Botswana & Zimbabwe Uncovered - 13 Days
Africa
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Victoria Falls - Begin your adventure in Zimbabwe's adventure capital and head out to see thundering Vic Falls, Chobe National Park - Enjoy a game cruise on the Chobe River in search of hippos and crocodiles and game drive through the park, Caprivi Strip - Venture into this biodiverse region of Namibia along the Zambezi River, which is well known for its variety of bird life, Okavango Delta - Enjoy nature walks and take to the water as you paddle a mokoro canoe through the lush waterways and enjoy game walks on the delta's islands, Moremi Game Reserve - Spend two days exploring the Khwai River area (including 4x4 game drives) of this private reserve, which is home to all of the Big Five, Nata Bird Sanctuary - Visit this community managed sanctuary which protects an important wetland area home to more than 160 bird species, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans - Watch a dramatic sunset over this eerily beautiful dried up lake bed, which stretches for hundreds of kilometres in all directions, Hwange National Park - Game drive through the Private Concession of Zimbabwe's best game reserve, home to a healthy population of elephants
Availability
From 2025-06-08 to 2025-10-26
Departure dates & prices
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What's included
12 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 11 dinners.
11 nights fully serviced camping & 1 night 3 star hotel in Victoria Falls.
Services of a 3-man crew including a licensed African tour guide, camp assistant and chef.
Transport in a 16-seater overland truck.
Victoria Falls Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and 13.
Park entrance fees.
Spacious 2-person domed tents, camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag and pillow.
Hwange National Park game drive in a 4x4 open vehicle
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Visit to Nata Bird Sanctuary & Makgadikgadi sunset excursion.
Moremi Wildlife Reserve games drives in the Khwai area in a 4x4 open vehicle.
Okavango Delta mokoro, boat excursion and nature walk in the Okavango Delta.
Chobe River game viewing cruise.
Itinerary
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Day 1, Victoria Falls
Welcome to Zimbabwe! On arrival at Victoria Falls airport there is an included transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or head over to the mighty "Mosi-oa-Tunya", the "Smoke That Thunders". Optional activities on offer include white water rafting, scenic flights over the falls or simply a walk into the national park to see the cascades. There will be a pre departure meeting at 18h00 in the hotel foyer on day 1 of the tour.
Please note: we recommend booking pre tour accommodation in Victoria Falls to enjoy all of the exciting activities on offer and pre booking Victoria Falls activities to ensure availability.
No meals included.
Day 2-3, Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park (Botswana). The morning of day 2 if free to enjoy optional activities in Victoria Falls. Departing after lunch we cross the border to Botswana and our campsite on the banks of the Chobe River, keeping our eyes peeled for wildlife. Known for its large herds of elephants and a population of rare painted dogs, Chobe is one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations.
The next day, we relax on a sunset game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River. There is also an optional morning game drive in the Chobe National Park available at an additional cost (own expense).
2 breakfast, no lunch, 2 dinner included.
Day 4, Zambezi Region (Caprivi Strip)
Chobe National Park (Botswana) - Caprivi Strip (Nambia). Leaving Chobe, we cross into Namibia and make our way to the western side of the narrow Caprivi Strip, our destination is a campsite overlooking the Okavango River. The Caprivi Strip is located along the Zambezi River and is a bird-lover's paradise, with many species attracted to the lush terrain near the river. Huge colonies of Carmine Bee-eaters dart about, whilst hippos bathe in the water and crocodiles sun themselves at the water's edge. Here we have plenty of time to relax and take in the tranquil surroundings.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 5-6, Okavango Delta
Caprivi Strip (Nambia) - Okavango Delta. We depart mid-morning, crossing into Botswana to reach our campsite on the Okavango Delta's panhandle. In the afternoon we take a sunset boat excursion through the delta's channels where we hope to spot crocodiles and incredible birdlife. The following day we travel by boat 30 minutes into the delta. We enjoy mokoro and boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the delta and a nature walk on one of the smaller islands in the area, subject to the water levels of the delta.
2 breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinner included.
Day 7, Maun
Okavango Delta - Maun. Our travels take us through Botswana to Maun, the entrance to the Moremi Game Reserve. The afternoon offers an optional one-hour scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (available at your own expense).
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 8-9, Moremi Game Reserve
Maun - Moremi Game Reserve. Transitioning to open-sided 4x4 vehicles, we journey towards the Khwai region within the Moremi Game Reserve. This beautiful area of complete wilderness, with lush green vegetation and palm trees, is teeming with birdlife and a vast population of wild animals. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Our private campsite is located inside the park where we set up bush toilets and bush showers.
2 breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinner included.
Day 10, Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan NP
Moremi Game Reserve - Maun - Nata. Leaving Moremi, we travel back to Maun and switch back into our Overland truck to journey to our campsite in the Nata region, home to the jaw-dropping Makgadikgadi salt pans. We pay a visit to the biodiverse Nata Bird Sanctuary and then it's onto the Makgadikgadi itself during the late afternoon. We'll remain in the area to watch the sunset, a spectacular sight to see over the white salt flats. You may be able to spot flocks of flamingos, zebra, wildebeest, and the occasional ostrich wandering onto the desolate lake bed.
1 breakfast, no lunch, 1 dinner included.
Day 11-12, Hwange National Park
Nata (Botswana) - Hwange National Park. After breakfast, we depart and re-enter Zimbabwe, driving to Hwange National Park. This is Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserve and our unfenced campsite for the night is located within the private concession. On day 12 we enjoy early morning and late afternoon 4x4 game drives in the private concession bordering the park, which is famous for its large elephant population.
2 breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinner included.
Day 13, Victoria Falls
Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls. After breakfast we depart Hwange and travel to Victoria Falls Airport where the tour ends
1 breakfast, no lunch, no dinner included.
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