8-Day Victoria Falls, Chobe NP & Okavango Delta Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Victoria Falls and Sunset River Cruise on the Zambezi

When you arrive at VF Airport, you will be met by the local representatives and transferred to the A'Zambezi. You will then be picked up at 16:00 for the Sunset Boat Cruise on the Zambezi River. This two-hour boat cruise includes return transfers, snacks, soft drinks, wines, beers, and spirits. The sunset cruise on the Zambezi River is a definite must on any trip to Victoria Falls. Relax with a sundowner and snacks as you gaze out onto the banks of the river. Have your camera ready to capture one of the most amazing sunsets in Africa.

In the Zambezi National Park (Zimbabwe) and the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia), you'll be sure to spot wildlife animals as they come down to the river for a drink after a hot day. Sightings of elephants, giraffes, and other resident games are common. There's always an abundance of hippos and crocodiles. Birdlife is superb, and the Fish Eagles usually fill the air with their calls.

Overnight at A' Zambezi River Lodge.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

Accommodation:

A' Zambezi River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Visit and Guided Tour of the Mighty Victoria Falls, A Wonder of the World

Your guide will pick you up at 7:30 a.m. for the guided tour of Victoria Falls. This two-hour tour is via the Victoria Falls National Park, with a visit to the open curio market afterwards. A view of the mighty Victoria Falls, locally referred to as "Mosi-a-tunya" (the smoke that thunders) leaves you with an indelible memory of this magnificent wonder. Discover how the Falls were formed and the folklore that surrounds them. End with a visit to the local art and crafts centre.

You will have the rest of the day free for optional tours; you will be picked up for the Boma dinner at 19:00. Here there will be lots of traditional entertainment (drumming shows and dances); the African-style cuisine is served buffet-style.

Overnight at A' Zambezi River Lodge

Optional, not costed: Shearwater Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride: The iconic 12-13 minute "Flight of Angels" offers 360-degree views of the cascade and the Batoka Gorge, and an opportunity to capture the magical views aloft.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation:

A' Zambezi River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Crossing the Botswana Border for a Boat Cruise and Game Drive in Chobe National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel at 07:30 AM for a full-day safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana. Drive through Zambezi National Park for about 70 km to reach the Botswana border while enjoying en-route game viewing.

The safari begins with a boat cruise on the Chobe River, which includes three hours of game viewing from the boat. A buffet lunch will be provided at the four-star Chobe Safari Lodge. Following lunch, there will be a three-hour afternoon game drive in custom-made 4x4 safari vehicles. The game drive will include a visit to the upper Chobe, an area not accessible by boat, where there may be opportunities to observe various wildlife, including cats and other predators.

Exit the park at around 17:00 to you hotel near the Chobe National Park for check-in and freshening up.

Dinner and overnight at Travelodge Kasane, located just 2.5 km out of Chobe National Park.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)

High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Travelodge Kasane

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Of Early Morning Game Drives and Afternoon-Evening Boat Cruise for a Game-viewing Aboard

Wake up and depart at 6:30 a.m. for an early morning game drive in the Chobe National Park with coffee and tea in the bush. Early morning drives are great for big cats' sightings as they are known to be most active in the early morning as they hunt for an early meal. Return to the lodge at around 09:30 for breakfast at the hotel.

At around 15:00 you will be picked up for the afternoon cruise on the Chobe River. The Chobe Boat Cruise offers a unique view of Chobe National Park. You'll see Puku and Lechwe antelopes on the floodplains, elephants crossing the river, and hippos and crocodiles basking in the sun. Enjoy big game sighting as they come down to the river for the last drink of the day. You will also get to witness the fantastic Chobe river sunset.

Return to shore and be dropped off at the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Accommodation:

Travelodge Kasane

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Maun (Okavango Delta) Via Nata

You will be picked up at 08:00 for the transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge in Nata (250km on your way to the Okavango Delta) where you will spend one night before proceeding to the Okavango Delta the next day.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Elephant Sands Game Reserve, where four of the Big Five reside. Come to within a short distance away from the wildlife as they quench their thirst from the lodge`s natural waterhole a few meters from the main building.

-Dinner and overnight at Elephant Sands Lodge.

Main Destination:

Elephant Sands (Botswana)

Accommodation:

Elephant Sands Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located at Elephant Sands (Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Overnight at Maun, the Gateway to the Okavango Delta

You will be transferred from Elephant Sands Camp to Maun - the launch pad for the Okavango Delta activities.

The Okavango Delta, located in northwestern Botswana, is the world's largest inland delta and a World Heritage Site. The Okavango River fans out over the Kalahari Desert, creating a lush oasis with numerous waterways, clear lagoons, fertile floodplains, and reeded islands teeming with wildlife. Covering 15,000 square kilometres, visitors can enjoy game viewing, fishing, bird watching, or guided Mokoro excursions in traditional dugout canoes. Commonly seen animals include lions, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.

-Overnight at the Semowi Nature Camp, an eco-camp within the Okavango Delta.

Optional, not costed: a 45-minute scenic afternoon flying tour over the Okavango Delta to get a bird`s eye view of this unique mix of a wetland ecosystem that nourishes and replenishes the habitat flora and fauna.

Main Destination:

Maun (City, Botswana)

Accommodation:

Semowi Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented campless than 1hr drive from Maun (City, Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

All-Day Pass in the Okavango Delta and a Mokoro Cruise

Soon after breakfast, you venture out on a day trip into the delta. This is a full-day experience where you will explore the Okavango Delta by Mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe), by boat, or on wilderness walks on nearby islands. Navigate the labyrinth of lily-filled lagoons and streams, where hippos fight for bathing rights, and crocodiles wait for antelope to linger too long over a drink. Commonly spotted animals include lions, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and countless species of birds.

The Okavango Delta stretches over an area of 15,000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy several activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include lions, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of birds.

You will return to Semowi Nature Camp at around 17:00 for dinner and a well-deserved rest.

Main Destination:

Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoRare

Black RhinoVery Rare

CheetahRare

Accommodation:

Semowi Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Maun Airport- All Epic Tours Come To an End to Usher in the Next Adventure

Sadly the last day of the tour, but we know that all epic safaris come to an end to pave way for the next! Time to exchange contacts and take the last minute selfies! You may have some time for shopping in Maun before you get transferred to Maun Airport.

Transfers to the airport will depend on your flight schedule and you are recommended to be at the airport at least two hours before your departure.

Main Destination:

Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.