasso's travel partner. This is the first time I've ever used a travel agent and I'll admit, I was nervous. She took all of our feedback into consideration while planning. I highly recommend!
Reviewed By Kris C.
The trip was carefully planned and we received optimal assistance throughout the trip and constant availability and monitoring during the journey. Our Zicasso travel agent was very professional and always available to respond to our requests and needs. The choice of hotels was excellent and reflected the expectations. The activities offered in the different locations were very well structured and the guides were of high quality, particularly those in Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.
Reviewed By Roberto B.
We had a wonderful trip, with nearly seamless arrangements. All hopes and objectives were fulfilled. All camps were in good locations, with excellent service. We had experienced and knowledgeable guides at all camps. We were sorry to have it end!
Reviewed By Jean D.
Zicasso's trip designer arranged a flawless, extraordinary trip.
Reviewed By Bernard L.
We’re still not over our trip! Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you for organizing such a great experience and making it so effortless for me. I already have family and friends asking who I went through, and I’m guessing some of them will be reaching out to you in the next year.
I do have one small piece of constructive feedback about our camp in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. The staff, lodge, and food were wonderful, but unfortunately, the safari guide fell short. We had just come from the camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve (where we left our hearts—the guide there was truly exceptional, with such a great personality), so the difference stood out even more. At the Olifants West Nature Reserve camp, we saw very few animals and the guide didn’t engage much—he barely spoke, and when he did, it wasn’t very professional or kind, especially toward my son. My son even said the trip might have worked better in reverse, since after Botswana it was hard to adjust to seeing only a few animals a day.
That said, I’m so grateful for how smoothly you planned everything, especially on such short notice. It really was a trip of a lifetime for us.
Thank you again!
Reviewed By Mona P.