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10 days Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Safari & Women Empowerment

Name: Affordable Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: vic-falls-and-chobe-safari
Price: 2980 USD
Availability: InStock

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Is the Women Empowerment Safari in Botswana for Me?

Imagine a journey where the thrill of the African bush meets a profound sense of purpose. Where immersing yourself in a place means more than just luxury. If you crave a genuine connection to the people and stories that define a destination, this is the trip for you. This is your chance to participate in a transformative women empowerment safari in Botswana.

This bespoke itinerary is designed to offer a deep dive into the heart of an impact safari in southern Africa.

You’ll travel to Botswana’s Linyanti area, on the border of Chobe National Park, Zambia’s Victoria Falls region, and Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. Expect excellent game viewing, delicious food, and a vibrant range of activities, all while meeting wonderful professional women along the way.

By choosing this journey, you get to fall asleep to the roar of a distant lion and wake to sunrise on the savannah, while contributing to empowering women through travel. You’ll witness the pioneering female guide safari Africa programme firsthand with our partner, African Bush Camps. The goal of this partnership is to increase the number of professional women guides in southern Africa.

Your journey through Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe will introduce you to the African wilderness. Along the way, you’ll meet resilient Botswana women leading community projects, from intricate basket-weaving to sustainable fashion, that provide vital economic stability for local families.

As part of this booking, $5,000 will be donated to ABC Foundation which will go towards funding the tuition, training, and licensing of one female guide. By booking this trip, you’re contributing towards one woman becoming a certified and licensed safari guide. The safari is based on six people traveling together (sharing). Contact us if you are traveling with a different number of people.

Join a group of like-minded friends or family for a privatised experience that celebrates safari and women empowerment, ensuring your legacy in Africa is as enduring as the memories you’ll create.

Visiting:

Southern Africa › Botswana › Linyanti Concession › Zambia › Victoria Falls › Zimbabwe › Hwange National Park

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From $9350 USD

$15650 USD

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transfers included

MEALS

Meals + drinks (local brands only) included

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities

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An Unforgettable Adventure

Experience the highlights - here's everything your tour includes

Guided game drives
Night drives
Scenic helicopter flight
Bird watching
Zambezi River cruise

Safari & Women Empowerment

Your 10-Day Itinerary

Bedroom suite at Linyanti Bush Camp featuring a lounge area and a private balcony.

Couple on a mokoro ride through the papyrus-lined water channels at Linyanti Bush Camp.

Tented main lounge area at Linyanti Bush Camp featuring plush cushioned armchairs, a coffee table and balcony doors.

Safari travellers on a guided walking safari observing an elephant in the distance at Linyanti Bush Camp.

Outdoor lounge area at Linyanti Bush Camp featuring plush cushioned armchairs and a table overlooking the African landscape.

Wooden pool deck at Linyanti Bush Camp featuring sun loungers overlooking the African landscape.

Private outdoor bathtub on a lantern-lit deck at dusk at Linyanti Bush Camp.

Coffee break on a game drive overlooking the wilderness at Linyanti Bush Camp.

Guests on a guided mokoro ride along the waterways near Linyanti Bush Camp in the Linyanti Concession, Botswana.

Guests on a night drive in a safari vehicle near Linyanti Bush Camp in the LInyanti Concession, Botswana.

Bar area at Linyanti Bush Camp featuring counter seating and open balcony doors.

Arrive at Kasane International airport in Botswana and meet the representative for the scheduled charter to African Bush Camps (ABC) Linyanti Bush Camp. You’re then welcomed by your female trainee guide who will look after you during your stay.

Your days are filled with game viewing activities, meeting the local guides, and listening to stories about their journey on the programme. You’ll be part of their on-the-job training as they guide you during your stay.

Bonus: Weather permitting, you’ll enjoy a complimentary helicopter scenic flight during your stay.

On the last day, the road transfer will include a stop in Mabele village to visit the Vuche Vuche Basket Weaving project, where you’ll experience traditional Botswana singing, dancing, basket weaving, and learn how to cook a traditional meal.

African Bush Camps Linyanti Bush Camp

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Thorntree River Lodge in Zambia | photo credits: Thorntree River Lodge

Pool area at luxury lodge in Zambia | Photo credits: Deck at luxury lodge in Zambia | Photo credits: Thorntree River Lodge in Zambia | photo credits: Thorntree River Lodge.

