Duration
11 days
Group Size
Min 4 Max 12
Style
Highlights
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Chobe River Front
Khwai Community Area
+2 destinations
Zimbabwe & Botswana – 11-Day Zimbabwe & Botswana Discoverer Safari – Group accommodated
From $3,955
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Itinerary
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), 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.
Day 1
Day Notes:
Your adventure starts at a comfortable lodge in Victoria Falls. You'll have the afternoon free to unwind or explore Victoria Falls town and its many attractions. Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.
Transfers from Victoria Falls Airport are not included. We are happy to assist with pre-safari arrangements including transfers from the airport to the lodge at an additional cost.
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Check-in to Pioneers Victoria Falls
Day 2
Day Notes:
After breakfast, 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.
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White Water Rafting
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Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (Zimbabwe)
Chobe River Front, Botswana
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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.
Day 3
Day Notes:
Start your day with a leisurely breakfast at your lodge. The lodge reception will inform you of the departure time for your transfer to Botswana. Upon leaving Zimbabwe, your safari guide will be ready to welcome you in Botswana. You will spend the next two nights at a rustic camp on the outskirts of Chobe National Park. Keep an eye out for wildlife as you travel through the park to your destination.
Transfer Time: ~ 31/2 hours (excluding border crossing).
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Check-out from Pioneers Victoria Falls
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Game drive en-route to Chobe
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Transfer from Pioneers Victoria Falls to Chobe Elephant Camp
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Check-in to Chobe Elephant Camp
Day 4
Day Notes:
In Chobe National Park, you'll experience an incredible wildlife thanks to the Chobe River, which provides water year-round. Large herds of elephants and buffalo are often spotted, and many predators, such as lions and leopards, thrive in this area due to the high density of herbivores. During your stay at Chobe Elephant Camp, you will enjoy both a game drive and a boat cruise within the park.
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Shared morning & afternoon safari activities
Khwai Community Area, Botswana
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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.
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.
Transfer Time: ~10 hrs (including game drives).
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Check-out from Chobe Elephant Camp
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Transfer from Chobe Elephant Camp to Khwai Guest House
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Check-in to Khwai Guest House
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Shared afternoon safari activity
Day 6 - 7
Day Notes:
For the next 2 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 (Northeast Moremi/Khwai Concession). You will also have an opportunity to do a mokoro excursion (a dugout canoe) along a tributary of the Khwai River. Your mokoro poler/guide will reveal hidden gems of this waterway.
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Shared morning & afternoon safari activities
Xhumaga, Botswana
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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.
Day 8
Day Notes:
Inspired by the beauty of the area, you will travel south to Maun. You will have the option of taking a 45 minute air transfer this morning to Maun. This must be booked and paid for in USD cash during the safari, the rate TBA by your guide/agent.
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 on a game drive in the Makgadikgadi National Park, relax by the pool or enjoy the view from the lounge.
Transfer Time: ~6 hrs by road (excluding lunch stop over).
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Shared morning safari activity
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Check-out from Khwai Guest House
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Transfer from Khwai Guest House to Boteti River Camp
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Check-in to Boteti River Camp
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Shared afternoon game drive
Deception Valley Private Reserve, Botswana
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The Dune Camp
Day 9 - 11
The Dune Camp is situated on a vegetated dune overlooking spectacular views of the Kalahari valleys. The Camp is on the north-eastern boundary of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in one of the largest private game reserves in Botswana. 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, offer incredible game viewing opportunities. The camp also gives you an opportunity to embrace the San culture as they share intricate knowledge about their way of life. This cultural exchange is a fundamental part of the Kalahari experience, offering a once in a lifetime experience to your stay. Guests can take advantage of wildlife activities which include: open vehicle game drives in the private reserve and a San trail and nature walk with local Naru tribe. The waterhole is a major attraction and hours can be spent sitting at the main area enjoying the view and activity as the wildlife comes for a drink.
Day 9 - 10
Day Notes:
After breakfast, you will travel to the Deception Valley Private Reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Over the next two days, you will go on exciting game drives and a nature walk with a local San tracker, who will share knowledge of the bush and their captivating culture. You will discover a stunning region home to desert wildlife like oryx, lions, hyenas, and cheetahs, and enjoy open spaces and clear night skies.
Transfer Time: ~4 hours.
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Game drive en-route to Deception Valley
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Transfer from Boteti River Camp to The Dune Camp
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Stay at The Dune Camp
Day 11
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Morning Game Activity
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Check-out from The Dune Camp
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Transfer from The Dune Camp to Maun International Airport [MUB]
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Transfer Kalahari Plains Camp to Maun International Airport [MUB]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Chobe River Front
Khwai Community Area
Xhumaga
Deception Valley Private Reserve
Accommodations
Pioneers Victoria Falls
Chobe Elephant Camp
Khwai Guest House
Boteti River Camp
The Dune Camp
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
Low Season 2027
20-30 March, 28 April-8 May, 20-30 May, 9-19 November, 20-30 December
- Price per person on 2 sharing basis: USD 4,615
- Single Supplement: USD 825
High Season 2027
10-20 July, 7-17 August, 4-14 September, 4-14 October
- Price per person on 2 sharing basis: USD 5,040
- Single Supplement: USD 825
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