Encounter the legendary wildlife of southern Africa on safari in the national parks and game reserves of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana on a popular journey that also includes Johannesburg’s historic sites and magnificent Victoria Falls.

Starting at: $9,484 * Price includes special offer * Includes airfare, taxes & all fees Make a Reservation Ask Us A Question or Call 855-330-1542
 Lion on watch
Lion on watch
 Elephants on the savanna
Elephants on the savanna
 The powerful and dramatic Victoria Falls
The powerful and dramatic Victoria Falls
 Seeing giraffes on safari
Seeing giraffes on safari
 Lion pride. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Kirt Kempter
Lion pride. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Kirt Kempter
 Lone cheetah on the watch
Lone cheetah on the watch
 African rhino on the savannah. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Grant Nel
African rhino on the savannah. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Grant Nel
 African Buffalo
African Buffalo
 Elephant viewing from the canoe. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Don Wilson
Elephant viewing from the canoe. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Don Wilson
 Elephant calf with mother. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Grant Nel
Elephant calf with mother. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Grant Nel
 Giraffes on the savanna
Giraffes on the savanna
 Lilac-breasted roller
Lilac-breasted roller
 Flight of an African Fish Eagle in Zambia. Credit: Richard Sooy
Flight of an African Fish Eagle in Zambia. Credit: Richard Sooy
 Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
 On safari
On safari

African Safari: A Wildlife Adventure

South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Victoria Falls

14 days from $9,484 | includes airfare, taxes and all fees

Encounter the legendary wildlife of southern Africa on safari in the national parks and game reserves of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana on a popular journey that also includes Johannesburg’s historic sites and magnificent Victoria Falls.

or Call 855-330-1542

Tour Details

WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY

This trip far exceeded our lofty expectations. Words alone cannot describe the magic of this experience. 

- Mark S.

Boat cruises on the river with animals on either side were exciting, quiet, peaceful and truly spiritual, all at once! My favorite thing about this tour as a whole was the absence of other tourists. It was private and personal. A totally fabulous experience! 

- Previous Journeys Traveler

Africa and its wonders must be experienced in person! Nature at its best! A photographer's dream come true. 

- Allen S.

Like everyone told me, I returned convinced this was the "Best trip I ever took!" 

- Gwendolyn S.

If Africa is not on your bucket list, you need a new bucket! This trip should not be missed.

- Stewart G.

This journey was a lifetime experience we will always treasure. It was fun, relaxing, elegant, and educational. Our expert, guides, and hotel staff were so wonderful! They made it special.

- Carmen & Tony C.

"The African Safari with Smithsonian Journeys was the trip of a lifetime. Every detail was attended to, before and during the trip - an exceptional experience!"

- Beatrice, C.

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SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,184 - $1,695 Double
$11,179 - $1,990 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,484 - $1,695 Double
$11,479 - $1,990 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,584 - $1,695 Double
$11,579 - $1,990 Single
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Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,684 - $1,695 Double
$11,679 - $1,990 Single
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,595 - $1,695 Double
$9,590 - $1,990 Single
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SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,484 - $1,695 Double
$11,479 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,784 - $1,695 Double
$11,779 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,884 - $1,695 Double
$11,879 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,984 - $1,695 Double
$11,979 - $1,990 Single
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,895 - $1,695 Double
$9,890 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,484 - $1,695 Double
$11,479 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,784 - $1,695 Double
$11,779 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,884 - $1,695 Double
$11,879 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,984 - $1,695 Double
$11,979 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,895 - $1,695 Double
$9,890 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,484 - $1,695 Double
$11,479 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,784 - $1,695 Double
$11,779 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,884 - $1,695 Double
$11,879 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,984 - $1,695 Double
$11,979 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,895 - $1,695 Double
$9,890 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,384 - $1,695 Double
$11,379 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,684 - $1,695 Double
$11,679 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,784 - $1,695 Double
$11,779 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,884 - $1,695 Double
$11,879 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,795 - $1,695 Double
$9,790 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,484 - $1,695 Double
$10,479 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,784 - $1,695 Double
$10,779 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,884 - $1,695 Double
$10,879 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Denver, Detroit, Phoenix, Portland (OR)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,984 - $1,695 Double
$10,979 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$7,895 - $1,695 Double
$8,890 - $1,990 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,184 - $1,995 Double
$11,179 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,484 - $1,995 Double
$11,479 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,584 - $1,995 Double
$11,579 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,684 - $1,995 Double
$11,679 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,695 - $1,995 Double
$9,690 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,984 - $1,995 Double
$11,979 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,284 - $1,995 Double
$12,279 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,384 - $1,995 Double
$12,379 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,484 - $1,995 Double
$12,479 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,095 - $1,995 Double
$10,090 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,184 - $1,995 Double
$12,179 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,484 - $1,995 Double
$12,479 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,584 - $1,995 Double
$12,579 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,684 - $1,995 Double
$12,679 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,295 - $1,995 Double
$10,290 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,184 - $1,995 Double
$12,179 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,484 - $1,995 Double
$12,479 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,584 - $1,995 Double
$12,579 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,684 - $1,995 Double
$12,679 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,295 - $1,995 Double
$10,290 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,184 - $1,995 Double
$12,179 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,484 - $1,995 Double
$12,479 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,584 - $1,995 Double
$12,579 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,684 - $1,995 Double
$12,679 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,295 - $1,995 Double
$10,290 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,984 - $1,995 Double
$11,979 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,284 - $1,995 Double
$12,279 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,384 - $1,995 Double
$12,379 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$11,484 - $1,995 Double
$12,479 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$9,495 - $1,995 Double
$10,490 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation

SPECIAL OFFER

This tour is specially designed for a small group of 16 to 24 Smithsonian travelers and offers outstanding travel value. Prices include airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees.


Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,184 - $1,995 Double
$11,179 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,484 - $1,995 Double
$11,479 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,584 - $1,995 Double
$11,579 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$10,684 - $1,995 Double
$11,679 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation
Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
Price Pre-tour Ext. Post-tour Ext. Occupancy
$8,695 - $1,995 Double
$9,690 - $2,390 Single
Make a Reservation

Price Notes

Important Information for Air Inclusive Guests: Depending on flight schedules, guests from certain U.S. cities may require a departure day one day prior to the listed tour departure date.

Price includes airfare, airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees, which are subject to change until final payment is made. Please call if your city is not listed.

Business Class upgrade on round-trip international flight (per person and are subject to change):

- From Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York: $5,995

- Fom all other cities: $7,495

Air inclusive prices include airline taxes, fuel surcharges, and departure fees of $1,189, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

Prices are based on rates of exchange, airfare & fuel (where applicable), tariffs, taxes, and other costs as of the tour publication date. We reserve the right to correct errors and to increase program prices to cover increased costs, tariffs, and taxes received after prices are published and to reflect currency fluctuations.

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