Best of Victoria Falls & Botswana
Trip Details
Victoria Falls | Chobe Game Reserve | Okavango Delta
- Summary
- Itinerary
- Pricing
- Options & Add-ons
EXPLORE
- The breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the world's natural wonders.
- The Okavango Delta with spectacular landscape and a wealth of wildlife.
- The Chobe River, where hippos wallow, and elephants come to play.
EXPERIENCE
- Close encounters with Botswana's great wildlife from an open safari vehicle.
- A river safari to view animals from a different perspective.
ENJOY
- Accommodation in a stunning luxury tent.
- Sipping a sundowner while watching extraordinary African sunsets.
CHOICE
Tailor your experience with our exclusive optional tours, available for an additional cost:
- Scenic helicopter ride over the Okavango Delta.
Day 1 - Arrive Johannesburg
On arrival at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and assisted to the InterContinental Johannesburg O R Tambo Hotel, within walking distance (225 feet) from the International Arrivals Hall.
ACCOMMODATION: INTERCONTINENTAL JOHANNESBURG O R TAMBO HOTEL - CLASSIC ROOM
Day 2 - Johannesburg/ Victoria Falls
After breakfast, please make your own way back to O R Tambo International Airport to check in for your regional flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and taken by road transfer to your safari lodge.
Dinner this evening is at The Boma – Place of Eating.
ACCOMMODATION: VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB - CLUB ROOM (B, D)
Day 3 - Victoria Falls
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After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls. As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, this iconic site is best seen from the Zimbabwean side. Your journey will take you through a magnificent rainforest where you can marvel at the Cataracts, see the historic Livingstone statue, and discover a wide variety of local birds and plants.
In the evening, enjoy a Zambezi Explorer sunset cruise before a three-course table d’hôte dinner at The Club Restaurant.
ACCOMMODATION: VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB - CLUB ROOM (B, D)
Day 4 - Victoria Falls/ Chobe National Park
After breakfast, you will be taken by a road transfer from Victoria Falls across the border to Elephant Valley Lodge in Chobe National Park.
This afternoon, you will venture out on a game drive within the park or a boat cruise on the Chobe River.
Enjoy a cacophony of night sounds, including the eerie hyenas, jackals barking, and sometimes lion roaring in the valley, as you drift off to sleep after an exhilarating day of game viewing at Elephant Valley Lodge.
ACCOMMODATION: ELEPHANT VALLEY LODGE - FOREST TENT (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Chobe National Park
Today, you'll explore this wildlife haven with both morning and afternoon game drives. Safaris take place in 10-seater open vehicles, venturing through Chobe National Park and Kasane Forest Reserve.
As the day winds down, you can take a serene sundowner cruise along the river to watch the sunset. This is also when animals are most active, often gathering at the water’s edge. From the boat, you'll have a unique view of elephant herds drinking, swimming, and playing in the water.
ACCOMMODATION: ELEPHANT VALLEY LODGE - FOREST TENT (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Chobe National Park/Okavango Delta
After breakfast, a lodge transfer will take you from Elephant Valley Lodge to Kasane Airport. From there, you'll board a light aircraft for a scenic flight to Kadizora Camp in the Okavango Delta.
You'll arrive in time for a late-afternoon game activity. Kadizora Camp offers open-vehicle safaris, walking safaris, and boating trips.
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Botswana light aircraft transfer flights are 20kg/44lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage
ACCOMMODATION: KADIZORA CAMP – LUXURY TENT (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Okavango Delta
Enjoy the day discovering the awesome wildlife of this unique region. Botswana’s gem is the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta.
The camp offers the ultimate Okavango Delta experience, with a wide range of activities, a beautiful location, diverse wildlife, and warm, local hospitality.
Optional: Hot Air Balloon- Embark on an early morning hot air balloon flight to soar over the Delta at sunrise and spot wildlife from above.
ACCOMMODATION: KADIZORA CAMP – LUXURY TENT (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Okavango Delta
Jump into an open safari vehicle to explore the diverse landscapes of this World Heritage site. Your journey will take you through semi-desert sands, dense Mopani woodlands, and marshy floodplains. This remarkable area is teeming with wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and wild dogs. You might also spot hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and crocodiles.
For a more intimate encounter with the wilderness, join a walking safari led by our skilled guides. This is a thrilling chance to track big game on foot and appreciate the smaller wonders often missed
ACCOMMODATION: KADIZORA CAMP – LUXURY TENT (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Okavango Delta/Maun/Johannesburg/Depart
After enjoying breakfast, you'll be transferred from Kadizora Camp to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Maun.
Upon arrival at Maun Airport, check in for your regional flight to Johannesburg. From there, you will connect with your international departure flight.
Return home with a lifetime of memories
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Botswana light aircraft transfer flights are 20kg/44lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage
Add-Ons
EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE TO SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town Day Tours, South Africa
PRICING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Cape Town, the "Mother City," is a stunningly diverse and vibrant destination. From its beautiful natural scenery and colourful culture to its wine farms and captivating history, it’s a tourist's dream.
