11 Day Explore the Delta & Victoria Falls

Day 1 – 3: Okavango Delta, Botswana

The tour begins in Maun, there will be a welcome meeting at the meeting point.

You will be greeted by your polers with their dugout canoes (mokoro) once you have reached the edge of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of this unique region while cruising along river channels and floodplains. A mokoro excursion and guided nature walk in the Okavango islands and floodplains and two nights’ camping on a small island with bush ablutions will be part of your three-day exploration of this beautiful area.

In the afternoon of the third day, you will have the option to take a 30-minute helicopter flight with doors removed, offering spectacular views. The rate will be determined by your guide or agent. A USD cash payment is required for this experience, which must be booked during the safari. In addition to seeing large game animals, such as elephants, giraffes, and hippopotami, a flight over the Okavango gives you an eagle’s eye perspective of the area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Private designated campsites (ablution facilities)
Included Highlight: Okavango Delta, Mokoro Excursion, Nature Walk
Optional Activities: 30 minute helicopter ride , USD cash only, pre-booking required.
Please Note: For the two days you will spend on the island, you need to pack a smaller bag with what you need (small backpack, hand luggage). You will be transported from the mainland to the island where you will stay in traditional dugout canoes (mokoro), which are not equipped to handle large bags. While you are on the island, your main luggage will be safe in the vehicle parked in a secure area.

Day 4 – 6: Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Your first stop will be Moremi Game Reserve, which combines floodplain habitats with woodland habitats, and is one of the best wilderness areas in Botswana. This region is renowned for the variety of wildlife and birds it has, and the next three days will be spent looking for them. The Game Reserve offers two different types of campsites where you can spend 3 nights exploring it. The norm will be early morning game drives and late afternoon drives as the sun sets.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Private designated campsites (ablution facilities)
Included Highlight: Moremi Game Reserve, Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Day 7: Southern Chobe National Park, Botswana

In your next adventure, you’ll be visiting Chobe National Park in Namibia, known for its striking landscapes and diverse wildlife.  While searching for wildlife in Savuti, you will encounter bull elephants on the plains of a drier region. A dynamic ecosystem can lead to significant changes in the Savuti region over time. Every game drive is a thrilling and unpredictable adventure as waterholes, dry river channels, and marshes attract a diverse range of animals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Private designated campsites (ablution facilities)
Included Highlight: Chobe National Park, Savuti Region

Day 8: Northern Chobe National Park, Botswana

Following the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle, your game drives will meander along the banks of the Chobe River. This unique river environment is home to a wide variety of animals and birds, including puku and Chobe bushbucks.  Taking a game drive through the floodplain of the Chobe River from Southern Chobe National Park. An exploration of Northern Chobe National Park through game drives.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Private designated campsites (ablution facilities)
Included Highlight: Game Drives

Day 9: Northern Chobe National Park, Botswana

We spend the day on game drives where we explore Northern Chobe and the floodplains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Private designated campsites (ablution facilities)
Included Highlight: Northern Chobe, floodplains

Day 10: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Your guide will take you on an early morning game drive to Kazungula border where you will be picked up by your transfer vehicle to your lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The night will be spent at a comfortable lodge. Visit the thunderous Victoria Falls in the afternoon and shop for curios.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Camping – May spend the night at a comfortable lodge (Please speak to your travel consultant)
Included Highlight: Morning Game Drive

Day 11: Victoria Falls , Zimbabwe

Upon completion of breakfast at the lodge on Day 11, the safari is officially over. Bush Ways is happy to arrange the transfer to Kasane, Botswana, or the Victoria Falls airport at an additional fee, as well as accommodations, activities, and meals after the tour. White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi, and Helicopter Flights over Victoria Falls are some of the activities available in Victoria Falls. Please ask the lodge reception for more information.

Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.