Best Africa Safari Holiday in 12 days - Victoria Falls, Chobe, Pans & The Delta

Best Africa Safari Holiday in 12 days - Victoria Falls, Chobe, Pans & The Delta

Best Africa Safari which goes to Hwange NP, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Chobe River NP - Nxai Pan National Park - Okavango Delta
12 Days 11 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Airport pick up - Victoria Falls

Stop At: Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, Victoria Falls 10101 Zimbabwe
Day Itinerary
• You will depart Johannesburg at 11h15am with British Airways Flight and land at 13h00pm
• On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you are met by your guide and transferred to your hotel for check in
• You will have an optional evening game safari around the concession
The lodge has a big waterhole that attracts all kind of wildlife from the Big 5 , Small 5 and Ugly 5

Enjoy the night watching the floodlit waterhole

Overnight- Hwange Safari Lodge B&B

Duration: 8 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight- Hwange Safari Lodge B&B


Day 2: Hwange Safari drive

Stop At: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe
5 October 2019: Hwange National Park Safari
Today you have a full day open vehicle 4x4 safari from 05h30am to 15h00pm

Guide will provide , water, drinks, breakfast and lunch packs

Overnight- Hwange Safari Lodge B&B

Duration: 5 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lunch included
Accommodation included: Overnight- Hwange Safari Lodge B&B

Day 3: Village Tour and Victoria falls

Stop At: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone Zambia
6 October 2019: Village tour and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day Itinerary
Today after breakfast you will depart Hwange and drive to Victoria falls and you will have the day to visit an African village and interact with the local villagers. Witness rural life first hand on a Victoria Falls Village Tour.
Experience the local culture and enter into a different world as you explore a traditional village in Victoria Falls. The traditional village that you will visit is located a short 20 minute drive from Victoria Falls town. At the village you are given the opportunity to interact with the local villagers going about their daily tasks. The Victoria Falls village tour enables you to see tribal life first hand. Visit rural homes and see people tending their fields and possibly getting the chance to help in some of the day-to-day chores.

In Victoria falls Today is for optional Activities that include
• Helicopter flights
• Water activities
• Market visit

This afternoon at 16h30pm you enjoy a Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River until 18h30pm.

Zambezi Sundowner Cruise
The Zambezi River cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River. You may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile and elephant in their home environment, as well as enjoy the many different bird species!

Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge –Bed & Breakfast

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge –Bed & Breakfast

Day 4: Victoria falls tour and optionals

Stop At: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone Zambia
7 October 2019 : Victoria Falls Tour Zimbabwe and Optionals

Day Itinerary
• Today you are collected from your hotel for a walking Tour of the Falls on the Zimbabwean.
• This afternoon you have an optional tour of Livingstone town before returning to your hotel in Victoria Falls.
• This evening you enjoy dinner at The Boma Restaurant from 19h00pm

Tour of the Falls Zimbabwe
It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece, The Victoira Falls. No photograph can begin to depict the reality...and nothing prepares you for your first sight. This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, you may be taken past the ‘Big Tree before being accompanied through the Rain-forest by a guide who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls.

Optional Tour of the Falls Zambia
To discover how the Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them it is well worth booking a Wild Horizons tour of the Falls. Described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800's as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' - 'the Smoke that Thunders' and in more modern terms as 'the greatest known curtain of falling water', Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe. A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor who is prepared to brave the tremendous spray with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls. One special vantage point is across the Knife edge bridge, where visitors can have the finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls as well as the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge. Other vantage points include the Falls bridge and the Lookout Tree which commands a panoramic view across the Main Falls. Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region. Peak flood season is around March and April and the full power of the falls can be experienced in all its glory. As the floods abate the view of the falls gets better and better through the year, but at it's lowest, around November and December the Falls become little rivulets running over the edge and in some places along the 1,7km width no water falls at all.
Please note: During this time, it is recommended guests book a tour of the falls on the Zimbabwean side.

Livingstone Historical Tours
Livingstone was an important town in southern Africa during the first days of European settlement and one can spend a couple of hours on a guided tour learning about its past and the colourful people who created it. A Historical Tour of Livingstone should definitely include the David Livingstone and the Railway Museums.

The Boma Restaurant
Described as an unforgettable African experience infused with Zimbabwean cuisine, spirited performances and traditional storytelling, The Boma – Dinner & Drum show has firmly established itself as a Victoria Falls highlight.
Partially open to the skies, The Boma specialises in a superb selection of Zimbabwean dishes. A four-course meal combines a choice of starters with a barbecue buffet. The adventurous are enticed with local delicacies such as Mopani worms and potjiekos (hunter’s game stew), whilst those wishing to enjoy beef, pork, fish and chicken or a variety of vegetarian meals are welcome to do so.
The sights and sounds of the evening are accentuated by a feast of nightly entertainment, incorporating traditional dancers, who captivate guests with their vibrant songs and dance. The acclaimed Zambezi Drumbeat provides a wonderful interactive drumming experience.

Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge –Bed & Breakfast

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Azambezi River Lodge –Bed & Breakfast

Day 5: Chobe Safari Botswana

Stop At: Chobe National Park, Botswana
8 October 2019 : Chobe National Park,Boat Safari, Botswana

Despite recent and surprisingly rapid modernization, Botswana’s cities provide little in the way of tourist attractions. However, what the cities lack in excitement, the surrounding wilderness areas more than make up for in outstanding natural beauty. The country’s primary tourist draw card is undoubtedly the vast red expanse of the Kalahari desert and its remarkably beautiful Okavango Delta - the largest inland delta in the world provide a haven for an abundance of African wildlife. Other highlights include the impressive Makgadikgadi salt pans where visitors are privy to massive zebra migrations during the flood season; the Savuti plains which host large prides of lions; and the Tsodilo Hills where 4500 rock paintings form a unique record of human settlement over many millennia.

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its reliable and diverse game viewing. Safaris are conducted both by boat and on land. This section of the park is best known for its elephant and hippo populations but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them.
Day Itinerary
• Today you transfer from your hotel in Victoria Falls to Kasane where you clear immigration and proceed to your lodge in Botswana.
• You enjoy some of the game activities on offer at the lodge.
Chobe Sunset Boat Safari
Today after lunch you will go on a Boat Safari in Chobe River, you will be boats which are ideal for close encounters with the wild visitors to the river’s edge

Set in a classic African savanna environment with sweeping vistas, the focal point of the lodge is a thatched open sided lodge which commands a 270 degree view over the Chobe River and beyond to the Chobe National Park.

Overnight: Chobe Marina Lodge Lodge FB+ Safari

Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Cresta Mowana hotel and spa FB+ Safari


Day 6: Chobe safari and boat safari

Stop At: Chobe National Park Entrance, Kasane, Botswana
9 October 2019: Chobe Safari and Boat Safari, Chobe River Botswana
Day Itinerary
You continue your stay at the lodge and enjoy some of the game activities on offer at the lodge.
1. Early Morning safari in 4x4 vehicles in Chobe National Park
2. Breakfast ,Lunch and Leisurely afternoon
3. Depart late afternoon on a choice of BOAT SAFARI or 4X4 SAFARI
Overnight: Chobe Marina Lodge Lodge FB+ Safari


Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight: Cresta Mowana hotel and spa FB+ Safari


Day 7: Mkgadikgadi salta pans/Nata/Elephant sands

Stop At: Planet Baobab, This one should be closed, Gweta Botswana
10 October 2019: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans National Park

The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park covers an impressive 4900 square kilometer area and is brimming with natural wonders including the largest tree in Africa, a world famous 5300-year-old Baobab. Game viewing is at its best during the wet season when the plains teem with an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. The rains transform the salt pans into a magnificent lake attracting an abundance of wildlife and, most spectacularly, large flocks of gloriously pink flamingos. The area is renowned for its massive herds of wildebeest and zebra which migrate to the park en masse followed by a variety of predators including lion, cheetah and hyena. Popular activities include game drives, bird watching, exploring the salt pans on 4WD or quad bikes, tours of Gweta Village, and fascinating bush walks to historic sites guided by experiences Bushmen trackers.

Day Itinerary
• After a final morning activity, you transfer via the ELEPHANT HIGHWAY to your lodge in Makgadikgadi Pans. Travelling time is 4 hours

Sunset Salt pans game drives
Day and night game drives via open Land Cruisers
Sunset Pans nature walks
Guided nature walks in the area surrounding the lodge

The lodge is along the Nata Maun road which stretches across the middle of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The park, populated by up to 30,000 zebra and wildebeest closely accompanied by predators, offers guests the chance to experience the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations of game and the resultant predator interaction. The lodge offers a raised hide above the river where guests can enjoy the spectacular wildlife sightings that we’ve come to expect in this part of Botswana. With just 12 thatched luxury chalets all overlooking the magnificent Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, each with en-suite bathrooms. There is a dining room, reading room and bar in the main lodge, expansive wooden decks and a plunge pool, where guests can immerse themselves seamlessly into the ultimate wildlife experience in Botswana.
Having explored the area and enjoyed a spectacular wildlife phenomenon on guided day and night game drives, guests can retire after dinner to a splendid fireplace overlooking the river.

Overnight: Planet Baobab ; Full Board + Safari

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: full board
Accommodation included: Overnight: Planet Baobab ; Full Board + Safari


Day 8: Safari drive in the salt pans

Stop At: Planet Baobab, This one should be closed, Gweta Botswana
11 October 2019: Safari drive in Nxai Pan National Park
Day Itinerary
Today we leave early morning for a full day Game drive in Nxai Pan National Park within the salt pans.
You continue your stay at the lodge and enjoy some of the activities on offer which include Visiting;
• Sowa Pans
• Nata bird Sanctuary
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
The Makgadikgadi Pan is the world’s largest salt pan, formed on the bed of an ancient lake that began evaporating aeons ago. Visiting Makgadikgadi is a unique desert experience: in the dry season, this vast expanse of sun-baked salt glistens in the light and when the rains come, the pan is home to a cornucopia of flamingos and other waterbirds, as well as one of Africa's biggest zebra populations, whose annual migration is a wonder to behold.

Cultural excursions
Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to visit a nearby Village

Overnight: Planet Baobab ; Full Board + Safari

Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Planet baobab Full board

Day 9: Okavango delta

Stop At: Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Moremi Game Reserve Botswana
12 October 2019: Okavango Delta Bush Camp
Day Itinerary
• Today we depart our Lodge in Gweta and drive to Maun, we proceed to our bush Lodge in the delta

Today you have a full day open vehicle 4x4 safari in Kwaai Game Reserve as well as a night safari. Guide will provide , water, drinks Breakfast and lunch packs
Overnight Kazikini Campsite Kwaai - FB+ Safari

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Full board
Accommodation included: Overnight Kazikini Campsite Kwaai - FB+ Safari

Day 10: Okavango delta safari

Stop At: Okavango Delta, Maun, Ngamiland East Botswana
13 October 2019: Okavango Delta Bush Camp – Kwaai Game Reserve
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Today we have a morning Safari in the delta and leave for Maun

Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge B&B


Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge B&B

Day 11: Mokoro canoeing

Stop At: Thamalakane River Lodge, Sexaxa Ward, Maun, Botswana
14 October 2019: Thamalakane River Lodge , Maun

Today we booked activities to choose from for the morning
• MOKORO ACTIVITY
• NATURE WALK
• BATSWANA VILLAGE VISIT
Afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge B&B

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge B&B

Day 12: Depart to Johannesburg and back home

Stop At: Maun Airport, Maun, Botswana
15 October 2019: Fly to Johannesburg

Today we have the morning at leisure and at 12h30am From Maun Airport you have a scheduled SAA flight to Johannesburg where you connect with your onward journey

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.