Classic Botswana & Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Chobe Riverfront & Okavango

Prices From £4,254pp
Year round | 8 nights

Victoria Falls, Chobe Riverfront & Okavango

Combining the beautiful Chobe River Front and the incredible Okavango Delta region, this excellent Botswana trip will focus on providing unforgettable scenic and wildlife experiences. With the inclusion of a stay in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, this adventurous trip offers the chance to discover some of the most iconic wonders of this remarkable part of the world.

Please note, this is a flexible itinerary that can be tailor-made to suit your requirements and budget. The accommodation level for this itinerary is: Standard.

The itinerary includes all domestic flights and transfers, accommodation, and game drives and activities as described.

Prices shown are per person in low season, based on 2 people sharing. Very low single supplements are available, please enquire for full details.

Highlights

  • Visit the mighty Victoria Falls area, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
  • Explore through the wild-life rich Chobe River Front and Okavango Delta areas
  • Search for wildlife including elephant, buffalo, zebra, lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, giraffe, eland, sable, hippo, hyena and much more
  • Abundant birdlife
  • Included game drives, river safaris, bush walks and Mokoro (traditional canoe) rides

What's Included

  • 2 nights at Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls on a bed & breakfast basis
  • 3 nights at Chobe Elephant Camp on a fully-inclusive basis with all meals, local drinks and described activities included
  • 3 nights at Rra Dinare Camp on a fully-inclusive basis with all meals, local drinks and described activities included
  • Included Flights: Kasane to Santawani Airstrip | Santawani Airstrip to Maun Airport
  • All road transfers between airstrips and accommodations (shared or private)
  • Park Fees (Excluding Victoria Falls)

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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
1 - 2Days

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Arrive independently to Victoria Falls International Airport and join your included transfer to the Ilala Lodge Hotel which is located close to the Falls, shops, markets and nearby restaurants.

At Victoria Falls, the earth splits open and swallows one of Africa’s greatest rivers, the mighty Zambezi, creating the largest sheet of falling water on earth. Various activities are available here (not included in your package), including guided falls visits, white water rafting, bungee jumping, river cruises, helicopter flights and much more. These can be arranged in advance or through the hotel.

Your hotel is located on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls and exploring from this side you get a full-frontal view of three quarters of the falls’ 1.7km wide curtain of water from viewpoints and footpaths meandering through a rainforest kept hot and humid by the spray of the falls.

2 nights’ accommodation at Ilala Lodge with breakfast included.

Chobe River Front
3 - 5Days

Chobe River Front

On the morning of day 3 you will join your transfer to the Chobe River Front Area where you will check into the Chobe Elephant Camp, your home for the next 3 nights. The Chobe Riverfront is an elephant mecca; home to the largest density of African elephants in the world; and offers quality game viewing. Expect hippos, elephant bulls and buffaloes in the waters, and lions, antelopes and more stalking along the water’s edge. This coupled with the famous red Chobe sunsets and abundant birdlife make the area a great introduction to Botswana. It also makes a rewarding repeat journey once you’ve ticked off the big stuff. It’s a place to search for the rare sable antelope, to spot that gem from the birders’ bucket list and to explore the remoter corners. With 3 nights here you will have plenty of time to tick-off that wildlife bucket-list.

Included activities during your time here will be unforgettable game drives to view the region’s spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles, as well as river safari cruises. Canoeing may also be available (depending on the season) and you can also enjoy a cultural visit to a nearby village.

3 nights’ accommodation at Chobe Elephant Camp on a fully-inclusive basis with all meals, local drinks and park fees included.

Scheduled Activities Included: Game drives, boating, canoeing (seasonal and water level dependent) & village visit.

Okavango Delta - NG32 Concession
6 - 8Days

Okavango Delta - NG32 Concession

On day 6 it’s time for your next adventure as you transfer to Kasane Airport for your included charter flight to the fascinating Okavango Delta region. Upon arrival at the Santawani Airstrip, you will transfer to the Rra Dinare Camp. Located in the NG32 private concession, your stay here will allow you up-close access to this exclusive and game-rich area which offers a mixed habitat comprising of the Gomoti River and its channels, lush riverine forests, scenic big open flood plains interspersed with clusters of palm-treed islands and Acacia and Mopane woodlands.

