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WHAT NEXT? Complete your profile and post a message on the chat to say hello to your fellow travelers.

REVIEW the important information on the FAQ tab for this trip and visit our Help Center. We strongly encourage all our members to check the latest travel recommendations by the US State Department, CDC and air carriers to review the latest information for travel risks in order to make an informed decision about their travel safety.

SOCIALIZE Say hello to your fellow travelers on the chat and start enjoying our live, virtual community events for Singles 50+ where you meet singles your age all year round. Sign Up Today!

DON’T MISS OUT Get the best deals on optional “Add-ons”. Review the Trip Options and make all reservations so you don’t miss out on any limited or time-sensitive offers. Add our 4 nights in South Africa for a rounded African experience.

PASSPORT MANDATORY: A passport is required for travel to South Africa. Be sure to confirm that your passport is current and will be valid at least six months after your return date. If you do not have one or need a new one, contact the State Department Passport Office in your area immediately or visit their website.

We recommend that you also make copies of your passport, driver’s license, photo identification card and/or birth certificate in case of loss, and carry them with you on your trip separate from your passport.

Non US Citizens are responsible for verifying their own required documentation for this tour.

FLIGHT & PASSPORT INFO 75 days prior to your vacation, you’ll receive an email with a link to upload your flight and passport information. This is important for us to be able to schedule your arrival and departure transfers as well as make sure we have attended to all your special requests.

INSURANCE Travel Insurance for this trip is mandatory. In addition to direct access immediately upon completing your purchase, you will receive a quote from Travel Guard regarding travel insurance after reserving your vacation.

When selecting a travel insurance policy, we recommend that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. We also strongly recommend that the policy cover personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

If you have any questions, Travel Guard professional, expert agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us, if you have not received your quote within 3 days, or CLICK HERE to go directly to Travel Guard and request a policy quote. It only takes a few minutes.

Questions and comments after you have reserved your vacation are addressed promptly when you send a message to us at service@singlestravelintl.com.

The tour begins in Livingstone, Zambia on May 3, 2026. The trip ends in Maun, Botswana on May 12, 2026. Therefore, the trip is 9 nights/10 days.

Experience more magic of Africa by taking advantage of our exclusive Premium rates at Thorntree Lodge. Start your journey early at Thorntree and enhance your adventure with our enticing post-safari add-on to Cape Town, South Africa, and its renowned winelands.

Combining all elements creates a 14 night/15 day program, maximizing your air travel to get the most out of your journey to Africa.

A valid passport is required to enter any country in Africa.  Passports must have 3 unused pages for endorsements abroad, and they must also be valid for at least 6 months after your return date. If you do not have one or need a new one, contact the State Department Passport Office in your area immediately or visit their website.

We recommend that you also make copies (or photograph and file a copy) of your passport, driver’s license, photo identification card and/or birth certificate in case of loss, and carry them with you on your trip separate from your passport.

No visas are required for Zambia (new for January 2025), Zimbabwe nor Botswana for US and Canadian Citizens,

Non US Citizens are responsible for verifying their own required documentation for this tour and how to apply for Visas to enter both countries.

A deposit is due at time of reservation, and final payment is due on November 19, 2025.

If you make a reservation after November 19, 2025, full payment will be automatically charged at time of reservation and penalties will apply.

Changing lives through traveling the world together is our “why” and we want to make it possible for every member to achieve their personal vacation dream goals.  Sometimes, it takes extra care and attention to helping you make it a reality.  Below are payment options to accommodate every need.

Final Payment Options

Credit Card
We’ve made paying your balance online as easy as 1-2-3! You’ll be able to see your balance directly within your Singles Travel International profile. Under the shopping cart icon, choose “Reservations and Payments” from the drop down to view your dashboard. To see how to use this NEW reservation and payment feature, watch this quick VIDEO. You may also call us at 877-765-6874 ext. 4 and provide us with your preferred payment information.

Check 
Contact our team at service@singlestravelintl.com and request the Pay-By-Check discount. Your final payment balance will be recalculated deducting the Pay-By-Check discount. Then be sure to mail your check with the revised balance total to our office so that it arrives by November 19, 2025, in order to secure your reservation and price.  Late payments will not be accepted. 

Mail checks payable to:
Singles Travel International
4740 N Cumberland Ave
Suite 113
Chicago, IL 60656

IMPORTANT: If you pay online using your credit card on the Reservations & Payments dashboard, be aware that the discounted rate is no longer valid and that the higher price applies. We will contact you to collect the non-discounted price balance due.

