Stay at comfortable and well-located African safari lodges on this affordable African Safari to Botswana and Zimbabwe. First, stay in the Kazuma Forest Reserve of the Chobe region in Botswana and then in northern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's leading national park.
This Budget African Safari also includes an overnight stay at a boutique hotel in Victoria Falls, where the lodge safari begins and ends.
Explore Hwange National Park on a full day of game drives and walks. Embark on a leisurely lunch boat cruise on the Chobe River and explore wildlife-rich Kazuma Forest Reserve on game walks and drives. Both Hwange and the Chobe region are renowned elephant safari hotspots with massive herds of elephants, as well as some of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife.
Experience untamed Africa at these authentic African safari lodges, encountering the abundant birds and wildlife of Botswana and Zimbabwe.
At the start of this Budget African Safari, you are collected from the international airport in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
From Victoria Falls Airport you are transferred to your boutique hotel along the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls town. Settle in and enjoy the views over the national park where wild animals such as elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes, are often spotted.
This afternoon you are treated to a sunset cruise along the mighty Zambezi River. The perfect way to end your first day on safari in Africa. Enjoy sundowners as you watch the beautiful sunset and scan the bush for wildlife and birds. After your leisurely cruise, return to the luxurious hotel for dinner (own account) in the award-winning restaurant within view of the spray of Vic Falls.
On day two we travel across the border into Botswana. Entering northern Botswana we travel to Kasane and our private safari lodge in the Chobe region. Settle in at the exclusive safari lodge overlooking the Kazuma Pans and an active watering hole. Take a dip in the pool and watch for wildlife at the waterhole.
After freshening up at the lodge, our Botswana Safari adventure kicks off with a boat cruise on the Chobe River. Enjoy a tasty lunch as you cruise along and soak up the scenery. The Chobe River flows along the northeastern border of Chobe National Park, attracting large herds of elephants, as well as giraffes, sable antelopes, and Cape buffalos, among other wild animals. The floodplains of the Chobe River are the only area in Botswana where the puku antelope can be sighted. The Chobe River also draws a variety of birdlife, making for superb bird watching.
This evening we return to our safari lodge overlooking the plains of Kazuma Forest Reserve. The private lodge is located in an active elephant corridor that joins two of Africa's top national parks - Chobe Park in Botswana and Hwange Park in Zimbabwe.
Sit back on the deck and watch for visiting animals while enjoying a sundowner. After a delicious dinner in the restaurant head to the campfire for a nightcap.
The whole of day three of our Budget African Safari to Botswana & Zimbabwe is spent exploring the grasslands, pans, and Mopane forests of Kazuma Forest Reserve.
Enjoy a 4x4 game drive in an open safari vehicle with one of the expert game rangers from the lodge. As evening approaches, set off on a guided game walk in this private concession area, hosting abundant animals and birds.
You may come across herds of wildebeest, elephants, buffalos, antelopes (like roan and sable), and giraffes out on the plains. Predators often sighted in Kazuma include lions and leopards, so keep your eyes peeled.
At the end of the day gather around the campfire and watch for visiting animals at the floodlit waterhole.
After breakfast at our safari lodge in Botswana, set off for the Zimbabwe border. We cross the border at Pandamatenga and make our way to northern Hwange National Park.
The next two nights of our African Safari are spent at an intimate eco-lodge inside Hwange Park. The safari lodge is located in the northern part of Hwange, hosting abundant wildlife. You can watch the resident crocodiles and hippos in the dam next to the lodge as you sit back and relax.
During our stay here we enjoy rewarding game drives in customized safari vehicles. Your guide also leads you on game walks in Hwange Park to experience this big game territory on foot.
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's leading safari destination and largest national park. Hwange is best-known for its massive elephant population, hosting about 40 000 elephants. The national park is also home to buffaloes, antelopes, and zebras, as well as plenty of giraffes. Africa's predators can also be seen here, including lions, leopards, and endangered African wild dogs.
While on safari in Hwange you will have the chance to engage with the anti-poaching unit. Find out more about wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe and what drives the dedicated game rangers of Hwange Park.
After breakfast at the eco-friendly lodge in Hwange, we head back to Victoria Falls.
You are transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport where our memorable Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari comes to a close.
There is the option of upgrading to luxury accommodation on this Budget African Safari. The upgraded safari stays at a 5-star hotel in Victoria Falls and more luxurious safari lodges at Hwange and Chobe Park. Contact African Budget Safaris for more details about the upgraded safari options.
For up-to-date and confirmed pricing info for optional items, please drop us an enquiry.
This tour does take children.
Please contact African Budget Safaris for further information, should you be travelling with children.
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