Africa's Wildlife: On Safari in Botswana, Zambia, & Victoria Falls

Africa’s Wildlife: On Safari in Botswana, Zambia, & Victoria Falls

May 05 - 18, 2024

Length: 14 days

Region(s): Africa

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

A glimpse of a world primeval awaits on this singular safari to Botswana’s Chobe National Park, where elephants preside over a bounty of wildlife; Zimbabwe’s dazzling and powerful Victoria Falls; and Zambia’s exceptional South Luangwa National Park, a remote jewel of an unspoiled and historic preserve.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

Tour Highlights

Begin with sightseeing in Johannesburg’s renowned Soweto district, and visits to the homes of Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Spend three nights near Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls. Experience the spectacular falls – among the world’s largest – up close on a guided walk. Take a game drive in search of the elusive black rhino.
Observe wildlife on a relaxing “Sundowner” dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.
Visit Victoria Falls town and a local village.
Continue to Botswana’s Chobe National Park, which boasts one of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife, and embark on sensational boat safaris and game drives with three nights here.
Take a privately chartered ﬂight to Zambia for a small group tour highlight: unparalleled wildlife viewing at South Luangwa National Park, an untouched region of eastern Zambia along the meandering Luangwa River.
Stay for three nights at the relaxing Mfuwe Lodge and enjoy a variety of activities, including open-vehicle game drives, walking safaris, a local school visit, and community performances.
Discover South Africa’s sparkling “Mother City,” Cape Town, with an optional 4- day/3-night post-tour extension, including full-day tours of the Cape Peninsula and of Cape Town and the Winelands.

If you would like to view a digital copy of this trip’s brochure, please click on the “Digital Brochure” under Additional Resources (follows directly below Itinerary at a Glance) on this webpage.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.