The Okavango Delta is an immense, waterlogged oasis alive with elephants and birdlife, adrift in the middle of Kalahari sands, and your days here will be filled with exciting activities based around the lands, waterways and its inhabitants. Being within a private reserve, game drives are permitted at flexible times throughout the day, and even at night time. This will allow you every chance to observe some of the abundant wildlife that can usually be found here including Elephant, Buffalo, Giraffe, Kudu, Impala, Tsessebe, Hippo, Crocodile, Genet, Honey Badger and a host of Plains Game. Rare Antelope breeds including Roan, Sable & Eland, not normally seen in the Okavango region, occur here. As the Gomoti is the main water source in the area, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Wild Dog also come down to the riverside to drink and hunt, of course! For those keen on bird-watching, the combination of the wetlands and the drier Acacia and Mopane veldt provide a perfect habitat for a variety of aquatic species.

2 nights’ accommodation at Rra Dinare Camp on a fully-inclusive basis with all meals, local drinks (excl. premium brands) and park fees included.

Included activities: Game drives, Game walks & mokoro excursions (seasonal, depending on water levels and weather conditions)

End of Safari
9Day

End of Safari

As your Victoria Falls and Botswana safari sadly comes to an end, you will transfer back to the airstrip for an included charter flight to Maun Airport where your itinerary will conclude. Please get in touch if you would like any advice or help with organising onward or homeward flights.

A view from Above

Accommodation Options

Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls

This elegant and comfortable hotel is located right on the edge of the Victoria Falls National Park and has excellent views of the perpetual mist from the Falls and stunning surroundings where animals, such as warthogs, graze on the lawns in view of the hotel terraces. The Falls are just a 20 minute walk away and the vibrant town of Victoria Falls is even closer making this a perfect base from which to explore one of the world's seven natural wonders.

Set in secluded surroundings on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River this beautiful lodge is the closest hotel to the falls and offers warm hospitality, luxurious accommodation, beautiful gardens, a fantastic restaurant, swimming pool, and above all, superb location.

Chobe Elephant Camp

Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River is the excellent Chobe Elephant Camp. This uniquely designed lodge has been built to take advantage of the incredible views overlooking the sweeping floodplains while offering a comfortable stay after a long day of exploration.

The lodge has been entirely constructed from sandbags, the thick sand-filled walls create a natural insulating barrier between the inhabitants and the harsh African climate and enhance the old farm-style feel of the camp. It houses ten rooms, one family room and can sleep 24 guests at a time.

With a variety of activities that include viewing the regions spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles, by boat on the Chobe River or experiencing life in the village, a visit to Chobe Elephant Camp offers a wide range of experiences.

This property is located near the Ngoma Gate for entry to the Chobe Riverfront. Very few lodges are located on this end of the park and few people utilize this entry point, creating a more remote and exclusive experience than at the properties around Kasane. Although outside the park, this option is located in a bush setting where wildlife frequently passes through.

Rra Dinare Camp, Okavango Delta

Situated in the NG32 private concession in the southern Okavango Delta, Rra Dinare Camp is a classic 8-tented camp bordering the exclusive and game-rich Moremi Game Reserve. The camp is ideally located for spectacular views, especially the classic flooding of the Okavango across the seasonal floodplains, as well as for viewing the mixed habitats here comprising of the Gomoti River and its channels, lush riverine forests, scenic big open flood plains interspersed with clusters of palm-treed islands, and Acacia and Mopane woodlands.

Each of the camp’s spacious and elegantly furnished tents has been set upon a raised wooden deck and features ceiling fans, en-suite open air bathrooms, cosy lounges and secluded varandas for private game viewing. There is also a family tent which consists of two tented rooms which share a bathroom.

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