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.
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Elephants on the savanna
The powerful and dramatic Victoria Falls
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Seeing giraffes on safari
Lion pride. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Kirt Kempter
Lone cheetah on the watch
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African rhino on the savannah. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Grant Nel
African Buffalo
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Elephant viewing from the canoe. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Don Wilson
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Elephant calf with mother. Credit: Smithsonian Journeys Expert Grant Nel
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Giraffes on the savanna
Lilac-breasted roller
Flight of an African Fish Eagle in Zambia. Credit: Richard Sooy
Victoria Falls
On safari
African Safari: A Wildlife Adventure
South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Victoria Falls
14 days
from $10,184
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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.
Dates & Prices
To see departure pricing, please click on a date below.
April 16, 2025 - April 29, 2025
Available
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.
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Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $10,184 |
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- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $11,179 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $10,484 |
|
- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $11,479 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $10,584 |
|
- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $11,579 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Tour cost including airfare: Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Portland (OR), Tampa
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $10,684 |
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- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $11,679 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Make a Reservation
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $8,695 |
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- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $9,690 |
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- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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June 1, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Call to Join Waitlist
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.
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Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $10,984 |
|
- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $11,979 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Ask us a Question
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Tour cost including airfare: Chicago, Philadelphia
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $11,284 |
|
- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $12,279 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Ask us a Question
|
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Tour cost including airfare: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle
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| Price |
|
Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $11,384 |
|
- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $12,379 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Ask us a Question
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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 |
|
Ask us a Question
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Land only (tour cost not including airfare)
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| Price |
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Pre-tour Ext. |
Post-tour Ext. |
Occupancy |
| $9,095 |
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- |
$1,995 |
Double |
| $10,090 |
|
- |
$2,390 |
Single |
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Ask us a Question
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July 2, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Available
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.
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Tour cost including airfare: Boston, New York, Washington, DC
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| 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
|
July 30, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Available
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
|
August 24, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Available
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
|
September 22, 2025 - October 5, 2025
Available
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
|
October 26, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Available
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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