5-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe at David Livingstone Lodge

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

Livingstone Airport pickup and Zambezi sunset cruise

Your driver will meet you at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone and transfer you to The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa. Check in, settle into your room and take in the river views before your afternoon cruise.

Board the Lady Livingstone and cruise along the Upper Zambezi. As the boat passes islands and wooded banks, look for hippos in the water, crocodiles along the shore and waterbirds feeding in the shallows. Watch the sun set over the river before returning to the lodge for the evening. The cruise is scheduled around your flight arrival and the boat’s departure time.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Activities:

• Afternoon boat trip

Accommodation:

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zambia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Guided Victoria Falls tour in Zambia and Zimbabwe

After breakfast, meet your guide for a tour of both sides of Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning The Smoke That Thunders.

On the Zambian side, follow the paths near the Eastern Cataract and cross the Knife-Edge Bridge if conditions allow. From these viewpoints, you can hear the roar of the water as it plunges into the gorge and feel the spray when the river is running high. Your guide will explain how the Zambezi carved the gorge and how the falls change through the seasons.

Cross into Zimbabwe via the Victoria Falls Bridge. Follow the rainforest trail to viewpoints overlooking Cataract and the Main Falls. The lookouts offer wide views across the gorge, with opportunities to photograph different sections of the falls. Your guide may adjust the order of the visits to suit local conditions. Return to the lodge in Livingstone after the tour.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Activities:

• Morning nature hike/walk

Accommodation:

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Chobe National Park safari in Botswana

Depart Livingstone early and travel to the Kazungula border for your full-day safari in Botswana. The day includes a Chobe River cruise, lunch and an open-vehicle game drive in Chobe National Park. The order of the cruise and drive may vary.

From the boat, look for elephants coming down to drink, hippos in the shallows and crocodiles basking along the banks. On the game drive, explore the park’s riverfront and woodland with a safari guide, keeping an eye out for buffalo, giraffes, impalas and other wildlife. After your afternoon activity, cross back into Zambia and return to the 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:

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Optional activities in Livingstone

Spend the day at your own pace. Choose a guided wildlife or cultural experience, or enjoy a quiet day at the lodge.

White rhino walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Explore the bush on foot with a guide who will point out animal tracks and other signs of wildlife. If white rhinos are located, observe them from a distance set by your guide.

Mukuni Village cultural tour. Join a local guide for a walk through the village and learn about Chief Mukuni’s community, its history, traditional crafts and everyday life.

Mukuni Big 5 Safaris. Choose from the wildlife experiences available on your travel date. Your activity and departure time can be confirmed in advance.

Livingstone Island or Livingstone Museum. Take a guided visit to Livingstone Island for views from the edge of the falls when river conditions permit, or explore exhibits on Zambia’s history and cultural heritage at Livingstone Museum.

Optional activities are booked separately and are subject to availability.

Main Destination:

Livingstone (City, Zambia)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The David Livingstone Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure from Livingstone

Enjoy your final breakfast at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa. If you have a later flight, take time for a coffee overlooking the Zambezi or one last walk through the lodge grounds before checking out. For an early departure, your pickup will be arranged around your flight schedule.

Meet your driver at the lodge reception for the transfer to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport. Your pickup time will allow for airline check-in, baggage drop and security before your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (Livingstone, Zambia)

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.