zimbabwe – botswana

zimbabwe & botswana premium safari

11 days: Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Chobe NP, Okavango Delta and Maun

trip overview

Discover what Southern Africa has store for you!

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of Africa. Witness the awe-inspiring landscapes and wildlife as you travel through parks & waterways.

Highlights:

* Enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Vic Falls Theatre Company Show.
* Feel the thunder of Victoria Falls with a guided tour.
* Venture into the untamed wilderness of Hwange National Park & visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre.
* Finally, journey to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Reserve.

MAKE IT PRIVATE: Book this tour as a private departure with all the benefits of a Inspired Routes group tour.

10 days:
victoria falls to maun

From

US$7880

TRIP DETAILS

START:
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
FINISH:
Maun, Botswana
DESTINATION:
Zimbabwe – Botswana, Africa
GROUP SIZE:
Min 4, max 12
TRIP STYLE:
Premium
TRIP TYPE:
Leisure, Exploration, Wildlife, Safari
ACTIVITIES:
Sight-seeing, Culture, Safari
PHYSICAL RATING:
3 – Moderate
GUIDED ADVENTURE:
Local guides, Safari guides

inclusions & ACTIVITIES

ACOMMODATION:
9 nights in Premium hotels/lodges
MEALS:
9 breakfasts, 5 lunches,  7 dinners
TRANSPORT:
Plane, Private Vehicle, 4×4 Open Safari Vehicles, Mokoro
PREMIUM INCLUSIONS:
* Complementary Arrival Transfer
* Welcome Dinner
* Daily Breakfast and Signature Meal Experiences
* Complementary Departure Transfer
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES:
* Victoria Falls Theatre & Dinner Show
* Victoria Falls Guided Tour
* Painted Dog Conservation Centre Visit
* Sunset Game Drives in Open Safari Vehicle and Sundowners
* Game Drive in Chobe National Park
* Sunrise Game Walk Chobe National Park
* Sunset Cruise Chobe National Park
HIDDEN GEM INCLUSION:
Enjoy the festive atmosphere at the Victoria Falls Theatre
GIVING BACK INCLUSION:
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PREMIUM TRAVEL INCLUDES

TRIP ITINERARY

DAY 1: VICTORIA FALLS | Arrival Day
Victoria Falls

Welcome to Zimbabwe!

Arrival day. Arrive at any time.
Transfer from the airport to your Victoria Falls hotel is included.

Welcome meeting with your guide and the rest of the group.

Arrival Transfer
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
Welcome Meeting
Your opportunity to meet your guide and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Join the group for a local meal afterwards.
Welcome Dinner
Enjoy your welcome dinner at a local restaurant with the opportunity to taste the local cuisine in a festive atmosphere.
Accommodation: Explorers Village Deluxe Rooms (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: EXPLORING VICTORIA FALLS
Victoria Falls Theatrical dinner

Enjoy breakfast before heading to Victoria Falls for a guided tour. Free time to explore the town and fit as many of the great activities into your day as possible. Or opt to relax by the pool in the African sun.

End the day with a Vic Falls Theatre dinner show.

Extra time for optional activities:

  • Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight (12 min / 25 min)
  • Afternoon Historic Bridge Walking Tour
  • Jet Boat Activity Viewing the Falls from Lower Zambezi
  • Through the Eye of the Elephant Encounter
Guided tour of Victoria Falls
Set your eyes on this sight as your guide tells you more about Mosi-oa-Tunya and surroundings on this 2.5 hour walking tour.
Victoria Falls Theatre & Dinner Show
“Simunye” is not just a theatre show; it is a celebration of the natural beauty, cultural heritage, and human spirit that resonates with the majestic Victoria Falls. Through its original music, engaging story, and mesmerizing costumes, the production aims to leave audiences inspired, moved, and deeply connected to the magic of this remarkable natural wonder.
Accommodation: Explorers Village Deluxe Rooms (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: VICTORIA FALLS TO HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Hwange National Park game drive

Up bright and early to enjoy breakfast and hit the road to Hwnage NP area. Enjoy lunch on the way and visit the Painted Dog Conservation Project to learn more about Africa’s most successful hunters.

After the visit you are in for a real treat at your Premium lodge. Freshen up and enjoy the pool and the waterhole at your lodge.

