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Botswana: Wildlife and Waterfalls

7 Days from $6,690 USD / person

Nature & Landscapes

Wildlife & Safaris

Botswana: Wildlife and Waterfalls
Elefant im Chobe Nationalpark
Botswana: Wildlife and Waterfalls
Itinerary Summary
Itinerary Details
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Nature & Landscapes

Wildlife & Safaris

Itinerary Summary

Day
Place
Hotel Opts
1 – 3
Victoria Falls
Highlights: Helicopter Rides over the Waterfalls, Canoeing
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge and Spa
3 – 5
Chobe National Park
Highlights: Boat Safaris, Large Concentration of Elephant Herds, Sundowner River Cruises
Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Bush Lodge
5 – 7
Okavango Delta
Highlights: Natural Beauty, Amazing Wildlife, Diverse Safari Activities
Moremi Crossing
Karangoma
7 – 7
Maun
Highlights: Okavango Delta, Modern Bulidings and Traditional Homes, Village Life
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This itinerary can be customized for you. Get in touch with our experts for your personalized vacation plan.

Itinerary Details

Day 1 – 3

International Arrival

You will be met close to the aircraft, assisted with immigration and baggage reclaim

You will be transferred from Victoria Falls Airport to your hotel

2 Nights

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.

Included activities

Enjoy Dinner and Entertainment in Dusty Road Restaurant in Chinotimba Township

Enjoy a traditional dining experience at the Dusty Road Restaurant in Chinotimba Township. Step into the restaurant designed to resemble a typical local residence where food is cooked on open fires in cast iron vessels. Take in the vibrant decor with quirky recycled creations. Walk past creatively repurposed vehicle tires, buckets that double up as tables, and a broken down truck with metal goats and hay! Settle down to enjoy a delicious meal made with locally sourced ingredients. Choose from an ever-changing menu that features freshly baked maize bread, brown rice with lentils and chomolia, among others. Top it off with sweet treats featuring baobab cream or cassava. Pair your meal with locally brewed beer, a choice of flavorful iced tea or Maheu, a maize drink. You will be treated to an entertaining show with your meal on days when the performing cultural groups are available. (Duration: half day; Shared activity; Private Transfers; Meals included: dinner, drinks; Please inform us of any food allergies in advance)

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls

Head out and discover the Smoke that Thunders! This tour will take you to all the highlights surrounding Victoria Falls. Stand at the ideal vantage point overlooking the heart of the mighty waters as they gush and roar. Pack your waterproofs because the closer you get, the more likely you are to experience the spray! (Time: Early morning or late afternoon; Duration: 2-3 hrs; Private Activity with private transfers ; Fitness level: Easy)

Lunch at Lookout Cafe

Savor a delicious lunch at the The Lookout Café, while enjoying a spectacular, panoramic view of the thundering Victoria Falls. Meet your local guide at your hotel before driving down to the town’s iconic eatery. The restaurant and bar is also accessible to differently abled guests. Settle down in the alfresco dining area at the outdoor terrace facing the mighty waterfall and relish the local African and global cuisines served here. Try a freshly grilled Zambezi bream in white wine sauce, served with salad and French fries, or a duet of roast zucchini and mushrooms with halloumi in a puff pastry shell. Finish off with a delectable fresh fruit kebab, drizzled with cinnamon and honey. (Duration: 2-3 hrs, anytime between 1000-1600 hrs; Private Activity & Transfers; Meals included: Lunch; For special dietary needs, please inform us ahead of tour; Fitness level: Easy; Please dress comfortably).

Malachite Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a glittering sunset followed by a four-course meal on this Zambezi river cruise. You will be picked up from your hotel in the early evening and transferred to the jetty to board your boat, named ‘The Malachite’. Once on board, you will be welcomed with a refreshing towel and a flute of sparkling wine. Make your way to the top floor for the best views during the sunset portion of the cruise. Settle into plush, cushioned furniture as you help yourself to amuse bouche and snacks. Pair your food with one of the many cocktails on offer while keeping an eye out for resident wildlife such as hippos and elephants. Once the sun has disappeared behind the horizon, sit down to a sumptuous meal prepared by two chefs using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Catch a glimpse of the moon and stars in the clear night sky as you dine. After your meal, return to shore and from there to your hotel. (Duration: half day; Time: 1630 hrs (May – Aug), 1700 hrs (Sept to April); Shared activity & private transfers; Meals: dinner, Please inform us of any food allergies in advance; Fitness level: easy; Please bring polarized sunglasses, binoculars, and warm clothing in winter)

Hotel options

Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge – Opt 1
Room Studio Room
Meals Breakfast
Style Guest house
Shongwe Oasis Boutique Lodge and Spa – Opt 2
Room Deluxe Room
Meals Breakfast
Day 3 – 5

