9-Day Zimbabwe & Botswana Combined Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
This cross-border safari explores some of Southern Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Starting at Victoria Falls (The Smoke of the Thunders), the
Day by Day
Itinerary
Victoria Falls Town
Day 1Victoria Falls Town Victoria Falls Town Morning pickup from Victoria Falls town and transfer to Botswana, then proceed to Chobe River Front in Chobe National Park (Botswana). Afternoon game drive along the Chobe River Front. Overnight camping in Chobe National Park. Meals: Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: 3x3m shared tent. Each tent has a private veranda, a proper bed inside, a bush toilet, bush shower, and sink. Our staff take care of all camp chores. Main Destination: Chobe National Park (Botswana) Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area) High Season July to October (The park gets crowded) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Chobe NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Chobe NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Chobe National Park
Day 2Chobe National Park Chobe National Park Early morning game drive and Afternoon Chobe River boat cruise (excellent for elephants, hippos, and birdlife) Overnight camping in Chobe National Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent size 3x3m (shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper bed inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Chobe National Park (Botswana) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Chobe NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Chobe National Park
Day 3Chobe National Park Chobe National Park Early morning Game drive en- route from Chobe National Park to Savuti Afternoon game viewing in Savuti, famous for predators and large elephant herds Overnight camping in Savuti Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent size 3x3m (shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper bed inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Chobe National Park (Botswana) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Chobe NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Savuti
Day 4Savuti Savuti Early morning and afternoon game drives in the Savuti region Explore the Savuti Channel and surrounding plains Overnight camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent size 3x3m (shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper bed inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Savuti (Chobe NP) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Savuti-khwai concession
Day 5Savuti-khwai concession Savuti-khwai concession Early morning game drive and en-router to Khwai Community Concession Afternoon game drive in the Khwai area. Overnight camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent size 3x3m (shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper bed inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Khwai Concession ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional CheetahRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Mid-range camping Just outside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Khwai concession area
Day 6Khwai concession area Khwai concession area Morning game drive and afternoon mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion. After dinner, enjoy a 2-hour night game drive (where permitted). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: 3x3m shared tent. Each tent has a private veranda and a proper bed inside. The camp features a bush toilet, bush shower, and wash basin. Our staff take care of all camp chores. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Moremi Game Reserve
Day 7Moremi Game Reserve Moremi Game Reserve Early morning Game drive en route into Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta) Afternoon game drive exploring floodplains and forests Overnight camping inside Moremi Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent size 3x3m (shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper bed inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana) Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Moremi GR ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional White RhinoVery Rare Black RhinoVery Rare CheetahRare Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Moremi Game Reserve
Day 8Moremi Game Reserve Moremi Game Reserve Morning and afternoon game drives in Moremi Exceptional wildlife sightings including big cats, buffalo, and antelope Overnight camping Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: tent size 3x3m (shared), each tent has a private veranda, proper bed inside, bush toilet, bush shower and sink, our staff take care of camp chores. Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana) Accommodation: Mid-range camping Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Moremi game reserve to Maun
Day 9Moremi game reserve to Maun Moremi game reserve to Maun Early morning game drive, followed by an en-route drive to Maun. Drop-off at Maun International Airport. Safari ends. Main Destination: Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Pioneer Safaris Tours, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. $3,850 pp (USD) What is included in this tour Get a Free Quote Select start date 2 travelers Request a Quote Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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