13 Days – Discover Botswana and Zimbabwe
Introduction
Botswana and Zimbabwe will give you everything you probably want from a safari. Nice places, animals, and wild surroundings will be waiting for your presence.
Itineraries
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. It is set on the magnificent Zambezi River which creates the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These spectacular falls can be easily visited and viewed from the Zimbabwean side. Considered to be the world’s widest waterfalls, Victoria Falls measures 1708 metres in width. The small town of Victoria Falls, which lies adjacent to the waterfalls, serves as a great base from which to explore the attractions this area of Zimbabwe has to offer. The surrounding area provides a wide range of adrenalin-filled activities for adventure lovers. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities including: scenic flights, micro lighting, white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking and trips to the Chobe National Park.
Overnight: A’Zambezi River Lodge
A’Zambezi River Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, close to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Nearby points of interests include the Crocodile Farm, Kalundu Island and the David Livingston Statue. The accommodation features a selection of rooms and suites, which are equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, hairdryer and a safe. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site open-air restaurant and refreshing drinks at the hotel bar.
Activities
Sunset Cruise
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Zambezi Sunset Cruise is a superb way for guests to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. Guests have the opportunity to see a variety of game including hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and many different bird species. The cruise is a very popular activity with great opportunities for extraordinary pictures against the African sunset. The trip includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks.
Basis
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Mana Pools National Park
Located in northern Zimbabwe, the life-giving power of the Zambezi River makes Mana Pools National Park one of Zimbabwe’s most lush and flourishing regions. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is known for its natural beauty and as one of the continent’s premier game-viewing areas. Visitors can look forward to an array of activities such as canoe trips which are offered year round and provide a unique and memorable way for visitors to experience the area’s striking scenic beauty and diverse fauna, while guided walks are a great way to take its pristine riverside forests. Other popular activities include: game drives, river cruises, nature walks, bird watching, catch-and-release fishing, and searching for dinosaur tracks.
Overnight: Kanga Camp
Kanga Camp is situated in a private concession within the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools National Park. Infamous for their walking safaris, guests can experience Mana Pools rich vegetation and predator sightings which includes lion and the rare and endangered wild dog. The camp itself overlooks Kanga Pan which is an essential water supply for a multitude of different wildlife and bird species during the dry season. This means that the surrounding wildlife frequently visit the pans for a leisurely drink.
Six traditional canvas tents are placed on a raised wooden deck each with their own exclusive views overlooking the pan. The tents are elegantly designed with subtle wooden furnishings, floor-to-ceiling mesh netting and come with all the essential amenities.
During the rainy season, the pan overflows with water and for this reason Kanga Camp is only open from April till December. This time period offers an ultimate safari experience. And, because the camp is situated in a private concession there are no other safari vehicles. Activities and experiences include walking safaris, morning and afternoon game drives, the famous armchair safaris in the dry season, and a photographic hide for both amateur and professional photographers to enjoy
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
As previously described
Overnight: A’Zambezi River Lodge
A’Zambezi River Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, close to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Nearby points of interests include the Crocodile Farm, Kalundu Island and the David Livingston Statue. The accommodation features a selection of rooms and suites, which are equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, hairdryer and a safe. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site open-air restaurant and refreshing drinks at the hotel bar
Activities
Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe
Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls – Now In Its 150 Millionth Fantastic Year – Reaches Its Zenith In About May each year. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality…and nothing prepares you for your first sight.
This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, clients may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos. Clients will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified Guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed.
Basis
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Kasane
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Botswana, on the banks of the famous Chobe River, the scenic little town of Kasane rests on the doorstep of the spectacular Chobe National Park. There are no boundary fences separating the village from the park and game such as elephant and hippo are often spotted roaming around the town. If on the lookout for elusive game, pay a visit to the Sedudu Valley Road, where large dead trees provide temporary homes for leopards. Within Kasane, an ancient baobab tree stands on display, once serving as a local prison. Visitors can look forward to a multitude of activities including: enjoying a game drive through the park, taking a sunset cruise down the Chobe River, visiting a local village or jumping on a day trip to the breathtaking Victoria Falls.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi.
The close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes it easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge has been recently renovated; matching a magical lodge experience to the spectacular game viewing.
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (excl Spirits) Included
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (excl Spirits) Included
Okavango Delta
Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over 15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.
Overnight: Rra Dinare
Adjacent to Moremi Game reserve on south eastern side of the Delta, overlooking the Gomoti River and its flood plains, the camps are located in a private concession of 67,000 acres and have been designed to embrace the natural surroundings of the riverine forest.
