15 Day Victoria Falls to Maun Small Group Adventure Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

We will greet you at Victoria Falls Airport and take you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you can relax or try out one of the many activities Victoria Falls has to offer. Your predeparture meeting will take place at 18h00 this evening at the lodge with your guide and the rest of your group.

Accommodation: Shearwater Explorers Village or similar
Meals: No meals included today
Optional Activities: 15 Minute Helicopter, 22 Minute Helicopter, Boma Dinner Incl. Transfers,12-13 Min. Flight of Angels, 25 Minute Flight, Bungee Jump, Bridge Slide, Flying Fox (Cable Slide), Gorge Swing, Zip Line, Horse Back Safaris (Novice), Livingstone Island: Lunch Departure, Victoria Falls Bicycle Tour, Canopy Tour

Day 2 – 3: Victoria Falls – Kasane, Botswana

Following your morning meal, your leader will escort you to experience the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, referred to by the indigenous Kololo people as Mosi oa Tunya – “the smoke that thunders”. Subsequently, we journey to Kasane, Botswana, the entry point to Chobe National Park. Spanning 10,566 square kilometers, Chobe ranks as Botswana’s second largest national park and boasts one of Africa’s most substantial elephant populations. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy, whether you choose to engage in available optional excursions or unwind poolside.

Accommodation: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa or similar
Meals: Breakfasts x2, Lunch x1, Dinners x2
Included Highlights: Victoria Falls Guided Tour, Chobe Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Distance: ± 90 kms

Day 4 – 5: Kasane – Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

At dawn, we’ll traverse the boundary into Zimbabwe, arriving at our accommodation nestled within a secluded reserve in Hwange National Park’s northwestern reaches. During the subsequent two days, we’ll dedicate ample time to discovering this expansive wild region via wildlife viewing excursions. Hwange National Park stands as one of Africa’s premier wildlife sanctuaries, sheltering substantial gatherings of elephants, buffalo, and zebras, along with a notable abundance of giraffes. Furthermore, it harbors numerous predators, vulnerable species, and a diverse array of avian life.
Depending on the schedule, you may opt for an additional wildlife drive within the reserve during the afternoon. The entirety of the subsequent day will be devoted to exploring this remarkable locale on a comprehensive, full-day wildlife drive within Hwange National Park.

Accommodation: Nantwich Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfasts x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Included Highlights: Full Day Game Drive Hwange National Park (Day 5)
Optional Activities: Afternoon Game Drive Hwange National Park (Day 4)
Distance: ± 265 km (Day 4)

Day 6 – 7: Hwange National Park – Kariba Houseboat, Zimbabwe

Our journey today commences with a flight to Deka Airstrip. Upon arrival, a vehicle will transport us to Msuna Island, situated on the Zambezi River, where a comfortable houseboat awaits us for a tranquil two-night escapade. Lake Kariba, a human-engineered inland expanse cradled by mountains and flanked by vast wildlife sanctuaries, presents a captivating blend of serene beauty and untamed wilderness, sculpted by the elements. Our nautical adventure will guide us from the Msuna River towards the Milibizi region, marking the inception of Lake Kariba. A scenic sunset cruise, offering opportunities for wildlife observation, will precede a delightful dinner served aboard.
Throughout the following day, both morning and afternoon, you’ll have the option to engage in relaxed fishing excursions, guided nature walks, or wildlife viewing activities, tailored to your individual interests. Upon our return, a leisurely brunch will be served as we continue our cruise across the lake.

