South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana
July 12-22, 2026 | US$ 6,990
US$ 6,990 per person sharing (international flights not included)
Guided by Dr. Ryan Snider, this socially responsible safari follows the footsteps of the famous explorer, David Livingstone, with a boat safari on Botswana’s Chobe River, a relaxing stay on the banks of the Zambezi River near Zambia’s Victoria Falls, and concluding with a wildlife safari at an eco-award winning safari lodge in Sabi Sands, South Africa.
July 12, 13: Flight to Johannesburg, South Africa
A comfortable international flight takes you to Johannesburg, South Africa (arriving on July 13). Upon arrival, Ryan will welcome and transfer you to the nearby City Lodge Hotel for the night.
July 14, 15, 16: Sabi Sands, South Africa
After a delicious breakfast, we will walk from our airport hotel to check in for your flight (included!) from Johannesburg to Kruger Park Airport. Upon arrival we will drive through picturesque country to the world-famous Sabi Sands Wildlife Reserve, and check into our safari lodge in time for lunch. Here we will enjoy day and night safari drives in open-sided vehicles providing us with the chance to photograph the full range of African wildlife. In fact, this is one of the best places in all of South Africa to see the Big 5 up close! Spend three nights at the eco-award winning Inyati Game Lodge, featuring luxurious accommodations with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and solar electricity.
July 17, 18: Livingstone, Zambia (Victoria Falls)
After a final morning game drive, our drivers will transfer us to the Kruger airport in time for our flight (not included) to Livingstone, Zambia — home of the magnificent Victoria Falls — in time for lunch. Set on the banks of the river, enjoy pristine views of the famous river and the “smoke that thunders”. Spend the next two days relaxing at the beautiful Avani Falls Hotel, located within a short walk from the Zambian side of the Falls. At 3:30pm, we will walk to the Zambia side of the Falls, and cross ‘the knife bridge’. Return to our Hotel for dinner.
On July 18, we will be collected at 9:30am and transferred across the famous suspension bridge into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in order to photograph the Falls from the other side and to visit some souvenir/craft shops. After spending two hours at the Falls, we will drive to the nearby Victoria Falls Hotel for lunch at 12:30pm (pay for what you order). At 2pm, we will transfer back to the Avani Falls Hotel for chance to rest and relax before dinner at our hotel.
July 19, 20: Chobe River, Botswana
After breakfast, we will drive from Zambia across the border into Botswana. Here we will enter Chobe National Park where we will spend the next two nights at the Bakwena Eco Lodge located on the banks of the beautiful Chobe River. This park is well-known for it huge herds of elephants that come down to the river each day to drink. Enjoy river-boat and land-based wildlife safaris, bird watching excursions, tiger-fishing expeditions, and the option to visit with indigenous communities along the way.
July 21, 22: Departure Flights
Enjoy a final morning game drive, before transferring to the nearby Kasane, Botswana Airport in time for your international flight (not included) to Johannesburg Airport. Transfer through the modern airport and catch your international flight home (arriving July 22), with memories that will last a lifetime!
Included for this safari:
- All en-suite accommodations (based on double occupancy).
- Meals and Bar Beverages: Sabi Sands (B,L,D) and Victoria Falls (B,D) and Botswana (B,L,D).
- Flight from Johannesburg to Kruger Airport (Sabi Sands)
- Exclusive transport in 4×4 safari vehicles with open sides for viewing wildlife.
- Services of exceptional English-speaking guides, knowledgeable of the region and culture.
- Long-range radio communication (and access to mobile phone) for the duration of the trip.
- Complimentary bottled drinking water.
- Daily safari briefings.
- All park fees, conservation fees, entrance fees, airport transfers, and departure taxes.
- Guided safari walks, school/orphanage visits, and cultural excursions as per the itinerary.
- All gratuities for porters, waiters, and room stewards.
- Leadership in ethical, socially responsible practices.
- Complete pre-departure information including packing lists, trip itinerary, and flight details.
Not included:
- International airfare to/from Johannesburg, South Africa.
- International airfare from Kruger-Livingstone and Kasane-Johannesburg (to be ‘bundled’ with your international air ticket).
- Travel/medical insurance.
- Lunches in Victoria Falls, and Dinner in Johannesburg (pay for what your order)
- Passport fees, Yellow Fever Immunization, and Zambia-Zimbabwe tourist visa
- Gratuities for drivers and any optional excursions.
- Souvenirs, laundry, and items of a personal nature.