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DELTA, CHOBE & FALLS SAFARI
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Route: Pretoria, Matobo National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Kalahari Region and Khama Rhino Sanctuary
Overview:
Embark on an unforgettable Southern African safari adventure through Zimbabwe and Botswana. Witness the power of Victoria Falls, cruise the mighty Zambezi River, search for wildlife in Chobe National Park, glide through the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta by mokoro and encounter endangered rhinos in both Matobo National Park and Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
Your package includes:
- Transportation in a 12-seater safari vehicle
- Shuttle transport from Pretoria to Polokwane
- 10 nights twin-share accommodation
- 1 night twin-share pre-erected tent accommodation in the Okavango Delta
- 11 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 11 dinners
- Park entrance fees
- Services of an English-speaking driver and tour leader
Safari & Wildlife Highlights:
Matobo National Park
- Half-day open vehicle game drive
- Wilderness walk with an expert local guide
- Opportunity to track rhinos on foot
- Search for leopards and other native wildlife
Victoria Falls
- Visit one of the world's greatest natural wonders
- Experience the incredible power and beauty of Victoria Falls
- Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise included
Chobe National Park
- Open vehicle game drive with resident guide
- Excellent opportunities to view large elephant herds
- Fish Eagle Sunset Boat Cruise
- Wildlife viewing along the Chobe River
Okavango Delta
- Traditional mokoro canoe excursion
- Guided walking safari experience
- Explore one of Africa's most remarkable wilderness areas
- Stay overnight in the heart of the Delta
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Experience close encounters with endangered rhinos
- Support important wildlife conservation efforts
Cultural Experiences:
- Bakone Malapa Open Air Cultural Museum visit
- Nata Village Tour
- Simunye – The Spirit of Africa Theatre Show
- Learn about local cultures and traditional lifestyles
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Visit three of Southern Africa's most iconic destinations
- Experience Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta
- View wildlife in Chobe National Park
- Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park
- Enjoy traditional mokoro and walking safaris
- Experience authentic cultural activities along the way
- Small-group touring for a more immersive experience
Travel Information:
- Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Tour Style: Small Group Accommodated Safari
- Accommodation: Twin Share Lodges and Safari Camps
- Okavango Delta: 1 Night Pre-Erected Tent
- Guide: English-Speaking Driver / Tour Leader
Important Information:
- Local Payment: USD$770 per person payable locally
- Airport transfers are not included but may be arranged on request
- Optional activities are available at additional cost
- International flights and visas are not included
- Tipping is at your discretion
Not Included:
- International flights
- Visas
- Airport transfers
- Optional activities
- Tipping and personal expenses
- USD$770 local payment
*Tour inclusions, accommodation and wildlife sightings are subject to seasonal and operational conditions. Local Payment of USD$770 per person is mandatory and payable locally.
Day 1 - Pretoria - Polokwane
Travel from Pretoria into South Africa's Limpopo Province and visit the Bakone Open-Air Museum, where you'll learn about traditional Bakone culture, customs, and village life.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Polokwane
Day 2 - Polokwane - Bulawayo (Zimbabwe)
Cross the border into Zimbabwe and continue to Bulawayo, a historic city known for its wide avenues, colonial architecture, and proximity to some of Zimbabwe's most important natural attractions.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Bulawayo
Day 3 - Matobo National Park
Explore Matobo National Park, home to one of Africa's largest populations of black and white rhinos, along with leopards, black eagles, and spectacular granite landscapes. Enjoy a guided nature drive and wilderness walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Bulawayo
Day 4 - Bulawayo - Victoria Falls
Travel north to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This evening, enjoy dinner at a traditional Zimbabwean restaurant followed by the acclaimed Simunye - Spirit of Africa cultural performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Day 5 - Victoria Falls
Visit the spectacular Victoria Falls National Park and admire the world's largest curtain of falling water from multiple viewpoints. Later, enjoy a memorable sunset dinner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the riverbanks.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Day 6 - Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Cross into Botswana and travel to Chobe National Park, famous for its huge elephant population. This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Chobe River cruise, offering exceptional wildlife viewing from the water.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Chobe National Park
Day 7 - Chobe National Park - Nata
Begin the day with a safari game drive in Chobe National Park, searching for elephants, lions, antelope, and other wildlife. Continue south to Nata on the edge of the Makgadikgadi region.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Nata
Day 8 - Nata - Maun
Visit a local Botswana village to gain insight into community life and culture before continuing to Maun, the gateway to the famous Okavango Delta.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Maun
Day 9 - Okavango Delta
Travel by 4WD and traditional mokoro canoe into the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, one of Africa's most remarkable wilderness areas. Enjoy a guided nature walk and an immersive overnight experience in the Delta.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Okavango Delta
Day 10 - Okavango Delta - Maun
Enjoy a morning nature walk before returning by mokoro and 4WD to Maun. Optional activities include a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Maun
Day 11 - Maun - Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Tuli Block
Travel across Botswana to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, an important conservation area protecting rhinos and other wildlife. Continue to the Tuli Block, a wildlife-rich region along the Limpopo River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Stevensford Game Reserve
Day 12 - Tuli Block - Pretoria
Cross the Limpopo River back into South Africa and travel to Pretoria, where the tour concludes.
Meals: Breakfast
Your package includes:
- Transportation in a 12-seater safari vehicle
- Shuttle transport from Pretoria to Polokwane
- 10 nights twin-share accommodation
- 1 night twin-share pre-erected tent accommodation in the Okavango Delta
- 11 breakfasts
- 5 lunches
- 11 dinners
- Park entrance fees
- Services of an English-speaking driver and tour leader
Safari & Wildlife Highlights:
Matobo National Park
- Half-day open vehicle game drive
- Wilderness walk with an expert local guide
- Opportunity to track rhinos on foot
- Search for leopards and other native wildlife
Victoria Falls
- Visit one of the world's greatest natural wonders
- Experience the incredible power and beauty of Victoria Falls
- Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise included
Chobe National Park
- Open vehicle game drive with resident guide
- Excellent opportunities to view large elephant herds
- Fish Eagle Sunset Boat Cruise
- Wildlife viewing along the Chobe River
Okavango Delta
- Traditional mokoro canoe excursion
- Guided walking safari experience
- Explore one of Africa's most remarkable wilderness areas
- Stay overnight in the heart of the Delta
Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Experience close encounters with endangered rhinos
- Support important wildlife conservation efforts
Cultural Experiences:
- Bakone Malapa Open Air Cultural Museum visit
- Nata Village Tour
- Simunye – The Spirit of Africa Theatre Show
- Learn about local cultures and traditional lifestyles
Why You'll Love This Journey:
- Visit three of Southern Africa's most iconic destinations
- Experience Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta
- View wildlife in Chobe National Park
- Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park
- Enjoy traditional mokoro and walking safaris
- Experience authentic cultural activities along the way
- Small-group touring for a more immersive experience
Travel Information:
- Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Tour Style: Small Group Accommodated Safari
- Accommodation: Twin Share Lodges and Safari Camps
- Okavango Delta: 1 Night Pre-Erected Tent
- Guide: English-Speaking Driver / Tour Leader
Important Information:
- Local Payment: USD$770 per person payable locally
- Airport transfers are not included but may be arranged on request
- Optional activities are available at additional cost
- International flights and visas are not included
- Tipping is at your discretion
Not Included:
- International flights
- Visas
- Airport transfers
- Optional activities
- Tipping and personal expenses
- USD$770 local payment
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