Discover the allure of Africa’s waterways and experience the essence of true wilderness with this Botswana Wildlife Safari tour to Chobe and the Delta and a special stop at the magnificent Victoria Falls. A nation of spectacular natural beauty, friendly people and rich culture, Zimbabwe is a vacation highlight of the continent. Marvel at the magnitude of the Victoria Falls, or experience the different adventure activities in Victoria Falls, and then toast the day with a cruise on the Zambezi River. Venture south for more aquatic meandering along the life-giving Chobe and Khwai Rivers.
Detailed Itinerary Daily Information
MAUYA! Our Africa adventure safari starts when we touch down at Victoria Falls International Airport and after we have collected our baggage, we will meet our driver-guide at the arrival hall with our name on a signboard, so we must keep our eyes peeled and then we will be escorted and transferred to our hotel in Victoria Falls for check-in.
Later afternoon at 16h20 you will be picked from Lodge and you will enjoy the best of Victoria Falls, on a spectacular Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise with a four-course meal, freshly prepared on-board, and served to you while cruising along the Zambezi River with the melody sounds of birds and wildlife from the African bush providing a background lyrics music, as the light fades over the untouched landscape, and keep your camera close by to capture the incredible view.
NB: The KAZA UniVisa is a single, US$50 visa for tourists from eligible countries, granting access to both Zambia and Zimbabwe for up to 30 days and allowing for day trips into Botswana at the Kazungula border. Available at major border posts and airports, and also online for certain entry points, it simplifies travel within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) by eliminating the need for separate visas for these two countries.
Excursions & Visits: Take a Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River
Accommodation At: Batonka Guest Lodge or similar
Meal Plan & Drinks: Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise and Beverages on-board
Distance and Travel Time: 30 to 45 minutes (20km)
Witness the full power and beauty of Victoria Falls on both sides of the border. Whether you begin in Zambia or Zimbabwe, this guided tour seamlessly connects two distinct perspectives - Zambia’s intimate paths and striking gorges, and Zimbabwe’s sweeping vistas and iconic viewpoints. This dual-nation journey gives you the most complete and compelling way to witness the majesty of the Falls. Guests are recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a waterproof bag for valuables.
Victoria Falls Rainforest, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, with a width of 1.7kms. The Victoria Falls have the capacity to push 550 000m3 of water per minute over the basalt cliff into the Zambezi River Gorge. The cliff over which the falls thunder, transforms the Zambezi from a placid river into a ferocious torrent, cutting through a series of dramatic gorges.
The Boma dinner at Victoria Falls is an enchanting culinary experience that tantalizes the senses and celebrates the rich traditions of Zimbabwean culture. As guests enter the open-air boma, they are greeted with the rhythmic beats of traditional music and the warm glow of crackling fires. The atmosphere is vibrant and inviting, with the scent of grilled meats wafting through the air. Seated around a central fire pit, adorned with tribal artefacts and decor, diners are treated to a feast for both the palate and the soul.
Excursions & Visits: Unguided tour the spectacular Victoria Falls
Accommodation At: Batonka Guest Lodge or similar
Meal Plan & Drinks: Breakfast will be provided (lunch and Dinner own guest account)
After a hearty breakfast, we depart for Chobe National Park, through the Kazungula border and we will stop-over for immigration formalities (visa requirement depends on your nationality) and then we will proceed to Lodge for check-in. After checking in, enjoy a relaxing lunch before heading out on your first game. This magical experience offers the chance to spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide array of birdlife as the sun sets over the water. Upon arrival at the park, you will go for an afternoon game drive. Big cats and wild canines are more likely to be sighted around this time of day because they are still active and out and about. After the game drive, we return to the lodge for relaxation, an overnight stay, and dinner.
Excursions & Visits: Enjoy one guided game activities
Accommodation At: Cresta Mowana Lodge or similar
Meal Plan & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner provided (drinks own guest account)
Distance and Travel Time: 1 to 2 hours (90km)
Awake to the serenity of the African bush and enjoy an early morning cup of coffee or tea before embarking on your chosen first game activity of the day. You will start the half day game drive with the use of open 4X4 vehicles that have been carefully modified. Game drives are the best way to explore a vast area in search for a variety of wildlife as well as enjoy the scenery of the park and they almost always yield unexpected sightings. Elephants, buffaloes, and eland are among the species that are frequently seen. With one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Africa and diverse ecosystems along the Chobe Riverfront, your chances of witnessing unforgettable wildlife encounters are high. Return to the lodge for delicious hot lunch meal and time to unwind between activities.
Later day, we will proceed to the safari cruise on the Chobe River. Experience quintessential Chobe! Our expertly-guided riverboat cruise gently navigates these lively waters to sail past the hippos that leave the water to feed during the day, witness the large herds of buffalo and pause for elephants crossing. Our favourite has to be when they comically use their trunks as a snorkel! Our boat cruise provides delectable snacks and some drinks to this outstanding wildlife experience. (Cash bar on board for your drinks and snacks purchase).
