7 Day Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park
Full Itinerary
Highlights: Botswana, Zimbabwe, Chobe National Park, Chobe river cruise, Chobe game drive, Victoria Falls & Zambezi River Cruise
Day 1: Nata & Elephant Sands (Botswana)
We depart early morning from Johannesburg & Pretoria, stopping en route for breakfast (own cost) and last minute shopping, before reaching the Botswana border. You will get an opportunity to change money after crossing the border, from where we head further north to Nata, where we camp for the night.
Meals: Dinner
Budget tour: Camping
Accommodated tour: Lodge
Day 2: Chobe National Park (Botswana)
We head further north through the Kasane forest where we always see herds of elephants, rare antelopes and sometimes lion, hyena and wild dog. We will arrive mid morning in Kasane, where we will be staying on the shores of the Chobe River at Thebe river Lodge, at the gateway of Chobe National Park. Here you can relax at the swimming pool overlooking the river, where you stand a good chance of seeing animals like elephant, buffalo and hippo, as well as a large variety of bird species. This afternoon we will do a river cruise into Chobe National Park, well known for its large variety and numbers of wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget tour: Camping
Accommodated tour: Lodge
Days 3, 4, 5: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
After an early morning cup of coffee or tea and biscuits you will go on a morning game drive into Chobe National Park for around three hours. After breakfast a short drive takes us across the border and on to the adventure capital of the world, Victoria Falls, which is considered to be one of the safest tourist destinations in southern Africa. On arrival your guide will assist you with the changing of money and booking of your optional activities, before taking you to one of the seven natural wonders of the world - the magnificent Victoria Falls. The waterfall is 1700 meters (1.1 mile) wide, of which 1300 meters is on the Zimbabwean side, including the main falls. Late afternoon we will do a sunset cruise on the 4th largest river in Africa (the Zambezi River), which has national parks on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the river. All soft drinks, wine, beer and finger snacks are included in the cruise.
You will have plenty of free time whilst in Victoria Falls to explore the town, meet the locals, visit the African arts and craft markets, or to relax by the pool in the heat of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Budget tour: Camping
Accommodated tour: Chalets
Day 6: Palapye (Botswana)
Today we say farewell to the local people and also the Falls, and make our way south through Botswana to our lodge close to the borders of Botswana and South Africa. This is the last night of the tour, and your guide will organize an outdoor restaurant meal
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budget tour: Camping
Accommodated tour: Twin rooms
Day 7: Return to Johannesburg & Pretoria (South Africa)
After a cup of coffee or tea and biscuits we will make our way back to Johannesburg & Pretoria.
Meals: Breakfast
