This is a twist on your quintessential African adventure complete with an eco-tour of Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge led by the Chobe Angels (Africa’s first all-women safari guide team) and a safari in Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. You can also expect a sighting of one of the seven world wonders, Victoria Falls, locally called Mosi-oa-Tunya ‘Smoke that Thunders’ from both the Zambia and Zimbabwe perspectives. And not to worry, there’s no backpacking involved, this trip will give luxury from start to finish, that is…luxury-at-prices-we-can-afford. You’re welcome 😉.

With this trip, we are making off-the-beaten-path accessible. We will visit three countries within the Kaza conservation region of Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. In a place near Kazungula, four countries meet where the Zambezi and Chobe Rivers converge to form one border connected by the Kazungula Bridge Project. On our trip, we will visit three of these four countries. 

Our base will be in Livingstone, Zambia, what many consider to be the most luxurious of the cities within the Kaza region. We will organize day trips to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (15-minute drive) and Kasane, Botswana (90-minute drive) over our week in Zambia.

Stay in style at this stunning hotel in Victoria Falls bordered by Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for close encounters with Zambia’s amazing wildlife and incredible views of Victoria Falls.

• Located in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
• Free unlimited access to Victoria Falls
• Access to viewing decks at sister hotel Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara 

What to expect of Zambia in late-August:

• Cool and pleasant temperatures: high of 86°F (30°C) and a low of 54°F (12°C)
• Best time for viewing the Falls as there is enough water in the Zambezi to make it picturesque, but not too much that you see nothing but white mist
• Best time for water based activities as there’s enough water for boats to float but not too much that it’s dangerous
• Best time for a lush safari experience and lots of game viewing

We have thoughtfully curated a purpose-filled itinerary for women who travel for more than just the gram. If you’re looking for a little adventure and wide-eyed wonder to delight your soul after a few years of being mostly home, this trip is for you. If you enjoy having deep conversations with women who encourage the quieter parts of your personality to pop, this trip’s for you. If you want to spend a week celebrating the women of Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe who are working together to build a more equitable future for the next generation, this trip is most certainly for you. We cater to women of all ages, at varying life stages and have designed the itinerary with this in mind.

Airport: Livingstone, Zambia (LVI)

• You can book your own flight directly to Livingstone. OR
• For a more affordable option, a travel hack is to transit through Johannesburg (JNB) which is a short flight from Livingstone (LVI).
• You can reserve a ticket with our group fare that will afford you a direct economy class round trip ticket from Newark (EWR) to Johannesburg (JNB). It’s just 15 hours. I say ‘just’ because this saves you half the time of transiting through Europe, the Middle East or another African country as those routes can take up to 36 hours. 
• You can then use our seamless VIP Transfer add-on which includes one-night at a premium boutique hotel in Johannesburg on the outbound leg, roundtrip flights from JNB to LVI, and our team's support at every step along the way. This also allows you to add a fourth African country to your weeklong Girls Trip Tours adventure without having to plan a single detail. That’s a guaranteed price for all your international flights and a night in Johannesburg, while flying the most direct route possible with other Girls Trip Tours travellers.

The following citizens can travel visa-free to South Africa (VIP Transfer add-on) and as of October 1 2022 can also travel visa-free to Zambia:

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• European Union

The Kaza Univisa allows tourists to obtain ONE single visa to visit all THREE countries (Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana) on our itinerary. You may obtain the Kaza Univisa for $50 on arrival in Zambia at LVI airport. The visa is valid up to 30 days in any given period of 12 months, as long as the holder remains within Zambia and Zimbabwe. It also covers those who visit Botswana for day-trips through Kazungula Borders. 

If you are not eligible for the Kaza Univisa, you can follow the links we have provided to apply for e-visas online to each country. 

If this is confusing, don’t worry. Your booking includes a 30-minute visa & travel consultation.

• Deposit refund policy: Please note that deposits are non-refundable after 10 days. Before that, you can get a full refund minus a service fee of $175.
• General refund policy: May 31st 2023 is the last possible day to request a monetary refund of 50% (excluding the deposit which is non-refundable) on any payments made. After which, you can request a refund of 50% in travel credits (excluding the deposit which is non-refundable) towards a future Girls Trip Tours experience until 30 days before the start date of your scheduled trip. This travel credit will be valid for 12 months from the start date of your intended trip. After that, we unfortunately cannot offer any refunds.