Explore the natural wonders of Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia
Starting price reflects land-only tour cost. Great Value: see our Tour Cost page for pricing that Includes International Airfare.
This journey is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value.
Throughout this tour, travel in the company of an exceptional Smithsonian Study Leader. Kristofer Helgen is a Research Zoologist and Curator of Mammals at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. Read an interview with Study Leader Kristofer Helgen. Kris will lead the May departure. David Clapp is a respected naturalist and teacher who worked extensively in land conservation and habitat management. David will lead the August 3, 2012 departure. Grant Nel holds a BSc (Hon) degree in Zoology, has worked in the African wild for 2 decades and has also traveled widely internationally. Grant will be on the August 18th 2012 departure. Don Wilson is Curator Emeritus of Mammals at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and was named senior scientist in January 2000. Don was director of the Smithsonian’s Biodiversity Programs for ten years. Don will lead the September 7, 2012 departures. A popular and respected naturalist, Patricia Hostiuck has led over 50 trips with Smithsonian Journeys. Patty will be on the June and November 2012 departures.
Tour spectacular Victoria Falls.
Search for the “Big Five” in the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve.
Discover Chobe National Park’s diverse and abundant game on early morning game drives and afternoon boat safaris.
Explore remote Lower Zambezi National Park during a four-night stay at the unique Royal Zambezi Lodge.
This tour features the following World Heritage site:
