9-Day Victoria Falls Chobe Salts Pans and Okavango

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

Airport transfer to Shearwater Village

Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by Fuhara Safaris guide and transferred to your hotel to settle in. Later, afternoon, set off on a 2-hour sunset boat cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax with refreshing drinks, including wines, beers, and spirits, and enjoy light snacks as you glide past the riverbanks, watching the sun cast golden hues over the water. Experience the tranquil beauty of the Zambezi at twilight, with birds and wildlife providing the perfect backdrop to an unforgettable evening.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation:

Shearwater Explorers Village

• Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Victoria Falls Tour & Optional Activities

After breakfast you will start your day with a guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls, winding through the lush Victoria Falls National Park and ending at the vibrant open curio market. The afternoon is yours to explore optional adventures at your leisure. In the evening, be swept into an unforgettable cultural experience at The Boma, where a sumptuous buffet is paired with lively drumming, dancing, and traditional entertainment — a feast for all the senses.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Accommodation:

Shearwater Explorers Village

• Budget lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park (Rustiek Hotel)

Depart Victoria Falls and embark on a scenic 100km road journey west to Chobe National Park, renowned for boasting the largest elephant population in Africa. Your home for the next 2 nights will be the comfortable Rustiek Hotel. Enjoy a thrilling game-viewing experience, complete with breakfast and lunch as you immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Chobe National Park, teeming with incredible wildlife, including the majestic African elephants.

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

Accommodation:

Rustiek Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Chobe National Park

Rise early for a magical game drive in Chobe National Park, departing at 06:00. Sip tea and coffee in the bush as the morning light illuminates the savannah, revealing lions, leopards, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Return to the lodge around 09:30 for a delicious breakfast.

Later, at 15:00, set off on an unforgettable afternoon cruise along the Chobe River. Watch elephants, hippos, and other wildlife gather at the river’s edge, while the sky ignites with the fiery colours of a classic African sunset — a truly unforgettable way to experience the heart of Chobe.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Accommodation:

Rustiek Hotel

• 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)

Transfer from Chobe to Elephant Sands

Journey to Elephant Sands, a rustic bush lodge and campsite nestled in northeastern Botswana, approximately 250km from Chobe or Kasane. This unique haven offers a front-row seat to witness the majesty of elephants at a natural waterhole, mere meters from the lodge. Savor the unforgettable experience of watching these gentle giants up close as they quench their thirst. Your stay includes a delicious breakfast and dinner, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Elephant Sands (Botswana)

Accommodation:

Elephant Sands Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Overnight camping at salt pans

After breakfast, transfer to Planet Baobab Hotel (or Gweta Lodge) to refresh before venturing to an exclusive open-air camp on the Ntwetwe Salt Pan, renowned as one of the best places to spot playful meerkats.

As the sun dips below the horizon, gather around a roaring campfire and watch the sky blaze with colour. Savour a 3-course candlelit dinner on the salt pan, soaking in the tranquillity of this extraordinary landscape. Later, snuggle into your cosy bedrolls under the open sky and gaze at the Milky Way and Southern Cross in all their glory — an unforgettable night of stargazing in the heart of the African wilderness.

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 may apply but it’s not busy)

Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP

GiraffeCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

ElephantOccasional

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Show more

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

HippoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Meerkat Colony & Okavango Delta

After breakfast, en route from the Ntwetwe Pan, visit a local meerkat colony and observe these charming creatures up close. You will also have the optional opportunity to visit a nearby village and learn about Batswana culture from the local Bushmen.
Delta. Explore this unique wetland by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe), boat, or on guided wilderness walks across nearby islands. Navigate a maze of lily-filled lagoons and winding channels, where hippos jostle for space and crocodiles lurk in wait.

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

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mokoro and transfer to Maun

After breakfast, embark on a half-day journey into the breathtaking Okavango. The delta is alive with wildlife; keep an eye out for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, and countless bird species. Every bend in the waterways reveals a new spectacle, from playful hippos to elegant herons, offering a truly immersive and unforgettable safari experience.

Later afternoon, we recommend an optional 45-minute scenic helicopter in the afternoon, offering a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the delta’s intricate network of rivers, crystal-clear channels, islands, and lagoons a vibrant sanctuary for diverse wildlife and flora.

Main Destination:

Maun (City, Botswana)

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)

Maun Airport

Sadly, today marks the final day of your adventure — a perfect time to exchange contacts, snap those last memorable selfies, and soak in the final moments together. If time allows, enjoy some shopping in Maun before your transfer to Maun Airport. Departure transfers are arranged according to your schedule, and we recommend arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before takeoff.

Main Destination:

Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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