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Zambia Train & Rail Journeys Tours & Trips

207 Zambia trips. Tours from 123 tour companies. 347 reviews. 4.7/5 avg rating.

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Rovos Rail and River Slow Travel Safari
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4.9/5 Excellent
81 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Game drives
  • Luxury train travel
  • Luxury river safari
  • Big game

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Safari, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"This we hoped would be the holiday of a lifetime for myself and my family and we chose Ker & Downey Africa to organize it for us, we were not disappointed. They listened to what we wanted and came up with an itinerary which proved to be perfect, something for everyone young and not so young. Communications were excellent, when a problem arose they dealt with it quickly leaving us very happy with the proposed solution. This was not a budget holiday but we were happy that it was good value for money, we got what we paid for. From the time we landed on African soil we felt that Ker & Downey were looking after us, they were there for us all the way not for one moment did we have to worry, stress free we asked for and that is exactly what we got. The lodges they chose for us were perfect, we could not have asked for more, the memories we brought home are priceless. Thank you Ker & Downey Africa for organizing our dream trip."

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African Safari: A Close-up on Wildlife
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Livingstone

Highlights

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Southern Africa Safari and Train Adventure: From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Hwange National Park, Pretoria , Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Journey from Cape Town to Victoria Falls on Rovos Rail, a luxurious private train recalling the romance of Victorian era railroad travel.
  • Encounter African wildlife during boat excursions on the Zambezi River and safari game drives in national parks and on a private reserve.
  • Explore Robben Island, where political prisoners like Nelson Mandela were held during Apartheid, in the company of a former inmate.

Themes

50 plus, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Luxury Rail Trip & Safari – 18 Days
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Okavango Delta, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Explore Cape Town
  • Enjoy Rovos train for your 2 day scenic rail journey north, through the Winelands and the Karoo to Pretoria
  • Experience Notten’s Bush Camp in the Sabi Sands for 3 nights on safari
  • See the historical Kimberley where passengers can board the bus for a tour of the famous Big Hole and the Diamond Mine Museum

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

"This was our second visit to Africa and both times we have used Southern Destinations. All our dealings have been with the same agent, and she has been extremely helpful in designing a safari that suits our needs. I cannot imagine switching to any other agency and agent. In both of our trips, we were never left in any doubt as to what to expect at any stage during our holiday. We are thinking of our next safari and our agent will hear from us soon."

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Botswana Wildlife Safari
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Berlin, Chobe National Park, Livingstone, Maun, Okavango Delta, Zambezi River, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Journey through the vast swamplands of the Okavango Delta by houseboat
  • Get excited about seven days of game-viewing in Chobe, Moremi and across the Okavango Delta
  • Be amazed by the breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the World

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

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Zambezi Canoe Safari
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Experience the peace and tranquillity of canoeing on the Zambezi
  • Camp under the stars on secluded islands
  • Game drives in Chiawa Game Management Area, renowned for elephant sightings
  • Game walks and canoeing in the Lower Zambezi National Park

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

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Cape Town to Victoria Falls Adventure
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Etosha National Park, Kalahari Desert, Kasane, Livingstone, Maun, Okavango Delta, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Windhoek

Highlights

  • Marvel at the fish river canyon
  • Explore giant sand dunes and victoria falls
  • Track the "big five"
  • Take wildlife walks and traditional canoe rides

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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10 Day Lower Zambezi Canoeing and Kafue National Park Safari
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5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Five Nights of Lower Zambezi Canoe
  • Three days of Kafue National Park safari
  • Adventure and Big Game Safari (Land & Water-based Activities)
  • Lower Zambezi & Kafue National Park Safari

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We had the most incredible holiday thanks to these guys. They absolutely went above and beyond in every way to make our time in Zambia perfect. Incredibly friendly, helpful and professional staff - can’t recommend them highly enough! Thanks so much for everything!!"

