10-Day Safari Tour from Hwange to the Okavango Delta

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Victoria Falls Airport to Hwange Safari Lodge

Your safari begins with a pickup from Victoria Falls Airport and a road transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge. Watch the scenery change as you leave Victoria Falls behind and travel towards Hwange. Once you’ve checked in, take some time to settle into your room and unwind after your journey before the next morning’s game drive.

Main Destination:

Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Middle and end of the Dry season)

High Season June to October (Hwange’s main area can become busy)

Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Hwange NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

CheetahOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Hwange Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Hwange

Set out early to look for wildlife as the bush wakes up. Keep an eye out for elephants, antelope and the birdlife around the waterholes. Return to the lodge between outings, then head back into the bush for an afternoon game drive as the light softens and temperatures cool.

Main Destination:

Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Hwange Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hwange Game Drive and Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Enjoy one more early morning game drive in Hwange before transferring to Victoria Falls and checking in at Pioneers Lodge. Later, board a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Enjoy snacks and drinks on board as you watch the riverbanks and take in the changing colours of the sky.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe and Zambia

Spend the day exploring Victoria Falls with a guide on both sides of the border. Follow the paths on the Zimbabwean side for views across the gorge, then cross into Zambia for a different perspective on the waterfall. Along the way, your guide will explain how the Zambezi shaped the gorge and how seasonal water levels change the experience.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls

• Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Chobe and Sunset Boat Cruise

Depart Victoria Falls at 10:00 am for the transfer to Chobe, Botswana. After checking in at Cresta Mowana, head out on an afternoon boat cruise timed for sunset. From the water, watch the riverbanks for elephants, hippos and waterbirds as the sun drops over the Chobe River.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)

High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chobe Game Drive, River Safari and Kumuzi Boma Show

Begin the day with an early morning game drive, following tracks through the bush and looking for wildlife in the cooler hours. Later, take a safari boat cruise for a closer look at life along the river’s edge. In the evening, attend the Kumuzi Boma show at 7:00 pm.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chobe Game Drive and Transfer to Elephant Sands

Head out on a final early morning game drive in Chobe before travelling to Elephant Sands. After arriving, join an afternoon game drive to explore the surrounding bush. Back at camp, spend some time watching the waterhole, where elephants may come to drink.

Main Destination:

Elephant Sands (Botswana)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Elephant Sands Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located at Elephant Sands (Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Elephant Sands to Maun

After breakfast, leave Elephant Sands and travel by road to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Check in at Sedia Hotel and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Take some time to unwind after the drive and get ready for tomorrow’s mokoro excursion through the delta’s waterways.

Main Destination:

Maun (City, Botswana)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Sedia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel in Maun (City, Botswana)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mokoro Excursion in the Okavango Delta

Explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro, a traditional dugout-style canoe. Your poler guides the canoe through the waterways, where the quiet pace gives you time to look for birds among the reeds and notice the smaller details of the wetland at water level. Return to Sedia Hotel for your final night in Maun.

Main Destination:

Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoRare

Black RhinoVery Rare

CheetahRare

Activities:

• Morning canoe/mokoro safari

Accommodation:

Sedia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure from Maun Airport

After your final night at Sedia Hotel, check out and head to Maun Airport for your onward flight. As your safari comes to a close, take a moment to look back on the journey, from early morning game drives in Hwange and the roar of Victoria Falls to sunset on the Chobe River and a quiet mokoro ride through the Okavango Delta.

Main Destination:

Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.