Best of Victoria Falls & Chobe

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Visit the iconic ‘smoke that thunders‘ – Victoria Falls, where the mighty Zambezi River plunges an awe-inspiring 108m into misty gorges below and the Chobe Riverfront in Chobe National Park, which hosts massive concentrations of elephants, hippos and other wildlife, including four of the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo).

This safari offers epic wildlife viewing and cultural experiences. Enjoy activities every day, from river cruises on the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers to game drives, a helicopter flip above Victoria Falls and, for the more adventurous, bungee jumping and river rafting – and so much more.

2 of Africa’s most popular safari destinations – Victoria Falls and Chobe, complete with boat cruises & a helicopter flip over the Falls

Overview

Length: 7 days / 6 nights, but we will amend to suit your needs
Group Size: Flexible – you tell us how many in your party
Location: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and Chobe River (Botswana)
Lodges visited: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and Chobe Bakwena Eco Lodge Departure Dates: All year

from US$ 3,110 per person sharing (7 days)

Highlights

• Marvel at the breathtaking Victoria Falls during a guided tour and gaze down from above during a helicopter flip – ‘The Flight of Angels’
• Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and game-viewing boat trips on the Chobe River
• Game drives in Chobe National Park and watching from a hide at your hotel in Zimbabwe while elephants and other wildlife come to drink
• Take part in cultural drumming and dance shows
• Take a cruise to the unique geographical landmark where 4 countries meet – Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia

• Take part in cultural drumming and dance shows
• Take a cruise to the unique geographical landmark where 4 countries meet – Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia

Lodges visited: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and Chobe Bakwena

Includes:

All airport and intercamp transfers

Shuttle services to Victoria Falls Rainforest and city centre

3 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (waterhole-facing room)

3 nights at Chobe Bakwena (chalets)

All meals except one lunch while in Victoria Falls

All local drinks at Chobe Bakwena

Guided tour of Victoria Falls

Boma dinner and drum show with transfer – Vic Falls

Sunset cruise on luxury-deck Zambezi Explorer – Vic Falls

13-minute helicopter flight – ‘Flight of Angels’

2 activities per day at Chobe Bakwena:

Game drives and boat cruises in Chobe National Park

Guided village and school tours

‘Four Corners’ boat cruise (to the confluence of four countries)

All relevant park, conservancy, and concession fees

24/7 office support

Areas visited

Victoria Falls:

The world-famous Victoria Falls – Africa’s adventure capital – marks the spot where the mighty Zambezi River gathers its strength and tumbles into a series of dramatic gorges 100 metres below – the single largest continuous falling curtain of water in the world. The neighboring town of Victoria Falls is a thriving tourism hub easily accessed by road, rail or air. Just wandering the streets of this quaint town is a memorable experience as you negotiate for souvenirs, dodge warthogs (and elephants!), hang out with locals and sample a range of restaurants and bars.

The falls are also officially known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders) in the local Lozi language – a name that perfectly captures the almost mystical atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site (also listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World).

During your visit to this area, you will stay at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, just 4km from Victoria Falls. This sunset-facing lodge is perched on a plateau, offering breathtaking views of pristine bushveld. The lodge overlooks a wildlife-rich waterhole, where you can often spot elephant, buffalo, kudu, waterbuck, impala, and various bird species. The lodge boasts a two-tiered swimming pool, and the fine-dining MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, with each room overlooking Zambezi National Park.

Chobe Riverfront:

Chobe Riverfront (Serondela area) in the north-eastern corner of Chobe National Park is the most popular part of the park and is easily accessible from the nearby town of Kasane. This waterfront area attracts massive herds of elephants and buffaloes in the dry season, offering fantastic photographic opportunities as they bathe and drink in the late afternoon sunlight. Chobe National Park is at the centre of an enormous protected area in the northeastern corner of Botswana that acts as a vital wildlife link between Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia.

Wildlife includes four of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo – only rhinos are absent), many antelope species (including the only population of puku in Botswana), zebras, giraffes and good populations of cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs, as well as a plethora of smaller species such as serval, aardwolf, pangolin, aardvark and bat-eared fox. Birding in northern Chobe can be rewarding, with over 450 species.

During your visit to Chobe, you will stay at Chobe Bakwena Eco Lodge, a small owner-run lodge built on the banks of the Chobe River, just outside Chobe National Park.