Private Departures: African Safari

Create your own adventure to Southern Africa, Botswana and Zambia

For that personal trip of a lifetime, let our experts plan the perfect vacation just for you. Tell us about your interests, schedule, and budget, and we'll take you there in traditional Smithsonian style and comfort. Our custom-designed vacations feature top local experts and guides, superb internal air travel and accommodations, and around-the-clock support. Our sample itineraries are truly just the beginning. Talk with one of our customer representatives who will create a customized trip just for you and your travel companions!

Discover the sights and sounds of Africa’s brilliant landscapes and abounding wildlife in the grand tradition of a safari. Southern Africa’s finest wildlife destinations are showcased in remote and extraordinary locations in Botswana and Zambia, with guided game drives day and night.. Begin your land and water safari in the Okavango Delta, with its mazelike waterways providing a rich habitat for a host of predators and prey. Marvel at one of the Seven Natural Wonders and a spectacular World Heritage site, thundering Victoria Falls. Explore the Falls with adrenaline-charged activities like white-water rafting, helicopter flights, or elephant rides. Take walking and canoeing safaris set against the incomparable African landscapes in the Okavango Delta and Lower Zambezi National Park, observing diverse wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, hippos, cheetah, and leopards. Your once-in-a-lifetime journey is perfect for all ages, and can be designed according to your schedule, your budget, and your preferred travel companions.