The airstrip which is servicing the two camps is approximately 20min by chartered flight from Maun and 1h20min from Kasane. The camps are situated 45min game drive from the airstrip.
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included
Moremi Game Reserve
Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. This diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.
Overnight: Moremi Crossing
Moremi Crossing is a new 16 tented camp built on a palm fringed island surrounded by the Moremi’s game-rich seasonal floodplains and overlooking Chief’s Island. Moremi Crossing will be a new style safari camp combining luxury with simplicity. This is a 100% eco-friendly development featuring the latest in solar and waste disposal technology.
Accommodation consists of 16 en suite and spacious tents on raised decks, each with their own veranda. We have both a Family Tent and a Honeymoon Tent.
The Okavango is an immense river that never meets the sea. Instead, its crystal clear waters spread across the Kalahari Desert, forming Africa ‘s largest wetland wonder. The Delta is an abundant oasis amid the vast plains and pans of the desert that covers most of Southern Africa . Its waterways are a mesh of meandering and intercepting channels, creating a haven for Africa ‘s most celebrated wildlife.
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activitie
Activities
Scheduled activities as per the lodge
Basis
Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
As previously described
Overnight: A’Zambezi River Lodge
A’Zambezi River Lodge is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, close to the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Nearby points of interests include the Crocodile Farm, Kalundu Island and the David Livingston Statue. The accommodation features a selection of rooms and suites, which are equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a TV, hairdryer and a safe. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site open-air restaurant and refreshing drinks at the hotel bar.
Activities
A choice of 1 product ( Helicopter Flight 13 mins or Elephant Encounter or Lion Encounter )
The Boma Restaurant
The Boma Restaurant
The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show is a “must do” Victoria Falls dining and entertainment experience, specializing in traditional African food, drumming and dancing. The food is cooked and served in the style and quantity of a lavish feast, including irresistible desserts.
On arrival, you are dressed in a chitenge (traditional sarong) and welcomed into a vibrant atmosphere in which the tantalizing aromas of local dishes and game meat on the braai (barbecue) fill the restaurant, which is partially open to the star-filled African sky.
Your meal begins with a mouth-watering platter of starters whilst the buffet includes soup from the campfire, a range of salads, game meat cooked on a braai (barbecue), followed by desserts. Vegetarian options are also available, as well as local dishes such as peanut butter spinach
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You can also look forward to outstanding performances by traditional singers and dancers, and enjoy an energizing interactive drumming show. A face painter, storyteller, hair braider and fortune teller also form part of this festive evening.
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
Basis
Bed and Breakfast
PRICE: Per person sharing
PRICE INCLUDES
ZIMBABWE
Victoria Falls
3 nts in batches accommodation, breakfast, dinner, sunset cruise, guided tour of the falls, helicopter flight of angels 15 minutes, all park fees, all ground transportation
Manapools National Park
3 nts Accommodation, all meals, beverages, laundry, emergency medical evacuation insurance (Personal Travel Insurance still required), return shared road transfers from Dandawa Airstrip, National Parks Fees, 2 shared activities per full day
BOTSWANA
All Intercamp flights start Vic Falls finish Vic Falls as per package description.
Fully inclusive rate of all Accommodation, Bed Levy, Activities, Meals, Beverages, Laundry, Park fees.
2nts Chobe Safari/Bush Lodge incl. all Accommodation, Bed Levy, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Local Beverages, Laundry, 2Game Drives, 2Boat Cruises, 3days park fee.
2nts Dinare Camp inc Accommodation with all meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). All activities. Daily laundry. Emergency medical evacuation cover (all guests must have their own travel and health insurance). Meet & greet in and out of Kasane airport when being transferred with Moremi Air
2nts Moremi Crossing inc Accommodation with all meals and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). All activities. Daily laundry. Emergency medical evacuation cover (all guests must have their own travel and health insurance). Meet & greet in and out of Maun airport when being transferred with Moremi Air
Passenger departure taxes in Botswana.
Flights booked on Seat Rate basis (between 10:00am-3:30pm with up to 3 stops en-route). Camp meals fitting in accordingly
PRICE EXCLUDES:
ZIMBABWE
Victoria Falls
Meals not specified, optional tours, laundry, items of personal nature, departure tax US$15.00 per person
Manapools National Park
Imported drinks and private transfers
BOTSWANA
Private vehicle hire for game viewing
Highlights
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Mana Pools National Park
Kasane
Okavango Delta
Moremi Game Reserve
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