The Best Organized Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Zambia

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Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure to Zambia, but are not sure how to start planning? Don't worry, because we have analyzed an extensive selection of multi-day outdoor and nature tours based on key criteria such as price, destinations, guest ratings, service, travel style, quality, and activities. So, get ready to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of culture, history, activities, excitement, food, and breathtaking landscapes. Below are the best holiday packages and organized tour options in Zambia, so let's get to it!


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 4 Days, $895.00

  • 3 Days, $750.00

  • 3 Days, $750.00
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The Best Outdoor and Nature Tours through Zambia

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Lochinvar Safaris 4 Days Start/End in Lusaka 2 Destinations
  • On Sale: 10% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for outdoor and nature tours in Zambia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 8 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $209

This tour visits Lusaka and Lower Zambezi National Park.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Safari

By Lochinvar Safaris
Lochinvar Safaris is a smaller international tour company with trips to 3 countries, including Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their focus, guaranteeing a memorable and exciting experience.



$895 $806
on TourRadar

Organized by Lochinvar Safaris 3 Days Start/End in Livingstone 2 Destinations
  • On Sale: 5% Off
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 6 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $244

This tour visits Livingstone and Kafue National Park.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Lochinvar Safaris
Lochinvar Safaris is a smaller international tour company with trips to 3 countries, including Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their focus, guaranteeing a memorable and exciting experience.



$750 $713
on TourRadar

Organized by Lochinvar Safaris 3 Days Start/End in Kafue National Park 1 Destinations
  • On Sale: 2% Off
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 5 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $252

This tour visits Lusaka and Kafue National Park.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Safari
  • Partially Guided

By Lochinvar Safaris
Lochinvar Safaris is a smaller international tour company with trips to 3 countries, including Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their focus, guaranteeing a memorable and exciting experience.



$750 $735
on TourRadar

Organized by Lochinvar Safaris 13 Days Start/End in Lusaka 4 Destinations
  • On Sale: 20% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for outdoor and nature tours in Zambia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Personal: offers a smaller group size.
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 5 to 88
Maximum Group Size: 10
Price per Day: $207

This tour visits Lusaka, Mkushi, Serenje, and Kasanka National Park.

  • Wildlife
  • Family
  • Partially Guided

By Lochinvar Safaris
Lochinvar Safaris is a smaller international tour company with trips to 3 countries, including Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their focus, guaranteeing a memorable and exciting experience.



$3,300 $2,640
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 12 Days Kasane to Swakopmund 13 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for outdoor and nature tours in Zambia.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $128

This tour visits Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Nata, Maun, Okavango Delta, Ghanzi, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Windhoek, Gobabis, Etosha National Park, Spitzkoppe, and Swakopmund.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Big Five
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,537
on TourRadar

Organized by Exodus Adventure Travels 8 Days Start/End in Lusaka 3 Destinations
  • In Depth: you'll spend a longer amount of time in each place.

Great for:
  • Animal Lovers
  • Adventure Travelers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 16 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $360

This tour visits Mana Pools National Park, Lusaka, and Lower Zambezi National Park.

  • Wildlife
  • Kayak & Canoe
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Exodus Adventure Travels
Exodus Adventure Travels is a large international travel company offering trips all over the world. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$2,880
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 12 Days Swakopmund to Livingstone 10 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for outdoor and nature tours in Zambia.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $128

This tour visits Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Windhoek, Ghanzi, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Kasane, Chobe National Park, and Livingstone.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,537
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 7 Days Livingstone to Pretoria 7 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for outdoor and nature tours in Zambia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $172

This tour visits Livingstone, Bulawayo, Matobo National Park, Tshipise, Hazyview, Kruger National Park, and Pretoria.

