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This safari adventure through Botswana and Zimbabwe immerses you in breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife. Whether exploring through thrilling game drives, relaxing river cruises, or engaging cultural experiences, this journey offers the very best of African wilderness and culture.
Our Wonders of Botswana & Zimbabwe tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Discover the abundence of wildlife that calls the National Park home, whilst being surrounded by spectacular landscapes.
Journey into Zimbabwe, where you will find Hwange, a wildlife-packed national park. Hwange is one of the 10 largest parks in Africa and is home to the world's largest population of elephants.
Explore one of the world's most awe-inspiring sights - Most-oa-Tunya, 'the Smoke that Thunders', a stunning waterfall that boasts a 100 metre drop at Victoria Falls.
Sit back and relax as you take in ‘The Simunye Spirit of Africa’ show, a dynamic and vibrant performance showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Africa through a captivating blend of traditional music, dance, and storytelling, celebrating the continent’s unity and diversity.
At the heart of Chinotimba, Victoria Falls’ largest and oldest township, visit a home to meet local women and dine on food cooked the traditional Zimbabwean way. You’ll get a taste of local culture and discover Chinotimba’s soul while supporting women’s welfare and female empowerment.
Rise with the dawn to float serenely down the Chobe River. You’ll be surrounded by the birds and animals that call the river and its banks home; look out for elephants bathing, hippos wallowing in the shallows, giraffes and antelopes close by and even predators stopping for a drink.
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
On arrival in Victoria Falls you will be met and transferred to Chobe where you will have the rest of the day to relax before dinner.
Spend the morning cruising on the peaceful Chobe River, a wonderful way to see the abundance of birds and animals that live in and around the water. Look out for elephants, hippos, giraffes and antelope, to name just a few. Back on dry land, head back to your lodge, arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy some relaxation time before another safari adventure into the wilderness of Chobe National Park.
Venture back into the glorious Chobe National Park. Named for the Chobe River, which forms its northern boundary, the river waters attracts plentiful wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles,vast herds of elephants and so much more. This, and its spectacular landscapes make it one of Africa’s most iconic national parks. Enjoy unforgettable adventures today on morning and afternoon guided game drives.
Bid farewell to Chobe and cross over the border into Zimbabwe to discover another wildlife-packed national park, Hwange. One of the 10 largest parks in Africa, Hwange is teeming with extraordinary animals. It is particularly known for being home to the world’s largest population of elephants but also shelters over 100 other species of animals, and over 400 species of birds, including the carmine bee-eater and southern ground hornbill. You’ll arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to prepare for tomorrow’s adventures.
Today will be spent amongst the vast wilds of Hwange National Park on epic morning and afternoon game drives, spotting creatures that include lions, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and wild dogs. Enjoy the facilities your lodge has to offer during the leisure time between game drives.
Savour your final safari of the trip, ticking off those last few incredible birds and animals from Hwange’s diverse range of habitats. Hit the road back to Victoria Falls where a delicious lunch is waiting. After lunch you have the rest of the day at leisure.
Wander pathways through lush rainforest to reach a lookout point. Before you, will be one of the world’s most aweinspiring sights - Most-oa-Tunya, ‘the Smoke that Thunders’, Victoria Falls. Enjoy lunch at the iconic Lookout Café, which boasts glorious views of the Batoka Gorge. The afternoon is at leisure before a magical evening show, featuring local professional artists in an intimate 195-seat open-air theatre.
Start the day with a warm welcome in the township of Chinotamba, where you’ll visit a local woman who will give you a taste of traditional Zimbabwean life and a delicious lunch of traditional Zimbabwean foods too. This afternoon enjoy a cruise on the Zambezi river as you take in the breathtaking scenery and a magnificent sunset. Dinner tonight is a lively, cultural experience set in an open-air, thatched boma. The evening is filled with drumming, dance performances, and storytelling.
Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight.
Places Visited: UK - Victoria Falls - Chobe (3N) - Hwange (2N) - Victoria Falls (3N) - UK
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
Located on the banks of Chobe River, the Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers guests an opportunity to explore the wonders of an untamed Africa. An abundance of wildlife roams in the nearby Game Park. The property itself boasts tranquil surroundings, spacious rooms, equipped with air conditioning as well as other amenities.
Bomani Tented Camp is ideally nestled within a private concession on the Ngamo Plains, famous for its stunning scenery and impressive year-round game viewing of its diverse range of wildlife. Stay in tented accommodation and spend time at leisure at the viewing decks, the splash pool or by enjoying the in-house spa treatments available at your own expense.
Located within close proximity to the majestic Victoria Falls, the Pioneers Lodge offers modern amenities, including air conditioning, room safe and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room is also equipped with mosquito nets, en-suite facilities and boasts a view of the beautiful garden grounds.
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