Zimbabwe & Botswana Safari: Victoria Falls & The Big Five
Experience Overview
Enjoy some of Africa’s splendour on this seven-day itinerary through the highlights of Zimbabwe and Botswana. Search for epic wildlife in Hwange and Chobe National Parks, and listen to the thunderous crashing of mighty Victoria Falls as you fall in love with the wilds of Africa. Incorporating the perfect balance of animal-based excursions with free time to try out the adventurous optional activities these areas are known for, this week will go by in the blink of an eye.
Highlights
- Experience the thundering Victoria Falls with time to explore its breathtaking surroundings
- Spot the Big Five in Zimbabwe’s legendary Hwange National Park
- Cruise the Chobe River and watch wildlife thrive along its shores
- Soak in the untamed beauty of Zimbabwe and Botswana’s wild landscapes
Trip Details
Product Code: 32560
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicles, safari vehicles.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DZLK
Starts: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Finishes: Kasane, Botswana
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Dinner, Victoria Falls Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
- Simunye Theatre Show
- Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Tour
- Early morning safari drive in Hwange NP
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
- Morning safari drive in Chobe NP
- Free time in Victoria Falls, Hwange, & Chobe for optional activities in the area
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Lodges (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 6 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicles, safari vehicles.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,149 ($450 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Arrive by late afternoon. Then, get settled at the lodge before an included group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women's Club, a G Adventures-supported initiative.
Day 2: Victoria Falls
It's time for a free day of exploration in Victoria Falls, home to the world's largest sheet of falling water, and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders. There are many activities to choose from like white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba tram, or you can prebook the Victoria Falls helicopter ride. Come back together with the group in the evening for the Simunye Theatrical Show for a captivating performance and where dinner will be served.
Day 3: Victoria Falls/Hwange National Park
Travel to Hwange National Park today with a stop along the way to the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. Learn about their efforts to save wild dogs in the area and reintroduce them to the wild. Then, continue on to your lodge stay where there will be free time to enjoy the property's amenities or choose to join an optional afternoon or night safari drive into the national park.
Day 4: Hwange National Park
This morning the group will set out early for a safari drive through Hwange National Park. The park boasts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, and houses all of Zimbabwe's specially protected wildlife. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Choose between enjoying the lodge's amenities or perhaps another afternoon safari drive into the park.
Day 5: Hwange NP to Chobe NP via Kasane
Leave Hwange National Park this morning and transfer to Victoria Falls where you'll be able to grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing the border into Botswana. Arrive at the lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. There will be free time to get settled and relax. Or you could choose to join the included Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of what's to come on this next leg of your adventure.
Day 6: Chobe National Park
Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening.
Day 7: Chobe National Park/Kasane
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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