A spellbinding 8 day trip combining visits to Botswana’s vast and beautiful Chobe National Park, the majestic Victoria Falls, and Zimbabwe’s spectacular Hwange National Park. Varied and dynamic landscapes offer fantastic wildlife viewing, and the safari offers a superb range of activities from exhilarating game drives and peaceful boat cruises to cultural village visits. Comfortable tented camps, and a comfortable guest house in Victoria Falls, provide rest and relaxation along the way.
Tailor-made Classic 9 days
'From Price' is the average price per person for ground arrangements for two people sharing.
Flights are typically an additional $1,507 per person economy class from London
'From Price' is the average price per person for ground arrangements for a family of four (two adults + two children under 12).
Flights are typically an additional $1,507 per person economy class from London
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL AND WELCOME
Arrive at Chobe National Park, Botswana, following a two and a half hour vehicle transfer across the border from Livingstone, Zambia. Unpack and settle into a 3 night stay in the delightful Chobe Elephant Camp, located high on a rocky ridge with fabulous views overlooking the Chobe River. Wildlife frequently wonders through this peaceful and remote bush setting, and the location boasts relatively low visitor numbers. The itinerary during your stay in the park is flexible, and can include tranquil boat cruises and cultural village visits, along with thrilling game drives.
Accommodation: Chobe Elephant Camp
DAY 2: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Spend the day exploring the beautiful Chobe Waterfront, found nestled in the north-eastern corner of this immense National Park. The waterfront is home to hippos aplenty, along with buffalo, antelope, lion and a vast elephant population. The birdlife is nothing short of spectacular, and includes fish eagles, kingfishers, egrets, black herons, sacred ibis and more, so binoculars are a must!
Accommodation: Chobe Elephant Camp
DAY 3: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
A second day of superb game-viewing. Chobe is a popular destination and can become busy, but there are still quiet corners to explore, and ultimately nothing can detract from the spectacular wildlife sightings to be witnessed here. Chobe Elephant Camp’s location close to the Ngoma Gate offers convenient access to the riverfront, giving its guests a daily head start.
Accommodation: Chobe Elephant Camp
DAYS 4: VICTORIA FALLS
A road transfer across the border into Victoria Falls, takes you to Bayete Guest Lodge, an intimate and welcoming property with a relaxed feel, an inviting swimming pool
Accommodation: Bayete Guest Lodge
DAY 5: VICTORIA FALLS
After breakfast your guide will collect you for the short journey to the entrance of the Falls for a two hour guided walk around the Falls. You may stay in town afterwards or be returned to your accommodations. Late afternoon transfer to the jetty for the departure of the evening sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Enjoy drinks and canapes whilst enjoying some of the wildlife on the river banks.
Acommodation: Bayete Guest Lodge
DAY 6: VICTORIA FALLS TO HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Early departure by road to Hwangwe National Park which will take about 3 / 4 hours. Aiming to arrive for your first game drive this afternoon
Accommodation: Bomani Tented Lodge
DAYS 7&8: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Characterised by flat topped acacia trees, wide horizons and sparkling waterholes, Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park. Giraffe, zebra, elephant and buffalo congregate in huge numbers at the waterholes, hunted by leopard, lion and hyena. Hwange is also one of Africa’s last strongholds of endangered wild dogs. With fewer restrictions than Botswana’s national parks, there is superb freedom of activity here, with activities including game drives, guided walks with birdwatching, and night drives.
Accommodation: Bomani Tented Lodge
DAY 9: DEPART
Transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport
Guide price is based on recommended accommodations. Alternative accommodations and upgrades are available. Please get in touch for alternatives and upgrade options.
We usually recommend flying in and out of Victoria Falls Airport. South African Airways and British Airways both serve Victoria Falls via Johannesburg.
Quoted Price is given for guidance and includes All meals, local drinks, park fees and scheduled shared guided activities at each camp / lodge. The rate also includes all scheduled road and small aircraft transfers.
Following a conversation with our Botswana experts to understand your requirements, we will provide a detailed tailor-made itinerary and quote including or excluding International Flights depending on your preference.
This itinerary is possible year round, peak times are from about May until the end of October, which is the best time for game viewing and viewing the Falls with medium - high water levels. November to April is the wet season, with some camps closed and green season rates available.
This safari is pitched with fantastic good quality, comfortable and atmospheric camps that offer comparatively good value. There are a number of options to upgrade camps at all locations, please call us to discuss. Whilst there is some room to downgrade camps to bring costs down, this would tend to have a disproportionate impact on the quality of the experience in these particular locations.
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Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.
Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.
El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.
Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.
So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last
Juhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024
Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”
Lars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024
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