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Lodge Safari - Botswana and Victoria Falls

Tours and Cruises13 days

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls›Makgadikgadi Pans›Moremi Game Reserve›Maun›Delta Okavango›Zambezi Region+1 more

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Guaranteed

Characteristics

Group tour
local driver/guide. Departures are guaranteed (min 4 / max 16 participants); subject to availability
meals included (see “Price includes”)
minimum age: 7 years
***EXPERIENCES***
Victoria Falls
Makgadikgadi: the salt desert
4x4 Game Drive Moremi Private Reserve
Okavango Delta: bush walk, river excursions with traditional mokoro canoes and boats.
Chobe: sunset river cruise to observe animals

Itinerary

Day 1 — Victoria Falls

Arrival at international airport and transfer to national airport, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel, You have almost two days available in one of the most spectacular places in Africa for optional excursions and to explore local markets; there are many possible activities: rafting, canoeing, cruises on the Zambezi, helicopter or plane flights over the falls, walks, elephant-back safaris, bungee jumping, and of course, visiting the falls. We will only mention the main ones below, but during the trip, your guide will offer you the complete list., Dinner at leisure, accommodation Paradise Cottages ***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (prices do not include park admission)

Guided tour of the waterfalls US$21 per person (indicative)

Sunset cruise US$45 per person (approximate) Fascinating descent on the Zambezi River at sunset towards the waterfalls with possible sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and elephants.

Ra-ikane, deluxe sunset cruise US$68 per person (approximate) maximum 16 passengers on the boat that recreates the explorer Livingstone's vessel in 1855.

Helicopter flyover for 12 minutes US$150 per person (indicative) Great opportunity for photographs and videos of the waterfalls and the Zambezi River.,

Day 2 — Victoria Falls

Breakfast, free day, When David Livingstone saw the waterfalls, he was impressed by the power of the waters and without hesitation baptized them with the name of his Queen. The British Empire has long since vanished, but the Zambezi River has not diminished its strength and continues to plummet for a hundred meters (twice the height of Niagara Falls) over a two-kilometer front in the narrow Batoka Gorge. Straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, Victoria Falls are rightly counted among the wonders of the natural world; on a clear day, the veil of foam caused by the fall of nine million liters of water can be seen tens of kilometers away and feeds the rainforest that thrives on the opposite bank. The name given by the indigenous people to the waterfall is precisely linked to the cloud of droplets that hovers over the falls: Mosi-Oa-Tunya - literally the "smoke that thunders"., Dinner at leisure, accommodation.

Car

Day 3 — Victoria Falls → Makgadikgadi Pans

Breakfast, departure to, In the late afternoon, we reach the park to witness an unforgettable sunset., The Makgadikgadi National Park is a flat and inhospitable expanse, part of the Kalahari Basin and as vast as Portugal, completely devoid of vegetation except at the edges, dotted with a myriad of salt pans. Makgadikgadi is what remains of a gigantic prehistoric lake that began to evaporate many millennia ago. The salt pans are only accessible when completely dry, from May to September; animals are scarce, but during the rainy season antelopes, springboks, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and large quantities of flamingos gather: a rich menu for the big predators., accommodation, dinner,

Car

Day 4 — Makgadikgadi Pans → Moremi Game Reserve

Breakfast, A journey of about 3 hours will take us to Maun, where a vehicle change is scheduled to use an open 4WD off-road vehicle to continue towards the Moremi Game Reserve. The lodge is located in the heart of Moremi., Moremi Game Reserve, as big as the Aosta Valley, is the only protected area in the Okavango Delta with one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in Africa. It is a kind of earthly paradise with the main herbivore and carnivore species of the region and over 400 species of birds; the recent reintroduction of white and black rhinos has made it a destination for "Big Five" game viewing. The landscape is picturesque, with floodplains, crystal-clear waterways, lagoons, salt pans, grassy plains, and marshy plants, magnificent mopane tree forests, and palm islands., accommodation Visite privée dans Tokyo, dinner,

Day 5 — Moremi Game Reserve

Full board at the camp, 4x4 Game Drive Moremi Private Reserve, return to the lodge, dinner, accommodation,

Car

Day 6 — Moremi Game Reserve → Maun

Breakfast, time for a last safari at the break of dawn, continue to, We will change the vehicle to use an open 4WD off-road vehicle with which we will continue our journey towards the Moremi Game Reserve. We will cross the South Gate to enter the park and head towards the Kwai area. Khwai, part of the Moremi Game Reserve, is a pristine natural area of great beauty, with lush green vegetation, palm trees, teeming with birds and a large population of wildlife. We will go on early morning and late afternoon safaris in open 4x4 vehicles to explore the reserve., optional Scenic Flight over the Okavango Delta (subjetc to arrival time and weather conditions: The excursion might be postponed to the following day), ***OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES*** (available for purchase locally only), accommodation, dinner,