There’s no better way to see it all than on a guided day tour with Thompsons Touring & Safaris. Whether you want to explore the winelands or ride the cable car up Table Mountain, we’ll take you there in style.
Please note:
- Scheduled Tours have set drop-off and pick-up points and include other guests.
- Private Tours provide a vehicle and driver for your exclusive use, offering more flexibility. The venues you visit will have other guests.
All pricing is per person, based on a minimum of two people. Tours book up quickly, so we recommend booking well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Departs: Daily between 7:35am and 8:30am. Returns: Approximately 12:30pm.
This tour is designed to orientate and give you a full-color insight into the extraordinary magic of Cape Town. First enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain (weather permitting) for panoramic views, including the City and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa (tickets are for your own account). Next up you will pass one of the country’s oldest colonial buildings, The Cape Castle and the Company Gardens. Then you’ll be driven past Parliament Buildings, City Hall which is where Nelson Mandela made his first public speech after his release from prison and the Slave Lodge. Next, it’s up the cobblestoned hills to the beautifully colorful homes of the Bo-Kaap in the Malay Quarter. The tour ends on a sparkling note, with a visit to a diamond works where you’ll watch a professional diamond cutter as he creates every girl’s dream stone. Perhaps you’ll be taking one home.
Cape Point Tour - Half Day
Departs: Daily between 7:45am and 8:45am. Returns: Approximately 12:30pm.
The Cape Peninsula and Cape Point is wild, rugged, and undoubtedly one of the most memorable coastlines you’ll have encountered. The trip begins with a drive along Millionaires Paradise, eyeing the glamorous homes of Clifton Beach and Camps Bay which leave you in no doubt as to how it earned its title. From there, it’s on towards the charming coastal town and working harbor of Hout Bay - translated from Dutch it literally means Wood Bay. Then, driving over the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive with its breathtaking views you’ll arrive at the Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park and its rugged, intriguing landscape.
Next up is a visit to the delightful African penguin colony at Boulders beach (for your own account), before moving on to the historical naval port of Simon’s Town. It’s a wonderful half-day spent on the wilder side of this exquisite Cape coastline.
Robben Island
Departs: Daily, weather permitting. Ferries depart at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Tour lasts approximately 3½ hours.
Board the Robben Island Ferry at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and take part in a half day Robben Island tour (the ferry ride is scheduled even on the private option).
For nearly 400 years, Robben Island was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment for political "troublemakers" and social outcasts. During the apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality.
Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century in prison for their beliefs. Nelson Mandela was one of them.
Those imprisoned on the Island succeeded on a psychological and political level in turning a prison 'hell-hole' into a symbol of freedom and personal liberation.
Robben Island came to symbolize, not only for South Africa and the African continent, but also for the entire world, the triumph of the human spirit over enormous hardship and adversity. Today, you will be escorted around the island, and given insight into the past and how the human spirit triumphs.
Bo-Kaap cooking safari - Half Day
Departs: Daily (subject to availability of the chef) at 10:30am Returns: Approx 1:30pm
Learn how to prepare traditional Cape Malay dishes (mixing spices, making a curry paste, making curry, samosa, and chili bites) and gain firsthand insight into this community. Enjoy the fruits of your labor at a 3-course sit down lunch (includes soft drinks and spicy tea). A parting gift of spices and heirloom recipes allows you to recreate these memories at home.
Feathers and Fins - Half Day
Departs: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 12:45pm and 1:45pm. Returns: Approximately 5:30pm.
This entertaining, family friendly, trip includes a visit to the Hout Bay World of Birds where adults and children can get up close and personal with nature, with over 400 different species to discover including birds, reptiles, mammals - don’t forget to visit the walk through monkey jungle! The tour continues with some of the finest beach views on the coastal drive to the Two Oceans Aquarium in the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where a magical underwater world awaits. Learn about mysterious deep sea creatures, dangerous predators and see a real “happy feet” family. Touch pools and tidal walks are part of the fun while puppet shows and play areas are on offer for younger children. Older children are not forgotten, interesting facts, fascinating discoveries, shark encounters and the chance to discover what really lies beneath the blue! Bring your family on this fun tour to see, touch, learn and play....who knows, they may even find NEMO! Includes entrance to World of Birds and the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Sea Kayaking - Half Day
Departs: Daily, subject to weather.
Weather dependant and excludes transfers – prices available on request.
One of the most unique places in the world - a penguin colony in suburban Cape Town! And the best way to see it is from the water. You’ll leave from Simon's Town Waterfront and paddle past the civilian and Naval Harbor and out to Boulder's Beach. After visiting the penguins, stop on a lovely semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming, and snorkeling (snorkels and bottled drinking water provided.) The double kayaks are very stable and perfect for those with no paddling experience.
