5 Day Chobe & Victoria Falls Safari - Small Group Safaris
Take a visit to where elephants swim and the smoke thunders. The sight of the mighty Zambezi plunging into Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls amidst Africa's rich plains is not to be missed. This is combined with a day trip to Chobe National Park to take in the beautiful African bush and river surroundings.
Brief Itinerary
Days 1 & 2: Victoria Falls Day 3: Chobe National Park Days 4 & 5: Victoria FallsTour Highlights
- Victoria Falls
- Zambezi Sunset Cruise
- Full day white water rafting or canoeing
- Chobe National Park - game drive & river cruise
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Victoria Falls
The tour begins upon arrival in Victoria Falls where you are met and transferred to your comfortable guesthouse. This afternoon we enjoy a sunset on the Zambezi River, a few kilometres above the Victoria Falls. With binoculars and cameras at the ready we have a good chance of spotting hippo, crocodile, various species of antelope as we as elephants that come down to the waters edge to drink before sunset. A magical start to your safari!
Day 2: Victoria Falls (Bx1 / Lx1)
Today you can choose one of two exciting activities that are unique to the region.
Option 1 - canoeing
For the canoeing, you will be collected g at approximately 07.00 and taken on a game drive through the Zambezi National Park en route to the starting point of your canoe safari on the Zambezi River. Upon arrival enjoy a full continental breakfast followed by a briefing from your guide that will cover all aspects of safety on the river and how to paddle etc. Then depart downstream for your day's exciting canoeing when you will cover approximately 18km. Run the small rapids, explore the channels and inlets, and take in some game viewing. A picnic lunch is served on one of the islands or on the riverbank.
Option 2 - white water rafting
Those that are rafting, are also collected at approximately 07.00 and taken to the starting point of your white water rafting trip on the lower Zambezi River. Once on the raft, head downstream and immerse yourself in the foamy rapids of the Bakota Gorge - Grade 5 rapids with names like 'Oblivion' or 'Gnashing Jaws of Death'! This is some of the best white water rafting in the world, and through the dramatic scenery of the Bakota Gorge with its 100m high walls of sheer rock and giant boulders. A picnic lunch is served on the riverbank and in the afternoon it is back in the water shooting the rapids!
Please indicate your preference of activity at the time of booking.
Day 3: Chobe National Park (Bx1 / Lx1)
Today we depart early for Chobe National Park in Botswana. We enjoy an open vehicle game drive first, hoping to spot a wide range of wildlife that hug the banks of the Chobe River. The park is renown for its large herds of Elephant that migrate freely between neighbouring Hwange National Park and Moremi Game Reserve. We transfer straight onto our pontoon boat for our second safari expedition of the day, this time on water. A truly breathtaking excursion getting close to hippo, crocodiles, elephant and other wildlife that may come to the waters edge to drink. We also enjoy a buffet lunch whilst cruising on the Chobe River before being transferred back to Victoria Falls, arriving in the early evening.
Days 4 & 5: Victoria Falls (Bx2)
Today you have a free day at your leisure. There's time again to relax by the guest house pool. However, you might like to take an exciting game viewing trip on elephant back, enjoy a scenic flight over the falls or throw yourself off the famous bridge linking Zimbabwe and Zambia in an adrenalin pumping 111m bungy jump and much much more! We recommend that you pre-book your activities on day one or two of the tour.
After breakfast on Day 5 you have the rest of the day at your leisure until your transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Please arrange a pick up time with your guide locally.