  • Jeep & 4WD
  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,201
on TourRadar

Organized by On The Go Tours 12 Days Swakopmund to Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park 12 Destinations
  • On Sale: 30% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for outdoor and nature tours in Zambia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 5.0 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $166

This tour visits Swakopmund, Spitzkoppe, Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Windhoek, Gobabis, Maun, Okavango Delta, Nata, Kasane, Chobe National Park, Livingstone, and Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park.

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By On The Go Tours
On The Go Tours is a large multi-national travel company which offers trips to destinations around the world. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$2,290 $1,603
on TourRadar

Organized by Acacia Adventure Holidays 7 Days Pretoria to Victoria Falls 8 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for outdoor and nature tours in Zambia.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Adventure Travelers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Animal Lovers

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 18 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 16
Price per Day: $184

  • Overland Truck
  • Wildlife
  • Camping
  • Safari
  • Fully Guided

By Acacia Adventure Holidays
Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience.



$1,286
on TourRadar

Why does Zambia appeal to outdoor enthusiasts?

Zambia appeals to outdoor enthusiasts due to its diverse and beautiful landscapes, offering something for every kind of adventurer. Whether you're exploring on foot, two wheels, or just admiring the scenery, Zambia offers something for everyone.

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How much do Outdoor Tours in Zambia cost?

The average daily price of Outdoor and Nature Tours in Zambia is $254 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Outdoor and Nature Tours in Zambia here.


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$254
Average Price Per Day
21
Tours Analyzed
4.6
Average Rating
8
Tour Companies
16
Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Outdoor and Nature Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer outdoor and nature tours in Zambia. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Acacia Adventure Holidays

Acacia Adventure Holidays offers local overland truck tours through South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Kenya, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 3 days to 8 weeks. Their expertise is in organizing fantastic overland truck adventures to exciting destinations. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their specialty, so you'll know that you're signing up for a fun experience. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as camping, wine tasting, and whale watching.

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Lochinvar Safaris

Lochinvar Safaris is a smaller international tour company with tours to 3 countries, including Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Although the prices might be slightly above average, the small group sizes provide travelers with a more personal experience. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. Wildlife viewing tours are their focus, guaranteeing a memorable and exciting experience.

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Sunway Safaris

Sunway Safaris offers local safari tours through Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 10 days to 3 weeks. The small group sizes, often less than 12, make for a very personal experience. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. If you're looking for a great safari tour company, they provide many great options.

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Collette

Collette logo Collette is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Italy, Great Britain, and France. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as wine tasting, island hopping, and camping.

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Outdoor Destinations in Zambia

Wondering where outdoor tours visit in Zambia? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in Zambia include Livingstone, Lusaka, Serenje, Zambezi, and Choma.


Outdoor and Nature Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

When deciding between a self-planned trip and an organized tour, remember to evaluate the key features of each travel style.

Pros
  • Some outdoor activities and adventure sports are best enjoyed in a group.
Cons
  • Local guides know the best areas and the top rated activities.


Pros
  • Many people enjoy the peacefulness of nature, which is best enjoyed independently with a few friends or family.
  • Traveling independently means you'll be able to move at your own pace and enjoy the activities that mean the most to you.
Cons
  • If transportation is limited and you don't have your own vehicle, it can be hard to get outside the major cities and towns and truly enjoy nature.


Which is cheaper?

Is independent travel cheaper than guided outdoor and nature tours? The answer is not simple. Tours provide many of the services that you would otherwise pay for yourself on an independent trip. Hotels, transportation, food, entry tickets, guides, and activities are provided on organized tours, whereas you would pay for everything separately on your own. To deterine the difference in price, you would need to compare the combined price of everything in a tour with everything you would book separately. Sometimes you might want to stay in a cheaper hotel, or eat at a more expensive restaurant, so the price of a tour could be more or less than what you would otherwise pay on your own. Make sure you know what is included before making your comparison.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

More Tour Options

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Also, if you're departing from a specific destination, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Livingstone, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Livingstone, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lusaka, The Best 2-Week Tours from Livingstone, or The Best 2-Week Tours from Lusaka for more package tour options.

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