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Zimbabwe & Botswana – 11-Day Zimbabwe & Botswana Discoverer Safari – Group accommodated

11 days / 10 nights
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) • Chobe River Front • Khwai Community Area • Xhumaga • Deception Valley Private Reserve

Country

Zimbabwe, Botswana

Duration

11 days

Group Size

Min 4 Max 12

Highlights

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Chobe River Front

Khwai Community Area

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Zimbabwe & Botswana – 11-Day Zimbabwe & Botswana Discoverer Safari – Group accommodated

From $3,955
Khwai Guest House
Khwai Community Area
Pioneers Victoria Falls
Deception Valley Lodge
Boteti River Camp
Pioneers Victoria Falls

Includes

All accommodation (rooms in comfortable lodges or luxury tents),
All transfers and activities as per the itinerary,
All meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D – dinner),
Services of a Professional Guide,
All Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary
Transport in enclosed, air-conditioned or specialised safari vehicles.

Excludes

Entrance to the Falls
Airport transfers
Optional excursions at the lodges (scenic flight over the Delta, activities in Victoria Falls, game drives, fishing etc
Beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water)
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Increase in government tax and park fees
Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation.

Itinerary

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great natural landmarks. Straddling the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it forms a vast curtain of water that fills the air with mist and sound. The Zimbabwean side grants the most dramatic views, where mist rises like ghostly curtains and rainbows arc through the spray. Measuring about 1,708 metres across, it is regarded as the largest single continuous sheet of falling water on Earth. The adjacent town of Victoria Falls provides a convenient base for exploring the region, with a wide range of activities from scenic flights and microlight trips to white-water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and safaris into Chobe National Park.
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
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  • Pioneers Victoria Falls

    Day 1 - 3

    Surrounded by lush gardens and manicured lawns, this 50-room lodge offers plenty of space, comfort, and charm. Each room is tastefully decorated in a classic style and overlooks the gardens, creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
    Pioneers Victoria Falls
    Pioneers Victoria Falls
    Pioneers Victoria Falls
    Pioneers Victoria Falls
    Pioneers Victoria Falls
    Pioneers Victoria Falls
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Your adventure starts at a comfortable lodge at Victoria Falls. We are happy to assist with pre-safari arrangements including transfers (extra cost) from the airport to the lodge. You will have your afternoon at leisure to relax or explore Victoria Falls town and the numerous activities it offers. Lunch and dinner at own expense.

  

  • Transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] to Pioneers Victoria Falls

  • Transfer Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] to Pioneers Victoria Falls

  • Check-in to Pioneers Victoria Falls

Day 2

Day Notes:

You have this day to further explore Vic Falls Town. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask the lodge reception for further details if not pre-booked.  Breakfast included.

  • White Water Rafting

  • Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (Zimbabwe)

Chobe River Front, Botswana

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them. A visit to this area guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Visitors can look forward to some exciting activities such as: being driven along the game-dotted river banks in a 4WD; cruising along the river in a motorboat, spotting rare birdlife for a unique safari experience.
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
Chobe River Front
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  • Chobe Elephant Camp

    Day 3 - 5

    Situated on a rocky ridge overlooking the spectacular Chobe River Floodplains, Chobe Elephant Camp offers guests ample opportunities to explore the wild surroundings while providing a stunning viewpoint onto one of Botswana’s renowned reserve parks. This eco-friendly lodge presents an original contemporary African design reminiscent of the quintessential sub-Saharan farmsteads.
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
    Chobe Elephant Camp
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Day 3

Day Notes:

Today you will have a leisurely breakfast at your lodge. The lodge reception will advise the departure time of your transfer to Botswana. You will then head to Botswana. The next two nights are spent at a rustic camp at the edge of Chobe National Park. Look out for any wildlife along the way as you travel through the Chobe National Park to get to your destination.  Breakfast and Dinner included, lunch at own expense.

Victoria Falls – Chobe, Chobe Elephant Camp:  160 km, ±3.5 hrs driving (plus border crossing)

  • Check-out from Pioneers Victoria Falls

  • Transfer from Pioneers Victoria Falls to Chobe Elephant Camp

  • Transfer Pioneers Victoria Falls to Chobe Game Lodge

  • Check-in to Chobe Elephant Camp

  • Afternoon Game Activity

Day 4

Day Notes:

Time is spent in Chobe National Park, which is incredibly rich in game due to the Chobe River providing water all year round. Large herds of elephant and buffalo are frequently seen. Due to the high density of herbivores in this area many predators, such as lions and leopards, can be found. While staying at Chobe Elephant Camp you will do a game drive and boat cruise within the Chobe National Park where you immerse yourself into this incredible area from both land and water. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

  • Morning Game Activity

  • Afternoon Game Activity

Khwai Community Area, Botswana

The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. Khwai Community Area has unfenced boundaries allowing wildlife to move freely between the woodlands in the wet season when water is plentiful and back to permanent rivers and lagoons in the dry season. The Khwai area offers the same wildlife experience as the Moremi Game Reserve with the added advantage of being a private concession, which means the ability to do walking safaris and night drives. Don't miss the opportunity to soak up beautiful views of the scenic landscape and spot an array of wildlife.
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
Khwai Community Area
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  • Khwai Guest House