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

Included activities

Chobe Safari Lodges: Game drives, Boat Cruises

Experience exciting game drives at the Chobe National Park and relaxed river cruises along the Chobe River during your stay at the Chobe Safari Lodges. Your stay will include two game drives and two boat cruises. The Chobe National Park is part of the mythic Okavango Delta sprawled across northern Botswana. The Park is extremely rich in game and bird species. Expect to spot huge herds of elephants and Cape buffalo, lions, hippos, antelopes and migrating zebras on thrilling game drives! Marvel at the wild beauty of the majestic Chobe River on leisurely boat safaris. Watch large elephant herds bathing, drinking, and cavorting by the riverbank, as you peacefully glide over the tranquil waters. Expect to see huge buffalo herds drinking by the river as well as groups of hippos and crocs. The Chobe River is a paradise for bird lovers too, with the opportunity to spot numerous exotic species. (Duration: 3 hrs, Time of Day: Early Morning and Afternoon for Game Drives, Afternoon for Boat Cruise; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring sunglasses, hats, binoculars and don’t forget your cameras).

Chobe River Lodge: Game drives, Boat Safaris, Bird Watching

Experience exciting game drives and feel awed by the beauty of Africa on wonderful boat safaris on the majestic Chobe River. Marvel at the beautiful afternoon light and the reflection of the sun as you peacefully glide over the river while enjoying your favorite drink and observing hundreds of elephants along the shores of the river – bathing, drinking, playing and cajoling. This is one of the most memorable safari experiences you will ever have!

Hotel options

Chobe Safari 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, Activities and Selected Drinks
Style Lodge
Day 5 – 7

You will be transferred from your hotel to Chobe National Park airport

Flight to Okavango Delta (1-2 hrs)

Transfer to your accommodation

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}

Included activities

Moremi Crossing: Boat Safaris, Game Drives, Nature Walks, Mokoro Excursions

Enjoy a water-focused safari experience! Explore the Okavango Delta on exciting mokoro excursion that will take you along the channels and lagoons of the Delta to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport. As another highlight, enjoy beautiful boat safaris which allow you to get a closer look at the aquatic animals and birds not easily approached on safari. An chance to do a subtle walk on the island with an experienced guide gives you a perfect opportunity to stretch your legs and discover the small wonders of nature. As Moremi Crossing is beautifully located on an island, there might be times around the year when Game Drives are not possible due to high water levels. For an even more diverse Safari experience combine it it with a pure land-based camp. (Mokoro, Boat + Walks between Jul – Sep and Game Drives between October and June)

Karangoma: Day & Night Game Drives, Mokoro (seasonal), Boating (seasonal), Guided Walking and Stargazing

Karangoma’s location overlapping both the floodplains of the Okavango Delta, as well as the woodlands of the sandveld to the north means a full range of game viewing and other activities are possible. The mainstay is game drives in open 4×4 vehicles that allow us watch Africa’s charismatic large mammals such as elephant and lion from close proximity both safely and comfortably whether during the day or after dark. Equally we love being on foot, following animal tracks, or simply exploring the area and taking opportunistic cooling dips in the water of the Okavango. Those same waters (depending on the time of year) also allow us to boat or to silently traverse shallower water in mekoros (traditional ‘canoes’) in search of species like red lechwe or wetland birds like the malachite kingfisher.

Hotel options

Moremi Crossing – Opt 1
Room Luxury En-suite Tent
Meals Full Board, Activities and Selected Drinks
Style Camp
Karangoma – Opt 2
Room Luxury Tent
Meals Full Board, Activities and Selected Drinks
Style Camp
Day 7 – 7

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Maun (1 hr)

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.

International Departure

On this Botswana and Zimbabwe trip, you will experience spectacular natural landscapes and close encounters with animals. One of the greatest wonders on earth awaits you right at the start of your journey: the magnificent Victoria Falls. Feel its power and beauty as you head to the most vantage points and capture images of it. Witness the incredible diversity of Africa at Chobe National Park, located in the northern part of Botswana. Watch vast herds of elephants splash around on its lifeline, the Chobe River. On adrenaline-pumping game drives, come upon lions, zebras, giraffes, rhinos, antelopes, and buffalos. Discover the Okavango Delta, a fascinating ecosystem teeming with flora and fauna. On boat safaris and excursions in traditional mokoro canoes, glide past wild animals that populate this enchanting landscape. Fall in love with breathtaking Botswana on a vacation tailor-made for you. Contact us and speak to one of our Africa experts to make this happen.

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $6,690 USD / person

Option 2

From $6,990 USD / person

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.
Rating 5/5
ZImbabwe
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!
Rating 5/5
Kenya
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.
Rating 5/5
Africa
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.
Rating 5/5
Okavango Delta
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.
Rating 5/5
South Africa
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.
Rating 5/5
Sunrise-over-the-savanna-and-grass-fields-in-central-Kruger-National-Park
Leanne Hoffman

USA

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