15-Day Botswana and Zimbabwe Ivory Route

>> The tour starts at 2:00 pm at Phezulu Guest Lodge. The majestic sight of the mighty Zambezi River plunging over Victoria Falls welcomes you to your Zimbabwe and Botswana adventure. You will check into your lodge before exploring the falls and tropical rainforest surroundings on foot in the afternoon. Afterwards, you will head out to a local restaurant for dinner at your own expense.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: PheZulu Guest Lodge Mid-range guest house located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

>> Hwange National Park is a wildlife jewel. It is famous for its big game and large herds of elephants. Hwange is home to a wide variety of habitats, from its western regions on the edge of the Kalahari through large grass plains to the forested woodlands in east Hwange. Our comfortable lodge for two nights is situated on the eastern boundary of the park. You will spend your time on a full-day game drive, in open 4WD vehicles in the park in search of wildlife.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Gwango Heritage Resort Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) without fences

>> The rounded granite boulders and undulating valleys of the Matobo National Park are home to some of the last of the rhinos in Zimbabwe. You will spend your day on an adventure in the park that includes a game walk to see the rhinos, discovering the ancient Bushmen paintings that adorn the rocks, and admiring the landscapes from World's View, the site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Big Cave Camp Luxury lodge located just outside Matobo NP (Zimbabwe)

>> This morning, you will leave Matobo and head west towards the Botswana border, cross at Plumtree and make your way to the Nata area for your overnight stop. In the late afternoon, you will head out onto the Makgadikgadi Pans, vast salt pans that seem to stretch on to infinity. You will explore the area and have some fun taking photographs before the sunset's golden over the horizon.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Nata Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nata Bird Sanctuary (Botswana)

>> Maun’s name is derived from a San word meaning “place of the short reeds” and is nestled at the southern end of the Okavango Delta where your lodge overlooks the beautiful Thamalakane River. Here, you will prepare for your trip to Moremi Game Reserve with a free afternoon to bird watch along the river. You can also relax around the pool or take an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta at your own expense.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Sedia Hotel Mid-range hotelin Maun (City, Botswana)

>> The Moremi Game Reserve is created by startling and unexpected contrasts as the waters of the Okavango flood into the drier Kalahari creating the magnificently rich wilderness area with amazing wildlife. Moremi offers some excellent game viewing with over 400 species of birds. It is also a great place to sight leopards, lions, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of antelopes. You will spend your time on game drives in Moremi Game Reserve and the surrounding areas along the Khwai River where the lagoons attract thirsty animals to drink in the late afternoon.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Mokete Camp Luxury tented camp inside Mababe Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

>> On the morning of day 10, we enjoy an exciting game drive through the concession, spotting lions, giraffes, elephants, and leopards with expert guides. As we explore the diverse landscape, from sweeping plains to dense woodlands, we marvel at the beauty of the wilderness. Reluctantly, we head back to our hotel in Maun, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences and the importance of conservation.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Sedia Hotel Mid-range hotelin Maun (City, Botswana)

>> You'll drive around the Okavango Delta, and head north to your lodge on the banks of the Okavango Panhandle. From the lodge, you’ll explore the Okavango by a mokoro and motor boat. You will experience tranquil reed-lined rivers, crystal clear waters and abundant birdlife. You will have enough time to rest, relax and enjoy the views of the Okavango Delta.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Guma Lagoon Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Okavango Panhandle (Botswana)

>> You will cross out of Botswana into Namibia and the Mahango Game Reserve. You will have a game drive through the reserve to your lodge on the Kavango River. You'll spend your afternoon exploring on a river cruise and enjoying the spectacular local bird life along the river.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Camp Kwando Mid-range tented camp located inside Zambezi Region (Namibia)

>> The Caprivi Strip, Zambezi Region, is a thin wedge of Namibia, which separates Botswana in the south and Angola in the north. You'll cross the Caprivi, back into Botswana at Ngoma and head to your lodge in the town of Kasane. The Chobe River attracts large herds of elephants as it flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park. Your final afternoon is spent on arguably the best wildlife activity in Southern Africa, the game-viewing cruise. You will see herds of elephants, large crocodiles, pods of hippos and other wildlife as they quench their thirst at the end of the day. The magnificent river sunset is a photographer’s dream.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana) Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)

>> You'll enjoy an optional early morning game drive (own expense) before having your last breakfast. After a sad farewell, you will transfer on a road shuttle to either Kasane Airport in Botswana or Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, in time for midday flight departures. Your tour ends at 11:00 am.

• Time: 8-10Hrs
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)