Vic Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta Safari

This eight day African Budget Safari starts in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe where you visit the thundering waters of Victoria Falls.

At Vic Falls you can enjoy many optional adventure activities in and around the mighty Zambezi River, including White Water Rafting, Elephant Back Safaris and Bungee Jumping!

We then travel into Botswana's Chobe National Park famous for its magnitudes of wildlife including large herds of elephant and Africa's "Big 5".

Next our Vic Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta Safari explores the wetlands of the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world.

In the untamed Delta of Botswana you can explore the maze of river channels with local polers using unique dug out canoes called mokoros. We camp for two nights under the stars in one of Africa's greatest wilderness areas, where you fall asleep with the sounds of the bush.

This cheap-cheap African Camping Safari trip ends in Maun, after our unforgettable time in the watery Okavango Delta.

DAY 1: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls is the setting for the first day of this Vic Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta Safari and is spent either relaxing or making the most of all the adventure activities available at Victoria Falls.

Our safari campsite is conveniently situated in the centre of Victoria Falls town, within walking distance of the local restaurants, shops and booking agents for adventure activities. A 20 minute walk takes you to the entry point for viewing the spectacular Vic Falls, falling between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

After our adventure activities briefing, you are free to explore on your own. You can take a flight over Vic Falls in fixed wing planes, micro lights or helicopters, or you can view the Falls from the Victoria Falls National Park, which has plenty of viewing points.

Named after the famous World Heritage Site and Waterfall, the town of Victoria Falls is located along the Zambezi River. Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), was named by the explorer David Livingstone and is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Victoria Falls is the world's largest sheet of falling water at 1700 m wide and about 100 m high. An awesome and memorable sight on any African Safari!

Optional Excursions include day trips into the Zambezi or Hwange National Parks; elephant back safaris, walking with lions and horseback safaris. Other optional outings include a visit to the crocodile ranch; boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort nearby.  Serious adventure seekers can bungee jump over the roaring waters from the Victoria Falls Bridge running between Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Adrenalin seekers can also brave an abseil down the Batoka Gorge. Scenic flights in micro light and ultra light or fixed wing aircraft or helicopters provide an eagle view of this World Heritage Site year-round. The Zambezi offers world-class white water rafting with a mix of Grade 5 rapids and the quiet stretches. The calm waters known as "floats" give you time to gaze at the surrounding cliffs and spot some wildlife on the banks of the Zambezi River.

DAY 2: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park – Botswana (B / L / D)

After breakfast we depart from Vic Falls crossing into Botswana and making our way to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. 

We prepare for our Chobe National Park Overnight Trip into the wilderness of Botswana, setting off after lunch.

Arriving in Chobe Park we spend the afternoon in search of African wildlife on a game drive to our bush camp inside this top Botswana Game Park.

We spend the evening listening to the night-time noises of the local wildlife in the surrounding bush. Look out for the rare Sable and Roan Antelope on your game drive, with their impressive backward slanting horns, or try keep a count of the Lilac Breasted Roller’s swooping by!

After our memorable night in the Chobe bush, we embark on a early morning game viewing drive in Chobe Park, before packing up the safari camp and driving back north to Kasane.

DAY 3: Chobe National Park – Botswana (B / L / D)

Back at the Kasane camp there is some free time to relax, followed by a relaxing boat cruise along Chobe River after lunch.

Listen out for the resident hippos enjoying the waters of Chobe River, the major water source in Chobe National Park. The Chobe River forms a natural border between Botswana and Namibia and Zambia. Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s premier game parks, renowned for its large herds of elephant.

We can keep an eye out for the wildlife and wondeful birdlife while enjoying another spectacular sunset as only Africa can offer.

DAY 4: Chobe National Park to Maun – Botswana (B / L / D)

Our Vic Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta Safari heads in a south-westerly direction to the the town on Maun, gateway to the southern part of the Okavango Delta.

Tonight we prepare for our 2 night optional excursion into the untamed Delta of Botswana. We suggest that you bring a smaller daypack on your trip to use on this short excursion.

Your safari leader will brief you on what is needed, and what to expect on your trip into the Delta. In the morning we will set off from Maun on our journey into the Okavango Delta.

DAY 5: Maun to the Okavango Delta – Botswana (B / L / D)

The Okavango Delta boasting remote islands, is famous for its incredibly rich variety of bird species and animals. This huge expanse of water is unique to Southern Africa being home to a plethora of bird life and animals and with its source in the Angolan highlands. The Delta runs down from the highlands spreading out over the plains.           

Day five presents the chance to take a 3-Day and 2 Night drive and Mokoro trip into the Okavango Delta. This optional excursion entails a drive from Maun up north for a couple of hours reaching the Mokoro polers' station. The dug out Mokoros are traditional canoes that local guides "pole" navigate through the reeds and waterways. The guides locate a suitable camp spot and in the afternoon we set off on a game walk to get a close-up experience of the wilderness that is the Delta.

The alternative to the optional excursion exploring the Delta is to laze by the swimming pool at the Maun campsite or play a fun game of volleyball. The nearby crocodile farm also admits visitors from the campsite to witness the spectacle of feeding times.

DAY 6: The Okavango Delta – Botswana (B / L / D)

On day six of this Budget African Safari we will be taking it easy. This day of rest is for relaxing and exploring the Okavango Delta, before we continue on our exciting safari adventures.

You can take a game walk, go swimming (water levels allowing), enjoy a Mokoro cruise and even try your hand at poling a mokoro on the waters. Or just sit back and soak up the sounds of nature and take a nap at camp.

DAY 7: Okavango Delta to Maun – Botswana (B / L / D)

Last chance to take a game walk in the unspoilt Delta bush of Botswana before we head back to Maun.

We reach Maun in the early afternoon in time for a fantastic optional scenic flight over the Delta at sunset.

DAY 8: Maun to Botswana (B)

Our short and memorable Vic Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta Safari finishes in Maun, Botswana, after breakfast today.

Please Note:

This Budget African Safari starts in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and travels south through Botswana before ending in Maun, Botswana.

The Vic Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta Safari departs from Victoria Falls on Sunday mornings. Should you wish to explore Victoria Falls, an earlier arrival is recommended. Accommodation can be booked through African Budget Safaris. 

This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road & weather conditions, political situations and group decisions.

All prices & Local Payments are subject to change. Due to Tourism Laws in some of the countries we visit, there may be a truck and crew change during the safari trip.

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