12 Days Classic Botswana and Zimbabwe

Okavango delta, Gomoti Plains, Hwange NP, Victoria Falls

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Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

7 people

Languages

English

Overview

Safari Overview

This spectacular safari takes you to the glittering waters of the Okavango Delta and the predator capital of the world at Moremi, to the banks of the Zambezi River (close to Victoria Falls) and on to the grand Hwange National Park.

Curated experiences – Discover what makes each camp so interesting and what you can do while there. Each camp and lodge have something different to share. Drawing on our extensive local knowledge, we make sure you get to experience the best that each site has to offer.

Explore the Okavango Delta – This is your chance to explore Botswana’s prized jewel, the Okavango Delta. Over 11 000 km3 of seasonal floodwater travels from the neighbouring Angola Highlands to fill this inland river basin to create a home to more than 2 000 plants, 450 birds, 65 fish and over 200 000 large mammal species.

See the mighty Victoria Falls – One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the locals call Victoria Falls “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, which means “smoke that thunders” in honour of the roar of the water plunging into the Zambezi River below. You will now be able to tick Victoria Falls off your life’s bucket list.

Explore a variety of biomes – A biome is a community of animals and plants that share common characteristics for the environment in which they live. Biomes can include a variety of habitats and as such, support different animal and life forms. This package covers several biomes enabling you to enjoy a wide diversity of wildlife in a single trip.

Visit Hwange National Park – An hour’s drive from Victoria Falls, this package takes in the largest park in Zimbabwe. At 14,600km2 in size, Hwange National Park is home to the “Presidential Herd” of elephants and is the only place in the country to see a giraffe. The vast space is the ideal way in which to immerse yourself in the authentic spirit of a safari.

Safari Highlights:

Explore the Okavango Delta
The predator capital of the world at Moremi
See the Zambezi River & Explore Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Explore Hwange National Park Game Drives & Walking Safari

At Old Drift Lodge inclusive

Accommodation, all meals and drinks; Complimentary mini bars in the rooms
Return Victoria Falls Airport / Livingstone Airport transfers; Shuttle to Victoria Falls town; Gym in a bag; Laundry
Emergency Medical Evacuation cover; 2% Tourism levy; VAT on accommodation, meals and drinks Activities available at Old Drift Lodge at no extra charge to guests: Morning and Afternoon Game drives in the Zambezi National Park & Morning and Afternoon River Safaris

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival / Flight to Okavango Delta

You will book an international flight to Maun in Botswana, when you arrive you will be assisted onto a light flight to Khwai airstrip then road transfer to Machaba Camp in Okavango details where you start your first three nights of your safari.

Check-in and depending on your arrival time you will relax or do the afternoon activity then dinner and bedtime.

During these days you will have two game viewing activities per day, you have breakfast then a morning activity and then a break for lunch and free time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, you have afternoon tea /coffee followed by game viewing activities back to the camp relax then dinner and bedtime at your convenient time.

Day 4: Transfer to Gomoti Plains, Okavango Delta

Perched on the edge of the Okavango Delta, Machaba Camp offers the dual advantage of viewing large wildlife populations and exploring the tributaries of the Delta’s outer reaches in a mokoro canoe. On day 4, you will have breakfast and then check out of Machaba Camp and then you will be transferred to Khwai airstrip and flight to Gomoti Plains airstrip where you will meet the guide from Gomoti Plains Camp and transfer the camp check-in and then lunch. After lunch, you will have free time to relax then afternoon tea/coffee followed by the afternoon game viewing activity then return to the camp, relax and dinner then bedtime.

Days 5 & 6: Explore Gomoti Plains, Okavango Delta

Based in a private concession on the edge of the Gomoti flood plain system, this camp has access to incredible wildlife and scenery. Depending on the time of year, the floodplains can be explored by vehicle or canoe. On days 5 and 6 you will have breakfast followed by morning activity then return to the camp for lunch and free time to relax. Later afternoon tea/coffee then you will go out for the afternoon activity then return to camp relax and dinner then bedtime.

Days 7: Transfer to Victoria Falls, Zim Via Kasane

Breakfast in the morning and then you will check out, depending on your flight time you will be transferred to Gomoti Plains airstrip for your charter flight to Kasane airport and then you will be transferred to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Check-in and then depending on your arrival time you will be served with lunch and free time to relax. Later in the afternoon tea/coffee followed the afternoon game drive or River Safari return to the Lodge then dinner and bedtime.

Day 8: Old Drift Lodge – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

You will have free activities available at Old Drift Lodge at no extra charge to guests: Morning and Afternoon Game drive in the Zambezi National Park & Morning and Afternoon River Safaris.

Day 9: Flight from VFA to Manga Airstrip Hwange NP

Breakfast and then check out of the lodge our driver will transfer you to Victoria Falls Intl airport in time for your 45 minutes’ flight to Manga airstrip and then transfer to Verney’s Camp – Hwange National Park. Check-in and lunch will be served then free time to relax followed by afternoon activity then return to the camp dinner and then bedtime.

Days 10 &11: Safari Activities in Hwange NP

Inspired by safaris of the past, Verney’s Camp is situated in a teak forest that is synonymous with Hwange. With views over a waterhole, the animals put on a daily parade as they come down for their evening drink. On days 10 and 11 you have breakfast then a morning game viewing activity you will return to the camp in time for lunch and free time to relax and then afternoon tea/coffee followed by afternoon activity then return to the camp in time for dinner and then bedtime at your free time.

Day 12: Transfer to Victoria Falls Intl Airport

On this day you will have breakfast in the morning and you will check out of the camp, then you will be transferred to Manga Airstrip for your 45 minutes’ flights back to Victoria Falls Intl airport in time for your international flight back home.

Included/Excluded

Flight from Maun to Machaba Camp, then onto Gomoti Plains Camp
Flight from Gomoti Plains to Kasane Airport
Road transfer from Kasane to Old Drift Lodge (Approx. 45 minutes)
Transfer back to Vic Falls Airport
Return flights from Vic Falls Airport to Manga – Manga to Vic Falls Airport (Approx. 45-minute flight)
Fully inclusive of accommodation, all meals, laundry, lodge activities, return vehicle airstrip transfers, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks) & taxes
Machaba Safaris Conservation and Community Levy (CCL) of USD 15 per person per night at all camps.