This 8 Days Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour will take you to Victoria Falls and Mana Pools in Zimbabwe then proceed to South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, and end with a safari in Botswana's magnificent Okavango Delta. Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour begins at the thundering Victoria Falls, continues through Zimbabwe's pristine Mana Pools National Park, ventures into Zambia's legendary South Luangwa National Park, and culmines in Botswana's magnificent Okavango Delta. This comprehensive adventure showcases the diverse ecosystems and incredible wildlife that make these three countries premier safari destinations.
The carefully crafted Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour combines iconic landmarks with remote wilderness areas, offering an authentic African experience across multiple countries and ecosystems. From the spray of "Mosi-oa-Tunya" (The Smoke That Thunders) to the seasonal floodplains of the Okavango known locally as "Moremi," this journey reveals the unique character of each destination. Your expert guides ensure seamless transitions between countries while maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities and cultural encounters.
Throughout your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour, you'll experience luxury accommodations, exclusive game viewing areas, and activities ranging from traditional mokoro rides to thrilling walking safaris. The combination of Zimbabwe's dramatic landscapes, Zambia's abundant wildlife concentrations, and Botswana's pristine wetlands creates an unparalleled safari experience. This multi-country adventure offers the ultimate introduction to southern Africa's natural wonders and diverse cultures.
Day 1: Pick Up from Victoria Falls Airport and Victoria Falls Tour
Day 2: Transfer to Mana Pools National Park
Day 3: Continue Bush Walking Safari in Mana Pools
Day 4: Proceed to South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Day 5: Continue Game Drives and Night Safari in South Luangwa
Day 6: Transfer to Okavango Delta, Botswana
Day 7: Continue Mokoro Safaris and Community Tour in Okavango Delta
Day 8: Proceed to Departure and End of Tour
Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour begins with pickup from Victoria Falls International Airport, followed by a 25-minute transfer to your luxury accommodation overlooking the mighty Zambezi River. This spectacular Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour Day includes a guided tour of Victoria Falls, known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya," where you'll witness the 108-meter cascade spanning 1.7 kilometers across the Zambezi gorge. Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour experience continues with an afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi, offering spectacular views of the falls from the water and opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife along the riverbanks.
Today your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour proceeds with an early morning 4-hour drive (approximately 380km) southeast to Mana Pools National Park, one of Zimbabwe's most pristine wilderness areas along the Zambezi River. Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour adventure intensifies as you enter this UNESCO World Heritage Site known locally as "Mana Hupenyu" (Four Pools of Life), famous for its incredible wildlife concentrations and unique landscape of ancient floodplains. The afternoon of your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour features your first game drive through the Ana tree forests and riverine woodlands, where elephants perform their legendary "standing" feeding behavior to reach acacia pods high above.
Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour continues with an exhilarating dawn walking safari through Mana's pristine wilderness, accompanied by professional guides and armed rangers for this unique on-foot wildlife experience. This immersive Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour Day allows intimate encounters with elephants, buffalo, and predators in the Nyamepi area, located just 15km from your exclusive tented camp along the Zambezi River. Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour afternoon includes a game drive to Long Pool (Dziruni), the largest of Mana's four permanent water sources, where massive concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, and diverse wildlife congregate during the dry season.
Today your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour transitions to Zambia with an early morning departure for the scenic 6-hour drive (approximately 480km) northeast to South Luangwa National Park via the Chirundu border crossing. Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour journey takes you through the dramatic Zambezi Valley escarpment to reach this legendary park known locally as "Nsefu" after the early explorer who first mapped the region. Upon arrival, your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour experience includes an afternoon game drive along the meandering Luangwa River, famous for its incredible concentrations of leopards and over 60 mammal species in one of Africa's most pristine wilderness areas.
Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour intensifies with a full day exploring South Luangwa's diverse ecosystems, starting with an early morning game drive through the park's famous ebony groves and riverside woodlands. This exciting Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour Day includes visits to the Mfuwe area, renowned for its elephant populations and the seasonal migration patterns that bring thousands of animals to the life-giving Luangwa River. The highlight of your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour evening is a thrilling night game drive, offering rare opportunities to spot nocturnal predators including leopards, lions, and the elusive African wild dogs in their natural hunting environment.
Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour continues with an early morning flight (approximately 2 hours) from Mfuwe Airport to Maun, Botswana, followed by a scenic charter flight over the vast Okavango Delta wetlands. This breathtaking Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour transition showcases the delta's intricate network of channels, islands, and floodplains known locally as "Moremi" from an aerial perspective before landing at your exclusive safari camp. Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour afternoon features your first mokoro excursion through the pristine waterways, guided by expert local polers who navigate traditional dugout canoes through narrow channels lined with papyrus and surrounded by incredible wildlife.
Today your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour explores the heart of the Okavango Delta with morning mokoro excursions through the seasonal floodplains, offering unique perspectives of wildlife from water level in the world's largest inland delta system. Your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour continues with a guided walking safari on one of the delta's many islands, known locally as "motjeko," where you'll track wildlife on foot and learn about the intricate ecosystems that support this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon of your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour includes a cultural community tour to a nearby village, where you'll interact with the local Bayei people and learn about their traditional fishing and farming practices that have sustained life in the delta for centuries.
Your final Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour Day begins with an optional early morning game drive or mokoro excursion for last wildlife encounters in the pristine Okavango Delta wilderness. This memorable Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour concludes with a scenic charter flight back to Maun Airport (approximately 45 minutes), where you'll connect with your onward international flights or domestic connections to other destinations. As your Zimbabwe Zambia Botswana Tour adventure ends, you'll carry home unforgettable memories of three diverse countries, having traveled over 2,000 kilometers through some of southern Africa's most spectacular landscapes and encountered an incredible variety of wildlife across multiple ecosystems and cultures.