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Vic Falls to Kenya
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Lusaka, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Rhodes, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • Travel for good with a visit to Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, a centre dedicated to the rehabilitation and rescue of wild animals like elephants, cheetahs and vultures.
  • Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna including warthogs, leopards, and klipsingers. Learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
  • Spend the day with Swahili women in Kisongo, learning to make a local dish, trying your hand at traditional crafts and learning about village life in Tanazania.
  • Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, lounging on white sand and cooling off in crystal waters of the Indian Ocean.
  • Take safaris across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, through South Luangwa National Park, Mikumi National Park and over the plains of the Serengeti in search of the Big Five.

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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7 Day Safari in South Luangwa & Victoria Falls Safari, Zambia
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5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Livingstone, Luangwa, Victoria Falls

Highlights

  • South Luangwa National Night and Day Game Drive Safari
  • Walking Safari and plethora of wildlife
  • Victoria Falls Tour and Helicopter flight on the Victoria falls
  • Mukuni Cultural Village Tour and Sunset Boat Cruise

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We had the most incredible holiday thanks to these guys. They absolutely went above and beyond in every way to make our time in Zambia perfect. Incredibly friendly, helpful and professional staff - can’t recommend them highly enough! Thanks so much for everything!!"

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Highlights of Southern Africa
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Etosha National Park, Hwange National Park, Johannesburg, Kalahari Desert, Kasane, Kruger National Park, Livingstone, Maun, Nelson, Okavango Delta, Robben Island, Soweto, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Search for the "big five" across four countries
  • Take a nature walk in matobo national park
  • Explore giant sand dunes and victoria falls
  • Meet the san people of the kalahari desert

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Africa Encompassed Southbound
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Etosha National Park, Kampala, Lake Malawi, Lake Nakuru National Park, Luangwa, Lusaka, Nairobi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rhodes, Rift Valley, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Zanzibar

Highlights

  • With permits included in your trip, seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
  • Get the chance to spot and get close to all of the Big Five and more in Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park, among others.
  • Join an expert guide to track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park. Discover black and white rhinos and other game while learning about the cultural and spiritual importance of the many ceremonial sites, San paintings, and rock formations.
  • Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar enjoying white sand and sparkling blue sea of the Indian Ocean, and cross over to Africa's Atlantic coastline for seafood spreads and dune bashing experiences.
  • Meet with village communities during your African adventure, including the colourful Maasai tribespeople, the hunter-gatherer traditions of the San communities, and local fishermen on Lake Malawi.

Themes

National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Overland Journeys, Safari

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Zambia Reviews & Ratings

4.7/5  Excellent
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Botswana Wildlife Safari

Amazing group leader - Bibi was patient, generous with his experience, knowledge and enthusiasm. I cannot recommend him more! I only wish the tents weren’t so leaky!...

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Marie

Dec 2023

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Botswana Wildlife Safari

The amazing close encounters with the wildlife on a daily basis. Every day our expectations were surpassed. We saw 9 leopards, 2 cheetahs and so many lions and eleph...

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Susanne

Dec 2023

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Botswana Wildlife Safari

Lions through the camp at night. Watchd with a torch. Baby leopard in a tree...

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Martin

Nov 2023

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Botswana Wildlife Safari

Highlights have to be the sheer abundance of wildlife viewed on the tour. Birds, crocs, hippos and elephants in Okavango Delta, then lions, giraffes, leopards, antel...

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Zambia Tour Selection Trips

  • Zambia’s dry season (June-October) is the best time to visit, when animals gather at rivers and watering holes to drink.
  • The best big game viewing in the country is in North and South Luangwa national parks.
  • Zambia is the top country in Africa for walking safaris; if you’re adventurous and want a truly memorable experience -- a step above game drives -- look for itineraries that include them.
  • Walking safaris are accompanied by multiple armed and experienced rangers, so safety is not a major issue even in the presence of potentially dangerous animals.
  • Zambia is an excellent birding destination; Lower Zambezi National Park and Blue Lagoon National Park are two of the best places.
  • If you’re looking for the “real Africa” of yesteryear, you can find an authentic wilderness experience in Zambia.

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