    Day 5 - 8

    Tucked in the heart of the friendly rural village of Khwai, at the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Guest House opens the door to a true African experience, offering a pristine immersion into Botswana’s unique nature and culture. Welcoming guests into 6 ensuite rooms and 2 family units, Khwai Guest House offers a cosy nest from which to experience the traditional lifestyle of this small community set amongst one of the most spectacular wilderness locations of Botswana. Guests will have the choice between being completely independent and exploring this stunning destination on their own, or joining some of the many group activities we offer including morning, afternoon and night game drives, excursions in the traditional dugout canoe (Mokoro), and cultural visits to the Khwai community. Guests also have the opportunity to do a scenic helicopter flight over the majestic Okavango Delta.
    Khwai Guest House
    Khwai Guest House
    Khwai Guest House
    Khwai Guest House
    Khwai Guest House
    Khwai Guest House
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Day 5

Day Notes:

After breakfast, your adventure continues through to the Southern parts of Chobe National Park, having lunch in the Savuti area and travelling onward to the Khwai River area, bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. This is one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana with very high concentrations of game. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Enjoy game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets. Night at the Khwai Guest House or similar in the Khwai Village. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

Chobe – Khwai Guest House: 200 km, 10 hrs (including game drives)

  • Check-out from Chobe Elephant Camp

  • Transfer from Chobe Elephant Camp to Khwai Guest House

  • Transfer Chobe Game Lodge to Khwai Guest House

  • Check-in to Khwai Guest House

  • Afternoon Game Activity

Day 6 - 7

Day Notes:

The next two days you will further explore this region of the famous Okavango Delta, you will do game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession). You will also have an opportunity to do a mokoro excursion into a community-managed concession area. Your guide will take you on a scenic drive to the mokoro station where you will meet your mokoro poler/guide, who will share with you hidden secrets of this water system. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

  • Morning Game Activity

  • Afternoon Game Activity

Xhumaga, Botswana

The small town of Xhumaga is situated in north-central Botswana and rests on the western bank of the Boteti River, flanking the Makgadikgadi National Park. This photographer’s wonderland presents visitors with striking scenes of vast open plains, dramatic Acacia tree silhouettes and wandering herds of wildlife. The Makgadikgadi National Park, which encompasses the largest saltpan in the world, provides a home for antelope, zebra and wildebeest, and stone-age tools and artefacts dot the landscape. At the Nxai Pan, nature enthusiasts can spot unusual species such as hartebeest, bat-eared fox, brown hyena, and cheetah. A rich culture flourishes here, and the town is happy to welcome visitors to their way of life. Make sure to try some of the region’s traditional dishes such as mopane worms, lamb, meat stew (seswaa) and maize porridge (pap), as well as the sweet, tasty watermelon (lerotse) grown here.
Xhumaga
Xhumaga
Xhumaga
Xhumaga
Xhumaga
Xhumaga
  • Boteti River Camp

    Day 8 - 9

    Overlooking the riverbed, Boteti River Camp rests at the edge of Makgadikgadi National Park, near Khumaga Village, and is within reach of Nxai Pan National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve. It offers a perfect escape to explore the vast open landscapes of this semi-arid area. The property features 8 en-suite chalets, mini Meru tents within the campsite area, a swimming pool, a dining area and a bar. An elevated viewing lounge overlooking the river invites you to wait for elephants or occasional zebra as they come by for a water break. For the adventurous traveller, we also have 8 campsites. Each campsite features a fireplace, water and power-points, as well as a shaded area under which they can pitch their tents. The campsite area has shared ablutions, as well as an area for washing cooking equipment.
    Boteti River Camp
    Boteti River Camp
    Boteti River Camp
    Boteti River Camp
    Boteti River Camp
    Boteti River Camp
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Day 8

Day Notes:

Inspired by the beauty of the area, you will travel south to Maun. You will have the option of taking an air transfer that morning to Maun (1 hour, inclusive of 15 minute scenic flight, rate TBA by your guide/agent – to be booked during the safari, payment in cash only). Enjoy a bit of curio shopping while waiting for the guide and the rest of the group to arrive then have lunch at a local restaurant (lunch at own expense).  After lunch you will head towards your next lodge, an oasis on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or enjoying the view from the lounge.  Breakfast and dinner included. Lunch at own expense.

