Chobe & Okavango Delta Accommodated Safari (South)

Experience the spectacular Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi in Zimbabwe, before heading for Botswana's Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. This accommodated safari takes you to the renowned Chobe National Park, where you go game viewing on a relaxing boat cruise.  

Drive through Maun via Nata and fly into the untamed Okavango Delta for nature walks and a mokoro trip in this pristine wilderness area. Depart the Delta with a scenic flight back to Maun, heading east to Gweta on the outskirts of the Makgadikgadi Pans and then to Palapye, on the banks of the tranquil Lotsane River. Visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary in Botswana and take a game drive here in search of the protected rhinos.

Cross the border into South Africa and take a scenic drive to Johannesburg, the "City of Gold", where the wildlife and wilderness adventure of this Chobe & Okavango Delta Accommodated Safari (South) comes to an end.

Day 1 - 2: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park – Zimbabwe to Botswana

This Chobe & Okavango Delta Accommodated Safari starts at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where your tour guide will provide you with a brief overview of what to expect over the next few days.

On our first day we visit the mighty Victoria Falls to experience the thundering sound and impressive spray that gives the Falls its local name, Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means the "Smoke that Thunders".

Witnessing the mighty falls is an awe inspiring experience as the Zambezi River plummets over 100 feet into the gorge below forming the largest curtain of falling water in the world at 1,7km wide. The impressive smoke-like spray rises up to 400 meters high over Victoria Falls making the mist visible from as far as 50 km away!

After visiting Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, we cross into Botswana making our way to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park. In the afternoon we embark on a relaxing Chobe River boat cruise to view the abundant wildlife found in the famous Chobe Park. This river cruise (included in the tour price) provides excellent opportunities for spotting and photographing birds and wild animals up close, including hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and elephants. 

Chobe Park is the second largest National Park in Botswana, encompassing diverse habitats from lush plains and wooded grasslands to dense forests and swamps. Chobe is best known for its huge population of migratory elephants and is also home to one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa.

Our overnight stay is at a safari camp a few kilometers from the Chobe Park. The camp overlooks the Chobe River and surrounding bush, featuring a restaurant, bar and swimming pool. Accommodation is in twin rooms, with en-suite bathrooms fitted with hot showers.

Meals: Breakfast x 1, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 2

Please Note:

This budget Chobe & Okavango Delta Accommodated Safari departs from Vic Falls on day one. We recommend that you arrive a few days before the tour departs to allow time for exploring Vic Falls and participating in some of the numerous adventure activities available. Adding an extra few days stay before the tour gives you time to enjoy optional activities such as White Water Rafting, Flights over the Falls, Elephant Back Safaris, Lion Encounters, Bungee Jumping and Game Viewing amongst other exciting alternatives at Victoria Falls.

Day 3: Maun – Botswana

In the morning you have the option of taking a game drive in Chobe Park (at own expense). 

Next we drive to Maun, the gateway to the spectacular Okavango Delta, arriving in the afternoon. In Maun we spend some time preparing for our adventure into the pristine Okavango Delta.

Later in the afternoon there is the option of visiting a local Crocodile Farm, if time allows. Our overnight accommodation is in en-suite twin rooms with mosquito nets, bedding and electricity. The shaded camp is just outside of Maun and features a swimming pool bar and restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional Activities: Early Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park, Crocodile Farm visit.

Day 4 - 5: Okavango Delta - Botswana

Leaving our safari truck in Maun we take a morning scenic flight into the Okavango Delta, one of the most unique wilderness areas in the world, viewing the network of channels and estuaries from above.

The exciting game flight takes us to our Delta base from where we will spend the next two days exploring the waterways and islands of the Okavango. In the remote Delta we encounter untamed wild animals that are not used to seeing people. We venture into the unspoiled bush on foot getting a closer look at the various plants and smaller creatures in this spectacular area. When water levels in the channels are high enough we also explore this watery wildlife haven by mokoro (traditional dug out canoe).

The source of the beautiful Okavango Delta is found in the western highlands of Angola from where it flows through Namibia, before emptying into the Kalahari Desert in Botswana. The Okavango water system is the world's largest inland delta, watering around 15,000 square km’s of the desert. This labyrinth of waterways and lagoons flowing between secluded islands and floodplains boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The tranquil delta offers a truly wild and unforgettable African bush experience.

Our delta camp is set on the edge of a remote island in the heart of the Okavango - the ideal setting for sitting and watching the birdlife and wildlife of the delta. We stay in en-suite tents raised on wooden platforms in the shade. The comfortable camp lounge and bar area is also raised on wooden decks offering sweeping views over the surrounding delta.

Day 6: Gweta – Botswana

Day 7: Khama Rhino Sanctuary to Palapye – Botswana

Today we head south towards Palapye, located on the tranquil banks of the Lotsane River, halfway between Johannesburg and Maun.

We visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project. Established in 1992, this conservation project aims to help save the rhino from extinction.

The 4,300 hectare sanctuary consists of a grassy pan dotted with watering holes providing prime habitat for rhinos. A nearby Botswana Defence Force base offers the conservation area 24 hour protection. We embark on a game drive in the rhino sanctuary in search of these threatened animals (included in tour price). 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Johannesburg – South Africa

On the final day of our southbound Chobe & Okavango Delta Accommodated Safari we cross into South Africa driving south through scenic landscapes to Johannesburg, the economic powerhouse of southern Africa.

This wildlife and wilderness safari adventure ends in the dynamic and bustling city of Johannesburg, offering visitors plenty of attractions. Most people choose to spend the evening together in one of the many restaurants in the city sharing their safari adventures and enjoying a final dinner together.

Optional activity: Dinner Out.

Meals: Breakfast

Please Note:

This budget Chobe & Okavango Delta Accommodated Safari (South) is also available in the opposite direction as the Okavango Delta & Chobe Accommodated Safari (North).