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11-Nights Delta & Wildlife Adventure from $5,455
Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722559
Epic Scenery, Iconic Landmarks Experience the thrill of Southern Africa on a safari through Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Discover wildlife, enjoy sunset game drives, and explore iconic Victoria Falls.
Trip Overview:
This 12-day African safari takes you across Botswana and also to Namibia and Zimbabwe to explore the bountiful natural landscapes of this Southern African region. It includes first-class accommodations, shared tours, and is perfect for return visitors to Africa with a taste for adventure.
Your trip to Botswana begins in Kasane, where you’ll spend a couple nights on the banks of the Chobe River. Staying at a premium safari lodge, you’ll enjoy a sunset game viewing along the Chobe River, where you can spot hippos, crocodiles, and all manner of colourful birds. The next day, you have the option of a game drive through Chobe National Park to see some of the many elephants that live in the park. Head southeast and travel through the Makgadikgadi Pans to Nata Lodge, near the waters of Sua Pan. Experience breathtaking sunset views over the lake and enjoy the fascinating landscape.
Head east to Maun and Moremi Game Reserve, one of the country’s largest wildlife reserves pitched on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta. You’ll spend two days at the premium Mogotiho Safari Lodge and head on morning and afternoon game drives. As you trek through the diverse landscape of flooded pans, plains, and forests, you’ll spot lions and leopards hunting their prey as well as rare animals like rhinos and hippos. Connect back to Maun, where you’ll have the option to enjoy a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.
Drive across the panhandle and into the heart of the Okavango Delta. At Swamp Stop, you’ll board a boat and journey across the waters of the delta to reach Pepere Island, your home for the next two nights. Staying in fixed Meru-style tents, you’ll explore the surrounding islands and their waterways. Spot crocodiles on the water and colourful birds living on the sandy banks of the islands.
Cross into Namibia and spend a day exploring the landscape of the Caprivi Strip and the region along the Kwando River. After spotting zebras crossing the wet landscape or elephants cooling off in the waters, head back into Botswana and cross into Zimbabwe, reaching Victoria Falls, the final destination on your journey. Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world and one of the most iconic spots on the planet. You’ll have a couple nights at leisure in Victoria Falls to explore the majestic waterfalls and engage in some adventure activities. You can go white-water rafting along the Zambezi River, bungee jump into a deep crevice, or take a helicopter flight over the falls to admire them from high above. If you’re truly daring, brave the Devil’s Pool over the waterfalls, which has only a narrow rock separating you from the depths of the gorge. At the end of your journey, head to the airport to connect back home.
Highlights:
- Experience the awe of Victoria Falls, the “Smoke that Thunders,” with time to explore markets and optional adventures.
- Witness a golden sunset over the vast Makgadikgadi Pans, remnants of an ancient inland sea.
- Embark on thrilling game drives in Moremi Wildlife Reserve, one of Africa’s richest ecosystems.
- Glide through the Okavango Delta by mokoro and boat, exploring tranquil waterways and island trails.
- Conclude along the Chobe River with unforgettable game drives and a sunset cruise among elephants and hippos.
Included Services:
- 2 nights' in moderate accommodations in Victoria Falls
- 1 night in first-class accommodations in Makgadikgadi Pans
- 2 nights' in moderate accommodations in Moremi Wildlife Reserve
- 1 night in moderate accommodations in Maun
- 2 nights' in moderate accommodations in the Okavango Delta
- 1 night in moderate accommodations in the Caprivi Strip
- 2 nights' in first-class accommodations in Kasane
- Transport throughout in a fully equipped vehicle
- Services of a qualified English-speaking driver/guide throughout
- Included activities/sightseeing (max 16 guests):
- Visit to the Makgadikgadi Pans
- Early morning and afternoon game drives in Moremi Wildlife Reserve
- Mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta
- Boat excursion in the Okavango Delta
- Guided bushwalk in the Okavango Delta
- Morning game drive in Chobe National Park
- Boat cruise on the Chobe River
- 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners
Excluded Services:
- Travel Insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Local Park Fee & Activity Payment of USD$300 per guest payable to the guide in cash on the day of arrival
- Meals & beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees if applicable
11 nights from $5,455 per person
Day 1: Arrive in Victoria Falls
Welcome to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - one of the most spectacular sights in Africa! Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including sunset cruises, scenic flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense). A pre-departure tour briefing will take place at your hotel at 18:00. Dinner is for your own account tonight.
