The Vic Falls and Chobe safari package includes 2 nights at the Elephant Hills Resort Hotel in the Victoria Falls village and tours and cruises around the area. The following 2 nights are at the Chobe Safari Lodge with open vehicle and boat safaris in Chobe National Park. This is a great combination of Victoria Falls followed by a wildlife safari. Moreover, area are amongst the greatest wildlife reserves in Africa and the world! We can also offer you a package just into Chobe if so desired, please contact us.
The Itinerary
DAY 1. Johannesburg – Victoria Falls (Vic Falls and Chobe Safari)
The Vic Falls and Chobe safari departs from Johannesburg. Fly from the O R Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg to Victoria Falls Airport and transferred to your hotel. Later this afternoon embark on a 2-hour Sundowner Cruise including finger snacks, beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks available on the Zambezi River.
The cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the river. You have the opportunity to see a variety of game including hippo, crocodile, elephant and sometimes even rhino and an abundance for birdlife. Overnight at the A’Zambezi River Lodge.
DAY 2. Vic Falls
The Victoria Falls is 150 million years old! A truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, sounds, the smell, the feeling that this may indeed be nature’s supreme masterpiece. Nothing prepares one for your first sight of it. On this guided tour, you will be accompanied through the rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the area themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird and wildlife and other points of interest. We return to the hotel later or you can do our own exploring.
Early evening you are transferred to the Boma Place of Eating. This is not just another ethnic restaurant but a rather unique cultural experience. You will be greeted in local languages and invited to take part in a hand washing ceremony before sampling traditional beer and snacks before dinner. Excellent cuisine, including a variety of game meats and traditional Zimbabwean dishes are on offer. The meal is accompanied by entertainment throughout the meal from traditional dancers, the storyteller and a local witchdoctor who is available for fortune-telling. After dinner, the Sangoma tells tales of the country’s folklore, culture and heritage. The highlight of the evening is the interactive drumming and dancing, so come prepared to participate. Afterwards you are transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the A’Zambezi River Lodge.
Day 3. Victoria – Chobe National Park (Vic Falls and Chobe safari)
After breakfast, depart for a road transfer to Chobe National Park in Botswana, 100 km west of Victoria Falls. The park is home to 450 species of birds and the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. You reach your lodge and check-in. Late afternoon embark on an open vehicle or boat safari depending on the lodge. Return late evening for dinner and overnight at the Chobe Safari Lodge.
Day 4. Chobe National Park
Today starts early with a wake-up call and a morning safari. We spend the rest of the day having sumptuous meals, more safaris, enjoying the luxury of the accommodation and the surrounding beauty of the Africa bush on the edge of the river! Overnight Chobe Safari Lodge.
Day 5. Chobe National Park – Victoria – Johannesburg
Transfer back to Victoria Falls for the return flight to Johannesburg.
NOTE: You are able to change the hotels mentioned here if you have a personal preference, kindly e-mail us with your request. You could also start with the first two nights of this tour from the Zambian side of the Vic Falls – see the Zambian side here.
