Day 1: Arrival โ Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Arrive at Kasane Airport, where a representative from Chobe Safari Lodge will meet and transfer you to the lodge, just 10 minutes away. After checking in and relaxing, meet your activities advisor who will help you plan your game drives and cruises. At 15h00, embark on a sunset cruise on the Chobe Riverโa chance to see elephants, hippos, and a variety of birdlife along the riverbanks. Enjoy a cold drink from the bar as you take in an unforgettable African sunset before returning for dinner.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 2: Safari in Chobe National Park
Start the day early with a morning game drive in Chobe National Parkโprime time to spot predators like lions. Return to the lodge for a full English breakfast and spend the midday relaxing by the pool or in your air-conditioned room. Later, enjoy another sunset boat cruiseโeach cruise offers something different, with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of game always nearby.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
After a final morning game drive and breakfast, depart Chobe for Camp Hwange in Zimbabweโa scenic 4.5-hour drive (excluding border formalities). Much of the drive passes through wild terrain, making the transfer itself a safari experience. Upon arrival, settle into camp and, time permitting, join an afternoon or night game drive.
Accommodation: Camp Hwange
Day 4: Game Drives & Walking Safari in Hwange
Wake up early for a morning game drive or walking safari with expert guides. Explore either the private concession or venture into the national park, tracking game and visiting waterholes. After lunch and a siesta, head back out for an afternoon drive or guided bush walk. Visit the log pile hide to get up close to elephants and other animals visiting the waterhole at sunset. Optional night drives offer chances to spot nocturnal animals like honey badgers, servals, or even leopards.
Accommodation: Camp Hwange
Day 5: Another Full Day in Hwange
Another day of tailored game activities awaits. Camp Hwange focuses on immersive walking safaris, offering close encounters with both large and small creatures of the African bush. Track big game on foot or from a vehicle and learn about the hidden wonders of the ecosystem. Later, relax at the waterhole hide for some unforgettable wildlife viewing and photography.
Accommodation: Camp Hwange
Day 6: Transfer to Victoria Falls
After breakfast, take a road transfer to Victoria Falls and check in at the charming Batonka Guest Lodge. After lunch, choose to relax at the lodge or explore town. Highly recommended is an optional helicopter flight over the falls, followed by an evening dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.
Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge
Day 7: Explore Victoria Falls
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Victoria Falls. You may choose to explore the falls on foot, go white-water rafting, try bungee jumping, or simply shop for local crafts. Optional tours and activities can be booked in advance or at the lodge.
Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward journey.