Zelle® 
Contact our team at service@singlestravelintl.com and request the Zelle® discount. Your final payment balance will be recalculated deducting the Zelle® discount. Then be sure to send your payment with the revised balance total to EZPay@singlestravelintl.com so that it arrives by November 19, 2025, in order to secure your reservation and price.  Late payments will not be accepted. Should you pay via credit card, the discounted rate is no longer valid, and members will be charged the original non-discounted price.

Make sure that you are using the correct EZPay@singlestravelintl.com email address for Singles Travel International (listed as Tammy Weiler) because once you press “Send”, the payment cannot be canceled.  Singles Travel International is not responsible for payments sent to the incorrect Zelle® account. 

Customized Payment Plan
Find your dream trip and “Pay Over Time” to make your vacation goal a reality.  Contact our Accounting Team at 877-765-6874 ext 4 to set up a customized payment plan designed to meet your individual needs.

All cancellations must be made in writing to Singles Travel International at service@singlestravelintl.com and are subject to per person penalties as follows:

After deposit and at any time of cancellation, refunds may be requested less a minimum charge of $350 in addition to other penalties listed below.

* After deposit, a $350 penalty will apply for cancellation at any time before March 27, 2025.
* Between March 28, 2025 and November 19, 2025, a 25% penalty applies.
* After final payment date of November 19, 2025, any cancellations or “no-shows” – 100% penalty.

Air packages and air tickets are subject to cancellation policies imposed by the airlines.

Cancellations made prior to the final payment date of March 27, 2025, may request a Future Trip Credit and the $350 minimum cancellation fee will be waived. The Future Trip Credit may be used toward any future Singles Travel International vacation within 1 year of cancellation, for travel at any time. No refunds will be given on any unused portions of the trip. 

Please arrive at the Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone Airport-LVI) any time on May 3, 2026 for your included VIP transfer to Thorntree Lodge.  Please be sure to complete your Fit & Willing to Travel form, which includes your flight information, in a timely manner on request so that we may provide this service to you.

Thorntree Lodge 
Address: 5Q43+QWC Thorntree River Lodge, National Park, Mosi – Oa – Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia
Phone Number: +27 21 701 0270

Your “Final Vacation Details & Meetup Information,” including transportation and how to meet up with the group, will be available on the YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS button on the left navigation bar on the trip site 21 days prior to trip start date.

Singles Travel International is a vacation event company that plans singles events and markets our events at our expense to create a “singles only” experience. We do not allow guests to join the group unless the reservation has been made by Singles Travel International. Our policy is firm for tours and cruises, as well as pre and post trip hotel stays. Members and friends that “show up” will not be allowed to participate.

In order to accommodate singles from all over the world, our tours and cruises are priced as land/cruise only. Therefore, airfare is additional. Singles Travel International is a licensed ticketing agency and oftentimes has low negotiated fares. We have included all the details below and if you feel at all hesitant, please allow our helpful and expert team to do it all for you!

Make note that your air itinerary for this vacation is what’s called an “open jaw”. You will fly into Livingstone Airport, Zambia (LVI) and leave from Maun, Botswana (MUB). In order to arrive on May 3, you will likely depart your home city on May 1 or 2.  Not sure, call us!

Included Flights in Singles Travel International Package:

May 5, 2026 –Private charter from Victoria Falls Airport to Manga Airstrip in Hwange National Park
May 8, 2026 –Private charter from Manga Airstrip to Maun International Airport via Victoria Falls
May 8, 2026 –Private Helicopter transfer from Maun International Airport to Atzaró Okavango Camp
May 12, 2026 -Private Helicopter transfer from Atzaró Okavango Camp to Maun International Airport

Not Included in Singles Travel International Package:

May 2, 2026: (For Optional Early Arrival) Your international flight to arrive at the Livingstone Airport, Zambia (LVI) anytime. 
May 3, 2026: Your international flight to arrive at the Livingstone Airport, Zambia (LVI) anytime.
May 12, 2026: Your return flight from Maun, Botswana (MUB) on May 12, 2026, should depart in the evening after 6 p.m. (most flights back to the U.S. depart late at night) in order to accommodate the connection from Atzaró to Maun (included in your package). If you have any questions, please call us before making your reservations.

We have also included your VIP transportation/service in Livingstone and Maun at the end of the tour! You’ll never feel more like a celebrity!

You will be met at the door of the aircraft upon arrival in Livingstone by our VIP service! They will assist you through immigration and customs, delivering you to the hotel driver. The hotel is just 5 minutes from the airport. How’s that for service?!

Our tour does not include your international airfare, meals and beverages not included in the itinerary and tips for local guides, game rangers and lodge staff.

