Zimbabwe and Botswana - 9 Nights / 10 Days

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1 – Arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), Zimbabwe.

Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a representative and transferred to your hotel in Victoria Falls (approx. 20 minutes by road).

Check-in and unwind. Choose from activities such as a sunset river cruise, birdwatching, or simply exploring the town.

Overnight: Hotel in Victoria Falls.

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Day 2 – Explore Victoria Falls

Morning: Visit Victoria Falls and explore the viewpoints for a breathtaking experience of the falls.

Optional Activities: Choose from adrenaline-filled activities like whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, river boarding, jet boating, abseiling, or a helicopter flight over the falls.

Afternoon: Relax or explore the town at your leisure.

Evening: At leisure

Overnight: Hotel in Victoria Falls.

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Day 3 – Transfer to Hwange National Park

Morning: After breakfast, road transfer from Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park, approximately 2.5–3 hours (100 km).

Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge and enjoy lunch. Head out on an afternoon game drive in Hwange National Park, known for its large elephant population and diverse wildlife.

Evening: Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Hwange National Park.

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Day 4 – Game Drives in Hwange National Park

Morning: Start with an early morning game drive to see lions, elephants, zebras, and more. Hwange is home to over 100 species of mammals.

Afternoon: Lunch at the lodge, followed by another game drive in the late afternoon.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at the lodge, reflecting on the day's sightings.

Overnight: Hwange National Park.

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Day 5 – Transfer from Hwange to Chobe National Park, Botswana

Morning: After breakfast, road transfer from Hwange to Chobe, crossing the Zimbabwe-Botswana border at Kazungula (Approximately 4–5 hours, including border crossing procedures)

Afternoon: Check-in at your lodge near Chobe National Park.

Enjoy a boat safari on the Chobe River, spotting elephants, hippos, and crocodiles along the riverbanks.

Evening: Dinner in the lodge.

Overnight: Chobe National Park.

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Day 6 – Wildlife Viewing in Chobe National Park

Morning: Early morning game drive along the Chobe River. Chobe is known for one of the largest concentrations of elephants in Africa.

Afternoon: After lunch, relax at the lodge, then enjoy another river cruise or game drive.

Evening: Dinner in the lodge.

Overnight: Chobe National Park.

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Day 7 – Transfer to Okavango Delta, Botswana

Morning: After breakfast, short road transfer to Kasane Airport (approximately 1 hour) followed by a charter flight from Kasane to the Okavango Delta (approximately 1 hour).

Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge in the Okavango Delta, located deep within the Kalahari Basin.

Settle in and enjoy a game drive or a guided nature walk in the unique delta ecosystem.

Evening: Dinner in the lodge.

Overnight: Okavango Delta.

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Day 8 – Exploring the Okavango Delta

Morning: Head out for a game drive in the delta to spot unique wildlife, including lions, leopards, giraffes, and the elusive sitatunga antelope.

Afternoon: After lunch, enjoy a mokoro (traditional canoe) excursion through the delta’s waterways, observing birds and aquatic life up close.

Evening: Dinner in the lodge.

Overnight: Okavango Delta.

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Day 9 – Okavango Delta Game Drives and Activities

Morning: Another game drive in the Okavango Delta to discover more of the delta’s wildlife and landscapes.

Afternoon: Relax at the lodge or participate in additional activities like walking safaris or a final mokoro trip.

Evening: Dinner in the lodge.

Overnight: Okavango Delta.

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Day 10 – Departure from Okavango Delta

Morning: Charter flight from the Okavango Delta to Maun Airport, Botswana (Approximately 1 hour).

Board your international flight home with the amazing memories of Zimbabwe and Botswana

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

Victoria Falls

  • Matetsi Victoria Falls – Zambezi River, near Victoria Falls
  • Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara – Zambezi River, near Victoria Falls
  • Zambezi Sands – Zambezi National Park, near Victoria Falls

Hwange National Park

  • Great Plains Mpala Jena Camp – Zambezi National Park, near Hwange
  • Linkwasha Camp – Eastern Hwange, private concession
  • Somalisa Camp – Hwange National Park, private concession

Chobe National Park

  • Chobe Game Lodge – Chobe Riverfront
  • Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero – Chobe Riverfront
  • Zambezi Queen – Chobe River (luxury riverboat)

Okavango Delta

  • Belmond Eagle Island Lodge – Okavango Delta, Xaxaba Island
  • Great Plains Duba Plains Camp – Northern Okavango Delta
  • Mombo Camp – Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta

Luxury

Victoria Falls

  • Elephant Camp – Victoria Falls National Park
  • Ilala Lodge Hotel – Near Victoria Falls town
  • The Victoria Falls Hotel – Near Victoria Falls town

Hwange National Park

  • Davison’s Camp – Eastern Hwange, private concession
  • Hwange Safari Lodge – Near Hwange Main Camp
  • Nehimba Lodge – Northern Hwange, private concession

Chobe National Park

  • Chobe Bush Lodge – Near Chobe River
  • Chobe Marina Lodge – Kasane, near Chobe River
  • Elephant Valley Lodge – Near Chobe Forest Reserve

Okavango Delta

  • Camp Xakanaxa – Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
  • Chief's Camp – Chief's Island, Okavango Delta
  • Kanana Camp – Southern Okavango Delta

Standard

Victoria Falls

  • Bayete Guest Lodge – Victoria Falls town
  • Cresta Sprayview Hotel – Victoria Falls town
  • Shearwater Explorers Village – Victoria Falls town

Hwange National Park

  • Ivory Lodge – Near Hwange National Park
  • Robins Camp – Northern Hwange
  • Sable Sands – Near Dete

Chobe National Park

  • Kwalape Safari Lodge – Kasane
  • Thebe River Safaris Lodge – Kasane
  • Tlou Safari Lodge – Kasan

Okavango Delta

  • Gunn’s Camp – Okavango Delta
  • Oddballs' Camp – Okavango Delta
  • Rra Dinare Camp – Okavango Delta, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve

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