11 Days / 10 Nights
About this experience
Follow one of Southern Africa's most rewarding safari routes from Victoria Falls into the heart of Botswana. Begin with the natural wonder of Victoria Falls before crossing into Botswana for wildlife-rich Chobe National Park. Continue south through the bush to Elephant Sands, where wild elephants gather around the lodge's natural waterhole, then experience the vast landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. From Maun, travel deeper into the Okavango region for an immersive Delta safari combining waterways, wildlife and wilderness. This 11-day journey brings together waterfalls, river safaris, elephants, salt pans, traditional communities and one of Africa's greatest inland wildernesses.
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Your Journey
Day 01
Airport Arrival & Meet Your Guide
Meet your representative at Victoria Falls Airport and transfer to your accommodation.
Victoria Falls Town Orientation
Enjoy a relaxed introduction to Victoria Falls town and the surrounding area.
Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a welcome dinner and introduction to the journey ahead.
Day 02
Guided Victoria Falls Tour
Explore the rainforest trails and major viewpoints with a professional local guide.
Main Falls Viewpoints
Learn about the Zambezi River and surrounding rainforest from the Falls viewpoints.
Zambezi Sunset Cruise
Cruise the Zambezi River and watch for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife.
Day 03
Private Transfer to Kasane
Travel via the Kazungula border to Botswana's gateway to Chobe National Park.
Border Formalities
Complete Zimbabwean and Botswana immigration and customs procedures.
Chobe River Safari
Look for elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and abundant birdlife along the Chobe River.
Day 04
Early Morning Game Drive
Explore the Chobe area in a 4x4 safari vehicle when wildlife is often most active.
Depart Chobe
Travel south through Botswana towards Elephant Sands.
Elephant Waterhole Experience
Watch elephants and other wildlife gather around the lodge's natural waterhole.
Day 05
Morning Wildlife Viewing
Observe wildlife around the Elephant Sands waterhole before breakfast.
Depart for Makgadikgadi
Travel towards the vast Makgadikgadi landscape.
Salt Pan Experience
Explore the geological and ecological story of this ancient lake system.
Sundowner on the Pans
Watch the sun descend across the vast open horizon.
Day 06
Depart for Maun
Travel north-west towards Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Arrive in Maun
Check in to your accommodation.
Maun Cultural Experience
Learn about life around Maun and communities connected to the Okavango.
Thamalakane River Sunset
Enjoy a relaxed sunset around Maun's waterways.
Day 07
Depart for the Delta
Transfer from Maun to your Okavango safari camp or activity base.
Mokoro Experience
Glide through the waterways in a traditional mokoro where conditions permit.
Afternoon Wildlife Experience
Explore the Delta by boat or on foot according to local conditions.
Day 08
Early Morning Safari
Explore the Delta when temperatures are cooler and wildlife is often active.
Morning Delta Exploration
Look for elephants, hippos, antelope, birds and predators among waterways and islands.
Afternoon Game Viewing
Enjoy a safari by vehicle, boat or mokoro according to the camp and seasonal conditions.
Day 09
Sunrise Safari
Begin the day with an early wildlife excursion through the Delta.
Guided Nature Experience
Learn about the Delta's waterways, plants and wildlife with a local guide.
Final Afternoon Safari
Enjoy a final extended wildlife experience in the Okavango.
Day 10
Final Morning Activity
Enjoy one final wildlife experience before leaving the Delta.
Depart the Delta
Travel back towards Maun by the scheduled camp transfer arrangement.
Maun at Leisure
Explore local craft shops, relax at the lodge or enjoy an optional activity.
Day 11
Free Morning
Enjoy final free time depending on your departure schedule.
Airport Transfer
Transfer to Maun Airport for your onward flight.
Tour Ends
Your Victoria Falls to Okavango Wild Journey concludes in Maun.
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