It has been our experience over 32 years that the best possible quality of service is achieved when our Singles Travel International Concierge Team is compensated by tips from our delighted members. This is their best incentive to make your vacation an exceptional experience and the recommended amount is ($15 per day). You will have an opportunity to reward your Concierge at the end of your tour. It is customary to tip, but of course, gratuities are at your discretion and are greatly appreciated for a job well done!

Our affordable Premium Memberships allows solo travelers the ability to have Your Own Space™️️ for a lot less so that you never have to share. Review the special Premium Member rates on the Book Now page. You may join at the same time that you purchase your vacation or click here to learn more and purchase your membership.
Roommate matches are available by request if you already have a traveling companion. Contact us at 877-SOLO-TRIP to speak with one our teammates to make your reservation.

Please contact your preferred carrier directly to make your reservation. If Singles Travel International issues a promotional economy fare, granting of frequent flyer credit is entirely at the airline’s discretion. If the flights are eligible, to ensure you earn frequent flyer credit from the airline, give your frequent flyer account number when you check in for your flights. In addition, save your boarding passes and the passenger receipt from your airline ticket. You may need to submit these to the airline (not to Singles Travel International) to claim any credit allowed.

Of course not. You will be pleased to find out that nearly 90% of our guests on every cruise sign up and have never met anyone before joining the group. In 32 years, we have perfected the singles cruise experience. It is paramount that our guests meet each other right away and have opportunities to mingle every day.

From the moment you arrive at the pre cruise hotel, our Singles Travel International Concierge is waiting to meet you at our Hospitality Desk or Welcome Event. 

Yes! Singles Travel International is the only singles vacation company that features a travel community where members may send messages to one another at any time. Once you make a reservation, you are invited to post messages on the trip chat, which is great for finding out more about your fellow travel companions, coordinating taxi shares, setting up tours and more. Your trip chat is accessible from the trip page. Ask your Singles Travel International Reservation Guide for assistance.

Our program for singles also includes live online events plus a virtual Meet & Greet with your travel companions before you depart. View and get reminders for each event on our community page, www.SingleLife.Today.  Be sure to sign up today so that you don’t miss out on anything!

Our vacations cater to singles in their 50s and 60s but you will often meet singles ranging anywhere from 45-75. We generally have a ratio of 60/40, women to men. As a travel club, matchmaking is not our focus. Ages listed on our page are not restricted. They are simply used as a guideline. We offer an opportunity for single travelers to see the world in the company of other singles and do not guarantee ratios or ages.

We recommend that you meet the members of the Singles Travel International Community online where you may view and interact with members via “Who’s Going” on every trip page. This is the best way to find out exactly who will be on your vacation.

We also invite you to join our 50+ singles community when you are not on the road, before and after your vacation @ www.SingleLife.Today. Membership and most events are free and when you upgrade to Premium, you’ll have access to our live, virtual tours to exotic locations plus save $1000s of dollars on Your Own Space™.

In May, the weather conditions in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana are generally characterized by dry and cooler temperatures as the region transitions into winter. Here’s a summary of the weather for each country:

Zambia
Temperature: Daytime highs average around 25°C (77°F), while nighttime lows can drop to about 11°C (52°F).
Rainfall: May is typically dry, with very little to no rainfall (average monthly rainfall is about 4 mm.
Sunshine: Expect approximately 9 hours of sunshine per day with low humidity levels.

Zimbabwe
Temperature:  Highs range from the upper 70s to low 80s°F (around 24-28°C) during the day, while nighttime temperatures can drop to the low to mid-50s°F (10-15°C).
Rainfall: May marks the beginning of winter; thus, it is generally dry with minimal rain.
Conditions: The weather is pleasant, making it a great time for outdoor activities and wildlife viewing.

Botswana
Temperature: Daytime temperatures typically reach around 25°C (77°F), while nighttime lows can fall to about 8°C (46°F).
Rainfall: Rain is infrequent in May, with average monthly rainfall around 11 mm, and usually only a couple of rainy days.
Sunshine:  Expect about 9 hours of sunshine per day with low humidity levels.

Overall, May is an excellent time to visit these countries due to the comfortable temperatures and dry conditions, ideal for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities.

Remember that laundry service is included in our package.

Due to restrictions on internal flights within Africa, the limit is 1 suitcase per person that is a soft duffel bag that does not exceed 20 kilograms (approx. 44 pounds) with dimensions (H) 35 in x (W) 28 in x (L) 17 in ((H) 90cm + (W) 72cm + (L) 45cm). These limitations are subject to change.