 Khwai – Boteti River Camp: 340 km, ±6 hrs by road (excluding lunch stop over)

  • Morning Game Activity

  • Check-out from Khwai Guest House

  • Transfer from Khwai Guest House to Boteti River Camp

  • Transfer Khwai Guest House to Boteti River Camp

  • Check-in to Boteti River Camp

  • Afternoon Game Activity

Deception Valley Private Reserve, Botswana

Cocooned within pristine Kalahari bushveld along the northeastern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Deception Valley Private Reserve derives its name from an optical illusion. The phenomenon is centred around a pan with the area, a visual trickery that renders the dry, blue-clay pan as water, creating a captivating spectacle, particularly noticeable from the air. Home to a diverse array of wildlife, including large herds of greater kudu, red hartebeest, springbok, and eland, as well as predators like caracal, Cape fox, lions, and cheetahs. Morning and afternoon game drives offer opportunities to observe lions, cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, giraffes, elephants, and more. Night safaris reveal nocturnal species such as porcupines, honey badgers, spotted genets, and springhares. A rich abundance of birdlife complements the stunning landscape of golden grass, rolling mounds, and sculpted trees.
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Deception Valley Private Reserve
  • Deception Valley Lodge

    Day 9 - 11

    Deception Valley Lodge is nestled on the north-eastern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in one of the largest private game reserves in Botswana. The Deception Valley Private Reserve spans more than 43 000Ha of pristine Kalahari wilderness. Designated waterholes, hidden viewing hides, vegetated dunes, natural pans and an amazing valley, offering incredible game viewing opportunities.
    Deception Valley Lodge
    Deception Valley Lodge
    Deception Valley Lodge
    Deception Valley Lodge
    Deception Valley Lodge
    Deception Valley Lodge
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Day 9

Day Notes:

After a morning game drive along the Boteti River you will travel to the Kalahari Private Reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

  • Morning Game Activity

  • Check-out from Boteti River Camp

  • Transfer from Boteti River Camp to Deception Valley Lodge

  • Transfer Boteti River Camp to Kalahari Plains Camp

  • Check-in to Deception Valley Lodge

  • Afternoon Game Activity

Day 10

Day Notes:

Explore the area for two days, enjoying game drives and participate in a nature walk led by a local San tracker. They will share intricate bush knowledge and give you an insight into their unique and intriguing culture. You will also do game drives to explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx and predators including lion, hyena and cheetah. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. Night spent in a comfortable camp.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. 

 

  • Morning Game Activity

  • Afternoon Game Activity

Day 11

  • Morning Game Activity

  • Check-out from Deception Valley Lodge

  • Transfer from Deception Valley Lodge to Maun International Airport [MUB]

  • Transfer Kalahari Plains Camp to Maun International Airport [MUB]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe
Day 1-2

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great natural landmarks.
Chobe River Front
Botswana
Day 3-4

Chobe River Front

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities.
Khwai Community Area
Botswana
Day 5-6

Khwai Community Area

The Khwai area of the Okavango lies along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve.
Xhumaga
Botswana
Day 8

Xhumaga

The small town of Xhumaga is situated in north-central Botswana and rests on the western bank of the Boteti River, flanking the Makgadikgadi National Park.
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Botswana
Day 9-10

Deception Valley Private Reserve

Cocooned within pristine Kalahari bushveld along the northeastern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Deception Valley Private Reserve derives its name from an optical illusion.

Accommodations

Pioneers Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Day 1-3

Pioneers Victoria Falls

Surrounded by lush gardens and manicured lawns, this 50-room lodge offers plenty of space, comfort, and charm.
Chobe Elephant Camp
Chobe River Front
Day 3-5

Chobe Elephant Camp

Situated on a rocky ridge overlooking the spectacular Chobe River Floodplains, Chobe Elephant Camp offers guests ample opportunities to explore the wild surroundings while providing a stunning viewpoint onto one of Botswana’s renowned reserve parks.
Khwai Guest House
Khwai Community Area
Day 5-8

Khwai Guest House

Tucked in the heart of the friendly rural village of Khwai, at the doorstep of the Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Guest House opens the door to a true African experience, offering a pristine immersion into Botswana’s unique nature and culture. Welcoming guests into 6 ensuite rooms and 2 family units, Khwai Guest House offers a cosy nest from which to experience the traditional lifestyle of this small community set amongst one of the most spectacular wilderness locations of Botswana.
Boteti River Camp
Xhumaga
Day 8-9

Boteti River Camp

Overlooking the riverbed, Boteti River Camp rests at the edge of Makgadikgadi National Park, near Khumaga Village, and is within reach of Nxai Pan National Park and Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
Deception Valley Lodge
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Day 9-11

Deception Valley Lodge

Deception Valley Lodge is nestled on the north-eastern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in one of the largest private game reserves in Botswana.

Low Season 2025

27 March - 6 April, 9 - 19 May, 1 - 11 November

  • Price per person on 2 sharing basis:  USD 3,955
  • Single Supplement: USD 715

High Season 2025

1 - 11 July, 30 July - 9 August, 25 August - 4 September, 4 September to 14 September, 27 September - 7 October

  • Price per person on 2 sharing basis:  USD 4,360
  • Single Supplement: USD 715

Low Season 2026

29 March - 8 April & 14-24 May

  • Price per person on 2 sharing basis:  USD 4,195
  • Single Supplement: USD 750

High Season 2026

4-14 July, 1-11 August, 29 August - 8 September, 28 September - 8 October, 21-31 October

  • Price per person on 2 sharing basis:  USD 4,580
  • Single Supplement: USD 750

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