Overview
If you are looking for a life-changing chance to soak in the cultures, wild life, and globally-renowned sites of this pocket of the African continent, then look no further. Going to Zambia and Botswana with Gusto Trips will offer you classic-style safaris, waterfalls and cliff-jumping adventures, while also offering unique opportunities to volunteer with and learn more about the incredible locals living in the villages where you stay.
Day 1 Resort-Style Arrival
- Arrive in Lusaka
- Private Airport Transfer
- Wine & Cheese & Boat Tour at Nature Reserve Resort
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Day 2-3 Lusaka
- Safari ride & (optional) elephant and cheetah walks
- Visit “The Healing Project” Orphanage with former Miss Zambia & one other national celebrity
- Tour of Lusaka
- Visit “Visions of Hope” Women’s Shelter & shop handmade crafts made by residents
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Day 4-5 Livingston & Victoria Falls
- Tours of Livingston and Victoria Falls (hike of the Batoka Gorge is moderate)
- Sunset boat cruise & cultural dance lessons on the Zambezi River
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Day 6 Botswana
- Day trip to Botswana (including tour of Chobe National Park)
- Boat & Jeep Safaris
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Day 7-8 Zambezi & Maramba Rivers
- Day-long white-water rafting tour along the world-renowned Zambezi River
- Cliff Jumping on the Zimbabwe side of the river
- Check into River Lodge, equipped with views of the Maramba River; where elephants, hippos and crocodiles wander freely and together
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Day 9 Cultures in and around Livingstone
- Volunteer with local students
- Visit Mukuni Village and attend inaugural event opening the Village's first-ever recently-constructed school building
- Cultural immersion evening and dance event at Village
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Days 10-11 Lusaka to Embassy to Home
- Return to Lusaka Hotel
- Last minute shopping at local markets
- (Optional) Coffee meeting with Political and Economic Advisor in the U.S. Embassy
- Private airport transfer & goodbyes
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