Painted Dog Conservation Centre Visit
Visit Painted Dog Conservancy to learn about the work being done to rehabilitate animals that have been injured from poaching. The ultimate goal of the project is to release rehabilitated wild dogs back into the wild and to work with local children and communities in an effort to educate and shift behaviours away from poaching.
Sunset Game Drive in Open Safari Vehicle and Sundowners
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in the lodge’s private concession, bordering the Hwange National Park. Keep an eye out for Africa’s Big Five, as well as other predators, and over 300 bird species.
Accommodation: Sable Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 4: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Sable Valley Safari Lodge

Up before the sun, but all worth it as you head out on your half day game drive to Hwange NP. Hear and see the African bush at its busiest time of the day.

Arrive back at the lodge after some great wildlife viewing and relax.

Head out for a sunset game drive in the concession and end the day with a boma dinner.

Half Day Game Drive in Hwange National Park
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest park, and home to elephant herds, lions, and the rare African wild dog.
Sunset Game Drive in Open Safari Vehicle and Sundowners
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in the lodge’s private concession, bordering the Hwange National Park. Keep an eye out for Africa’s Big Five, as well as other predators, and over 300 bird species.
Accommodation: Sable Valley Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
DAY 5: HWANGE NP TO KASANE (CHOBE NATIONAL PARK)
Chobe National Park cruise

Time for the next special destination on your journey as you head to Chobe NP. But not before a last early morning game drive. You will be transferred to Vic Falls, enjoy lunch. Then a transfer to cross into Botswana.

Enter Chobe National Park and start your game drive to your overnight bush glamping site – be transported to a 100 years ago with this experience.

Morning Game Drive in Open Safari Vehicle
Enjoy a wildlife safari drive in the lodge’s private concession, bordering the Hwange National Park. Keep an eye out for Africa’s Big Five, as well as other predators, and over 300 bird species.
Afternoon Game Drive in Chobe National Park
Continue your exploration of Chobe National Park, home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations. On a safari along the banks of the Chobe River, keep an eye out for elephants, buffalo, lions, zebra, and rare semi-aquatic antelope, as well as an incredible variety of birds.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
DAY 6: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Chobe National Park

There are not many places left in the world with such unspoilt nature splendour and abundant wildlife – thus an early start for a special treat – an early morning walking safari to go and see Chobe NP up close and personal.

Return to your lodge. Enjoy lunch and enjoy the view of the Chobe river. Next is a sunset cruise to see the park from a different perspective.  

Sunrise Game Walk in Chobe National Park
There are many ways to experience a wildlife safari, but doing it on foot is one of the most exciting ways to immerse yourself in your surroundings. Follow an expert guide into the bush in the early morning and keep your eyes peeled for lions, elephants, and buffalo.
Sunset Cruise Chobe National Park
Get a fantastic perspective of one of Botswana’s national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Bring a few drinks and a camera, sit back, and enjoy the view.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
DAY 7: KASANE TO MOREMI GAME RESERVE (OKAVANGO DELTA)

Take in the views on a scenic flight into the heart of the Okavango Delta.

Climb into a mokoro (dugout canoe) and glide along the waterways around our remote camp to catch a first glimpse of the area’s abundant wildlife.

After lunch, embark on a wildlife cruise, watching for hippos and elephants as well as aquatic birds drawn by the region’s unique fish and insects. Enjoy a sundowner deck back at the camp before dinner under the stars.

Lodge Activities
The lodge in the Okavango Delta offers a variety of wildlife activities that are schedule per day, season dependant and water levels dependant.
Accommodation: Moremi Crossing (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast | Light lunch | Dinner
DAY 8: MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Okavango Delta

With a range of activities experience the vibrant river life along the papyrus-clad banks of the Okavango Delta.

Choose from game drives, guided bush walks, or serene mokoro canoe rides to explore the wilderness.

Alternatively, enjoy motorboat excursions along the crystal-clear channels of the Boro River, with unforgettable sunset views and sundowners. For the adventurous, rustic island camping awaits.

Please Note: Game drives operate only during low water levels, and other activities depend on water levels.

Lodge Activities
The lodge in the Okavango Delta offers a variety of wildlife activities that are schedule per day, season dependant and water levels dependant.
Accommodation: Moremi Crossing (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast | High Tea | Dinner
DAY 9: MOREMI GAME RESERVE TO MAUN

A slow morning with breakfast, an activity if you so choose and then your flight to Maun, gateway town to the Okavango Delta.

In the evening, enjoy a delicious meal with your fellow travelers one last time.

    Accommodation: Cresta Rile’s Hotel (or similar)
    Meals: Breakfast | Lunch
    DAY 10: DEPARTURE DAY
    Walking safari

    Enjoy breakfast and say goodbye to the group.
    Tour ends after breakfast.

      Departure transfer
      Meals: Breakfast

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