Zambezi Expedition Travel and Tours

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Airport Transfer to Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel

Airport Transfer to Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel

Have a meet and greet at the Victoria Falls Airport and then be transferred to Cresta Sprayview Hotel or a similar lodge for 2-night stay. On arrival, check-in and then we'll embark on an afternoon sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The area of its basin is 1,390,000 square kilometres, slightly less than half that of the Nile. After the sundowner, an optional dinner is served at the hotel restaurant.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Victoria Falls Rainforest (Guided Tour)

Victoria Falls Rainforest (Guided Tour)

After a hearty breakfast, we will drive towards the rain forest for a 2-hour guided tour of the falls. Victoria Falls known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning "the smoke that thunders", is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the largest and most spectacular waterfalls on earth. After the guided tour, have a complimentary big tree view and leave the rest of the afternoon for optional activities like—helicopter flights, bungee jumping, gorge swings, white water rafting etc.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Overnight Chobe National Park Tour

Overnight Chobe National Park Tour

Have breakfast in the morning and at 7:30 am, drive towards Kasane Botswana for an overnight stay at Thebe River Safari Lodge. We will experience a full-day excursion, where we are going to have 2- to 3-hour activities in the famous Chobe National Park. Get the best of both worlds in specially adapted open 4x4 game drive vehicles and by boat cruise. Guests are picked up for their first activity, a river cruise in the park with an opportunity to see a host of waders and water birds along the ever-present crocodiles and lurking hippos. After 3 hours in the river, clients come back and a satisfying lunch is served. After a 1-hour lunch break, guests head off on a game drive—getting close to nature with open 4x4 vans. Chobe has the highest elephant density in the world. Frequent lion sightings occur in Chobe, sables and roan antelopes are common. After a three-hour drive, return for check-in at the hotel. Optional early morning game drive and dinner are offered at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit August 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
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
HippoAbundant
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HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Kwalape Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Overnight Hwange National Park Accommodated Tour

Overnight Hwange National Park Accommodated Tour

After breakfast, we will drive from Kasane crossing the border to Hwange National Park. Please note this is a distance of approximately 270km one way, passing through the villages and Hwange town. Check in at the Hwange Safari Lodge (on a half-board basis) and we are prepared for the late afternoon game drive in the Hwange National Park. Hwange National Park is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. The park lies in the west, on the main road between Bulawayo and the widely noted Victoria Falls and stretches more than 14 000sq km. Experience the sundowner in nature and finish the day with dinner at the lodge. Stories around the campfire and star gazing make your day complete. You'll then climb the stairs of your comfortable safari suites to settle for the night.

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
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HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
CheetahOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Hwange Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Hwange NP (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Transfer from Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls

Transfer from Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls

On this day, guests are woken up at dawn to search for the savannah and forest predators and see the sunrise. After breakfast, check out and leave for Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, check in at Victoria Falls Deluxe Suites Hotel and leave the rest of the day for shopping.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Transfer to Either Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport

Transfer to Either Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport

Have your breakfast, check out and be transferred back to the Victoria Falls Airport or Livingstone Airport for your onward tours or destination. This will be the end of the tour.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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  • This tour is offered by Zambezi Expedition Travel and Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.