Botswana African Safari & Victoria Falls

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be transferred to The Victoria Falls Hotel, located just 20 minutes from the airport. If time permits, spend your first afternoon exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls at your own pace or with the assistance of a local guide.

To end the day, you may choose to enjoy an optional sunset cruise on the Zambezi River or experience traditional Zimbabwean cuisine, music, and entertainment at the renowned The Boma Restaurant.

Free Time & Optional Experiences:

A full day is yours to discover Victoria Falls and its many attractions. Whether you prefer sightseeing, adventure activities, cultural experiences, or simply relaxing, there are plenty of ways to experience one of Africa's most iconic destinations.

Accommodation:

• The Victoria Falls Hotel
• Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast
• Overlooking the iconic Victoria Falls, this historic five-star hotel has welcomed guests since 1904 and remains one of Africa's most prestigious landmarks. Just a short 10-minute walk from the Falls, the hotel blends elegant Edwardian architecture with modern comfort, offering beautifully appointed rooms, lush gardens, fine dining, and spectacular views of the rising spray from the waterfall.
• Features: Elegant rooms and suites, landscaped gardens, swimming pool, multiple restaurants and lounges, historic Edwardian architecture, and easy walking access to Victoria Falls.

Included: Accommodation with daily breakfast and airport transfers.

Excluded: Drinks, lunches and dinners, optional activities, additional transfers, and laundry services.

After breakfast and a final morning in Victoria Falls (time permitting), travel across the Zimbabwe–Botswana border to Chobe National Park. Your driver will assist with the border crossing before transferring you to your lodge, where the next chapter of your Botswana African safari begins.

Safari Experiences:

Discover the incredible wildlife of Chobe National Park through expertly guided game drives and scenic boat safaris along the Chobe River. Renowned for its outstanding game viewing, the park is home to Africa's largest elephant population, as well as lions, buffalo, African wild dogs, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, sable and roan antelope, and an impressive variety of birdlife.

Staying within the national park gives you privileged access to the Chobe Riverfront before most day visitors arrive, creating a more exclusive and rewarding safari experience.

Accommodation:

• Chobe Game Lodge
• Board Basis: Fully Inclusive
• Located on the banks of the Chobe River, Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent lodge inside Chobe National Park. This eco-certified five-star property offers exceptional comfort, panoramic river views, and direct access to one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations.
• Features: Riverside viewing decks, swimming pool, multiple restaurants, lounges and bars, and an exclusive location within Chobe National Park.

Included: All meals, local beverages, scheduled safari activities, park fees, laundry service, and intermittent Wi-Fi.

Excluded: Premium imported wines, champagnes, and spirits.

After your morning safari activity (depending on your flight schedule), you will be transferred to Kasane Airport for a scenic light aircraft flight into Botswana's spectacular Okavango Delta. Upon arrival, a 35-minute road transfer will take you to your safari camp in the renowned Moremi Game Reserve.

Safari Experiences:

Continue your safari with expertly guided activities showcasing the diverse landscapes and wildlife of the Moremi Game Reserve. Included experiences feature:

• Morning and afternoon game drives
• Boat safaris (seasonal and subject to water levels)

From the floodplains and lagoons of the Okavango Delta to open grasslands and woodlands, Moremi offers exceptional wildlife viewing. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, kudu, impala, waterbuck, and an incredible variety of birdlife, including African fish eagles, malachite kingfishers, and the elusive Pel's fishing owl.

Accommodation:

• Camp Moremi
• Board Basis: Fully Inclusive
• Located in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, Camp Moremi offers an authentic safari experience in one of Botswana's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Surrounded by the pristine landscapes of the Okavango Delta, the camp provides an ideal base for exploring the region by both land and water.
• Features: Spacious thatched safari tents, elevated dining area, open-air boma, swimming pool, lounge and library, sunken bar, and boardwalks connecting the camp's facilities.

Included: All meals, local beverages, scheduled safari activities, park fees, laundry service, and intermittent Wi-Fi.

Excluded: Premium beverages.

After a leisurely morning or a final scheduled safari activity, check out of Camp Moremi and transfer to Xakanaxa Airstrip (approximately 35 minutes). Board a scenic light aircraft flight deeper into the Okavango Delta, landing at Xugana Airstrip, where a 20-minute boat transfer will take you to your island lodge.

Safari Experiences:

Explore the pristine waterways and islands of the Okavango Delta with a range of guided activities led by experienced safari guides, including:

• Guided nature walks
• Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions
• Motorboat safaris
• Catch-and-release fishing (seasonal)

Please note that some activities are subject to seasonal water levels and weather conditions. During the wet season, guided walks and mokoro excursions may be limited due to dense vegetation and reduced visibility.

Accommodation:

• Xugana Island Lodge
• Board Basis: Fully Inclusive
• Nestled on a private island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Xugana Island Lodge overlooks one of the Delta's largest permanent lagoons. Surrounded by crystal-clear waterways and lush vegetation, the lodge offers an intimate safari retreat with exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and exploring the Delta by water.
• Features: Lagoon-facing luxury tents with indoor and outdoor showers, private viewing decks, a swimming pool, open-air lounge and dining areas, mature gardens, and a peaceful island setting within a private concession.

Included: All meals, local beverages, scheduled safari activities, park fees, laundry service, and intermittent Wi-Fi.

Excluded: Premium beverages.

Enjoy a final morning safari activity (time permitting) before checking out of Xugana Island Lodge. You will then take a 20-minute boat transfer to Xugana Airstrip, where you will board your scheduled light aircraft flight to Maun International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Botswana safari adventure.

Transfer Time: Approximately 20 minutes by boat from the lodge to Xugana Airstrip.