In addition, we recommend a day pack/back pack for day-to-day and as a carry-on instead of a purse. Suitcases and bags should be able to withstand plenty of handling. We recommend bringing a soft duffel bag with wheels.

The secret for successful packing on safari is MULTIPLE LIGHT LAYERS. Bring clothes that are cool, light and comfortable because fall temperatures are warmer during the day, but cool in the early morning and evenings when we are often in a game drive. Remember to bring a swimming suit for your private plunge pool!

The most practical items to pack are:

• Hat, sunglasses and sunblock, as the sun will be strong.
• Mosquito repellent, we recommend Ben’s Tick & Insect Repellent.
• Comfortable walking shoes, such as closed-toe Merrells.
• For game viewing, a couple of neutral-toned items will be useful (Khaki, brown, white and beige colors).
• For the evening, similar attire to daytime
• Light cotton tops and cotton trousers/shorts
• Heavier jacket and hat for evenings out and early morning/sunset game drives
• Bathing suit
• Binoculars for game viewing
• Plenty of photography equipment!

We suggest that you have a physical check-up before your trip, and discuss the type of trip in which you are participating with your physician. Many large cities have a travel clinic or health center with doctors and nurses that are experts in travel immunization.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends updating all routine booster shots for travel to Africa to include the following.

• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Influenza

Visit the CDC website or call toll-free, 24-hours at 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or WHO (World Health Organization).

Zambia CDC Recommendations

Zimbabwe CDC Recommendations

Botswana CDC Recommendations

Anti-malarial medication is recommended for this tour. Consult your doctor or a specialist travel clinic for the latest advice concerning malaria prophylaxis, as it changes regularly. Whether you take oral prophylaxis or not, always use mosquito repellent.

Standards of hygiene in relation to food health and safety are generally high in the lodges in which we’ll be staying during our program.  It is safe to eat fresh fruit, vegetables and salads, and put ice in your drinks at our lodges. Fish, meat and chicken are of excellent quality, so there is no need to limit yourself when enjoying the local cuisine. We do recommend that you drink only bottled water anywhere.

Your Singles Travel International team will provide up to the minute information in our Final Vacation Details and Meetup Info document 21 days prior to departure.

The electricity supply in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana is 220/230 volts AC, 50 HZ.

• Type D: Three round pins in a triangular configuration
• Type G: Three rectangular pins in a triangular configuration

If you are planning to bring a video camera charger or any other electrical device, please bring voltage and plug adaptors where appropriate. Our lodges will provide hair dryers, irons and other electrical amenities upon request.

You will need the converter in addition to the adapter to STEP DOWN the electrical current rom 230 – 110 (US) or your appliance will melt.

Some devices are dual voltage and will be listed on the back of the appliance. When the voltage reading is listed as a range of numbers, like 110V–220V or 100-240V, the device can handle AC voltage outlets from all over the world. This is considered a “dual voltage” or “world-wide voltage” device.

If in doubt, protect your device.  It could cost you 10 x more to replace it and nothing is worth negatively impacting your vacation!

INSURANCE FOR THIS TRIP IS MANDATORY.

Travel Insurance is available through Travel Guard, and, in addition to direct access immediately upon completing your purchase, you will receive a quote from Travel Guard regarding travel insurance after reserving your vacation.

If you have any questions, Travel Guard professional, expert agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us, at 877-SOLO-TRIP, EXT #2, if you have not received your quote within 3 days. CLICK HERE FOR A QUOTE

Your “Final Vacation Details & Meetup Information” including transportation and how to meet up with the group will be available on the YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS button on the left navigation bar on the trip site 21 days prior to trip start date.

Questions and comments after you have reserved your vacation are addressed promptly when you send a message to us at service@singlestravelintl.com.

Our office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. In an emergency after hours, please contact Tammy Weiler at 815-715-6998.

All countries you will visit have laws against the purchase and export of certain items, including antiquities, national cultural property and certain animal products, especially endangered species (ivory, rhino horn, tortoise shell, coral, feathers, etc.). Additionally, the United States has laws prohibiting the import of certain items, which include many of the same things. You face having your purchase confiscated and/or heavy fines for exporting or importing prohibited items.

On return to the U.S., your baggage is subject to search by U.S. Customs. Currently, you are permitted to bring back $800 of goods duty free. Persons aged 21 or over may also bring in one liter of liquor and one carton of cigarettes. If you plan to purchase a lot of souvenirs or expensive items, it is important to retain all purchase receipts. However, please note that U.S. Customs may not accept a receipt as true cost if it seems unusually low for the estimated value of the item. You may access the regulations and restrictions governing US Customs on their official website, click here to learn more.