Afro Dawn Safaris

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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

Arrival in Victoria Falls

Arrival in Victoria Falls

Welcome to Zimbabwe, we will meet and greet you at the Victoria Falls International Airport, followed by a road transfer to the lodge for check-in as well as having the full tour briefing. At 3:30 p.m., you will be picked for the Zambezi sunset cruise. Our boat captain will take you on a journey of discovery as you sail on the upper channels of the Zambezi River. It’s time to unwind and enjoy the serene environment, finger-picking snacks, and refreshments as your vessel meanders through various channels on the Mighty Zambezi. After the cruise, you will be transferred to the lodge for your dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Bayete Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Exploring Victoria Falls

Exploring Victoria Falls

At 6:00 a.m., you will start off with a game drive. Tea will be served at a vantage point in the park. The game drive ends around 9:00 a.m. and you will be transferred back to the lodge for breakfast. At 10:30 a.m., you will be picked up for your next activity, a scenic flight above Victoria Falls which will give you an aerial view of this mighty wonder. Afterward, it will be time for the guided tour of Victoria Falls. You will visit one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World. On this tour, you will walk with a professional tour guide, who will share information on the falls as you walk side by side with this breathtaking wonder! You will visit all 16 vantage points and this tour takes about an hour and a half to two hours depending on your walking pace.

AT 7:00 p.m., you will be picked up for a boma dinner, dance, and drum show entertainment.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Bayete Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

Transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

Today after breakfast, you will check out of your rooms and you will be transferred to Chobe National Park in Botswana. The drive to Botswana is 75 km from Victoria Falls. That will take about 1 hour of safe driving. You are required to have money to pay for their visas. On arrival at the border, you will be assisted with immigration formalities and drive to the lodge for check-in. The first activity will be the safari boat cruise along the Chobe River at 3:00 p.m. The activity will take 3 hours. During the activity, snacks, and drinks are at the cash bar. By sunset, you will make your way to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Chobe Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Safari and Transfer to Elephant Sands Private Game Reserve

Safari and Transfer to Elephant Sands Private Game Reserve

On this day, you will do a morning game drive. The pick-up time is early so that we enhance the chances of seeing cats when they will still be hunting. The game drive will take 3 hours which will allow more opportunity to see wildlife which include elephants, antelopes, buffalos, impalas, and many others. You will return to the lodge to have breakfast and check out.

You will drive to Elephant Sands Lodge which is approximately 260 km from Kasane. This lodge is located in the park which is home to elephants as the name suggests. On arrival, you will have lunch (own account) and rest by the pool. An afternoon activity is available at the guides’ recommendation.

Your dinner and overnight stay is at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Elephant Sands Private Game Reserve (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Elephant Sands
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Elephant Sands GR (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ntwentwe Pan Expedition and Baobab Bushwalk

Ntwentwe Pan Expedition and Baobab Bushwalk

You will arrive at Gweta around mid-morning. Available activities include an afternoon game drive in Ntwentwe Pan or a baobab bush walk. Meerkats are also available in this place and your guides will share insights on their adaptations in such an environment as well as sharing information on the baobab trees in this area.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit All year (Areas are best at different times)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP

GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Planet Baobab
  • Mid-range bungalow located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

Early morning, you will be picked for a game drive to Ntwentwe Pan and discover the unique desert–adapted species that inhabit the lunar-like landscape. You will get up and close and personal with the meerkats. You will return to the hotel and check out then be transferred by road, traveling to Maun town which is 200 km driving safely through the park. The expected time of arrival is 2:00 p.m. Your check-in will be at Cresta Maun Lodge. You will settle in your rooms after check-in.

Lunch will be at the hotel. In the afternoon, you can do optional activities at your own cost.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Mokoro Adventure in Maun

Mokoro Adventure in Maun

You will do the Mokoro full-day adventure. The activity will allow an up-close opportunity to learn more about the culture and animals that live along the delta waters. You will do the tour on a dug-out canoe. The activity enhances the support of the community, as people in the surrounding areas provide this service. The transfer pickup time is at 7:00 am and the expected time of arrival is 3:00 p.m.

Main Destination:
Maun (City, Botswana)
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotelin Maun (City, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Moremi Game Reserve Safari Trip

Moremi Game Reserve Safari Trip

Today you will do a full-day Moremi Game Reserve game drive. The activity will give you an opportunity to see more wildlife. There are more cats for example lions, cheaters, leopards, and other wildlife such as antelopes, zebras, kudus, and elephants. A packed lunch is served while doing the game drive. At 4:00 p.m., the game drive will end and you will be transferred back to the hotel. Your dinner will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Moremi GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Cresta Maun
  • Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Moremi GR (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

End of Trip and Departure

End of Trip and Departure

Sadly, today marks the end of the wonderful trip. You will check out of your rooms after breakfast. Your guide will drop you off at the Maun Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)
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 Afro Dawn Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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