7 Days Victoria Falls, Chobe Safari & Okavango Delta
This 7 Days Victoria Falls, Chobe Safari & Okavango Delta is tailored to offer an incredible visit to two wildlife highlights of northern Botswana, the famous Okavango Delta where you will enjoy wildlife viewing by boat and Chobe National Park, renowned for its large herds of elephants. Here you will do wildlife viewing in a 4×4 safari vehicle.
This Tour also offers you a visit to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world.
Highlights of 7 Day Victoria Falls, Chobe Safari & Okavango Delta
Day 1: Arrival Victoria Falls
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Day 3: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park
Day 4: Game Drive & Water Safari at Chobe
Day 5: Fly to Okavango Delta
Day 6: Okavango Delta
Day 7: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of of 7 Day Victoria Falls, Chobe Safari & Okavango Delta
Day 1: Arrival Victoria Falls
On arrival at Livingstone International Airport, you will meet your African Vacation Safaris Driver-Guide, and be transferred to your lodge. Spend the afternoon at relaxation, at 4:00 pm you will be picked by your driver guide and head out for a two hour afternoon boat cruise on the Zambezi River ending at sunset. The cruise offers a blend of relaxation, stunning views, and opportunities to see wildlife along the Zambezi River, one of the most famous rivers in Africa.
At 7:00 pm, you go for Dinner and the Drum Show at the Boma. This iconic cultural experience offers a vibrant combination of traditional African sunrise, music and entertainment with delicious food, rhythmic music, and an interactive show that allows you not to just observe but also become part of the celebration. Later, you are transferred back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Zambezi River, Zambia
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Waterfront
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Victoria Falls
After a delicious, meet your driver-guide and go for a visit to the famous Victoria Falls, the majestic waterfall and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This iconic waterfall is impressive in full flood, from February to end May and even in low season from October to November. After a walking tour, there are so many optional activities to choose from for the rest of the day.
Victoria Falls is a paradise for adrenaline junkies offering bungee jumping, white water rafting, kayaking and even a helicopter flip over the Falls to get a different perspective.
Note: All these activities are optional, meaning they are not included in the quote and must be booked and paid for separately.
Main Destination: Victoria Falls, Zambia
Accommodation: Victoria Falls Waterfront
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide and transferred to Chobe National Park. Here, you will cross from Zambia to Botswana on a ferry assisted on the both sides of the border by your driver-guide. You will check in at your lodge, Chobe Chilwero Lodge – a riverside retreat in the heart of the bush on the edge of Chone National Park. Enjoy lunch and in the afternoon you can enjoy a sunset river cruise along the Chobe River or an afternoon game drive.
Chobe National Park is a popular safari destination in Africa renowned for its vast herds of elephants, diverse wildlife and spectacular scenery. The park hosts about 120,000 elephant individuals thriving in the park and are often seen crowding the banks of the Chobe River most especially during the dry season from about May to October. Also, there are large herds of buffaloes, many predators and antelopes such as sable and roan.
Main Destination: Chobe National Park, Botswana
Accommodation: Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Game Drive & Water Safari at Chobe National Park
Wake up at dawn, enjoy breakfast and go for an early morning game drive. This time of the day is best for finding the big cats including lions, leopards, cheetahs and the rare wild dogs, as they are still active and chances of seeing them are good. Other animals you will see during the morning game drive include various antelope species like impalas, sable and kudus, zebras, large herds of elephants, buffaloes and Red Lechwe among others.
Around mid- day, return to your lodge for lunch and in the afternoon, you will go for a boat safari on Chobe River, offering a unique opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles and a rich variety of birdlife. After enjoying the serene atmosphere of the river, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Chobe National Park, Botswana
Accommodation: Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Fly to Okavango Delta
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kasane Airport for a flight to the Okavango Delta. On this 90 minute flight, you will marvel at the environment as you watch it change from the lush Chobe Riverfront, through the scrub of the Savute to the Okavango Delta, the jewel of Botswana.
The Okavango Delta is one of Africa’s last great natural sanctuaries and home to vast concentrations of wildlife. The Delta is a unique pulsing wetland covering between 6 and 15000 square kilometers of Kalahari Desert in northern Botswana, Okavango Delta owes its existence to the Okavango River which flows from the Angolan Highlands, across Namibia’s Caprivi Strip and into the harsh Kalahari Desert.
Upon arrival at the bush airstrip, you will be met by your guide and transfer to your camp, settle in or head out on a safari with your guide. You will have a chance to see elephants, giraffe, leopards, lion, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, warthog, jackals, hyenas, impalas, lechwe honey badger, baboon and wild dogs among others.
Main Destination: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Accommodation: Camp Okavango
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Okavango Delta
Today is dedicated to exploring Okavango Delta on water safari experience.
Water-based game viewing in Okavango Delta are conducted by experienced professional guides who will expertly navigate you through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. Roam the vast expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat or explore the intricacies of the incredible Okavango Delta the old-fashioned way, in the traditional contours of the Mokoro (Canoe).
Guided bush walks are also conducted on nearby islands, offering an opportunity to track some of the larger land-based species such as elephants, various species of antelopes , buffaloes, elephants, lions, giraffes and several bird species including fish eagle, malachite kingfisher and Sacred Ibis among others. As the sun sets, you will return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Accommodation: Camp Okavango
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, you will check out of your camp and be transferred back to the airstrip to catch a short flight of approximately 30 minutes to Maun Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you will connect for your onward flight bringing your tour to an end.
End of 7 Days Victoria Falls, Chobe Safari & Okavango Delta
