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Travel with The Living Desert
The Living Desert offers extraordinary trips around the world; each is custom-designed to highlight the breathtaking beauty of the destination and get you up close and personal with the amazing flora and fauna of this setting. You will be accompanied by naturalist experts and The Living Desert escorts as your guides.
The Living Desert, along with our travel partners, is dedicated to offering you the unique and awe-inspiring experience of a lifetime. Each trip is limited to a few individuals who value nature and luxury, and are seeking an authentic experience. Your travel dollars also support the conservation efforts of the Zoo, which is dedicated to the preservation of our natural desert landscapes and the plants and animals who call it home.
Zimbabwe
June 18 – June 30, 2026
Set off on an extraordinary adventure journey to Zimbabwe! Your journey begins in the bustling city of gold, Johannesburg. From there, you’ll venture to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city, and arrive at Matobo Hills National Park and Camp Amalinda, where you’ll experience stunning landscapes and superb wildlife viewing, including iconic animals such as the white and black rhino, babboon, leopards, and a variety of antelope species. The second half of your exporation takes you to Hwange National Park, the largest in Zimbabwe with one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Here, you will spend four nights and encounter incredible wildlife like massive herds of buffalo and elephant, lion, wild dog, and cheetah. Conclude your adventure with a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls. This trip promises awe-inspiring moments and memories to last a lifetime.
Enjoy a luxurious stay in Johannesburg, the city of gold
Explore Matobo Hills National Park and spot white rhino, black rhino, antelope, baboon, and leopards
Tour Chipangali Wildlife Orphanage and research project
Experience Hwange National Park
Visit Ngunyana Village
Journey to the Imvelo Ngamo Rhino Sanctuary
- Marvel at Victoria Falls
This trip is presented by our partners at Classic Escapes.
Namibia and South Africa
October 14 – October 30, 2026
Journey into the heart of Southern Africa, where unspoiled nature and wildlife coexist with enterprising cities like Cape Town and Windhoek. From desert plains to vibrant coastal cities, discover the magic of Southern Africa on this epic adventure. Along with the remarkable landscapes, travelers will witness elephants, lion, zebra, cheetah, giraffe, and black rhino. With stunning scenery and vibrant wildlife, this trip promises memories to last a lifetime.
- Explore Namibia’s capital, Windhoek
- Take in striking land features in Southern Damaraland like the Organ Pipes and Burnt Mountain
- Onguma Private Reserve Adventure
- Spot zebra, giraffe, lion, rhino, elephant, and more as you explore the nature reserve
- Journey to Otjiwarongo and visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund
Baja California, Mexico
February 14 – 21, 2027
Venture into Baja California, Mexico on an unforgettable journey that blends wildlife conservation, stunning landscapes, and the region’s distinctive wine culture. Begin in sunny San Diego before crossing into Mexico through Tijuana and traveling south along the coast to San Quintín. From there, journey through dramatic desert terrain to Guerrero Negro, where you’ll embark on a morning whale-watching excursion at the Ojo de Liebre Whale Sanctuary and visit the MUBE Pronghorn Center to learn about North America’s fastest land animal.
Continue into the vast El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and vital breeding ground for the Pacific gray whale. This protected landscape also shelters remarkable species such as the Baja California pronghorn and the black-tailed jackrabbit. After this immersive nature experience, travel south through the striking boulder fields of Cataviña before arriving in Ensenada, where beautiful harbor views, fresh seafood, and world-class wines await.
This journey promises extraordinary encounters with Baja California’s diverse flora and fauna while celebrating the rich traditions of its wine industry.
Explore the El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve, with opportunities to spot the Baja California pronghorn or Pacific gray whales
Relax with a scenic harbor stay and coastal cuisine in Ensenada
Enjoy a gravity-flow winery tour and tasting at Decantos Vinícola
Trips Coming Soon
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