The Okavango Delta (World Heritage Site) is the world’s largest inland Delta, stretching over an impressive 15000 square kilometres. It sprawls out over the dry sands of Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. At Okavango, you can enjoy a range of exciting activities like game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. The adventure extends to Chobe’s multitude of elephants and more varied wildlife, you will also explore Zimbabwe’s iconic Victoria Falls and Zambezi National Park alongside cultural entertainment and culinary delights.
Journey Time: 4 – 5 Hours
Upon arrival at Maun Int. Airport, you will be received by our safari guide who will share a briefing about the tour and then transfer you to the iconic Okavango Delta. Arrive and explore adventures such as:
A bush lunch – picnic (subject to change): Africa is home to mouth-watering culinary delights, inspired by its diverse cultural heritage and boasts some of the earth’s most spectacular settings for you to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner amidst nature. Savour some of Botswana’s delicious cuisines and refreshment on your bush picnic as you feel the serenity of the Okavango Delta.
A Boat Cruise on the Okavango Delta: The next thing you’ll enjoy is getting aboard a sleek motorised boat, explore multiple channels that criss-cross the photogenic Okavango Delta. The cruise covers large distances with a showcase of magnificent views of the watery and marshy landscape. From the boat’s comfort, enjoy sightings of water birds, such as ponderous herons, colourful bee-eaters, solemn owls, jewelled kingfishers and the African Eagle. Tiny reed frogs cling to stilt-like grasses, creating colourful dots along the water’s surface. Several wild animals frequent the Delta for watering and cooling off such as: Lions, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and various antelopes.
Okavango Bush Walk experience: Your adventure is crowned with a bush walk around the delta. This will take you close to the Bushmen also known as the San, one of the continents oldest inhabitants. This is an authentic cultural experience using nature as a guide throughout the journey. Enjoy a breath-taking scenery and a wilderness sunset.
After the bush walk, transfer back to Maun. Check-in at the lodge for dinner at leisure.
Overnight: Kessa’s Chalets – Mauna Lodge
Meal Plan: Half Board (Dinner and Breakfast)
Journey Time: Less 30 Minutes
Have breakfast at the lodge and check-out. Thereafter, you will transfer to Maun Airport and board a domestic flight to Kasane – Botswana. Upon arrival with assistance from our safari guide, transfer to Chobe National Park. Get to the lodge and check-in to have lunch.
After lunch, go for a 3-Hour Sunset Boat Cruise. Chobe National Park is best-known for its large herds of elephants that frequent the Chobe River on a daily basis. Furthermore, the park has lions, leopard, buffalo and hundreds of antelopes like sable, puku, kudu, eland, and roan especially at sunset. The river is also filled with big pods of hippos and some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa. This evening cruise is a great opportunity to sight varied wildlife with a wilderness sunset.
Returning to the lodge will be for refreshment, dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa or Chobe Marina Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Have an early breakfast at the lodge and set off for a safari adventure in the park.
On your safari in Chobe National Park (3 – 4 Hours), catch sight of huge herds of elephants (Chobe’s highlight), as well as buffalo, lion, crocodile, lechwe, puku, giraffe, zebra, sable, kudu and the occasional leopard as they gather to quench their thirst at watering holes. The park is home to a huge 450 bird species. Get sight birds such as African skimmers, rock pratincoles, the African fin foot, cattle egrets, fish eagles, open-billed storks, lesser-striped swallows, and pied kingfishers either by binoculars or effortlessly with your naked eye.
After the safari, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to explore lodge amenities.
Overnight: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa or Chobe Marina Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Journey time: Approx. 1 hour
Have breakfast at the lodge on a leisurely morning and later transfer to Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, head to the lodge and check in to have lunch and refreshments (own cost).
Refresh and go for the Zambezi Dinner Cruise at 04:30 PM.
At dinner, you will be welcomed on board with a refresher towel and chilled flute of sparkling wine followed by a sunset cruise before the dinner feast. After that, starters are served followed by the main course (by professional chefs on board) as the sun sets down the Zambezi River. You will as well sample a selection of lively cocktails with a few premium spirits throughout the river voyage.
Return to the lodge at 08:30 PM and refresh to rest for the night.
Overnight: Insika Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast + Dinner (at cruise)
Have breakfast at the lodge and go explore the Magical Victoria Falls. Go on a guided tour of Victoria Falls. This is a 2 – 3 hour adventure highlighted with splendid views of the Falls – something unforgettable! Learn about how the Falls were formed alongside the customs and traditions surrounding them. Explore Victoria Falls’ four unique individual falls on the Zimbabwe side of the border such as Devil's Cataract, Main Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Horseshoe Falls. This is your moment to take the best pictures as you experience this natural wonder of the world. You will also have a visit to the local art and crafts center close to the falls.
Lunch at the Lookout Café – Victoria Fall (at clients’ own cost).
In the evening go for the Simunye Show. Head to Elephant's Walk Shopping Mall – home of Ndlovu Theatre, a venue for the Victoria Falls Theatre Company production of Simunye's “We Are One” which is a spellbinding fusion of puppetry, dance, music, and visuals that celebrate the universal human desire for connection and belonging.
Return to the lodge late evening and stay at leisure.
Overnight: Insika Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Have early breakfast at the lodge and head out to explore the flora and fauna of Zambezi. Start off with a Guided Safari in Zambezi National Park. Stretching out from the banks of the spectacular Zambezi River, the Zambezi National Park is best-known for its natural beauty, abundant game and world-renowned river. The park is home to a variety of wildlife including the famous Big Five as well as herds of sable antelope, eland, zebra, giraffe, and kudu with over 400 bird species. At Zambezi, explore activities such as: wildlife viewing and photography on game drives, bird watching, alongside guided bush walks with great camera shots for your memories.
Evening experience: The Boma Dinner and Drum Show – A place for Zimbabwe’s mouth-watering cuisines and cultural entertainment. Arrive and get dressed in a chitenge (sarong), with a mini face paint – a must for the show. Ladies are given dots on their cheeks to signify the beauty of African women, while men receive stripes defining the warrior look of African men. The cultural entertainment is composed of mbira music, traditional dancers, a local folk storyteller, a fortune teller, a hair braider, elaborate face painters as well as souvenir sellers on site. Return to the lodge later to relax and recuperate.
Overnight: Insika Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Journey time: Less 30 Minutes
Depending on your flight schedule, you will have breakfast at the lodge and check-out. Thereafter, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport to check-in for a departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast only
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