Waterfalls and Wildlife: Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park Journey (7 days)
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daysWaterfalls and Wildlife: Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park Journey (7 days)
Experience the smoke that thunders and enjoy spotting elephant, buffalo, lion and hippos on the Chobe RiverResting on the southern banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of the eponymous falls. Your journey starts at the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Enjoy activities such as scenic flights over the falls in a helicopter or micro light, bungee jumping off the Victoria Bridge or River Rafting.
The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its reliable and diverse game viewing. Here, travellers will be given the opportunity to enjoy both land and boat safaris.
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What to Expect on This Safari
This popular itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates by adding/removing a few days or selecting different lodges
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1 to 3
Welcome to the Southern Africa
When you arrive at the Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be met and transported to the Ilala Lodge. The view from your room looks across the lawns to the national parks - where elephants, warthog impala or the occasional buffalo might be passing by or simply grazing on the lawn or in the tree line.
This will be your home for the next three nights with breakfast included. Victoria Falls offers a range of exciting activities such as scenic flights over the falls in a helicopter or microlight, bungee jumping off the Victoria Bridge, sunset cruises and of course no visit is complete without a Tour of the Falls.
Meals: Bed and breakfast
Transport: Included
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4 to 6
Explore the Chobe River
After breakfast, you will be met and transferred across the border into Botswana - you will be transported to Chobe Safari Lodge. You will stay on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis for three nights.
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Included in your stay is two boat cruises and two game drives that will give you the opportunity to sight herds of elephant, lion, buffalo, zebra, hippo, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, wild dogs and hyena.
Meals: Dinner, Bed and breakfast
Transport: Included
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7
We're sad to see you leave
After breakfast and your morning activities, you’ll be transferred to Kasane Airport to connect with your onward flight.
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