Accommodation: Sovereign Houseboat or similar
Meals: Breakfasts x2, Lunches x2, Dinners x2
Included Highlights: Flight to Deka airstrip, Game Viewing, Guided Walks, Fishing, Boat Trips

Day 8 – 9: Kariba Houseboat – Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe

Upon leaving our vessel, we’ll return to Deka Airstrip for your aerial passage back to Hwange Airport. From there, a ground conveyance will deliver you to your accommodation. The subsequent day’s itinerary features an excursion to the remarkable Matobo Hills, a region of stunning visual appeal, imbued with cultural heritage, age-old enigmas, and striking stone formations. This protected natural area, recognized by UNESCO as a site of global significance, provides refuge to both white and black rhinoceros, as well as sable antelope. The avian population is abundant, showcasing the planet’s densest population of black eagles. This historical territory, once inhabited by the San people, boasts the most extensive collection of ancient rock paintings globally. Furthermore, it serves as the final resting place for Mzilikazi, the esteemed Ndebele monarch, and also for Cecil John Rhodes, who chose the “Hill of the Benevolent Spirit,” or “World’s View,” as he christened it, for his interment. The morning commences with a quest to follow rhinoceros trails, utilizing both vehicular and pedestrian methods. In the afternoon, we delve deeper into the park’s scenic vistas and wildlife, culminating in a visit to Rhodes’ burial site.

Accommodation: Shashani Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfasts x2, Lunches x2, Dinners x2
Included Highlights: Matobo Game Drive, Rhino tracking by vehicle and foot

Day 10: Matobo National Park – Nata, Botswana

Driving through southern Matebeleland savannahs, we reach Botswana from Matobo Hills. As we proceed toward the Nata Bird Sanctuary, we will see the magnificent Sowa pan in the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans, which is part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans. The condition of the roads and water levels, along with time constraints, may influence a visit to the pans. Our lodge is waiting for us when we arrive late in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Nata Bird Sanctuary in Makgadikgadi Pans (Seasonal as roads may wash out in rainy season)
Distance: ± 375 km

Day 11: Nata – Gweta (Planet Baobab), Botswana

At the break of dawn, we set off towards Planet Baobab, situated near Gweta. From this point, we embark on an adventure to Ntwetwe Pan, aiming to discover the unique terrains of Botswana found within this region, celebrated as the global “baobab epicenter.”

Accommodation: Planet Baobab or similar
Included Highlights: Ntwetwe Pan Excursion
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: ± 200 km

Day 12: Gweta – Maun, Botswana

As our journey continues, we are heading to Maun, a bustling safari town at the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Maun means “the place of short reeds” in San and is the origin of Maun’s name. It’s up to you to decide what you want to do in the afternoon, whether you want to relax next to the lodge’s pool or take a scenic flight over the delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and truly glorious oasis.

Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: Scenic Flight over the Delta (5 or 6 passengers), Scenic Helicopter Flight from Boro (22 min, 3 seater)**, Scenic Helicopter Flight (45 min, 3 seater), Scenic Helicopter Flight (60 min, 3 seats), Scenic Helicopter Flight (45 min, 4 seater), Scenic Helicopter Flight (60 min, 4 seater), ** The 22 min flight is available from the mokoro station at Boro only. It is advisable to book this for the same day as the mokoro excursion.
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: ± 225 km

Day 13 – 14: Maun – Okavango Delta – Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

The mokoro station is the next stop after breakfast. The Okavango Delta is full of birds and wildlife, and we will explore them in dug-out canoes. Deltas usually flow into the coast, but this one flows into the Kalahari Desert. Following lunch at our camp, we explore the Greater Moremi area on foot before making our way to our campsite in a private concession. On our night game drive in the concession, we will spot some nocturnal animals that are difficult to spot during the day. We will enjoy dinner at camp before going for a night game drive in the concession. We visit the famous Moremi Game Reserve the next day, one of Africa’s most beautiful and diverse reserves with a concentration of wildlife unmatched anywhere else in the world. The Moremi Game Reserve offers an unspoiled environment for the entire day.

Accommodation: Mankwe Tented Retreat or similar
Meals: Breakfasts x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Included Highlights: Mokoro Experience, Night game Drive, Full day in Moremi Game Reserve
Distance: ± 80 km

Day 15: Moremi Game Reserve – Maun, Botswana

After breakfast, our safari comes to an end. In time for your departure flight, you will be transferred to Maun Airport. We look forward to welcoming you back one day on another African adventure! Should you wish to spend another night in Maun, then please speak to your consultant for further information.

Meals: Breakfast

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.