Victoria Falls & Chobe Park
7 day safari starting and ending in Johannesburg, the highlight of the trip is 3 nights spent at one of the seven wonders of the world and adventure capital of Africa: VICTORIA FALLS. Plus time game viewing in the world renowned Chobe National Park.
Day 1: Nata (Botswana)
We depart early morning from Johannesburg & Pretoria. You will stop 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 the night.
Dinner included
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 arrive mid morning in Kasane where we will be staying on the shores of the Chobe River at Chobe Safari Lodge that is at the gate of Chobe National Park. Here you can relax at the swimming pool overlooking the river where you stand a good chance to see animals like elephant, buffalo and hippo, as well as a large variety of bird species. This afternoon we do an open vehicle game drive inside Chobe National Park, which is well known for its large variety and numbers of wildlife.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included
Days 3, 4, 5: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
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 the guide will assist you with the changing of money and booking of your optional activities, before going 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 do a sunset cruise on the 4th largest river in Africa (Zambezi River), which has national parks on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean side of the river. We normally see a wide variety of wildlife such as hippo, elephant, antelopes, giraffe and much more while on the cruise, during which all soft drinks, wine, beer and finger snacks are included.
You will have plenty of free time to explore the town, meet the local, visit the African arts and craft markets, or to relax by the pool in the heat of the day.
Victoria Falls is well known for offering great activities (optional excursions) such as the best 1 day white water rafting, the 2nd highest bungi jump in the world, elephant back safaris, flights over the waterfall, canoe safaris, day trips to Hwange National Park, fishing, game walks, horse back safaris and much more. Last night dinner out at one of the local restaurants (own cost).
Days 3 & 4: Breakfast, Dinner included
Day 5: Breakfast included
Day 6: Palapye (Botswana)
This morning we head south to Palapye, where you can relax by the pool.
Breakfast, Dinner included
Day 7: Return to Johannesburg & Pretoria (South Africa)
We depart early morning for Johannesburg & Pretoria. Your guide will stop en-route for breakfast (own cost).
No meals included
Departure Days:
Every Monday
Accommodation: Camping
on a 2 person share basis
Tour Length:7 days
Price:
R5980 camping
Local Payment : n/a
Departure points:
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Includes:
All transport
All accommodation
Qualified and registered guide
Meals as specified below
Chobe National Park
Entrance to Victoria Falls waterfall
Sunset cruise on Zambezi River
Excludes:
All drinks (except coffee & tea with meals)
Meals not specified below
Optional activities in Victoria Falls
(Book on tour)
Visas if needed