By the way, the Chobe River is one of the only rivers in the world that flows in two directions. In the dry season the river flows East, but in the rainy season, the Zambezi River pushes upstream to reverse the flow of the river towards the West.
Excursions & Visits: Enjoy two guided game activities
Accommodation At: Cresta Mowana Lodge or similar
Meal Plan & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided (drinks own guest account)
After a hearty Breakfast, we will check out and head to Kasane Airport to meet our charter flight into The Okavango Delta. Our charter airline of choice is Mack Air and a 20kg limit. The flight to The Delta takes around an hour and is a beautiful scenic flight over the delta.
Soak in all that this wildlife wonderland has to offer. There are a handful of opportunities for game drives and bush walks while relaxing next to the pool will bring respite from all the exploring. A cultural tour can also be arranged with the community from Mababe as Mogotlho proudly supports local culture and history. The best is saved for last with a float through the thick vegetation of the various channels of the lower part of the Okavango Delta in mokoros (dug-out canoes). Discover the myriad of species of this pristine wilderness area and end your African adventure on a high.
Excursions & Visits: Daily Game Drive and Boat Safari
Accommodation At: Saguni Safari Lodge or similar
Meal Plan & Drinks: All meals & selected beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
Enjoy our final morning hearty breakfast and our unforgettable safari ends and we will be transferred to the Khwai Airstrip where we will catch our light aircraft transfer to Maun International Airport. Upon arrival, we will board our flight back home.
Meal Plan & Drinks: Breakfast
Trip Information
In a Nutshell
- A true African experience (wild and free)
- All detailed inclusive Itinerary with cultural experience, adventure and wildlife.
Trip Rating & Style – Easy and Moderate and cater to adventure enthusiasts seeking authentic experiences.
Countries visited – Botswana & Zimbabwe.
Highlights – Victoria Falls | Chobe National Park | Okavango Delta
Activities – Animal Tracking | Cultural Mozaic Experience | Scenic Drive | Game drive
Transportations – transport for most of this safari you will travel in air-conditioning minibus. Seats in the 12-seater minibuses can be compared in size to an airplane seat – if that setup is uncomfortable for you then please enquire about a private tour where different vehicles can be used. Some game safaris may be carried out using 4×4 jeeps/safari vehicles – see your tour itinerary for details. These may be open-roofed or enclosed. You must not leave the vehicle or lean out through windows without express permission from the guide.
Our “luggage trailer” is specifically designed for each passenger to have one suitcase and one carry-on sized piece of luggage – a laptop bag, backpack, or similar. Suitcase size is limited to the dimension of 67 cm (26 in) by 45 cm (18 in), and carry on is limited to the dimension of 48 cm (19 in) by 32 cm (13 in). There are generally no porters or staff available to assist with luggage – luggage should be of a size and weight you can comfortably manage yourself. Hard or soft suitcases are fine.
Accommodation Considerations – while we make every effort to stick to the accommodations listed, please note that they serve as guidelines, and adjustments may occur. We recommend obtaining the latest version of the itinerary at least one week before departure to stay informed of any changes.
Travelling Responsibility – remember you are more than a tourist in this place. You are part of the team of global citizens, embracing diversity and committed to lifelong learning. Stay open to opportunities, contribute where you can, and connect with the many people you meet along the road.
Plan Ahead – now your chance to book any optional activities, chat with the reservation team and get planning
Life on Land – contribute to any initiative that aims to halt biodiversity loss and promote the sustainable use of ecosystems
Experience – we have more than 23 years’ experience touring throughout East and Southern Africa. As such, our itineraries and routes have been perfected over many years ensuring that your tour will run smoothly. We visit the highlights of East and Southern Africa but ensure that you do not follow the well-trodden tourist track. All of us at African Bushwalker Tours have extensive travel experience in Africa, and throughout the world. Being adventure travellers ourselves, we know how to plan trips that give you a broad experience of the countries that you will visit.
Credit Card Payments:
– Credit card payments will attract a 3% handling fee of the value of the transaction.
Based in Africa – probably the most important part of an African Bushwalker Tours is that we are an African company with offices in Tanzania and Zimbabwe. We live in Africa; we travel in Africa and it is our passion for this amazing continent that makes African Bushwalker your best travel option.
Age Policy – on all small group scheduled tours, we accept children 12-17 with accompanying adult and tailor-made tours, we accept children 5 – 17 with accompanying adult. We have no upper age limit. Clients older than 65 years of age at the time of travel require a medical certificate stating the client is fit and healthy to join an adventure travel group tour. We have many clients over 65 years of age, who are perfectly capable of enjoying every aspect of an African Bushwalker tour.
Weather– this Africa overland tour spans half a continent and you can expect it to be warm for the duration of the trip with minimal rainfall. Be prepared for the warm weather and you will enjoy this trip.
