10 Days from $5,790 USD / person
Overland Adventure: Victoria Falls to Okavango Delta
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 2
International Arrival
You will be transferred from Victoria Falls Airport to your hotel
1 Night
Victoria Falls
Angels in their flight! This is how David Livingstone described the breathtaking Victoria Falls, where five million cubic meters of water cascade over every minute during wet season. Hear the roar and see the spray upon approach. Experience the falls by helicopter or canoe amongst hippos and crocodiles. Located on the river’s banks, explore Zambezi National Park; Matetsi, home to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe and zebra, hippo, crocodile and iridescent birds such as bee-eaters, storks, herons, kingfisher and, fish eagles.
Hotel options
Pioneers Lodge – Opt 1
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Batonka Guest Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style
Lodge
Day 2 – 4
Transfer to Chobe (2 hrs)
2 Nights
Chobe National Park
Explore Botswana’s first national park! Once inhabited by the San bushmen, Chobe National Park is unique with its San paintings that were carved into the rocks. Today, Chobe is a haven for many animal species including impala, giraffe and a wide variety of birds, and is most renowned for the multitude of elephants that concentrate on the Chobe River during the dry season. It is estimated 50,000 pachyderms have made Chobe their home! There is also a large concentration of predators such as lions and leopards. Experience the wildlife diversity for yourself with wonderful game drives and boat safaris
Hotel options
Chobe River Lodge – Opt 1
Room
Luxury Riverview Room
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Lodge
Chobe Bush Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Bush Room
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Lodge
Day 4 – 6
Pick up of your rental car at your accommodation
Drive to Kalahari Salt Pans – Today you are heading south passing the town of Nata with its closeby Bird Sanctuary before you turn west towards Gweta which is the gateway to the Salt Pans (5-6 hrs)
2 Nights
Kalahari Salt Pans/Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
The largest saltpans in the world, Makgadikgadi Pans will offer you a unique safari experience. Changing with the seasons, the summer rains entice waterfowl and flamingos, while December to April boasts enormous herds of wildebeest, zebra, and springbok – with the accompanying predators – on the open grasslands. In the dry winter months, you can ride four-wheeled motorcycles and quad bike. Walk with a Bushman tracker and visit the historical Chapman’s Baobab tree, used by early explorers Livingstone and Selous. The highlight? Getting close to lively local meerkats who are accustomed to humans, allowing incredible photographic opportunities.
Hotel options
Planet Baobab – Opt 1
Room
Bakalanga/Baobab Hut with Sleepout
Meals
Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style
Lodge
Planet Baobab – Opt 2
Room
Bakalanga/Baobab Hut with Sleepout
Meals
Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style
Lodge
Day 6 – 7
Drive to Maun – Along the flat countryside with lush grass and palm trees you are travelling west to the tourism capital of Botswana – a town with an eclectic mix of modern buildings and native huts (2-3 hrs)
1 Night
Maun
Follow in the footsteps of early explorers! Maun has been the start of expeditions into Botswana’s wildlife areas since the turn of the century, and is the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Many guests stay only a day before setting off on safari. Once a village, Maun has recently grown into a bustling little town with shops and hotels. Watch as herdsmen wander along the dusty curbside driving their cattle to the marketplace, or see the traditional houses dotted along the wide banks of the Thamalakane River where red lechwe graze next to local donkeys and goats.
Hotel options
Thamalakane River Lodge – Opt 1
Room
Babbler Chalet
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Lodge
Thamalakane River Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Babbler Chalet
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Lodge
Day 7 – 9
Drive to Moremi Game Reserve – the renowned gateway to the Unesco World Heritage-listed Okavango Delta and experience spectacular wildlife and pristine environment (3-4 hrs)
2 Nights
Okavango Delta
Witness a world of glittering water! The Okavango Delta is one of the largest inland deltas on earth. Each summer, floods pour through a vast network of narrow waterways, lagoons until they are soaked up by the sands. Expect diverse wildlife and birdlife – impala, tsessebe, sable and the elegant kudu, or thirsty buffalo, wildebeest and zebra in the dry season. Lions, cheetahs and wild dogs hunt in the open grassland! Experience game drives and safari walks on land, while boat or mokoru (a dugout canoe) rides allow you to silently glide pass crocodiles! {Please note that due to fluctuating weather conditions and decreased rainfall, water levels at the Okavango Delta may be lower than usual at the time of your visit. Our team will be happy to provide further updates closer to your travel dates and plan alternate activities if required}
Hotel options
Khwai Guest House – Opt 1
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Guest house
Sango Safari Camp – Opt 2
Room
Meru Tent (Double)
Meals
Full Board, Activities and Selected Drinks
Style
Camp
Day 9 – 10
Drive to Maun – After saying goodbye to the friendly people of the traditional Khwai village it is time to drive back to Maun (3-4 hrs)
Drop off your rental car in your accommodation
1 Night
Maun
Follow in the footsteps of early explorers! Maun has been the start of expeditions into Botswana’s wildlife areas since the turn of the century, and is the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Many guests stay only a day before setting off on safari. Once a village, Maun has recently grown into a bustling little town with shops and hotels. Watch as herdsmen wander along the dusty curbside driving their cattle to the marketplace, or see the traditional houses dotted along the wide banks of the Thamalakane River where red lechwe graze next to local donkeys and goats.