You'll bid farewell to Botswana and travel to Zambia, where ABC has improved access to quality healthcare for women in the community by building a clinic fully equipped with a maternity ward. The clinic significantly helped reduce the mortality rate of mothers and newborns.

You'll visit this woman-led clinic, where services include family planning. You'll also visit Maunga Primary, where you'll join the community in preparing and serving meals to students on the nutrition programme.

Back at camp, enjoy high tea with some of the female camp managers and staff. This is an opportunity to connect, share stories, and inspire one another.

Your stay includes guided activities such as game drives and a cruise on the Zambezi River, with sundowner cocktails.

African Bush Camps Thorntree River Lodge

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Two elephants roaming past a tented suite at Somalisa Expeditions.

Say your goodbyes to Zambia on a road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe. You'll cross the world-famous Victoria Falls Bridge, with an astonishing view of the falls along the way. A short scheduled charter flight will take you to Hwange National Park.

ABC supports the women in the local community through entrepreneurship and a garden. You'll visit the Mambanje Garden, Thandanani, and Vukani, all women-led groups teaching women how to earn a living as seamstresses, sell crops, and make jewellery.

Your days will be spent game viewing in the park and sharing stories with the various groups of women you'll meet during your stay. This marks the end of your safari.

African Bush Camps Somalisa Expeditions

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

On your last morning in the wild, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled charter flight to Victoria Falls Airport. Speak to one of our consultants if you’d like to extend your safari.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

Handpicked Stays Along Your Journey

Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

African Bush Camps Linyanti Bush Camp

Tucked away in a private concession in Linyanti, on the border of Chobe National Park, this camp offers an intimate escape into one of Botswana’s wildest corners. The lodge captures a rustic yet refined aesthetic, mirroring the marshes it overlooks. With only six luxury tents, your stay is defined by exclusivity and a deep connection to the Chobe enclave.

It serves as a vital hub for community empowerment, supporting local schools and women’s craft groups. Between game-viewing excursions and helicopter flights, you’ll find the silence of the bush restorative. It is a place where every sunset tells a story of successful conservation.

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African Bush Camps Thorntree River Lodge

Located on the banks of the Zambezi River inside Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, this lodge blends modern high-design with traditional African soul. It’s a sanctuary of quiet luxury, featuring eight luxury suites and two family suites, private plunge pools and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces.

Beyond the spray of the nearby Victoria Falls, the lodge focuses heavily on the ABC Foundation’s Maunga Village projects. Here, you can witness how sustainable tourism directly funds healthcare and education for local women. It is a sophisticated base for exploring the Falls, offering a tranquil riverside rhythm that allows for deep reflection.

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African Bush Camps Somalisa Expeditions

Somalisa Expeditions provides an authentic, vintage safari feel in the heart of Hwange National Park. With five luxury tents and one family tent on a private concession, the camp is famous for its Elephant Pool, where herds frequently gather to drink just metres from the deck. The atmosphere is grounded and soulful, reflecting the wild beauty of the Zimbabwean bush.

The camp is deeply integrated into local empowerment initiatives, providing a platform for female guides to hone their expert tracking skills. With solar-powered luxury and a commitment to zero-waste, it embodies the essence of responsible travel, ensuring that your presence supports both the majestic wildlife and the local community.

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Wildlife You’ll Encounter

Your journey unfolds alongside extraordinary wildlife - here's what to look out for.

Pair of white-fronted bee-eaters perched on a fallen tree branch near Thorntree River Lodge.

Wildlife at Linyanti Concession, Botswana

This is a predator’s paradise and you may spot rare wild dogs, lions, leopards and spotted hyenas prowling the riverine forests. Expect to see massive breeding herds of elephants and Cape buffalo. The birdlife is spectacular, with many specialties, such as African skimmer, carmine bee-eater, long-toed lapwing, saddle-billed stork, and various kingfishers making frequent appearances.

Wildlife at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia

Although it is smaller in scale compared to many parks in southern Africa, Mosi-oa-Tunya offers intimate sightings of white rhino, giraffe, and zebra. There are no large, dangerous predators like lions and leopards, but the Zambezi River is home to pods of hippo and sun-bathing crocodiles. Elephants frequently cross the river islands, creating iconic photographic opportunities.

