This 7 Days Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips takes you to Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, then proceeds to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Beginning at the magnificent Victoria Falls and traveling through Zimbabwe's premier wildlife sanctuary of Hwange National Park, this carefully crafted family expedition combines thrilling safari experiences with natural wonders.
Your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips experience continues with a seamless border crossing into neighboring Botswana, where the pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta await. Known locally as "Legadima" (Lightning) for its life-giving waters that flash across the desert landscape, the Okavango offers unparalleled wildlife encounters by both land and water.
Throughout your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips journey, expert guides ensure that activities are tailored to accommodate all family members, from young explorers to grandparents. From the thundering "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders) to the tranquil channels of the world's largest inland delta, this safari adventure creates lasting memories while showcasing Africa's diverse ecosystems.
Day 1: Pick Up from Victoria Falls Airport and Tour of the Falls
Day 2: Transfer to Hwange National Park
Day 3: Continue Exploring Hwange's Wildlife
Day 4: Proceed to Kasane, Botswana Border
Day 5: Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Day 6: Continue Delta Exploration
Day 7: Proceed to Maun Airport for Departure
Your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips adventure begins with a warm welcome at Victoria Falls International Airport and a short 25-minute transfer to your family-friendly lodge located just 3 kilometers from the falls. This exciting Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips Day continues with a guided tour of Victoria Falls, known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya," where you'll witness the spectacular 108-meter cascade spanning 1.7 kilometers across the mighty Zambezi River. Your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips experience is further enhanced with an optional sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, and stunning bird life while the younger family members enjoy special "Junior Explorer" activities.
After breakfast, your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips journey continues with a scenic 200-kilometer drive (approximately 3 hours) to Zimbabwe's largest national park, Hwange, known to locals as "Wange" (Place of Reeds). This family-friendly Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips experience includes a picnic lunch en route before arriving at your safari lodge situated in the wildlife-rich northern section of the park near Sinamatella region. Your afternoon Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips activity features your first game drive into Hwange's diverse habitats, where elephants gather in impressive numbers around waterholes and the park's famous lion prides begin their evening hunts.
Wake to the sounds of the African bush on your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips adventure for a full day exploring Hwange National Park's 14,650 square kilometers of wilderness. Your morning Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips activity begins with an early game drive to the Ngweshla Pan area, located 45 kilometers from the lodge, where diverse wildlife gathers at natural water sources. The afternoon Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips experience offers options tailored for different family members, including a family-friendly guided bush walk near camp for those aged 12 and above, or a specialized "Wildlife Detective" program for younger children to discover animal tracks and signs.
Your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips journey transitions today with a final morning game drive in Hwange before the 190-kilometer (approximately 2.5 hours) transfer to Kasane at the Zimbabwe-Botswana border. This Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips Day includes border formalities at the Kazungula crossing point, where the Zambezi and Chobe rivers meet, before reaching your riverside lodge in Kasane, gateway to Chobe National Park. The afternoon Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips activity features a memorable boat cruise on the Chobe River, where families can witness Africa's largest elephant herds coming to drink and bathe along the riverbanks of an area known locally as "Sedudu" (Beating of Water).
Today your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips adventure reaches its zenith as you transfer approximately 300 kilometers south to Maun (about 4 hours by road), followed by a thrilling light aircraft flight into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips experience continues with arrival at your family-friendly delta camp in the Moremi region, known locally as "Pula" (Blessing/Rain), where land and water combine to create one of Africa's most spectacular ecosystems. The afternoon Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips activity introduces you to mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) excursions through crystal-clear channels lined with papyrus, offering close encounters with red lechwe antelope, colorful frogs, and magnificent water birds.
Immerse deeper into your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips adventure with a full day exploring the Okavango Delta's 15,000 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. This exceptional Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips Day begins with an early morning game drive through palm-fringed islands to areas known for predator activity, approximately 30-45 minutes from camp in the wildlife-rich Paradise Pools area. Your afternoon Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips experience offers an optional helicopter flight (30 minutes) for a breathtaking aerial perspective of this natural wonder, or families can choose a guided nature walk on one of the larger islands to learn about the delta's fascinating ecosystem from Bayei guides who share traditional knowledge passed down through generations.
The final day of your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips begins with a sunrise mokoro excursion to bid farewell to the magical delta waters that local people call "Okavango" (River of Dreams). Your memorable Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips experience concludes with a light aircraft transfer from your delta camp to Maun International Airport, a scenic 45-minute flight offering last aerial views of winding waterways and wildlife below. As your Zimbabwe Family Safari Package and Okavango Trips adventure draws to a close, your family departs with treasured memories of two countries, three distinct ecosystems, and countless wildlife encounters spanning approximately 800 kilometers across southern Africa's most remarkable wilderness areas.