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Discover Zambia in May 2026 on one of these 17 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of during May 2026 as you enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration, and Wine Tasting. Prices for trips in May 2026 range from $1,064 to $32,395 for a vacation of 5 to 22 days. Choose any of the below 17 itineraries in May 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Zambia trip planners.
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Wildlife viewing
from $5,680
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Kafue & Lower Zambezi Snapshot

7 Day Itinerary
  • Experience wildlife viewing
  • Look for various safari wildlife
  • Enjoy walking safaris with a guide
  • Go on day or night game drives
Starts / Ends
Kutali Camp / Lusaka
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 7-day safari trip combining two of Africa's finest and wildest wildlife areas, the Kafue and the Lower Zambezi. Hugely different habitats and wildlife in each location, a combination of the two areas makes for a wholly rewarding safari holiday.
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from $5,236
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Lower Zambezi National Park

5 Day Itinerary
  • Spot hippo along the Zambezi River
  • Go on day or night game drives
  • Enjoy walking safaris with a guide
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a 5-day safari tour with a stay at Sausage Tree Camp. Stay in a luxury bush camp as you observe wildlife in the park and enjoy boating excursions along the Zambezi River. Game drives and walking safaris allow for ample opportunity to get a true Zambia safari experience.
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Late in the year elephants walk through the lobby
from $3,150
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South Luangwa National Park

5 Day Itinerary
  • Watch wildlife from the safari camp
  • Spot zebra and giraffe on walks
  • Stargaze from your remote bushcamp
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the wildlife of South Luangwa National Park on a Zambia safari tour. Spend four nights inside the park and see firsthand why this is the home of the walking safari. Stay in a remote bushcamp further inside the park, spot wildlife on day and night game drives, and enjoy the simple comfort of your hospitable safari camp guides.
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African Penguin
from $12,885
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Discover Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Explore Cape Town’s iconic beauty
  • Visit Cape Point's stunning reserve
  • Spot penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Savor wine in Cape Winelands
Starts / Ends
Cape Town / Johannesburg
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen from Cape Town to Johannesburg, featuring three nights in Cape Town with iconic sites like Table Mountain and Boulders Beach. Experience a Chobe River safari near Victoria Falls, concluding with two nights at this natural wonder.
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from $11,188
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The Wild Safari Circuit

19 Day Itinerary
  • Do Liwonde boat safaris daily
  • Relax Lake Malawi island snorkeling
  • Experience South Luangwa game drive
  • Cruise Lower Zambezi canoe safaris
  • Do Mana Pools wildlife safaris
  • Discover Victoria Falls and markets
Starts / Ends
Lilongwe / Victoria Falls Airport
Activities
Village Visits, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 19-day safari explores Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe with diverse landscapes and wildlife. Travelers visit Liwonde, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, and Mana Pools for game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris, ending in Victoria Falls with guided tours, local markets, and optional adventure activities.
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Elephant herd crossing the Chobe river at sunset
from $5,918
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Chobe National Park & Kuzuma Forest Reserve

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Victoria Falls
  • View herds of elephants
  • Unlimited game viewing
  • Chobe River Safari Cruise
Activity Level
Relaxed
This 7-day safari is at the crossroads of Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswana, beginning with a stop to view the beautiful Victoria Falls before heading on a Botswana safari visiting iconic Chobe National Park and Kuzuma National Forest, where you will see one of the largest herds of elephants in Africa and enjoy game viewing by land and by river cruise.
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Marvel at the wildlife of Africa on a river cruise
from $25,802
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Kaza Undercover

Maun - Zambezi - 22 Day Itinerary
  • Experience Okavango Delta
  • Visit Nxamaseri Island Lodge
  • Visit Victoria Falls
  • Visit Hwange National Park
  • Explore Livingstone and Kafue
  • Safari quest in Lower Zambezi
Starts / Ends
Nxamaseri Island Lodge / Jeki
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this 22-day trip through Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, exploring landscapes and wildlife. From the lively Okavango Delta to Victoria Falls, experience game viewing and adventures. Conclude in Lower Zambezi with morning drives, canoeing, and walking safaris. Bid farewell with a shared transfer to Jeki airstrip to
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Zebra herd drinking water
from $32,396
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Luxury Botswana Safari

12 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Victoria Falls
  • Drive through Linyanti Concession
  • Mokoro on the Okavango Delta
  • Observe wildlife
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Botswana and Victoria Falls in luxury on our 12-day safari tour. Accompanied by private guides, explore Mokoro on the Okavango Delta, get up close to elephants, zebra, and other wildlife, while you stay in Botswana's finest accommodations. Safari options include expeditions by private C208 planes, 4x4 vehicles, and hikes.
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Zambezi Queen, Africa Safari
from $18,520
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Rivers & Rails of Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Enjoy a cable car up Table Mountain
  • Discover local vineyards
  • Visit Kasenu Village
  • Safari through Chobe National Park
Activities
Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise featuring three nights in Cape Town and a wildlife safari on the Zambezi Queen along the Chobe River. After exploring Victoria Falls, enjoy a luxurious journey on Rovos Rail through Zimbabwe and South Africa, complete with fine dining and stunning scenery.
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A Maasai warrior walks across the African bush
from $21,870
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Golden Trails of Africa

Johannesburg - Arusha - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Take a safari in search of wildlife
  • Discover Ngorongoro’s vast crater
  • Explore vibrant Soweto’s history
  • Spot Big Five in Serengeti
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Arusha
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Tanzania aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy thrilling safaris, visit Victoria Falls, explore Tanzania’s wildlife, and search for the Big Five in the Serengeti.
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A herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.
from $17,445
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Wildlife and the Falls

Roundtrip Johannesburg - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Cruise along Botswana’s Chobe River
  • Spot wildlife in Chobe Park
  • Witness majestic Victoria Falls
  • Explore historic Soweto sites
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Johannesburg / Johannesburg
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day river cruise with stays in Johannesburg, Victoria Falls, and Kruger Park aboard the Zambezi Queen. Enjoy wildlife adventures in Chobe National Park and thrilling game drives in Greater Kruger while ticking the “Big Five” off your bucket list.
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A variety of wildlife in Africa.
from $17,520
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Stars of South Africa

Cape Town to Johannesburg - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Tour famous wineries
  • Take a cable car ride
  • Drive through Chobe National Park
  • Experience the local culture
Starts / Ends
Cape Town / Johannesburg
Activity Level
Variable
This two-week adventure combines a stay in Cape Town, a river cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen, and a stay in the private Tintswalo Atlantic game lodge. Experience the best of South Africa with the opportunity to visit national parks, take game drives, and visit Victoria Falls, all in one itinerary!
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