Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango Safari

This tour starts from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and ends in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Your first night will be spent  in  the untamed wilderness of the Chobe National Park where you will get your first experience of the great wildlife of Botswana, including large heards of Elephants that make this park famous.

The next three days include traveling through the Okavango Delta where you can truly relish in its beauty by partaking in a scenic flight, walk through the delta, or try out local modes of transport in the form of a dug out canoe called a "Mokoro".

We then head through Gweta  to experience river side camping along the banks of the Lotsane River. The return journey is broken up by stopping at picturesque view points where you have a final opportunity to capture and be witness to the beauty of Southern Africa before returning to city civilisation.

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

On arrival your guide will brief you on then next few days. Today we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls and experience the thundering sound of the mighty Zambezi before heading across the Botswana border to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. Apart from being the 2nd biggest National Park in Botswana, Chobe National Park is renowned for its high population of migratory elephants. The afternoon is spent game viewing on a boat cruise, into the world renowned Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view some of Africa's spectacular wildlife.

As we leave Victoria Falls today it is best to arrive one or two days before the safari starts, if you want to participate in any of the adventure activities, such as the world-famous White Water Rafting. This evening we camp at Thebe River Safaris where facilities include hot showers, good ablutions, a bar and a swimming pool.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Maun – Botswana

An early start sees us driving through to Maun via Nata, with the option of taking an early morning game drive in Chobe before we leave the park. We arrive in Maun in the late afternoon and prepare for our journey into the Delta. The rivers that feed into the Okavango Delta do not meet the ocean and instead irrigate some 15,000 square km’s of the Kalahari Desert – forming the world’s largest inland Delta. We spend the second night on this camping safari at Camp Sitatunga, which has Hot showers, shared ablutions, a bar and a swimming pool.

Day 3 - 4: Okavango Delta – Botswana

On day three we head in to the Okavango Delta, travelling by 4x4 safari vehicle and in high water season boat travel is also an option. We join up with some of the local people and set up our bush camp for the next two nights. During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and if possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is truly spectacular and unforgettable experience. Optional Activities: Early Morning Game Drive in Chobe National Park, Crocodile Farm visit.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - 6: Gweta – Botswana

On day five of this African safari we leave the Okavango Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta. Gweta is located near the Makgadikgadi Pans, halfway between Maun and Nata. We camp at Planet Baobab for the night, which features good ablutions, a bar and a swimming pool. The unique and a little quirky, Planet Baobab Campsite, is set among giant Baobab trees. You can explore the bush around the campsite and view some of the oldest Baobab trees in the area. There is the possibility of visiting the nearby Makgadikgadi Pans, or of visiting a local village. Optional Activities: Village Tour, Nxai Xini Pan trip, Ntwetwe Pan trip.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Khama Rhino Sanctuary & Palapye – Botswana

Leaving Gweta behind we head for Palapye, located on the banks of the tranquil Lotsane River. We visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project. The project was established in 1992 to assist in saving the rhino, threatened by extinction. At Khama we take a game drive to view the now protected rhinos. We camp for the night at Camp Itumela, which has hot shower facilities, a swimming pool, a bar and shared ablutions.

Day 7: Johannesburg – South Africa

Today we cross the border into South Africa and after quite a long, yet scenic, drive we will arrive in Johannesburg. South Africa's city of gold has much to offer and should not be underestimated as a travel destination. There are many excellent restaurants here where we can enjoy a final meal together. Optional activity: Dinner out.

Meals: Breakfast

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