7 Days Okavango Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari to Victoria Falls

Your magnificent Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari begins with an early morning pickup from Maun Airport, followed by a scenic 45-minute charter flight to your exclusive camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta, known locally as "Okavango" meaning "the river that never finds the sea." This immersive Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari experience starts immediately upon arrival with a welcome briefing about the delta's unique ecosystem, covering approximately 15,000 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Your first day of this remarkable Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari concludes with an afternoon mokoro excursion through the papyrus-lined channels, guided by expert polers who share their traditional knowledge of this UNESCO World Heritage Site while you glide silently through crystal-clear waters teeming with aquatic life.

Dawn breaks on your second day of this incredible Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari with the melodious calls of hundreds of bird species echoing across the tranquil waters of the delta, located in the Kalahari Basin where the Okavango River creates a vast oasis. Your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari adventure continues with an early morning mokoro ride lasting approximately 3 hours, navigating through the intricate network of channels and lagoons known locally as "Thamalakane" (place of reeds) while searching for sitatunga antelope and other water-adapted wildlife. This peaceful phase of your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari includes a guided nature walk on one of the delta's many islands, where your expert guide reveals the fascinating adaptations of plants and animals to this unique wetland environment, followed by an afternoon return to camp through different waterways offering new perspectives of this remarkable ecosystem.

Your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari adventure proceeds today with transfer to the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, covering 4,871 square kilometers and representing the first wildlife sanctuary established by local communities in Africa. This exciting day of your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari features morning and afternoon game drives through diverse habitats including mopane woodlands, acacia savannas, and seasonal floodplains known locally as "Khwai" (place of the hippo). Your comprehensive Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari experience includes a guided walking safari with armed rangers, offering intimate encounters with smaller wildlife and detailed insights into animal tracking, plant identification, and ecological relationships that make Moremi one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations, with opportunities to spot lions, leopards, wild dogs, and over 500 bird species.

Today your remarkable Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari transfers to Chobe National Park via a scenic 2-hour drive covering approximately 200 kilometers through the diverse landscapes of northern Botswana. This renowned destination of your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari is famous for hosting Africa's largest elephant population, with over 120,000 elephants congregating along the Chobe River, known locally as "Linyanti" (place of many elephants). Your afternoon Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari activity includes your first game drive through the Chobe riverfront area, where massive elephant herds come to drink and bathe while lions, leopards, and other predators hunt in the surrounding woodland savanna, creating some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities on the African continent.

Your penultimate day in Botswana begins with your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari featuring an unforgettable sunrise river cruise on the Chobe River, covering approximately 30 kilometers of this vital waterway that forms the border between Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This magical morning of your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari offers unique perspectives of wildlife coming to drink at the river's edge, including massive elephant herds, hippos, crocodiles, and countless waterbirds in an area known locally as "Sedudu" (place of the island). Your comprehensive Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari experience continues with an afternoon game drive through the Chobe hinterland, exploring the woodland areas approximately 20 kilometers from the river where different species concentrate, followed by a farewell dinner celebrating your incredible wildlife encounters in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.

Your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari adventure proceeds today with a morning transfer to Kasane Airport, followed by a short 30-minute flight to Victoria Falls International Airport, covering approximately 80 kilometers across the Zambezi River into Zimbabwe. This transitional day of your Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari begins with check-in at your luxury accommodation, strategically located just 4 kilometers from the falls, before embarking on your first encounter with "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders), the local name for Victoria Falls. Your afternoon Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari experience includes a guided tour of Victoria Falls National Park, where you'll witness the spectacular 1.7-kilometer-wide cascade plunging 108 meters into the Batoka Gorge, followed by an optional sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi River, offering panoramic views of the African sunset and abundant wildlife along the riverbanks.

The final day of your extraordinary Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari begins with optional adventure activities at Victoria Falls, including helicopter flights over the falls, white-water rafting through the Batoka Gorge rapids, or bungee jumping from the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge spanning 128 meters above the Zambezi River. Your memorable Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari experience may also include a visit to the nearby village of Mukuni, located 12 kilometers from the falls, where you can learn about traditional Tonga culture and purchase authentic crafts as souvenirs of your African adventure. Your incredible Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari concludes with transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport, carrying with you unforgettable memories of pristine wilderness, spectacular wildlife encounters, and one of the world's most magnificent natural wonders, having covered over 1,000 kilometers through two of southern Africa's most remarkable destinations.