A once-in-a-lifetime 12-day safari blending the natural majesty of Victoria Falls, Hwange’s thriving wildlife, Chobe’s elephant-rich waterways, and the serene wilderness of the Okavango Delta. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and explorers craving diverse experiences both on land and water.
Traverse stunning landscapes across two countries—rainforest hikes, game drives, wildlife sanctuaries, cultural villages, and delta waterways—all in one expedition.
Highlights
- Painted Dog Conservation visit near Hwange
- Big Five game drives in Hwange & Chobe
- Chobe River sunset cruise
- Okavango Delta & Moremi Game Reserve exploration
- Rhino tracking & ancient rock art (if extended)
- Cultural visits in Bulawayo and Vic Falls
From arrival to farewell, the itinerary seamlessly moves through Zimbabwe and Botswana, offering a diverse mix of bush walks, drives, cruises, and cultural stops.
Arrive to the lodge ,after checking in, you will have a few minutes to relax as the sun goes down whilst waiting for your first dinner prepared for you in the heart of the great Hwange national park.After dinner ,you will do the evening Game drive with a chance of spotting nocturnal animals.
Driving distance:Victoria Falls to Hwange national park 130 km +-3 hours drive
Meals:Dinner
After breakfast at the lodge ,you will spend the rest of the day out in the bush enjoying what the nature has to present to you ,starting from small crawling insects to bigger mammals and the surrounding vegetation.
Meals :breakfast, Picnic Lunch and dinner.
On this day we depart Hwange, via Victoria Falls we cross the border into Botswana. After checking in you will later enjoy the afternoon on a boat cruise .
Driving distance 200km +-4hours
Meals:breakfast and dinner
Day 4:Chobe Nationa Park Game Drive
Your first Game drive in Botswana await!
Start the day early for a 3 hours game drive in chobe national park Botswana's second largest park and the most popular park in Southern Africa. After the game drive ,breakfast will be ready at the lodge ,enjoy and check out and drive to Nata ,check in and relax at the lodge.
Meal:breakfast
Distance:300km +_3 hours
Day 4 :Nata
On this day you will spend half of your day at the Salt pan ,enjoying the landscape on a good season different bird species can be spotted and game as well.
Nata Bird Sanctuary & Leisure
Today you will be visiting the Okavango delta on an open game viewer.The day starts earlier departing Maun to Moremi game reserve .Breakfast will be packed and there will be picnic lunch.
Distance 200km to and from
Meals :Breakfast, lunch and dinner .
Depart Maun and drive to Gweta for an afternoon bush walk and a boabab talk.
Distance:200km
Meals :breakfast
Depart Gweta and drive to Elephant Sands ,enjoy your day sitting in front of the waterhole with herds of elephants coming to drink ,there are options like bush walk or game drive at lodge.
Distance:150km +_3 hours
Meals:Breakfast and dinner
On this day you will be driving back to Zimbabwe after spending a couple of days in Botswana. After breakfast you will cross the border back to Zimbabwe being welcomed by a dinner cruise on the mighty Zambezi river .
Distance :300 km +_4 hours
Meals :breakfast n dinner.
Easy day in Victoria Falls, after breakfast drive to the Victoria Falls national park and enjoy the mesmerizing waterfall ,one of the World's seventh Natural wonder.
+_2 hours walk at the rainforest. Spend the rest of the day doing optional activities like helicopter flight,bungee jumping and many more.
Meals:Breakfast
On this day you will do your last game drive with a chance of spotting Rhinos. You will visit Victoria Falls Game reserve,on a open game viewing vehicle. After the game drive ,you will visit the local village to learn about culture and learn about how people live .Table will be reserved for the last dinner at own expense.
Distance 10km 20 minutes drive.
Meals:breakfast
After having a great time in Africa and enjoying what you have seen ,its a day to say goodbye.!
- 11 nights’ accommodation (lodges & guesthouses)
- All transfers, border crossings & transport
- Full guided activities (wildlife drives, Painted Dog Centre, bird sanctuary, cultural tours)
- Park & conservation entry fees
- Meals as indicated (mainly B&B, with select lunches/dinners)
- Bottled water during travel
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Flights (international & domestic)
- Visas for Zimbabwe & Botswana
- Medical insurance
- Gratuities & laundry
- Unlisted meals & optional activities
Yes—for Zimbabwe & Zambia, valid for 30 days, allows day trips into Botswana (overnight in Botswana may require separate visa)
A wildlife education and rehabilitation facility near Hwange, dedicated to the critically endangered African wild dog
A biodiverse reserve in the Okavango Delta with rich wildlife, boating, and walking safaris
