Experience Overview
Short on time but big on adventure? This 11-day journey through Zimbabwe and Botswana is packed with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable moments. Stand in the mist of the mighty Victoria Falls, take in the energy of the Simunye Theatre, and savour a home-cooked Zimbabwean feast prepared by the incredible women of Lusumpuko. Safari through Hwange and Chobe National Parks in search of lions, elephants, and rhinos, then glide through the Okavango Delta for a front-row seat to Africa’s untamed beauty. With guided bush walks, local encounters, and jaw-dropping landscapes, this trip is your perfect excuse to stop dreaming and start exploring Africa.
Highlights
- Experience the raw power of Victoria Falls with time to explore its breathtaking surroundings
- Spot the Big Five on safari in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park
- Cruise the Chobe River and watch wildlife gather along its banks
- Bush walk and glide through the Okavango Delta on a traditional canoe
- Discover diverse bird species in Nata’s salt pans and grasslands
Trip Details
Product Code: 32561
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking, mokoro (traditional canoe).
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: DZLM
Starts: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Finishes: Maun, Botswana
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Dinner, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
- Simunye Theatre Show
- Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Tour
- Early morning safari drive in Hwange NP
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
- Morning safari drive in Chobe NP
- Guided bush walk in Nata
- Okavango Delta full-day experience
- Free time in Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe, Nata, & Maun for optional activities in the area
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (2 nts), Lodges (8 nts).
- 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 10 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking, mokoro (traditional canoe).
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 4199 (CAD 382 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Arrive by late afternoon. Then, get settled at the lodge before an included group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women's Club, a G Adventures-supported initiative.
Day 2: Victoria Falls
It's time for a free day of exploration in Victoria Falls, home to the world's largest sheet of falling water, and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders. There are many activities to choose from like white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba tram, or you can prebook the Victoria Falls helicopter ride. Come back together with the group in the evening for the Simunye Theatrical Show for a captivating performance and where dinner will be served.
Day 3: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park
Travel to Hwange National Park today with a stop along the way to the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. Learn about their efforts to save wild dogs in the area and reintroduce them to the wild. Then, continue on to your lodge stay where there will be free time to enjoy the property's amenities or choose to join an optional afternoon or night safari drive into the national park.
Day 4: Hwange National Park
This morning the group will set out early for a safari drive through Hwange National Park. The park boasts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, and houses all of Zimbabwe's specially protected wildlife. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Choose between enjoying the lodge's amenities or perhaps another afternoon safari drive into the park.
Day 5: Hwange NP to Chobe NP via Kasane
Leave Hwange National Park this morning and transfer to Victoria Falls where you'll be able to grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing the border into Botswana. Arrive at the lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. There will then be free time to get settled and relax. Or you could choose to join the optional Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of what's to come on this next leg of your adventure.
Day 6: Chobe National Park
Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.
Day 7: Chobe NP to Nata via Kasane
Transfer to Nata after breakfast and arrive in the early afternoon. Then, take advantage of free time to explore on your own and perhaps choose to go on the Makgadikgadi Pans Sundowner Safari Drive. This safari experience takes you into Botswana's salt pans to enjoy the dramatic landscape, spot wildlife, and witness a colourful sunset weather depending. Dinner is included back at the lodge in the evening.
Day 8: Nata
Start the day early with a guided bush walk where you'll learn about the fascinating uses of native plants and how to identify different kinds of animal tracks. Being on foot is a unique way to smell, hear, and experience the essence of the bush. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the remainder of the day free in this incredible area that offers a fascinating contrast between a lush oasis and surrounding arid plain. Choose between a safari drive through the landscape, or simply spend the afternoon relaxing and exploring the lodge's surroundings. Dinner will be included tonight.
Day 9: Nata/Maun
Travel to Maun today and arrive at the lodge around lunchtime. Maun is considered the primary gateway to the Okavango Delta, one of Africa's most remarkable natural wonders. Upon arrival there will be free time to get settled and then you can choose to experience a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta. Dinner at the lodge is included tonight.
Day 10: Okavango Delta Day Excursion
After breakfast at the lodge in Maun the group will enjoy a day excursion into the Okavango Delta. This special place is the world's largest inland delta, creating a unique ecosystem with lush wetlands and islands amid the Kalahari Desert. Search for epic wildlife like elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, and a vast array of birds. Enjoy a traditional mokoro ride along the waterways, and soak up the landscapes and animals that can be found in this premier African safari destination. Tonight, return to the hotel in Maun for a relaxing evening and included dinner.
Day 11: Maun
Depart at any time.
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G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
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