Drugs & Alcohol – please be aware that drugs such as marijuana and cocaine are illegal in most countries in Africa and they could enforce severe punishment for being caught in possession. NEVER carry illegal drugs on your person or on the vehicle during this tour as you would not only jeopardise your own freedom but also the well-being of the entire group if you are caught in possession. If you are caught in possession of illegal drugs on this tour you will be asked to leave the tour immediately and no refund will be given. Any such inconsideration can lead to the tour being cancelled and innocent people arrested. We will not hesitate to remove someone if we have to. Aggressive or abusive drunk behaviour will not be tolerated during this tour and if anyone is constantly abusing alcohol and causing trouble we will not hesitate to remove them from the tour and no refund will be given.
Travel Insurance – it is compulsory that every person who travels with African Bushwalker Tours obtain travel insurance for the complete duration of the tour. Proof of travel insurance must be shown before joining a tour.
Visas and Passports – please ensure you have 6 blank pages in your passport in order to accommodate all the visas and stamps, and ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your tour end date.
Common questions about this trip
- Do I need malaria tablets? Yes, the trip passes through malaria areas and prophylactics are recommended.
- What do I need to bring? – comfortable clothes for warm days and cool evenings, walking shoes, headtorch, a raincoat, hat and sunglasses, swimsuit, first aid kit, yellow fever vaccination certificate, a small pair of binoculars also comes in very handy and most importantly – a sense of adventure!
BOOKING – To make your booking, please make sure you have the correct names, nationalities and date of birth of all travelers – as per their passport. African Bushwalker Tours will hold an option of 14 days from the time African Bushwalker Tours have confirmed a tour, before the cancellation rules apply. If our service or a tour is booked less than 14 days prior to the service is rendered or the tour commences, cancellation rules will apply immediately. If you need longer time, please let us know. If a tour or hotel is fully booked African Bushwalker Tours will try to offer you an alternative property of a similar standard and location.
PRICES – All prices are based on costs at the time of publication. African Bushwalker Tours reserves the right to change the prices, in reasonable circumstances, at any time before a booking is made. African Bushwalker Tours will confirm price changes, if any, together with our confirmation of your booking.
For trips in Namibia & South Africa rates given in a currency other than respectively NAD (Namibian Dollar) and ZAR (South African Rand) are subject to change in case of substantial variation of the exchange rate. For trips in Kenya & Tanzania rates given in a currency other than in USD (American Dollars) are subject to change in case of substantial variation of the exchange rate.
PAYMENTS – 30% of the total booking value within 14 days of African Bushwalker Tour’s confirmation of the booking. The remaining 70% no later than 45 days from the trip starting date.
CANCELLATION – If the customer cancels a tour up to 61 days prior to departure the deposit will be lost. If cancellation is made within 60-31 days prior to departure, a penalty fee of 65% of the total price of the tour will be levied. For any cancellation made within 30-16 days before departure, a penalty fee of 85% will apply. In the case of cancellations made less than 16 days before the start of the tour we are unable to offer any reimbursement. No refunds will be given by African Bushwalker Tours for no-shows.
The payment of bank fees for bank transfers are the responsibility of the customer and are strictly non-refundable.
The trip may be cancelled with no penalty charge should war, a life-threatening epidemic, or any other natural catastrophe or similar event occur within 14 days prior to departure. This will however be on the condition that your government advises against travelling to the specific area, and that the situation in question has arisen after the booking of the tour was made.
Cancellations must be made in writing and delivered either by hand, post, fax or electronic mail.
In the case of death or serious illness, of the person for whose benefit the tour has been arranged, no cancellation fee will be charged if African Bushwalker Tours is presented with an officially-approved death/sickness certificate.
Price Includes/Excludes
What’s Included
- Transfers and ground transportation mentioned in the itinerary
- 6 Nights’ on comfort accommodation and meals as per program
- Enjoy game drives and activities as per program
- Entry/admission as per activities as per program
- Meet & greet services at the Airports
- Drinking water during safari drives and, on the bus, (Guest will receive a reusable steel water bottle (supporting “TOSCO” – Tourism supporting Conservation)
- Charter Flight fee from Victoria Falls International Airport to Lake Kariba and back to Victoria Falls International Airport
What’s Excluded
- Gratuities, Baggage Handling
- Personal, Medical and Travel Insurance
- All International airline tickets and applicable airport fees and taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Visa fees if applicable to Botswana and Zimbabwe
- Extra Entrance fees to tourist attractions, activities or attractions not mentioned in itinerary
- Extra optional activities while in the game reserves
- All costs of a personal nature: Telephone calls, bar bills, drinks, room service, laundry, refreshments, snacks, curios, gifts, etc. unless otherwise stated as included in the daily itinerary
- All levy/fee increases (Conservation, Bed, gate etc...) African Bushwalker Tours reserves the right to pass along these increases from quoted costs if they occurred.