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Select one of the below 9 best Zimbabwe trips for 2026 and 2027. Your local English-speaking guide will lead your small group or personalized private tour on an extraordinary adventure exploring Zimbabwe. Our Zimbabwe trips for 2026 feature Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Land & Sea Exploration, Wine Tasting, and Urban Exploration, and start from $12,885 for trips of 10 to 17 days. Contact Adventure Life's Zimbabwe trip planning experts to start planning your next seamless trip.

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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
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Cape Town / Johannesburg
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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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African Penguin
from $12,885
$2500
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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
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Cape Town / Johannesburg
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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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A Maasai warrior walks across the African bush
from $20,770
$2500
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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
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Johannesburg / Arusha
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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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Zambezi Queen, Africa Safari
from $18,520
$2500
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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
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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 herd of elephants of all sizes make their way across the valley.
from $16,145
$2500
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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
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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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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Elephant at sunset in the Chobe River
from $13,870
$2500
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From the Cape to the Falls

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Explore Table Mountain
  • Tour historic Robben Island
  • Spot wildlife on the Chobe River
  • Walk around Victoria Falls
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Cape Town / Johannesburg
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Variable
Experience a 10-day river cruise on the Zambezi Queen, starting with a three-night stay in Cape Town, featuring Table Mountain, Robben Island, and wine tasting. Then, enjoy safaris in Chobe National Park and a guided tour of Victoria Falls before flying to Johannesburg for your journey home.
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Lilac-breasted Roller in Namibia
from $20,445
$2500
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African Wonders & the Skeleton Coast

Johannesburg - Windhoek - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Observe Chobe River wildlife
  • Tour beautiful Victoria Falls
  • Explore the NamibRand Reserve
  • Explore Namib-Naukluft Park
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Johannesburg / Windhoek
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Variable
Experience a 16-day cruise on the Zambezi Queen, starting in Johannesburg and exploring Botswana's Chobe River, Victoria Falls, and Namibian landscapes. Enjoy wildlife drives, a sunset on the Zambezi, and cultural insights before concluding your adventure in Windhoek.
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Take a game drive in the Masai Mara region of Kenya
from $20,645
$2500
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Classic Kenya & Southern Africa

Johannesburg - Nairobi - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Explore the Chobe River
  • Visit elephants in Nairobi
  • Spot wildlife in Amboseli
  • Tour the wild Maasai Mara
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Johannesburg / Nairobi
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Relaxed
Join a 15-day cruise on the Zambezi Queen, starting in Johannesburg and flying to Kasane for a wildlife adventure in Chobe National Park. Experience the wonders of Victoria Falls, Nairobi's cultural scene, Amboseli's landscapes, and the breathtaking Maasai Mara in Kenya.
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A herd of zebras quench their thirst at a watering hole.
from $18,620
$2500
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Iconic Africa

Cape Town - Johannesburg - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Zambezi Queen
  • Tour scenic Cape Town
  • Visit a Chobe River village
  • Discover Greater Kruger
  • Explore vibrant Johannesburg
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Cape Town / Johannesburg
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Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Wildlife Viewing, Land & Sea Exploration, Urban Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Experience a 15-day cruise starting in Cape Town, visiting iconic sites like Robben Island before three nights on the Zambezi Queen, exploring Chobe National Park. The journey continues to stunning Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and concludes with three nights at Greater Kruger National Park, featuring thrilling game drives.
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Adventure Life made my trip the best vacation I’ve ever taken. Kassandra and Cheska were amazing! They were very friendly and knowledgeable about my African vacation. They helped me find the right location and accommodations to make the trip memorable. They learned about my likes and disliking to ensure my needs were met and were able to answer all of my questions. I will definitely be using adventure life for my future travels.
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Incredible itinerary that covered everything we wanted to see and more! Support at every transition was excellent and all the selected accommodations were fabulous. Highly recommend Adventure Life!
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Jason Maynord put everything together for our group and was most helpful. We are already looking forward to our Adventure
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I gave Jason a brief overview of what kind of travelers we are and what we were hoping to see on safari to Southern Africa and the itinerary he presented seems to nail it! We appreciated his knowledge of Africa and traveling there and he answered all of our questions. We look forward to this adventure!
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