Hotel options
Thamalakane River Lodge – Opt 1
Room
Babbler Chalet
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Lodge
Thamo Telele Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
Style
Lodge
You will be transferred from your hotel to Maun airport
International Departure
Price & Inclusions
Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
- Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
- Your Trip Coordination Team: Dedicated support throughout your journey, with a primary, personal point of contact. Plus, in case of emergencies while you’re traveling, our trip coordination team are available 24/7 by phone
Not Included
- Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
- Tips and personal expenses
- Visa and tourism fees
- Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
- International airfare
What Our Guests Say
A memorable trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. A lot to see and a lot of history, a very memorable vacation. The safari drives are amazing and the food in all locations were delicious, you got to be open to trying different cuisine. Overall trip was the best I#ve experienced.
Rosemarie Wright
USA
The trip was planned perfectly from beginning to the end. We were notified of any changes to the schedule based on delayed flights etc. It is a real advantage to have Enchanting Travels make the arrangements that allowed us to speed through customs and visa checks. Our drivers were always there waiting for our arrival so no time wasted waiting. Just the ease of the logistics that comes with traveling with Enchanting Travels keeps up going back to them when we are planning a trip. The experiences were beyond words. Our game drive guides were exceptional in getting us to where the animals were so we could enjoy seeing cheetah cubs at play while mom watched, lion cubs playing while a group of lioness’s napped in the sun and two male lions did the same. The most incredible sight was watching a group of 6 lioness’s separate a female buffalo and her calf and going on to taking them both down. It was like watching a Nat Geo film but we were there within 30 yards to watch. Our accommodations were top notch, staff everywhere we were were exceptional, and the settings were all different but wonderful. Our trip coordinator was in constant contact just to check in and see if there was anything we needed her to do. The Trip Agent App, our first time using it, was a very nice feature and was so much easier to use rather than pulling out a hard copy of the trip to find the answer to our questions. I wasn’t sure if I would use it or not but became dependent on it. Traveling doesn’t get any better if you travel with Enchanting Travels. We will be back!
Carol Brzeczek
USA
Enchanting exceeded our expectations by a wide margin. They built the itinerary that was perfect for us and were with us throughout the entire trip checking in on us and handling any issues that could possibly arise (like a delayed flight that had a trickle effect). The staff were all over and above attentive and caring. The app they have you use is surprisingly excellent and helpful. Can’t say enough about this travel company. It’s the way to go.
George Kyriakis
Canada
This was our first trip with Enchanting Travels and I could not make a higher recommendation. From the time of planning to execution of our trip to Southern Africa, the service was excellent. The attention to detail of every aspect of our trip was outstanding. The trip was seamless, from transportation to accommodations. It was comforting to have a connection in Africa who met with us online prior to the trip and was available throughout our journey. The app with all of our travel plans and documents made the trip stress free. We plan to use Enchanting Travels again in the future.
Tamela Gough
USA
This trip to South Africa has been on our bucket list for a long time. Our only regret is that we didn’t do it sooner. It exceeded all expectations, particularly because of Enchanting Travels and our travel coordinator /consultants Akshay, and Cyprian. Their expertise, and professionalism allayed any concerns we had. Also, the timeframe and specific tours on our itinerary were perfect – four days in Cape Town, two days at the Krueger Safari Park, two days in Zimbabwe/Victoria Falls, and two days in Johannesburg. We were glad Enchanting Travels was recommended by a relative who relied on them for a trip to South Africa. Everything was perfectly customized to meet our needs and we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this trip.
Gail Lofton
USA
We went to Africa because it was on our bucket list. We thought it would turn out to be a nice trip but words cannot express how wonderful it was. We felt like we were living in a fantasy. Every single person that we met in Africa was amazingly friendly and happy. Everything else we saw there was so much more amazing that it being on television. We are really considering going back in the future since it was absolutely the best trip we have ever been on!!! I am suggesting Africa to everyone.
Leanne Hoffman
USA