Wildlife at Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Hwange is legendary for its super-herds of elephants that congregate around waterholes. You’ll also likely see prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs. Cape buffalo, zebra, giraffe, kudu, sable antelope, and spotted hyena are common in the park.

Best Time To Go on this Trip

Peak, low and mixed refer to different travel seasons, which also affect the price.
Learn more about how our pricing works.

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Red-billed hornbill perched on a leafy tree at Somalisa Expeditions.

Aerial view of elephants by the water in Chobe National Park near Linyanti Bush Camp , Botswana

It is time for the first rains.
Dramatic storms, particularly in the late afternoons, break the heat.
Impalas and other antelope give birth.
Predators are active, stalking young animals.
In Linyanti, wildlife starts dispersing from the river banks.
Temperatures are warm, ranging from 20°C-35°C (68°F-95°F), and rainfall averages 60mm.

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A dramatic transition month featuring intense heat, rising humidity, and the arrival of the first afternoon thunderstorms that break the heat.
The Zambian side of the Falls remains mostly dry early in the month until the upper Zambezi catchment catches up.
The landscape quickly begins to turn green, and impalas and other herbivores begin giving birth.
Temperatures are warm to hot, ranging from 19°C–33°C (66°F–91°F), and rainfall averages 70mm.

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It’s time for the first rains.
It’s a transitional, warm month in Hwange, marked by unpredictable weather as the dry season ends and rains begin.
Dramatic storms, particularly in the late afternoons, break the heat.
Impalas and other antelope give birth.
Predators are active, stalking young animals.
Temperatures range from 18°C-32°C (64°F-90°F) and rainfall averages 80mm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are these destinations safe?

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Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe are all considered safe and welcoming destinations, particularly if you are travelling with expert guidance on organised safaris. Botswana is one of the safest countries in Africa, ranking second on the 2025 Global Peace Index because of its stable democracy, low crime rates, and professional tourism infrastructure. Zambia is also generally safe, though be cautious of petty theft and pickpocketing in busy urban areas. Zimbabwe is viewed as secure, especially in major tourist hubs. It ranks as more peaceful than the United States on the latest Global Peace Index. Across all three nations, safety is further ensured by adhering to the instructions of world-class safari guides regarding wildlife encounters, remaining alert in city centres, and taking necessary health precautions such as malaria prevention.

What should I pack for this safari?

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Pack lightweight, neutral-coloured clothing such as shorts and T-shirts, but include long-sleeved shirts and trousers for game drives – avoid bright colours and white (which are highly visible to wildlife), as well as dark blue (which attracts tsetse flies). Temperatures can drop, so bring a jacket, fleece sweater, scarf, and beanie. Closed shoes are required for protection during activities, though sandals are recommended for relaxing at your lodge. Pack light – there are strict 15kg (33lb) weight limits on bush planes – in soft-sided bags. Most lodges offer laundry services. Sun protection – a hat that covers your neck, sunglasses, and sunblock – is vital, as are malaria prophylaxis, insect repellent, and any prescribed medications. Binoculars will enhance wildlife viewing.

How does the pricing work?

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The pricing for this tour is based on six people travelling together. Pricing for safaris is primarily determined by a combination of seasonality, accommodation luxury, and the remoteness of the destination. Packages typically include local transport, meals, and standard game activities, but exclude international flights, visas, and travel insurance.

What is Discover Africa’s cancellation policy?

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Discover Africa will endeavour to provide the services required by the customer, but in the event of cancellation of the booking for any reason whatsoever, partially or in full, by or on behalf of you, Discover Africa reserves the right to claim the services, administration, communication and cancellation charges, which will include, but not be limited to, any charges levied by any supplier against Discover Africa in respect of such booking.

Cancellation of a booking must be made in writing. If the cancellation is received 60 days or more weeks prior to the departure date, 70% of the total confirmed price for costs will be refunded to you. If the cancellation is received more than 30 days but less than 60 days prior to the departure date, 50% of the total vacation costs will be refunded to you. If the cancellation is received less than 30 days prior to the departure date, the total vacation costs will be forfeited by you.

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