This Zambia and Zimbabwe vacation includes a stay at the bucket-list destination, Victoria Falls as well as a flying safari in both Zambia and Zimbabwe. See the Kafue National Park and Hwange National Park, both of which offer a staggering number of wildlife species.
At Victoria Falls you can admire the mighty 'Smoke that Thunders' as well as partake in a host of activities in the area, from white water rafting and helicopter flips over the Falls to bungee jumping and river cruises along the Zambezi River. In Zambia, you will safari at Shumba Camp in the Busanga Plains area of the incredible Kafue National Park. The area is famous for providing some of the best lion viewing in Africa, with the big cats often seen in and around camp. Activities you will enjoy include day and night game drives and seasonal boating. In Zimbabwe, your safari will take place at Linkwasha Camp in a private concession of the Hwange National Park, the country's flagship reserve, famous for its productive game viewing year-round and particularly its huge herds of elephants.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Lusaka
3 nights - Shumba Camp, Kafue National Park, Zambia
2 nights - Toka Leya Camp, Livingstone & Victoria Falls, Zambia
3 nights - Linkwasha Camp, Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Ends - Transfer to Victoria Falls for your international flight home
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Zambia, Zimbabwe
8 Nights
Safari
Scenic
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Zambia, Zimbabwe
8 Nights
Safari
Scenic
Includes flights from JFK
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
White Water Rafting
Cultural Experience
Natural Wonders
