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Victoria falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Africa

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Overland Adventure: Victoria Falls to Okavango Delta

10 Days from $5,790 USD / person

Explore the wild heart of Africa as you drive through some of its most spectacular landscapes! You begin at the thundering Victoria Falls, where you can explore the region at your own pace. Next door at Chobe National Park, you will see hundreds of thousands of elephants on game drives and boat safaris. This is also the starting point of your overland adventure: armed with your own safari vehicle, set off the explore Botswana at your own pace!

Make your way to the haunting Kalahari Salt Pans where you can enjoy quad biking and bush walks and visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary. Driving along the palm-lined country roads towards Maun, stop for a game drive at the Nxai Pans to see huge herds of zebra, wildebeest, and more. The final stop on your overland adventure is the enchanting Okavango Delta. Explore this unique wetland ecosystem on day and night game drives, leisurely mokoro boat rides, and bushwalks with experienced naturalists and guides.

Please note that the pricing for the tour varies depending on the season.

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Sample Itinerary

Day

Place

Hotel Opts

1 – 2

Victoria Falls
Highlights: Helicopter Rides over the Waterfalls, Canoeing

Pioneers Lodge
Batonka Guest Lodge

2 – 4

Chobe National Park
Highlights: Boat Safaris, Large Concentration of Elephant Herds, Sundowner River Cruises

Chobe River Lodge
Chobe Bush Lodge

4 – 6

Kalahari Salt Pans/Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Highlights: Vast Kalahari Desert, Cultural Encounters, Off-The-Beaten-Path Destination

Planet Baobab
Planet Baobab

6 – 7

Maun
Highlights: Okavango Delta, Modern Bulidings and Traditional Homes, Village Life

Thamalakane River Lodge
Thamalakane River Lodge

7 – 9

Okavango Delta
Highlights: Natural Beauty, Amazing Wildlife, Diverse Safari Activities

Khwai Guest House
Sango Safari Camp

9 – 10

Maun
Highlights: Okavango Delta, Modern Bulidings and Traditional Homes, Village Life

Thamalakane River Lodge
Thamo Telele Lodge

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Sample Itinerary

Day 1 – 2

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.

Included activities

Explore Victoria Falls on Your own

Discover the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls and its unique ecosystem on your own. Set off from your hotel for the Victoria Falls Rainforest and as you get closer to the Falls, see how the landscape changes! Arrive at the stunning spectacle of the largest sheet of falling water in the world. The Victoria Falls thunders from a height of more than one hundred meters over a width of nearly two kilometers – all the while pouring more than five hundred million cubic meters of water per minute down the gorge on Zambezi River. If you are lucky, you may be able to view the Falls enveloped in misty rainbows created by the effect of sunlight on the perpetual spray of water. After taking photos from the most dramatic vantage points, stroll around the site and enjoy its pristine beauty until it is time to head back to your hotel. (Full Day; No guide; No transfers; Entrance fees and meals are not included. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing).

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

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 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!

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).

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

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.

Included activities

Planet Baobab: Excursion to Salt Pans with Meerkat Interaction and Quad Biking (seasonal)

Explore the striking landscapes of the Kalahari Salt Pans and its wildlife on a scenic excursion. A visit of habituated Meerkats who will happily climb on top of you as a vantage point to enjoy the early morning sun will leave you thoroughly enchanted and during dry season, you have the opportunity to spend a night on one of the salt pans directly under the incredibly clear sky – an experience you will likely never forget! (One full day salt pan excursion with quad biking and meerkat interaction included per stay (with or without overnight, depending on season). Additional activities (nature walk and village tour and cattle post visit, Ntwetwe Pan Expedition with our without quad biking) can be booked on the ground at an extra cost! Overnight excursion starts in the afternoon and ends in the early morning!)

Visit Nata Bird Sanctuary on your own

On your way to the Kalahari Salt Pans, make an enchanting stopover at the Nata Bird Sanctuary. Spend a few hours exploring this wildlife reserve at your own pace. Although you will spot herds of antelope, zebras, jackals and plenty of primates, it is actually a paradise for bird lovers. The sanctuary is home to more than 150 species of birdlife. In the wet season, you can even spot great flocks of flamingos, pelicans and teals. Return to the main highway after an enjoyable birding trip. (Duration: 2 hrs; Self-guided Activity; Fitness level: Easy; Please wear sunblock, sunhat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes; Entrance Fees at your own account).

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

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.

Included activities

Enjoy and enroute Game Drive in Nxai Pan National Park on your own

En route to Maun, take a half day to enjoy a game drive at the Nxai Pan National Park. Explore the extensive wilds, made up of acacia and baobab forests, savanna woodlands, a fossil lake bed and large open grasslands. Drive through the grasslands, sighting huge herds of zebra, wildebeest, springbok and gemsbok. If you’re lucky, you could even spot a lion or a cheetah stalking its prey! Drive back to the main highway after a satisfying safari experience. (Duration: Half Day; Self-guided Activity; Fitness level: Easy; Please wear sunblock, sunhat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes; Entrance fees on your own account).

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

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

Khwai Guest House: Day and Night Game Drives and Mokoro Excursion

Enjoy an incredibly diverse safari experience! Explore the Okavango Delta on exciting game drives in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon. You can also experience exciting bush walks with an experienced guide to stretch your legs and discover the small wonders of nature (need to be prebooked). A mokoro excursion will take you along the channels of the Khwai River to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport.

Sango Safari Camp: Day and Night Game Drives, Mokoro Excursions, Village Visits

Enjoy an incredibly diverse safari experience! Explore the Okavango Delta on exciting game drives in the early morning when the animals are very active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon. You can also enjoy wonderful bush walks with an experienced guide to stretch your legs and discover the small wonders of nature. A mokoro excursion 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.

Visit a Basket Weaver Company enroute and treat your loved ones at home with authentic souvenirs

En route to the Okavango Delta, take an hour to drop by a traditional basket weaving workshop in the village of Shorobe. Inform the village’s basket weaving cooperative of your visit in advance to ensure that a local weaver will be available to show you around the workshop. Learn all about the intricate traditional art, watching the village women create their typical Ngamiland-style baskets. Browse through the beautiful wares made by the local women, choosing a few for the folks back at home. Drive back to the highway after your workshop visit. (Duration: 1-2 hrs; Self-guided Activity; Fitness level: Easy; Please wear sunblock, sunhat, sunglasses and comfortable walking shoes, Any costs on your own account).

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

1 Night

Maun

Included activities

Shared Half Day Cultural Tour – ‘Maun Immersive Tour’

Discover Maun, gateway to the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta, on this pre/post-safari tour. Learn about the lifestyle, customs and history of the inhabitants of this bustling frontier town. Marvel at the artistry of local women, as they make beautiful bead necklaces with intricate designs. See Maunites selling vivid ‘Maun’ printed apparel, check out the street art near the vibrant market and encounter donkey carts and exuberant taxi drivers. If you’re lucky, you may get an opportunity to interact with Ednah Rosen, a restaurateur and author who can introduce you to Maun’s culture through cuisine and entertainment. At Matlapana Quality Baskets, try your hand at the ancient craft of basket weaving. Visit a seamstress who makes traditional clothing for women and learn about native ceremonies, rituals and healing practices. (Duration: half day; Available Mon to Fri 0900 & 1400 hrs, Sat 0900 hrs, not available on Sun & public holidays; Shared activity & transfers)

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

Price & Inclusions

Option 1

From $5,790 USD / person

Option 2

From $7,090 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.

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

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