5-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe NP at Batonka Guest Lodge

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

Arrive in Victoria Falls and cruise the Zambezi at sunset

Arrive in Victoria Falls and check in at Batonka Guest Lodge. Depending on your arrival time, settle into your room, relax by the pool or enjoy some time on the veranda before your evening outing.

In the late afternoon, board a sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi River, upstream from Victoria Falls. As the boat passes river islands and wooded banks, look for hippos in the shallows, crocodiles basking at the water’s edge and birds along the shoreline. The cruise ends around sunset, when the fading light reflects across the river. Return to the lodge for your first night in Victoria Falls.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Guided tour of Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe and Zambia

Explore Victoria Falls, also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or “The Smoke That Thunders,” on a guided tour of both sides of the border. Begin on the Zimbabwean side, following the rainforest paths to viewpoints overlooking different sections of the falls. Your guide will explain how the Zambezi carved the gorge and how seasonal changes in water levels affect the volume of the falls and the amount of spray.

Cross into Zambia to see the falls from the eastern side. Here, the paths offer a closer perspective on the Eastern Cataract and views into the gorge. Conditions vary through the year, and on days with heavy spray, a light rain jacket and a waterproof pouch for your phone or camera come in handy. Return to Batonka Guest Lodge after the tour.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana

Leave Victoria Falls in the morning and travel by road to Botswana via the Kazungula border. Your Chobe safari combines a boat cruise on the Chobe River with a game drive through the national park, giving you two perspectives on the same riverfront ecosystem.

From the boat, watch for hippos, crocodiles and waterbirds, and scan the banks for elephants coming down to drink. On the game drive, explore the floodplain and surrounding woodland in search of elephants, buffalo, giraffes and antelope. Chobe is especially well known for its elephant herds, though sightings vary from day to day. After the safari, cross back into Zimbabwe and return to Batonka Guest Lodge for the evening.

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

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BuffaloCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

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

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Leisure time and optional activities

Enjoy an unhurried day in Victoria Falls. Relax by the pool, spend time in the lodge gardens or head into town to browse the shops and craft markets. You can also book any of the following activities at your own expense. The Boma Dinner & Drum Show. Spend the evening sampling a buffet of Zimbabwean and regional dishes, watching live performances and joining in an interactive drumming session. Scenic helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Take in the breadth of the falls from above and see how the wide Zambezi River narrows into the winding Batoka Gorge. Flight routes and durations vary by operator. Night game drive and bush dinner. Head out with a guide as daylight fades and use a spotlight after dark to look for wildlife that becomes active at night. The outing also includes dinner in a bush setting. The game drive and dinner sequence varies by operator.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Batonka Guest Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Departure

Depending on your departure time, enjoy a leisurely breakfast or a final stroll through the gardens at Batonka Guest Lodge. Check out and collect your luggage before heading to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight or continuing by road to your next destination.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

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.