5 days 4 nights
Daily Tour
6 people
English
This 5-day safari combines the majesty of Victoria Falls with the rich wildlife of Chobe National Park, offering an unforgettable introduction to Southern Africa’s natural wonders. Guests begin in Zimbabwe at the iconic Victoria Falls, where guided tours reveal the sheer power and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Complementing the sightseeing, a leisurely Zambezi River Sundowner Cruise provides an intimate wildlife experience, gliding past hippos, elephants, and abundant birdlife, creating an idyllic introduction to African wilderness.
Crossing into Botswana, the journey continues to the Chobe National Park region, home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. Midrange safari accommodations offer comfortable lodges with riverside or bush settings, blending convenience and wilderness immersion. Daily activities include morning and afternoon game drives, river cruises, and optional night drives, maximizing opportunities to observe lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and a variety of plains game in their natural habitat.
This safari strikes a balance between adventure and relaxation, with carefully paced drives, scenic sundowners, and moments to enjoy lodge facilities or watch wildlife at waterholes. Ideal for travelers seeking authentic safari experiences without the extreme luxury price tag, it delivers close wildlife encounters, cultural touches, and the thrill of exploring iconic African landscapes—all in a seamless, well-organized itinerary.
Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport and transfer to your lodge. After settling in, enjoy a late afternoon Zambezi River cruise, sipping drinks and observing hippos, elephants, and a variety of bird species along the riverbanks.
As the sun sets, watch the sky turn golden over the water. Return to the lodge for a relaxed dinner or an evening walk along the waterhole to spot wildlife coming to drink.
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Safari Club
Start with a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls, capturing breathtaking viewpoints and learning about its history and geology. Return to the lodge for lunch, then spend the afternoon at leisure, relax by the pool or watch elephants and antelope at the lodge waterhole.
In the evening, enjoy The Boma, a traditional Zimbabwean dinner with barbecue, cultural dancers, storytelling, and drumming, providing a deep dive into local culture.
After breakfast, transfer via the Kazungula border to Botswana (approx. 2.5 hours). Arrive at Ngoma Safari Lodge and prepare for an afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park. Encounter elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and lions in their natural habitat.
Pause mid-drive for bush sundowners, enjoying snacks and drinks with sweeping views of the savannah. Optional night drives allow sightings of nocturnal wildlife like springhares, porcupines, or lions on the prowl.
Accommodation: Ngoma Safari Lodge
Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators and elephants in the cool hours. Mid-morning, embark on a river cruise along the Chobe River, observing elephants swimming across, hippos wallowing, and numerous bird species.
Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue on an afternoon game drive across floodplains and forests, spotting lions, buffalo, and giraffes. Return to the lodge for sund-owners and dinner under the stars.
You may have time for an early game drive this morning. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kasane Airport for your departure or onward journey.
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