Botswana & Zimbabwe: Delta & Rivers - 8 Days

"Three of southern Africa's most icons destinations in one mind-blowing package."

Combine your trip to the majestic Victoria Falls (a.k.a. Mosi-oa-Tunya) with two epic game viewing adventures you'll never forget!

🌴 Okavango Delta: Get lost in the magic of winding water channels, sandy islands, and a dazzling array of wildlife and birds. Prepare to be amazed!

🐘 Chobe National Park: Dive into a wildlife paradise with incredible sightings of massive elephant and buffalo herds. It's a safari dream come true!

🌊 Victoria Falls: Witness the breathtaking power of this natural wonder—truly a sight to behold!

Choose between four accommodation grades - Standard, Upgrade, Luxury & Deluxe. Alternatively mix and match accommodation from each grade to create your perfect holiday. Interactive itineraries for each accommodation grade can be viewed below.

The Okavango Delta - Chobe National Park game drive - river cruise on the Chobe River - Victoria Falls - guided Falls tour - sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River

We provide a seasonal breakdown of prices as The Okavango Delta has significant price variations throughout the year.

January - March

From AUD$5,200 per person (standard accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$5,700 per person (upgrade accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$7,400 per person (luxury accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$8,100 per person (deluxe accommodation, two people sharing).

April - May & November

From AUD$5,850 per person (standard accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$6,700 per person (upgrade accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$9,250 per person (luxury accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$10,250 per person (deluxe accommodation, two people sharing).

June - October

From AUD$6,500 per person (standard accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$7,500 per person (upgrade accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$10,550 per person (luxury accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$12,750 per person (deluxe accommodation, two people sharing).

December

From AUD$5,600 per person (standard accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$6,700 per person (upgrade accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$7,900 per person (luxury accommodation, two people sharing).
From AUD$10,250 per person (deluxe accommodation, two people sharing).

Accommodation as indicated below.
Meals as indicated below. Okavango Delta: Full board including snacks, tea and coffee: Chobe: Full Board; Victoria Falls: Breakfast only.
Local brand beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic): Okavango Delta only
Laundry service: Okavango Delta only
All Okavango Delta game viewing activities and park fees, mekoro excursions, sunset cruises, game walks, fishing.
Chobe National Park 4 game activities including a River Cruise & Game Drives (includes National Park entry fees).
Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise (includes National Park entry fees, drinks and dinner).
A guided tour of the Victoria Falls (includes National Park entry fees).
Maun - Camp - Kasane charter flights (luggage allowance is strictly 20kg per person in soft squashy bags including all hand luggage and camera equipment).
All transfers (Chobe lodge to Victoria Falls hotel; Victoria Falls hotel to Victoria Falls Airport).
Emergency evacuation cover (guests still require their own insurance).

Interactive standard itinerary

Interactive upgrade itinerary

Interactive luxury itinerary

Interactive deluxe itinerary

Detailed itinerary

You will be met and transferred by light charter flight from Maun Airport to your lodge in the heart of the Okavango Delta.

The Okavango Delta is exceedingly beautiful. A jewel in the middle of the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta is an isolated, lush green paradise with some of the richest wildlife in the world. The maze of waterways, lagoons, vast grassy plains and palm-fringed and wooded islands is home to crocodile, hippo, elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, giraffe, wild dog, rare antelope and around 400 bird species. Your fully inclusive stay at a luxury lodge in the Delta includes all meals and a range of activities including game drive and mokoro rides (seasonal).

Stay at:
Standard - Moremi Crossing or similar (full description below)
Upgrade - Setari Camp or similar (full description below)
Luxury - Pom Pom Camp or similar (full description below)
Deluxe - Shinde or similar (full description below)

You will fly by charter plane from the Okavango Delta to Kasane Airport, and met and transferred to your Chobe lodge for 2 nights.

Chobe Waterfront is a stunning part of Chobe National Park running along the southern shore of the Chobe River. Chobe Waterfront has very high concentrations of animals – especially in the dry season when the animals are drawn to the river. Chobe is famous for its huge herds of elephants which together with massive herds of buffalo often delight visitors. Three game drives and a sunset cruise on the Chobe River is included in your package - cruise amongst the grunting hippo and watch the elephants wade amongst the reed beds.

Stay at:
Standard - River View Lodge or similar (full description below)
Upgrade - Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (full description below)
Luxury - Chobe Bakwena Eco Lodge or similar (full description below)
Deluxe - Ngoma Safari Lodge or similar (full description below)

You are transferred across the border from Botswana into Zimbabwe (approx. a two hour transfer) and taken to your chosen hotel for a fabulous 3 night stay.

The Victoria Falls is a sight not to be missed - the clouds of spray generated by this thunderous descent have resulted in a lush rain forest full of stunning wild flowers. This is truly one of Africa's most spectacular sights and the Victoria Falls village in Zimbabwe is the perfect base from which to appreciate it.

A host of activities are centred on four separate delights: the Falls, the magnificent Zambezi River, the surrounding Zambezi National Park and the Victoria Falls village.

A tour of the Falls is a must, the 'Flight of Angels' helicopter flight gives you the most amazing aerial views of the Falls, and when water levels are low the Devil's Pool will get the most hardened thrill seeker's heart pumping.

