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Explore the stunning beauty of Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on our 3 unforgettable tours for 2026-2027. Nestled in southern Africa, Lake Kariba offers a mesmerizing blend of wildlife, nature, and cultural experiences. Over , you can witness the diverse wildlife, from elephants to hippos, against the backdrop of the vast lake. Join us for a journey that includes wildlife viewing, village visits, and sunset cruises, all while immersing yourself in the region's rich culture. With options for both land tours and cruises, this destination is perfect for those seeking a unique blend of safari adventures and cultural interactions. To embark on an enriching exploration of Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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from $8,526
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North Zimbabwe Adventure

7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Matusadona National Park
  • Go on safari in Mana Pools Park
  • Tour Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
  • Fish while you spot wildlife
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Fishing, Wilderness Lodge Exploration
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Easy Active
Travel to the shores of Lake Kariba along the Zambezi River and enjoy game drives in Mana Pools National Park on this active 7-day safari tour of Zimbabwe. Experience both land and water activities as you spot wildlife in these two lesser-traveled destinations and finally visit the impressive Victoria Falls.
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from $8,366
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Safari Cruise along the Zambezi River, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe

Lake Kariba to Victoria Falls - 9 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
  • Explore Impalila Island villages
  • Explore Chobe National Park
  • Discover Matusadona’s rare wildlife
  • Walk Victoria Falls viewpoints
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Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
Activities
Helicopter Tours, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard the African Dream on a 9-day cruise through southern Africa’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines land, river, and air to offer an immersive look at Africa’s nature, history, and culture, without backtracking or long overland drives.
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Sunrise over Victoria Falls
from $8,244
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Southern Africa: Travel to the Ends of the Earth

10 Day Itinerary aboard African Dream
  • Experience luxury lodge and ship
  • Enjoy a cruise on Lake Kariba
  • Tour on Chobé and Matusadona Parks
  • Visit the Victoria Falls
Starts / Ends
Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Board the African Dream for a 14-day cruise to the ends of the Earth. Get an up-close experience of the region's wildlife, observe the grandness of Victoria Falls, and meet the locals during face-to-face interactions.
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4 months ago
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.
TJ Vlavianos
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5 months ago
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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6 months ago
Jason Maynord put everything together for our group and was most helpful. We are already looking forward to our Adventure
Rich Parejo
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6 months ago
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!
Diana Callaghan
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Working with Kassandra made the entire process easy and understandable. She flexed with our needs and changes, she is wonderful!
Jeff Serocke

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