Hotel: Waterfalls Lodge (3 Star Rating)
Waterfalls Lodge is a sophisticated retreat nestled in the heart of Victoria Falls, where comfort meets nature in perfect harmony. Inspired by the cascading beauty of its surroundings, the lodge features elegant, waterfall-themed designs that immerse guests in the spirit of this iconic destination. Ideally located just minutes from the Falls and the vibrant town centre, it offers the perfect balance of adventure and tranquility - a serene haven after days of exploration.
Day 2: Exploring Victoria Falls
Today is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including sunset cruises, scenic flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense).
Hotel: Waterfalls Lodge (3 Star Rating)
Waterfalls Lodge is a sophisticated retreat nestled in the heart of Victoria Falls, where comfort meets nature in perfect harmony. Inspired by the cascading beauty of its surroundings, the lodge features elegant, waterfall-themed designs that immerse guests in the spirit of this iconic destination. Ideally located just minutes from the Falls and the vibrant town centre, it offers the perfect balance of adventure and tranquility - a serene haven after days of exploration.
Day 3: Victoria Falls to Makgadikgadi Pans
Departing after breakfast, we travel through Botswana to the Nata area. Late afternoon we visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500 sq km lake.
Hotel: Nata Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Set among indigenous trees and mokolwane palms near Botswana's vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Nata Lodge offers a relaxed base for exploring this distinctive region. The lodge features a choice of wooden chalets and safari-style tents set throughout leafy grounds, along with inviting communal areas and a swimming pool.
Its location, approximately 10 km from Nata Bird Sanctuary, provides convenient access to the sanctuary and the landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans, while the restaurant, bar and lounge offer comfortable spaces to unwind after a day of exploring.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4: Makgadikgadi Pans to Moremi Wildlife Reserve
A 4 hour drive takes us to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango delta and Moremi game reserve. We change from our overland vehicle into open 4x4 vehicles and proceed to our accommodation situated at the edge of Moremi game reserve. Moremi is lush and varied, shallow flooded pans, plains and forests. It is one of Africa's finest areas for wildlife, with particularly high game densities including all major naturally occurring herbivore and carnivore species in the region and over 400 species of birds. Days are spent enjoying morning and afternoon game drives in the private concession bordering Moremi.
Hotel: Gomoti River Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Experience the ultimate Okavango Delta adventure at the legendary Gomoti River in our eco-lodge, where luxury meets nature.
Hold your breath as you watch elephants bathing right in front of your terrace in the morning. Listen to the sonorous grunting of hippos grazing while you enjoy a sundowner at the bar. Feel the goosebumps on your skin as you hear a lion roar while sitting around the campfire.
Relish your exclusive view of this pristine wilderness from one of our 19 comfortable tented chalets. Plus, save yourself the hassle of flying in, as the Gomoti River Lodge is conveniently located just an hour’s drive from Maun.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5: On Safari in the Moremi Wildlife Reserve
Days are spent enjoying morning and afternoon game drives in the private concession bordering Moremi.
Hotel: Gomoti River Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Experience the ultimate Okavango Delta adventure at the legendary Gomoti River in our eco-lodge, where luxury meets nature.
Hold your breath as you watch elephants bathing right in front of your terrace in the morning. Listen to the sonorous grunting of hippos grazing while you enjoy a sundowner at the bar. Feel the goosebumps on your skin as you hear a lion roar while sitting around the campfire.
Relish your exclusive view of this pristine wilderness from one of our 19 comfortable tented chalets. Plus, save yourself the hassle of flying in, as the Gomoti River Lodge is conveniently located just an hour’s drive from Maun.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 6: The Moremi Wildlife Reserve to Maun
Enjoy a morning game drive before travelling back to Maun. The afternoon is free for an optional 1 hr scenic flight over the vast Okavango Delta (own expense).