Cape Peninsula Tour
Departs: Daily between 7:45am and 8:45am. Returns: Approximately 6:00pm.
*Please note that this tour is different to the Lion World Travel Peninsular Tour as offered on certain packages*
On this tour you will see why the area earned the name of The Fairest Cape. Sit back and relax, as you’re driven along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno – towards the charming working harbor of Hout Bay where you can embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise lasting about 45 minutes if you choose to (for your own account). If you choose not to do the cruise you will have time to browse the shops and markets and perhaps enjoy a morning coffee at one of the restaurants at Mariners Wharf – the first harbor-front emporium in Africa.
You then wind your way along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breathtaking ocean views. After a stop for lunch (your own account), visit the wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park, an integral part of the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom.
After, you’ll head back along the coast towards the City, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing African penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach (for your own account).
Next, you’ll head inland to the last stop of the day. In the summer months this will be at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain, the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers. In the winter months (May 1st to Aug 31st), the last stop is at Groot Constantia where you’ll stop for a wine tasting and cellar tour of South Africa’s oldest wine estate.
Cape Town Tours - Evening Options
Sunset and Beach Dinner
Departs: Daily, September - May only. Between 5:30pm and 6:00pm. Returns: Approximately 10:00pm.
Join your host and head out of the city before sunset. Savor a chilled glass of sparkling wine while overlooking one of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches and taking in the sunset. You’ll be shown how to find the Southern Cross in the night sky (if the moon isn’t too bright!), before enjoying dinner at a sensational ‘out of town’ restaurant offering seafood and South African specialties.
If you’re celebrating a special occasion let us know and we can arrange request a separate table. As you return to the hotel, you’ll be able to enjoy the city lit up at night. Everything is taken care of – just enjoy!
Tailor-made days out
We can also tailor make tours to match your interests or simply arrange for you to have a vehicle and driver available with no plan in mind to take you wherever you feel like going. Cape Town has so much to offer including Architecture, Art, and local clothing designers.
In addition to the beautiful Winelands, Cape Point and City tours, consider a family day out, to see seals, penguins, monkeys and butterflies; splash out on a hot shopping extravaganza; or indulge in a gourmet food and wine tour.
We can also arrange for you to go golfing, hiking cycling and sandboarding amongst other activities – please let us know if you would like more information on these activities!
All touring is based on using an air-conditioned 7-seater vehicle with a tour guide/driver.
Half Day Private Tours
Departs: Daily, on request. Trip can run from either 8:00am to 12:30pm or 1:30pm to 6:00pm and covers up to 150km (93 miles) of driving.
Half day custom trip with private vehicle and driver/guide.
Full Day Private Tours
Departs: Daily, on request. pickup time of 9:00am, drop-off time of 5:00pm and covers up to 250km (150 miles) of driving.
Full day custom trip with private vehicle and driver/guide.
Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land only, based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included but can be added upon request. Prices are subject to change.
| Travel Dates | Selling Price |
|---|---|
| January 13 | $8300 |
| January 20 | $8300 |
| Febuary 3 | $8300 |
| Febuary 13 | $8300 |
| March 4 | $8300 |
| April 3 | $8500 |
| April 15 | $8500 |
| May 14 | $9400 |
| June 6 | $9400 |
| June 12 | $9400 |
| July 5 | $9500 |
| July 13 | $9500 |
| August 2 | $10100 |
| September 2 | $10100 |
| October 20 | $10100 |
| November 3 | $8700 |
| November 17 | $8700 |
| December 2 | $8700 |
| December 9 | $8700 |
Inclusions:
- All services as specified
- Meals - 8 Breakfasts / 4 Lunches / 7 Dinners
- Air charter flights within Botswana as indicated in itinerary
- Game drives as specified in itinerary
- Select local drinks included at Kadizora and Elephant Valley Lodge
- Accommodation as specified
- Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
Exclusions:
- Roundtrip international economy airfare
- Regional flights to Maun and from Kasane
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls and drinks, etc. unless otherwise stated
- All other services not mentioned
- Helicopter ride over the Okavango Delta.
- Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
- Premium drinks not included at Elephant Valley Lodge
- Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
- Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Medical Insurance are required for the entire duration of your travels – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient insurance coverage.
Baggage
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Luggage restriction on the Botswana light aircraft transfer flights is strictly limited to 20kg/44lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage.
Staff Favorite
"I recently returned from the “Best of Cape Town and Botswana” trip and highly recommend it. I got to explore Cape Town’s scenic beauty and culture, the Okavango Delta’s spectacular landscape and wealth of wildlife and the Chobe National Park where hippos wallow and elephants come to play. The wildlife viewing was extraordinary, even to the point where, on separate occasions, both a lion and a leopard sauntered over to enjoy the shade under our vehicle. The 30-minute scenic helicopter ride over the Okavango Delta was the highlight for me."
- Laurandie du Preez, Africa Specialist
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