$10,999 to $14,799 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Welcome to Victoria Falls
Welcome to Victoria Falls
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be greeted by a Wayfairer Travel representative and transferred by private vehicle to Ilala Lodge, located just an 8-minute walk from Victoria Falls. The ambiance of this family-run, luxury hotel celebrates a unique African history and the inviting décor of the stylish rooms provides the ultimate in modern comfort.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephants feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
We can arrange a private guided tour of the falls in advance, or any number of other activities for you (at an extra cost). Let us know what you have in mind. You stay in a deluxe room at Ilala Lodge for 2 nights, with breakfast included.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Ilala Lodge Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Explore Victoria Falls
Explore Victoria Falls
You’ll stay at Ilala Lodge on a bed-and-breakfast basis, so you can fuel up with a full continental breakfast before heading out on a thrilling day of adventure.
As the world’s largest curtain of falling water, Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls is a phenomenal natural wonder. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is an unmissable sight for any trip to Zimbabwe. What you decide to do at this incredible site depends on when you travel to Victoria Falls, as river levels dictate the possibilities. However, there’s always something to see or do.
Soak up the falls with a scenic and spray-filled river walk or boat ride, or swim in the Devil’s Pool, the world’s ultimate infinity pool. See the Victoria Falls from a bird's-eye view with a breathtaking helicopter ride or a micro-light flight over the gorge. We can even arrange white-water rafting, a lunar rainbow safari, cultural excursions and rhino tracking.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Ilala Lodge Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Road transfer to Chobe National Park
Road transfer to Chobe National Park
After check-out at Ilala Lodge, meet your Wayfairer representative at the reception for a shared road transfer to Chobe Game Lodge. This involves crossing the country border from Zimbabwe into Botswana. Your driver will assist you with any paperwork, making it extremely easy and comfortable. Enjoy the sights along the way, taking in the atmosphere as you head further from town into the natural wonder of the Chobe National Park and riverfront.
Chobe Game Lodge is a haven of peace and tranquillity inside the Chobe National Park. A quiet spot on one of the many expansive viewing decks, the private jetty or comfortable lounge on the boardwalk is never far away. Each of the rooms is luxurious, with air conditioning and decor that you'll want to photograph to remember. However, this lodge is not all fancy frills, they are eco-conscious with electric safari boats and vehicles.
You spend 2 nights here, with all meals and activities included.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Game Lodge
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Safari on the waterfront and in the national park
Safari on the waterfront and in the national park
Enjoy the diversity of Chobe National Park’s abundant wildlife on guided 4-WD game drives. Also take in the beauty of the river on boat safaris, while witnessing the herds of game and prolific birdlife along the river banks.
Chobe Game Lodge now has 4 electric-powered safari boats (3 of which are fully solar-powered) and 4 electric vehicles. This makes for a quieter, more peaceful wildlife viewing experience. We hope you experience the thrill of moving almost silently through the bush on state-of-the-art electric safaris with Chobe Game Lodge.
Chobe National Park is famous for its wildlife densities, particularly the population of elephants, as it is thought to host some of the largest herds in the world. It is a park to visit all year round. There is always something to see, however, the peak season (July-October) is when the herds of elephant and buffalo might be at their greatest. That does mean it's also the busiest time for visitors.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Fly from Chobe to the Delta
Fly from Chobe to the Delta
This morning, depending on the time of your flight, you may have the chance for a final activity before you are transferred to Kasane Airport to fly to the Okavango Delta. Marvel at the environment on the approx 90-min flight, as you watch it change from the lush Chobe riverfront, through the scrub of the Savute to the jewel of Botswana’s crown - the Okavango Delta. The inland delta once flowed to the sea, but now the rains that fall on the Angolan Highlands follow the same course but with no escape. They settle on the flat Kalahari sand, forming a myriad of channels, marshes, lakes and islands.
Upon arrival at the bush airstrip, you will be met by your guide and taken to Camp Okavango. Settle into camp or head out on a safari with your guide. You have 2 nights here, with all meals and activities included. You’ll have the chance to see elephant, giraffe, leopard, lion, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, warthog, jackal, hyena, impala, lechwe, honey badger, baboon, and even wild dog.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
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Camp Okavango
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Explore the Okavango Delta
Explore the Okavango Delta
Camp Okavango lies on the remote Nxaragha Island at the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, offering a year-round water wilderness experience. This quintessential Okavango water-safari experience offers traditional mokoro rides, boating and walking. The camp was rebuilt in 2016 and offers guests modern comforts whilst at the same time preserving its special atmosphere.
Water-based game-viewing activities at Camp Okavango are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate guests through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. Roam the vast expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat or explore the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the old-fashioned way, in the traditional contours of the mokoro (canoe).
Guided bush walks are conducted on nearby islands, offering an opportunity to track some of the larger land-based species. Camp Okavango has bream and tiger fishing, plus outstanding bird-watching opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Camp Okavango
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Fly to Maun to end your safari
Fly to Maun to end your safari
Today, you check out of Camp Okavango and are transferred back to the light aircraft strip for your short flight of approx. 30 mins to Maun. Maun is the hub for delta safaris, as well as safaris into the Central Kalahari and Salt Pans. If you have longer than 7 days, let us know if you'd like to add a couple of nights in another dramatically different region of central Botswana.
Maun itself can offer a nice place to relax at the end of your safari with lovely souvenir shopping, so depending on your international flight times and pace of travel, we can add a night here.
Upon arrival at Maun Airport, your safari with Wayfairer Travel comes to an end, but with memories and photographs that will last a lifetime.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
