Elephant Lodge Safari 2019-Main-Image - Chobe Nationl Park - Africa Tours
FROM: USD $2,765 pp

PRIVATE SAFARI: Enjoy game drives in two of the world's finest national parks - Chobe in Botswana and Hwange in Zimbabwe. Free time is on offer at Victoria Falls so that you can experience it your way. Discover diverse animal life, local villages and the perfect African sunset on this 7 day adventure.

Inclusions
Itinerary
Prices & Dates
Hotels
COVID SAFE GUIDE

Trip Highlights

Victoria Falls - take a guided tour to the mighty waterfall and particpate in optional activities such as helicopter rides and boat cruises
Chobe River - enjoy a river cruise in search of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and other African species that are coming to drink
Chobe National Park - spot lions, elephants, leopards and more on safari in Botswana's premier national park
Hwange National Park - spend two days exploring Zimbabwe's largest national park, home to all of Africa's famous Big Five

Included

6 nights SUPERIOR accommodation. DELUXE accommodation upgrade options are available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and 7
Game drives in Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls guided tour
For transfers between Victoria Falls, Hwange and Chobe, 2x4 vehicles may be utilised. Game drives are conducted in open-sided 4x4 safari vehicles
Services of an English-speaking driver guide on the excursions specified
Game drives in Hwange National Park
Chobe River game viewing boat cruise
Park entrance and river usage fees

Not Included

Optional activities
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
International flights and visas

Itinerary

Day 1

Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls Airport - Chobe National Park. Welcome to Zimbabwe, upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you'll be met and transfered to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park. You'll spend the next two nights here and will have the opportunity to explore this incredible natural habitat. Your package includes all your meals and scheduled activities including game drives and game viewing boat cruises.
Overnight: Kasane  |  Dinner

Day 2

Chobe National Park

This morning you'll head out on a game drive into the incredible Chobe National Park, regarded as one of the best wildlife parks in the world and home to large herds of elephants roaming freely. Chobe was designated a wildlife reserve in the 1930's before receiving National Park status in 1968.

The Chobe River, which flows along the northeast border of the park, is a major watering spot for large breeding herds of elephants, as well as families of giraffe, sable and Cape buffalo. The flood plains are the only place in Botswana where the puku antelope can be seen. Birding is also excellent here. This afternoon you'll enjoy a cruise along this impressive river in search of some of the magnificent creatures that rely on it as an important source of water.
Overnight: Chobe National Park  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 3-4

Victoria Falls

Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls. On day 3, after a relaxing breakfast you'll be escorted to Victoria Falls. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure and perhaps partake in some of the optional activities that are on offer, such as a sunset boat cruise, bungee jumping, helicopter flights and more!

On the morning of day 4, you will have the opportunity to explore the mighty Victoria Falls on a guided tour. Known locally as 'The Smoke that Thunders' this natural wonder of the world is quite a sight to behold and will certainly leave you in awe of it's vast power and energy. There will still be time for additional optional activities in the afternoon should you wish to partake in these.
Overnight: Victoria Falls  |  Breakfast x 2

Days 5-6

Hwange National Park

Victoria Falls - Hwange National Park. This morning continue to Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, it measures over 14,500 square kilometres. Home to various predators and endangered species such as the wild dog Hwange is also the habitat of an estimated 40,000 elephants. the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to embark on a walking safari*, led by a professional guide. Here you will gain interesting perspectives about the fauna and flora in this area.

The following day is spent on a full day game drive exploring the magnificent Hwange National Park.
Overnight: Hwange National Park  |  Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 2, Dinner x 2

Day 7

Hwange To Victoria Falls

Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls Airport. Today you will depart Hwange National Park and be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast

Prices & Dates

The 'Twin Share' price is per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single Room' price is applicable when a single room is required. Prices are based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply.

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Dates
Twin / Share
Single Room
USD $2765
USD $3565

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.

Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: 4 Star Hotel

Set amongst pretty landscaped gardens, the elegant Ilala Lodge is the perfect place for exploring Victoria Falls. Spread out over two floors, the guest rooms are beautifully furnished in a classic style with teak wooden furniture. The falls are much more visible from the upper floors however the ground floor offers charming proximity to the friendly warthogs who frequent the hotel grounds to graze. The hotel also benefits from a gorgeous outdoor pool and award winning restaurant. The lodge is located within walking distance of the mighty Victoria Falls.

Sable Sands Lodge, Hwange National Park

Our Category: Superior   |   Regional Category: Mid Range Lodge

Situated in the Dete Vlei just outside Hwange National Park, Sable Sands is a lodge consisting of 11 rondavel chalets. These chalets are scattered around the lodge's central swimming pool. Rooms are en suite with private terraces. The lodge contains a waterhole which attracts large herds of elephant, buffalo, zebra and antelope. The lodge also boasts a library, lounge, bar and BBQ facilities. There are hammocks a plenty for you to relax in as well.

In Brief

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Victoria Falls
Ends
Victoria Falls
Departs
January to November
Hotel Rating
Our rating: Superior
Tour Guide
Guide for included game activities
Meals
Breakfast: 6, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 4
Visiting
Kasane, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park
Countries
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