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8-Days Chobe NP, Elephant Sands, Okavango, Victoria Falls is a 8 days tour in Botswana via the Botswana route, starting from USD 2618. See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.
8 days
Botswana
USD 2618
Kitano Tours & Safaris
About 8-Days Chobe NP, Elephant Sands, Okavango, Victoria Falls
On this truly authentic African safari, you will be guided by the local people - the custodians of the land, to discover some of Africa's magnificent and sometimes untouched terrain to seek out Africa's majestic wildlife and experience them breathtakingly close. You will be guided with a sense of intuition as we read nature's signs and sense your needs, creating the freedom to really explore for an unrivaled safari experience.
- Duration: 8 days
- Route: Botswana
- From: USD 2618
Highlights for 8-Days Chobe NP, Elephant Sands, Okavango, Victoria Falls
Day 1: Victoria Falls Airport pick-up and sunset cruise
Day 2: Guided tour of the falls from both sides (Zimbabwe and Zambia)
Day 3: Transfer from Victoria Falls, Chobe game drive and safari boat cruise
Day 4: Morning game drive in Chobe and transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Maun and Okavango flight
Day 6: Mukoro (dug-out canoe) experience
Day 7: Moremi National Park game drive safari
Day 8: Maun International Airport drop-off
Itinerary overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Victoria Falls Airport pick-up and sunset cruise |
| Day 02 | Guided tour of the falls from both sides (Zimbabwe and Zambia) |
| Day 03 | Transfer from Victoria Falls, Chobe game drive and safari boat cruise |
| Day 04 | Morning game drive in Chobe and transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge |
| Day 05 | Transfer to Maun and Okavango flight |
| Day 06 | Mukoro (dug-out canoe) experience |
| Day 07 | Moremi National Park game drive safari |
| Day 08 | Maun International Airport drop-off |
Day 01: Victoria Falls Airport pick-up and sunset cruise
>> Once you arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), you will be picked up and transferred to your place of accommodation. It is important to inform us about your flight details beforehand, as the collection time will depend on the arrival time of your flight. At 15h30, you will meet with your driver-guide for a pick-up to the sunset cruise. On this cruise, you will sail up the mighty Zambezi River as the sun goes down, so you can immerse yourself in the natural delights of the golden Zimbabwean sunset. Observe the birds flocking to the waters and watch the resident animals arrive for their last drink of the day. All of this will happen while enjoying tasty finger snacks provided during the cruise.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 02: Guided tour of the falls from both sides (Zimbabwe and Zambia)
>> Get the full experience from both sides of the border on this deluxe tour of everything Victoria Falls has to offer. A guided tour of the falls gives you the opportunity to discover both the Zimbabwean side and the Zambian side in one tour. Get as close as possible to Victoria Falls on this escape to one of the world's most incredible natural wonders. Feel the powerful rush of the falls with the great views that the landmark offers, overlooking the falls.
You will start your tour at 08h30 when you will be picked up from the hotel for the guided tour of the falls, accompanied by professional guides. The tour starts from either the Zimbabwean side or the Zambian side, depending on which side you will be staying. This gives you the chance to view the waterfalls from both sides in one day. Food and beverages are at your own expense. The hotel pick-up and drop-off are all included.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 03: Transfer from Victoria Falls, Chobe game drive and safari boat cruise
>> At 07h30, you will be picked up at your hotel and proceed to Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will be transferred to the Kazungula border where the Botswana guide will meet you. From there, you'll proceed to the river where you will spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. All your luggage will be loaded in a backup vehicle.
The morning cruise ends at around 12h30 when you will be taken to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, you will board a safari vehicle for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. After the game drive, you will be transferred to your hotel. Our driver-guide will assist you to check in after the full-day tour.
Please note: Due to the previous night's sightings, the order of the activities might change, i.e. start with a game drive and finish with the boat cruise.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 04: Morning game drive in Chobe and transfer to Elephant Sands Lodge
>> Guests will do a morning game drive at 05h30 am. The early pick-up time is so that we enhance the chances of seeing cats when they will still be hunting. The game drive will take 3 hours which will allow more opportunity to see wildlife which include elephants, antelopes, buffalos, impalas, and many others. Tea is served during the game drive. After the activity, you will return for breakfast at the lodge.
We will drive to Elephant Sands Lodge which is approximately 260km from Kasane. The lodge is located in the park which is home to elephants (as the name suggests). On arrival, we will check in and later do an afternoon game drive, either in the private concession or the park, depending on the guide's recommendation.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 05: Transfer to Maun and Okavango flight
>> After breakfast, you will be picked up at 09h00 to drive to Maun. The distance to Maun town is a safe drive of 300km through the park. The expected time of arrival is 12h00, and check-in will be at Cresta Maun Hotel where you can settle into your room. Lunch will be served at the hotel. In the afternoon at 14h30, you will do your first activity which is the aerial flight over the delta. After the flight, you will be transferred back to the hotel.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 06: Mukoro (dug-out canoe) experience
>> Today, you will do a full-day mukoro experience. The activity will allow an up-close opportunity to learn more about the culture and the animals that live along the delta waters. You will do the tour on a dug-out canoe. The activity enhances support to the community, as people in the surrounding areas provide this service. The transfer pick-up time is at 07h00 and the expected time of arrival is 17h00.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 07: Moremi National Park game drive safari
>> Today, you will do a full-day Moremi National Park game drive, an activity that will give you an opportunity to see more wildlife. There are plenty of big cats for example lions, cheetahs, and leopards as well as other wildlife such as antelopes, zebras, kudus, and elephants. A packed lunch is served while doing the game drive. At 16h00, the game drive will end and you will be transferred back to the hotel.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 08: Maun International Airport drop-off
>> After breakfast at 08h30, you will prepare to check out from the hotel at 10h00. An airport transfer will be arranged so that you arrive in time for your flight either to Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Kasane.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)