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9 Days Victoria Falls , Chobe, Salt Pans and Okavango is a 9 days tour in Botswana via the Chobe NP route, starting from USD 3076 . See the latest itinerary, inclusions, exclusions, and secure booking options below.
9 days
Chobe NP
USD 3076
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About 9 Days Victoria Falls , Chobe, Salt Pans and Okavango
Victoria Falls to Okavango Delta is one of the best safari tours. The Okavango Delta is one of the world's largest inland water systems. Its headwaters start in Angola's western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango River, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. Millions of years ago the Okavango River used to flow into a large inland lake called Lake Makgadikgadi (now Makgadikgadi Pans).
- Duration: 9 days
- Route: Chobe NP
- From: USD 3076
Highlights for 9 Days Victoria Falls , Chobe, Salt Pans and Okavango
Day 1: Transfer from Airport to the Lodge
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Day 3: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
Day 4: Chobe National Park
Day 5: Chobe to Elephant Sands
Day 6: Elephant Sands To Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Day 7: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Okavango Delta
Day 8: Okavango Day Trip
Day 9: Cresta to Maun Airport
Itinerary overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Transfer from Airport to the Lodge |
| Day 02 | Victoria Falls |
| Day 03 | Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park |
| Day 04 | Chobe National Park |
| Day 05 | Chobe to Elephant Sands |
| Day 06 | Elephant Sands To Makgadikgadi Pans National Park |
| Day 07 | Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Okavango Delta |
| Day 08 | Okavango Day Trip |
| Day 09 | Cresta to Maun Airport |
Day 01: Transfer from Airport to the Lodge
>> Upon arrival, you will be met by Africa Zim Travel and Tours representative and transferred to your hotel. Once you are done with the check-in, the driver guide will do a short brief of the tour. Have a sunset cruise in the afternoon and the remainder of the evening is spent at leisure. Dinner will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 02: Victoria Falls
>> After breakfast, embark on a tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. This nature walk takes you through the magnificent rain forest where you are able to view cataracts, Livingstone's statue, and a wide variety of birds and plants. This afternoon, you'll choose extra activities to do of your choice.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 03: Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
>> At approximately 10:30 am, the trip departs Victoria Falls and heads to Chobe National Park, located 100km west of Victoria Falls. It is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. Your accommodation is at Travel Lodge or Water Lily Safari Lodge. Have an afternoon game drive after lunch.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 04: Chobe National Park
>> Have an early morning game drive in the Chobe National Park. Tea and coffee are served before the game drive or during the game drive. After the game drive from around 9:30 am to 10:00 am, you will have your full breakfast. It is the best time to see big cats like lions, leopards and cheetahs. Late in the afternoon, you will embark on a sunset cruise in the Chobe River cruising in the Chobe National Park. The trip usually starts at 3:00 pm. It's one of the best experiences to watch the game from the boat and you will get closer to the animals.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 05: Chobe to Elephant Sands
>> Elephant Sands is a bush lodge and campsite in the northeastern part of Botswana and it's 250km from Chobe or Kasane. Enjoy viewing the elephants at a natural waterhole right in front of the lodge. Watch these impressive creatures whilst they drink only a couple of meters away from you, a unique experience!
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 06: Elephant Sands To Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
>> After arriving at Gweta Lodge, we have our lunch before we'll embark on our fully equipped and exclusive camp on the Ntwetwe Salt pan where you can settle down around a roaring campfire in time to watch the most spectacular African sunset! Guests are then served a 3-course meal around a candle-lit dining table while enjoying the solitude of the salt pan.
Guests can then head off for bed to snuggle down into their warm and cozy bedrolls whilst watching the night sky pass right above their heads. (Our overnights are a favorite with astronomers and anyone keen to see the Milky Way in all its glory)!
The next morning after breakfast, guests are taken to see our habituated meerkat colony as they emerge from their burrows to enjoy the warm morning sun. We can also include a ride on the salt pans with quad bikes for those who enjoy an adrenaline rush!
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
- Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana)
Day 07: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to Okavango Delta
>> You'll transfer by road to the heart of the Okavango Delta, a unique wetland system of rivers, crystal clear channels, islands and lagoons that creates a safe haven for innumerable bird and wildlife species. The rest of the afternoon is spent at leisure. Another optional activity to partake in is the Okavango scenic flight.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 08: Okavango Day Trip
>> Soon after breakfast on this day, you will start your Okavango delta day trip experience through mokoro and game walks. It's a one-day trip in the delta with local community guides and it's fully inclusive of all meals.
Explore the Okavango by mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe), by boat or on wilderness walks in nearby islands.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Day 09: Cresta to Maun Airport
>> This is the day we will say goodbye to each other. You will pack your bags and later on, have breakfast and wait for the departure time of the transfer. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. Contact details are shared as well.
- Time: 8-10Hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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)
- Camping equipment
- 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)
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
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)
- Drinks