Quick Summary
8-Days Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Makgadikgadi & Okavango is a 8 days tour in Botswana via the Botswana route, starting from USD 2640. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
8 days
Botswana
USD 2640
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 8-Days Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Makgadikgadi & Okavango
Your safari trip package commences in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and ends in Maun, Botswana. In the heart of Africa, mother nature gives you the full taste of safari and adventure. You'll paddle the mokoro in the meandering streams of the Okavango Delta and photograph the rich, aquatic animals this land possesses, searching deep in the land of giants in Chobe National Park.
- Duration: 8 days
- Route: Botswana
- Starts at: USD 2640
Highlights for 8-Days Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Makgadikgadi & Okavango
Day 1: Airport Pick Up and Dinner Cruise
Day 2: Guided Tour of the Falls and Night Game Drive and Bush Dinner
Day 3: Pick Up from Shongwe to Chobe safari Lodge and Safari Boat Cruise
Day 4: Chobe National Park Game Drive
Day 5: Road Transfer to Planet Baobab and Sunset Bush Walk
Day 6: Visit the Meerkats and Explore the Ntwetwe Salt Pans and Helicopter Flight Over Okavango Delta
Day 7: Canoeing Experience in Okavango Delta
Day 8: Maun International Airport Drop-Off
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Airport Pick Up and Dinner Cruise |
| Day 02 | Guided Tour of the Falls and Night Game Drive and Bush Dinner |
| Day 03 | Pick Up from Shongwe to Chobe safari Lodge and Safari Boat Cruise |
| Day 04 | Chobe National Park Game Drive |
| Day 05 | Road Transfer to Planet Baobab and Sunset Bush Walk |
| Day 06 | Visit the Meerkats and Explore the Ntwetwe Salt Pans and Helicopter Flight Over Okavango Delta |
| Day 07 | Canoeing Experience in Okavango Delta |
| Day 08 | Maun International Airport Drop-Off |
Day 01: Airport Pick Up and Dinner Cruise
>> Once you arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), you will be picked up and transferred to your place of accommodation. You must let us know your flight details beforehand, as the collection time will depend on the arrival time of your flight. At 4:00 pm, you will meet with your driver-guide for a pick-up to the dinner cruise. You'll experience the beauty and the excitement of one of Africa's most stunning destinations on this Zambezi River dinner cruise. You'll get an up-close look at iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this popular river. You'll enjoy world-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 02: Guided Tour of the Falls and Night Game Drive and Bush Dinner
>> Day two commences with a morning pick-up at 8:30 am from the hotel reception for a guided tour of Victoria Falls. You will be picked up by a driver-guide. The experience takes you through parts of the Victoria Falls rainforest to the cliffs opposite the massive cascade. At 4:00 pm, you’ll be taken to a private reserve located approximately 7 miles from the center of town. Here, you will enjoy a late afternoon game drive until sunset. You'll meander in an open, well-kitted 4X4 vehicle through a changing landscape of scenic basalt plains, to the Kalahari sands, and teak forests of the Nakavango Private Game Reserve. At sunset, you will stop at a splendid vantage point to enjoy some drinks and snacks, stretch your legs, and chat about the afternoon’s adventures with fellow travelers. At dusk, the spotlight comes out to allow you to see what happens at night in the African bush. The 3-course BBQ meal is complemented by wine, cold beer, and light refreshments.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 03: Pick Up from Shongwe to Chobe safari Lodge and Safari Boat Cruise
>> You will be picked up from Victoria Falls around 10:00 am and transferred to Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane, Botswana. Our guides will help you to cross borders and you will have time to relax at your hotel waiting to be picked up for your safari boat cruise in the afternoon.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 04: Chobe National Park Game Drive
>> A full-day game drive offers you an immersive safari experience, allowing you to savor the entire safari menu of Botswana's diverse ecosystem. You'll venture deep into the heart of the wilderness, specifically the tranquil western part of Chobe National Park, where there's no congestion of vehicles or noise pollution. This location maximizes your chances of encountering a wide range of wildlife, from large to small species. Your safari commences at 6:00 am, starting with the early
morning sightings of birds and other creatures, and continues until 6:00 pm, encompassing everything from the first light of dawn to the captivating African sunset. This extended adventure provides ample opportunities to observe both diurnal and nocturnal animals, ensuring a comprehensive and unforgettable wildlife experience.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 05: Road Transfer to Planet Baobab and Sunset Bush Walk
>> You will arrive at the Planet Baobab Lodge in Gweta early in the morning. You will drive across the vast grasslands, past lonely baobab sentinels to the edge of Ntwetwe Saltpan. Along the way, your guide will explain the incredible adaptations of the species that are unique to the Kalahari Desert environment. After settling into your cozy hut, you'll take a stroll with your guide through the surrounding baobab forest, while he explains the local ecology, geology, and of course, the unique biology of the baobabs, which are in fact, not trees but, the largest succulent in the world. You will enjoy a flaming Botswana sunset with a cool drink over a campfire as your guide explains the fascinating geological origins of the Makgadikgadi. This vast saltpan desert, an area that is bigger than Switzerland, was once the largest expanse of fresh water on the planet!
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 06: Visit the Meerkats and Explore the Ntwetwe Salt Pans and Helicopter Flight Over Okavango Delta
>> You will get up close and personal with a resident gang of habituated meerkats. You'll see how these social, superbly adapted animals interact with each other and their environment. You'll also get the chance to view the desert through the eyes of a meerkat. Even though it’s only a foot off the ground, is a pretty spectacular vantage point, and one of the most special and memorable game experiences you will encounter in Botswana. You’ll explore the vast nothingness of the
Makgadikgadi. It is a place where the vast expanses of sparkling saltpan extend as far as the eye can see. In the green season, you may be lucky enough to see the zebras and wildebeests of Africa’s second-largest migration. After the meerkats, you will be transferred to Cresta Maun Lodge and you will do a helicopter scenic tour over the Okavango Delta.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
- Accommodation: Cresta Maun Mid-range hotelin Maun (City, Botswana)
Day 07: Canoeing Experience in Okavango Delta
>> You will do the Mukoro full-day adventure. The activity will allow an up-close opportunity to learn more about the culture and animals that live along the delta waters. You will do the tour on a dug-out canoe. The activity enhances the support of the community, as people in the surrounding areas provide this service. The transfer pickup time is at 7:00 a.m. and the expected time of arrival is 5:00 p.m.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 08: Maun International Airport Drop-Off
>> After a morning breakfast at 8:30 am, you will prepare to check out from the hotel at 10:00 am. An airport transfer will be arranged so that you will go to the airport on time for your flights 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)