VRD5V: Victoria Falls + Chobe Safari

Day 1

You will be met at Livingstone Airport, Zambia and transferred to your hotel on the banks of the Zambezi River, near the mighty Victoria Falls.

Check in, settle-in and relax whilst you catch your first glimpses of the magnificent Smoke That Thunders first discovered by Dr. David Livingstone and still one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. The flow of water over the Victoria Falls is greatest during the wet months (February to June) but the falls are a magnificent sight at any time of year.

In the late afternoon enjoy a Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River to see hippos, crocodiles and the abundant bird life.

Days 2 and 3

Today explore on foot the mighty Victoria Falls, situated close to your hotel and offering magnificent views.

Later relax by the swimming pool and enjoy the many pleasures of your hotel, or participate in one of the many local activities, such as a helicopter flight over the falls or an elephant-back safari.

Adrenalin seekers can participate in many adventure holiday activities, such as canoeing in the gentler rapids above the falls; white water rafting in the turbulent gorge below the falls (beware: grade 5); or bungi jumping from Victoria Falls Bridge!

There is also an interesting local craft market.

Day 4

This morning you will be collected from your Victoria Falls hotel and transferred 1-hour by road and ferry to the Botswana border at Kasane. After completing immigration formalities, continue 15-min to your luxury game lodge overlooking the great Chobe River.

Check in to your safari lodge, settle in and relax in Botswana’s premier wildlife reserve – surrounded by vast endless landscapes, open plains, baobab trees and the abundant river-based wildlife of Chobe National Park.


Day 5

Chobe National Park is set on the banks of the perennial Chobe River, overlooking the fertile flood plains of both Botswana and Namibia across the river.

It is home to vast herds of buffalo and elephant, as well as numerous other species which roam in profusion and diversity. During the dry season, vast elephant herds migrate from both south and north to congregate in their thousands along the Chobe River – the largest concentration of elephants in the whole of Africa!

Land-based game drives are conducted twice a day (early morning and late afternoon) by experienced lodge rangers in open-top safari vehicles. River-based game viewing is also offered in small shallow draft boats, to give a completely different wildlife perspective, as well as river walks and walking safaris. All game viewing activities are included in your package

Optional angling for ferocious tiger fish and wild bream is available at an extra charge, as well as pampering at the spa.

Each evening relax on the outdoor terrace whilst watching a spectacular sunset over the river. Star gazing presentations are available on request.

Day 6

Return transfer to Livingstone Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg.