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
“Enchanting Travels has once again outdid themselves for me. My trip to South Africa and then unto Zimbabwe was flawless. Everything was well organized. What Enchanting Travels does well is make my dreams come true. Got to see all the Big Five by the end of our safari trip. The home hosted lunch in Zimbabwe was an excellent change to our itinerary when a previously scheduled activity fell through. My overall experience was truly wonderful.”
May 2026 Rating 5/5
“Enchanted Travels made our trip experience so relaxing. We never had to worry about anything. The app they used provided all the information we needed. The guides were always there for us and we didn’t need to worry about any administrative details beyond what time to meet the next day. All accommodations were first class and the included tours meant we didn’t have many expenses during out trip as everything was pre-paid.”
April 2026 Rating 5/5
“Anna Thomas was very adept at planning our trip to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. She is a keen listener and grasped what I wanted on the trip. Her knowledge of the area, the lodging, game drives and the multitude of options at each stop are exactly what we wanted. The trip plan was exceptional and the actual trip went perfectly, without a hitch. I was truly a trip of a lifetime! I would recommend Anna as a trip planner/coordinator for anyone looking to travel in south and/or east Africa. I certainly plan on using her again.”
January 2025 Rating 5/5
“Just got back from two weeks in Africa. What a great trip. The first week was on Safari seeing all the wild animals. The second was sightseeing in Zanzibar and then Victoria Falls. Alison Felfoldi and Ruth Mbugua were incredible in arranging all of the details. The Hotels were great the venues were fantastic the guides were knowledgeable and all of the pickups and drivers were prompt and courteous.”
February 2025 Rating 5/5
“We just returned from an outstanding 3-week trip to East Africa. Our travel consultant did an outstanding job of putting together this trip for a friend and me. Everything went as smooth as glass. We saw an extraordinary number of animals and the accommodations were even better than pictured. Our personal guides were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and kind, even assisting with all our check-ins. Every transport worked seamlessly. It was a great experience, we highly recommend Enchanting Travels!”
September 2025 Rating 5/5
“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.”
March 2025 Rating 5/5
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