8 Day Botswana and Zimbabwe Wildlife and Wonders Private Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Your luxury safari begins as you arrive in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, known as Southern Africa’s Adventure Capital. Upon arrival, you’ll be seamlessly transferred to your centrally located accommodation, perfectly positioned for exploring the town and its majestic namesake. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the local culture, browse unique curios, or choose to relax on a serene sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, setting a tranquil tone for your adventure.

Accommodation: Ilala Lodge or similar
Included: Airport transfer

Day 2

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

After a delicious breakfast, prepare for an awe-inspiring experience with a guided tour of the mighty Victoria Falls. Often hailed as the greatest waterfall on Earth, this Natural Wonder of the World stretches almost two kilometers across, with columns of spray felt for miles as millions of cubic meters of water plummet every minute during the wet season. The rest of your afternoon is at leisure, inviting you to further absorb the local culture, explore the town’s vibrant sites, or indulge in the many thrilling optional activities that make Victoria Falls an adventure-lover’s playground.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ilala Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Guided tour of Victoria Falls
Optional Activities: Explore the vibrant sites, Variety of activities to choose and book in Victoria Falls (for more information please speak to your guide on tour)

Day 3

Kazuma Forest Reserve, Botswana

Today, your journey continues to Botswana, as you transfer to Kasane, gateway to the renowned Chobe National Park. Enjoy a delightful lunch before embarking on your first captivating activity: a safari cruise along the mighty Chobe River. This river is a vital lifeline, attracting an astonishing array of African wildlife, including its impressive migratory population of over 50,000 elephants. After your river safari, you will be transferred to your exclusive camp, nestled in the Greater Chobe region, where you can unwind on your private deck or by the pool, soaking in the tranquil wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hideaways Camp Kuzuma or similar
Included Highlights: Chobe River Boat Cruise

Day 4

Kazuma Forest Reserve, Botswana

Dedicate your day to an exclusive game drive within a private concession in the Greater Chobe Region, which includes the untouched Kazuma Forest Reserve. This remote area promises an authentic African wilderness safari experience with fewer vehicles, ensuring an intimate wildlife viewing opportunity. Traverse diverse landscapes of mopane woodland, expansive grasslands, and seasonal pans, providing an ideal habitat for numerous species. You’re likely to encounter magnificent elephant herds, buffalo, sable antelope, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebra, and a remarkable variety of bird species, with Kazuma Pans being a bird-watching paradise boasting over 380 different species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hideaways Camp Kuzuma or similar
Included Highlights: Game drive in a private concession in the Greater Chobe Region

Day 5 - 7

Khwai, Botswana

Today brings an exciting transition as you transfer to Kasane Airport for a light aircraft flight to Khwai Airstrip, providing stunning aerial views of Botswana’s vastness. Upon arrival and checking into your lodge, prepare for a quintessential Okavango Delta experience: a serene mokoro (dug-out canoe) excursion. You’ll glide silently through the thick vegetation of the lower Okavango Delta, discovering a rich variety of birds and wildlife in this pristine safari destination. The Okavango is unique as it flows into the Kalahari Desert without ever reaching the coast.

The following two days are dedicated to extensive game drives and game walks in the Greater Moremi Region. The Khwai River area, situated along the unfenced boundary of Moremi Game Reserve, offers the same excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as the reserve itself, with the added advantage of being a private concession allowing for walking safaris and thrilling night drives. Moremi, one of Africa’s most beautiful wildlife reserves, covers over 4,871 square kilometers of varied terrain, supporting a wide spectrum of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, lions, giraffes, wild dogs, and various antelope species. The birdlife here is also prolific, with most of Botswana’s 550 recorded bird species found within its diverse habitats of woodlands, floodplains, and open savannah.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hideaways Mogotlho Safari Lodge or similar
Included Highlights: Light aircraft flight, Mokoro Excursion, Game drives and Game walks in the Greater Moremi Region

Day 8

Maun, Botswana

Your incredible Botswana safari concludes after a final breakfast at your lodge. You will be transferred to Maun Airport in good time for your departure flight, carrying with you memories of an unforgettable journey through Victoria Falls, Chobe, and the Okavango Delta.

Meals: Breakfast
Included: Airport transfer

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.