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Observing the moods of elephants up-close
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Walking through the African bush
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Being dazzled by Southern Carmine Bee-eaters
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Paddling on a channel of the Lower Zambezi
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Enjoying the wonders of an African night sky

Zambia: Insider’s Africa

Nov 03-14, 2025

12 days | Zambia | Alumni Expeditions

Study leader Jane Waterman recently hosted a webinar, "Take a Virtual Field Course: Beyond Africa’s Big Five". Watch the recording here. (42 min. + Q&A)
 
 
This tour is presented by the alumni associations of the University of Alberta, the University of Saskatchewan, McGill University, and the University of Western Ontario. All are welcome!
 
Located in the heart of southern Africa and defined in many ways by its large rivers, the huge country of Zambia holds sweeping landscapes that remain largely undiscovered even among discerning nature explorers. Those rivers and their floodplains become the focus of wildlife activity during the dry season, and it is just this activity that will draw our interest.

On this leisurely tour, we explore the environs of three great rivers: the Kafue; the Luangwa; and the great Zambezi, Africa’s fourth longest river. Unrushed safari drives in all regions bring us into close proximity of signature large mammals and stunning bird life in fascinating habitats. We can also quite literally take our discoveries a step – nay, many steps! – further as we take walking safaris in the country where this very experience was pioneered! Get closer to the land, track wildlife and enjoy the sounds, smells and textures of the African bush closer than you could ever imagine. And on the Zambezi, you can even take to the water on a canoe safari!

Zambia’s vast and uncrowded spaces offer a unique perspective on nature and wildlife and offer a taste of Africa primeval. Join your study leader and veteran explorer of Africa, Jane Waterman, for an unforgettable experience of African wilderness.
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Tour Cost (per person):
US$11,995  Includes taxes and gratuities.
Group Size:
11 - 14 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers; accommodations based on double occupancy; ground transportation; all activities and entrance fees; internal flights; most meals; taxes and gratuities; services of your Zambian naturalists in the national parks and tour host TBD.

FEATURED ON THE BLOG

My Scouting Trip to Zambia: Part 1

By: Justin Peter
"Having the elephants walk through the dry river bed was extraordinary. To see them come through again on the last day was very special. Such an amazing experience." - Past traveller
"Local guides at the various lodges were also very accommodating and knowledgeable." - Past traveller

Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Arrive in Lusaka
2Drive to west to Kafue National Park
3-4Exploring Kafue National Park in depth
5Drive back to Lusaka, fly east to South Luangwa National Park
6-7Exploring South Luangwa National Park by vehicle and by foot
8Fly back to Lusaka, then to the Lower Zambezi
9-10Two full days of safari adventures at Lower Zambezi National Park
11Morning safaris before flying back to Lusaka
12Depart Lusaka
Optional extension: Victoria Falls
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Your Tour Leader

Jane Waterman is a professor in Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, where she specializes in behavioural ecology. She has taught courses such as Biology of Mammals, Animal Behaviour, Ecology, Ornithology, and Conservation Biology, and offers field courses in the biology of African mammals. Her research focuses on the factors that influence the evolution of sociality and mating systems and the majority of her research focuses on sociality in ground-dwelling squirrels. For the past 30 years, Jane has also studied sociality in the Polar Bear.

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Tour Cost (per person):
US$11,995  Includes taxes and gratuities.
Group Size:
11 - 14 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers; accommodations based on double occupancy; ground transportation; all activities and entrance fees; internal flights; most meals; taxes and gratuities; services of your Zambian naturalists in the national parks and tour host TBD.

What You'll See:
Where You'll Stay:

FEATURED ON THE BLOG

My Scouting Trip to Zambia: Part 1

By: Justin Peter
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