Zambezi Quest 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

Transfer from Airport to Hotel to Hwange Safari Lodge

Transfer from Airport to Hotel to Hwange Safari Lodge

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, our staff will welcome you and transfer you to Hwange National Park in comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4 vehicles. The approximately 170 km journey passes through the park and local villages, providing opportunities to observe wildlife and interact with local communities along the way. On arrival at Hwange Safari Lodge, you will be promptly checked in and can settle in, ready to begin your safari adventure.

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 bordering Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-3

Hwange National Park Full-Day Safari

Hwange National Park Full-Day Safari

This thrilling adventure takes you through Zimbabwe's largest national park, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery. At 9:00 am, you are picked up from your hotel and transferred to Hwange National Park for a full-day game drive. Covering approximately 14,600 square kilometers (5,640 square miles), Hwange is famed for its vast landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and abundant wildlife, including the iconic Big Five. Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wilderness. The game drive continues into the afternoon, concluding around 4:00 pm, when you are transferred back to your hotel, completing an immersive and memorable safari experience.

Main Destination:
Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Hwange Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Victoria Falls, Sunset Cruise, Boma Dinner & Drum Show

Transfer to Victoria Falls, Sunset Cruise, Boma Dinner & Drum Show

At 10:00 am, you will begin your transfer to Victoria Falls, where you will be promptly checked in at the Rainbow Hotel. At 4:00 pm, embark on a two-hour afternoon boat cruise along the Zambezi River, concluding at sunset. This iconic cruise offers relaxation, stunning scenery, and opportunities to spot wildlife along one of Africa’s most famous rivers. After the cruise, you’ll return to the hotel. At 7:00 pm, enjoy the Boma Dinner & Drum Show, a vibrant cultural experience featuring traditional African cuisine, rhythmic music, and interactive entertainment that immerses you in Southern Africa’s rich heritage. After the show, you will be transferred back to the hotel around 09:30 pm.

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

Day 5

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls

At 10:00 am, you will be picked up for a two-hour guided tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls. The Falls are celebrated not only for their impressive size but also for the sensory experience they provide, with the roar of cascading water and the cool mist creating an unforgettable atmosphere. After the guided tour, you may choose to extend your exploration with optional activities, including a thrilling helicopter Flight of Angels over the Falls or a bridge tour and visit to the surrounding areas leading up to the Zambian border, offering breathtaking aerial and scenic perspectives of this natural wonder.

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

Day 6-7

Chobe National Park Full-Day Safari

Chobe National Park Full-Day Safari

At 7:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Chobe National Park, a premier wildlife reserve in northern Botswana. Renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and dense wildlife populations, Chobe offers unparalleled opportunities to observe a wide variety of animals in their natural habitats. Over the next two days, you will enjoy extensive game drives and a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe River, immersing yourself in the park’s rich ecosystems. Each evening, you will be transferred to Travelodge in Kasane for overnight accommodation.

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
HippoAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Travelodge Kasane
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer from Kasane to Elephant Sands

Transfer from Kasane to Elephant Sands

After breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and begin the journey to Elephant Sands, approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Chobe (Kasane). The drive typically takes 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on road conditions and stops along the way, with arrival expected around lunchtime. After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive through the surrounding wilderness, concluding at sunset. In the evening, gather around the lodge’s open fire and enjoy the unforgettable spectacle of elephants coming to the waterhole to drink and wallow in the mud—an intimate and mesmerizing wildlife experience. Guests then return to their lodges for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Main Destination:
Elephant Sands (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Elephant Sands Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located At
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Transfer from Elephant Sands to Makgadikgadi Pans

Transfer from Elephant Sands to Makgadikgadi Pans

After breakfast, you will check out from Elephant Sands and begin a 150 km journey to Planet Baobab Lodge in the Makgadikgadi region. At 2:00 pm, guests are picked up for an afternoon excursion exploring the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and enjoying a memorable meerkat interaction. The salt pans present a surreal landscape of endless white plains beneath expansive skies, while the friendly meerkats often emerge to climb onto guests for a closer view. During the dry season, the pans are ideal for quad biking and stargazing, while the wet season transforms the desert into a vibrant oasis with flamingos and wildlife. Guests return to Planet Baobab Lodge in the evening, with dinner and overnight accommodation following, expected around 8:00 pm.

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
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HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Planet Baobab
  • Mid-range bungalow located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Transfer to Maun

Transfer to Maun

After breakfast, at approximately 10:30 am, guests are transferred to Sedia Hotel in Maun, covering a distance of about 200 km. The scenic journey offers opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, with ostriches being a particularly common and delightful sight. Upon arrival in Maun, guests are checked in at Sedia Hotel, followed by dinner and overnight accommodation.

Main Destination:
Maun (City, Botswana)
Accommodation:
Sedia Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelin Maun (City, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Okavango Delta Tour

Okavango Delta Tour

On the eleventh day, you will explore the magnificent Okavango Delta, a vast inland wetland in Botswana where the Okavango River fans out into the Kalahari Desert. Renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, the Delta is home to elephants, hippos, lions, and countless bird species. Your adventure includes a guided walking safari, offering an intimate experience of the Delta’s flora and fauna, and a mokoro excursion—a traditional dugout canoe expertly navigated by local guides using long poles. Gliding through the shallow waterways, you’ll enjoy close-up views of wildlife and the lush scenery, making for a truly immersive and unforgettable experience.

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
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sedia Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 12

Transfer to Maun International Airport

Transfer to Maun International Airport

On the twelfth day, you have the chance to relax, reflect, and relive the highlights of the past eleven unforgettable days. This is also the perfect time to participate in optional activities of your choice, whether for adventure, relaxation, or cultural experiences. Depending on your flight schedule, you will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure, concluding your extraordinary safari journey through southern Africa.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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 Quest Travel and Tours, not SafariBookings.
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