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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