Hotel: Thamalakane River Lodge (3 Star Rating)
Thamalakane River Lodge is placed on the banks of the Thamalakane River, just 19kms from Maun, and en route to the famous Moremi Game Reserve. Character en-suite stone chalets, some with private splash pools are positioned in the shade of the riverine forest, overlooking the river. Chalets, public areas and the swimming pool take advantage of the 180 degree view of the riverbanks lined with fluttering reeds visited by an ever changing array of water fowl and birds. It is a delightful place to come home to after a day spent exploring
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Maun to the Okavango Delta
Driving round the pan handle we traverse to the northwest of the Okavango Delta. We arrive at Swamp Stop and our lodge on the edge of the Okavango Delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to the water levels of the delta.
Hotel: Swamp Stop (3 Star Rating)
The Camp features 12 en-suite newly renovated rooms each with its own veranda, deck, mini bar, dedicated power, water, light, dustbin and fire pit facilities.
The camp has two swimming pools, a fully licensed bar, restaurant, a viewing deck and an elevated lounge over looking the Okavango River. Swamp Stop is the ideal gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: On Safari in the Okavango Delta
Today we travel by boat 30 minutes into the delta. We do mokoro & boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the delta. Game walks are also done on the smaller islands in the area subject to the water levels of the delta.
Hotel: Swamp Stop (3 Star Rating)
The Camp features 12 en-suite newly renovated rooms each with its own veranda, deck, mini bar, dedicated power, water, light, dustbin and fire pit facilities.
The camp has two swimming pools, a fully licensed bar, restaurant, a viewing deck and an elevated lounge over looking the Okavango River. Swamp Stop is the ideal gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Day 9: The Okavango Delta to the Caprivi Strip
Departing the Delta we cross into Namibia and continue to the Eastern side of the Caprivi Strip. A 20 minute boat trip takes us to our lodge overlooking the flood plains of the Zambezi River.
Hotel: Zambezi Mubala Lodge (3 Star Rating)
In the heart of southern Africa, approximately 2000km from the southern tip of the continent and from the equator, and equidistant between the Indian and Atlantic oceans, lies Namibia’s best-kept secret, the Zambezi Region.
Newly-built, modern, innovative and stylish, Zambezi Mubala is a secret river hideaway where water laps the shores of the mighty Zambezi, hippos laugh and the calls of fish eagles pierce the vast blue sky.
Leave your vehicle at Zambezi Mubala Camp, south of Katima Mulilo, to cruise downriver and enter the enchanted Mubala world. Here, vervet monkeys scamper through the trees, swamp boubous' melodic banter rings through the air and tree squirrels hop nimbly from branch to branch.
Relax on your balcony or lie back on your king-size bed in your spacious cabin and absorb the peace of the river, as mekoro slice through the water, the muted sound of cow bells wafts through the air and the cool breeze dances on the river.
The lodge sings its tributes to the colours of the water, the surrounding riverine vegetation and the clear blue sky, adopting the local Silozi name for colour - 'Mubala'. It tastefully explores this delicious theme in its shades of gentle blues and sea greens that punctuate wicker chairs and tint bungalow walls.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10: The Caprivi Strip to Kasane & the Chobe River
Crossing back into Botswana we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The afternoon of arrival is free for an optional game drive.
Hotel: Chobe Safari Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the lodge's doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi. The close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes it easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge offers 76 individually decorated rooms that offer all the comforts of home.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11: On Safari along the Chobe River
Today we relax on a 4x4 morning game drive and a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River.
Hotel: Chobe Safari Lodge (4 Star Rating)
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the lodge's doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi. The close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes it easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge offers 76 individually decorated rooms that offer all the comforts of home.
Meal(s): Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12: The Chobe River to Victoria Falls
Tour ends after breakfast with transfer to Victoria Falls airport for onward flight.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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