The Zambezi River has two characters - the wide gentle river above the Falls is a magic spot for boat cruises or gentle canoeing, whilst below the Falls, the more adventurous can enjoy serious whitewater rafting, jet boating or bungee jumping.

Game drives, horse riding and conservation safaris are offered in the Zambezi National Park to view elephant and buffalo.

Children are not forgotten and canopy tours cater to all ages. A high tea amidst the colonial splendour of the Victoria Falls Hotel is a daily event and a carnivorous feast at the Boma Restaurant awaits the hungry.

This package includes a tour of Victoria Falls and a sunset dinner cruise.

Stay at:
Standard - Bayete Guest Lodge or similar (full description below)
Upgrade - Batonka Guest Lodge or similar (full description below)
Luxury - Palm River Hotel or similar (full description below)
Deluxe - Victoria Falls Hotel or similar (full description below)

Standard Package accommodation

Moremi Crossing, Okavango Delta, Botswana, dining

Moremi Crossing is situated on a small palm fringed and treed island surrounded by Moremi's game-rich seasonal floodplains. The central lodge area houses a large open plan deck that has spectacular far reaching views. Luxury accommodation is in 16 meru-style large safari tents, each with its own private wooden deck and magical views.

Activities: privately guided walking safaris on Chief's Island, privately guided mokoro trips, boat cruises (season dependent), fishing by boats (season dependant), game drives including night drives (dependant on water levels).

River View Lodge is a private lodge situated on the banks of the beautiful Chobe River in Botswana. It is the perfect setting for that true African get-away, an oasis of tranquility right on the doorstep of some of Southern Africa’s finest natural sights. With tastefully appointed accommodation, excellent service by our friendly staff and a plethora of activities on offer, River View Lodge is the ideal place to make the most of your time in Chobe.

Bayete Guest Lodge is located in a quiet suburb of Victoria Falls and offers comfortable, home-style accommodation and easy access to the Victoria Falls. Bayete is a family run lodge offering 30 rooms set in a lush tropical garden. Central to the lodge is the large teardrop swimming pool, which is hugged by the Dining Boma and Bar. The Tavern is steeped in history and character and is central to the communal area where guests are welcomed to gather, have refreshments and socialise.

Upgrade Package accommodation

Setari Camp is located on a picture-perfect palm island in the very heart of the Okavango. Situated within a private concession of 120,000 acres of unspoilt wilderness, exclusivity and seclusion are guaranteed. Enjoy a pure Delta experience, inhabited by a myriad of birdlife and wildlife unique to this exceptional ecosystem. The area is a birder’s paradise, boasting a huge number of migrant birds, aquatic birds, raptors, a seasonal heronry and to top it all, the hauntingly beautiful Pel’s Fishing Owl. Setari Camp accommodates 20 guests in 8 light and airy tents and 1 suite designed for families. Each tent cleverly combines understated luxury with an authentic and relaxed home-from-home atmosphere. The camp resembles an enormous tree-house where the entire construction is elevated with wooden walkways linking the impressive sitting and dining areas, pool-with-a-view, gym and curio shop. All of the tents have private decks with spectacular views over the Okavango.

Activities: privately guided walking safaris, privately guided mokoro trips and boat cruises. Setari Camp is a water-based camp and game-drive activities, using safari vehicles, are not possible.

Chobe Safari Lodge is perfectly located in Kasane, overlooking the Chobe River and adjacent to the National Park. Individually decorated rooms offer every comfort including luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The rooms are set in expansive gardens along the banks of Chobe River, look out for the resident warthogs! At its heart the Lodge has a fabulous restaurant, bar and pool area. Your river cruise departs directly from here.

Batonka Guest Lodge, Victoria Falls Pool View Room Patio

Luxury Package accommodation

Pom Pom is located on an island in a private concession in the heart of the Delta. Accommodation consists of nine luxury safari tents in true traditional safari style. The main building is constructed of thatch and canvas. Guests have the opportunity of seeing all major predators, a variety of big game and plains game, as well as an abundance of bird life.

Activities: privately guided walking safaris, privately guided mokoro trips, boat cruises (season dependent), fishing by boat (season dependant), game drives including night drives.

Chobe Bakwena Eco Lodge, River View Chalet

Chobe Bakwena Eco Lodge is an intimate, privately owned eco-lodge located on the banks of the Chobe River. Acquired in 2000 as a barren soccer pitch, this piece of land has been transformed into a refuge for guests and any wildlife that chooses to share this sanctuary. Bakwena has 15 individual chalets designed and decorated in a manner befitting the environment and offering a cool and comfortable escape. Ten ‘River-View Chalets’ face the magnificent Chobe River and Five ‘Treetop Chalets’ are elevated 3.5 meters above the ground with views of the Treetop canopy.

Deluxe Package accommodation

Nestled on a lush palm island in the heart of the northern Okavango Delta, Shinde is an intimate, classic tented camp located on the edge of Shinde Lagoon, which teems with animal and birdlife. The camp's unique main area is built in a “treehouse style” with beautiful views.

Activities: privately guided walking safaris on Chief's Island, privately guided mokoro trips, boat cruises (season dependent), fishing by boats (season dependant), game drives including night drives.

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