Car

Day 7 — Maun → Delta Okavango

Breakfast, You cross the northwest side of the Okavango Delta to reach Swamp in the afternoon and our camp set up on the edge of the Okavango Delta. In the afternoon, a sunset boat excursion is planned in the delta channels., When the Okavango River, after a journey of 1,300 kilometers from its sources in Angola, enters Botswana, it encounters the sands of the Kalahari and forms a marshy delta of one million and six hundred thousand hectares (roughly the size of Lazio), with channels, lagoons, and islands covered in papyrus, reeds, palms, and water lilies. The Okavango Delta is a true natural paradise populated by lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, zebras, giraffes, water antelopes, buffaloes, hippos, and crocodiles, as well as thousands of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, herons, and storks., dinner, accommodation Marriott Savannah Riverfront,

Day 8 — Delta Okavango

Full board at the lodge, Transfer of about 30 minutes by boat to reach the meeting point for the activities in the area. A day dedicated to exploring the Delta on typical mokoro boats and by boat, and with a pleasant walk in the bush, for a complete immersion in the beautiful nature of this region., return to the lodge, accommodation,

Car

Day 9 — Delta Okavango → Zambezi Region

Breakfast, Depart the Delta to enter Namibia. Continue on to the eastern part of the Caprivi area. We will spend the night amidst the lush vegetation overlooking the Okavango River., dinner, accommodation POR Santitham,

Car

Day 10 — Zambezi Region → Chobe National Park

Breakfast, continue to, Chobe National Park is one of the great African parks, comparable in size to the entire Abruzzo region, and combines three types of natural environments: sandy depressions, shrub desert, and the alluvial plains of the great rivers Lynianti and Chobe, which flow into the Zambezi near Kasane, where four states - Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe - meet. Their lush basins provide the ideal environment for herds of elephants, buffalos, and zebras, for which the park is famous., afternoon at leisure for optional activities, dinner, accommodation,

Day 11 — Chobe National Park

Breakfast, game drive in the park, At sunset, a photo safari by boat on the Chobe River., dinner, accommodation,

Day 12 — Chobe National Park

Breakfast, transfer to the airport of, end of the tour.,

Notes

BAGGAGE: One medium-size baggage (max. 20 kg) per person is allowed. Storage room is extremely limited on Japanese trains. In the event of your luggage being shipped separately to your final destination, you are suggested to bring along a carry-on baggage with any personal belonging you might need during the trip (including toiletries for the nights).
SINGLE ROOMS: solo travelers are welcome; there is also the possibility of sharing a room with another person of the same sex; if a roommate is not found within a month before departure, a single supplement will be charged.
MOBILE TENT FIELD: wide and spacious tents for 2 people (2.4m x 2.4m x 1.9m) equipped with camp beds, sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and small pillows; shared toilet facilities with toilets, showers, and sinks in the equipped camping areas; shared temporary toilet and shower in non-equipped fields.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS: locally, several optional activities will be proposed, operated not directly by the tour organizer - Kiboko - but by third-party operators. Some of these activities are adventurous and involve an element of risk: do not participate if you do not feel confident in facing them. During the trip, you will receive a detailed description of each activity and you can evaluate the ones that are most suitable for you. The prices indicated in the day-by-day itinerary are purely indicative. Park entrances are not included.
SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions.
AGE: minimum age of 7 years for Lodge Safaris, 10 years for Camping Safaris, but not recommended for children under 12 years old. The average age of participants is 40+ years. Participants who are 65 years old and above are required to provide a medical certificate of good health.
HOTEL / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La società organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio
HOTEL, CHECK-IN: rooms are usually assigned starting from 3pm. Earlier check-in is at the hotel’s discretion. If you request earlier assignation, you must book an extra night at the beginning of your stay.
INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration.

Starts from

11 days / 7 nights – from Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park

Meals

Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,

Price includes

Local driver/guide. English-speaking rangers during the game drives, meals: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 9 dinners, visits, excursions, and photo safaris as per the itinerary, hotel/airport transfer upon departure, 2 - 3 star twin/ double accomodation en-suite,

Price does not include

Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, Entrance to the parks USD to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour., entry visa in Zimbabwe US$ 35 to be paid at the border, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",

Important notes

Entrance to the parks $ USD 250 per persona to be given in cash to the local guide at the beginning of the tour
With effect from 01 April 2025, Namibia has imposed a visa fee on Italian visitors. The cost will be NAD 1600.00 (approximately €83.00) and must be applied for online, strictly prior to departure, at the following link https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/visaonarrival. Tourists must present on arrival both the entry visa and fill in the Arrival Form. We recommend that you obtain the visa and print out the Arrival Form before departure. Translated with DeepL.com (free version), ***CLIMATE***
January-March in Namibia and Botswana is the rainy season, characterized by hot and humid weather. Some days are clear and sunny, while others are gray with afternoon thunderstorms.
April-June, the rains are over! Everything is fresh and new with clear skies; moderate daytime temperatures, and the wildlife begins to gather around permanent water holes, making it easier to spot them.
July-September: dry, with clear days and an average daytime temperature of 25°C, nighttime temperatures between 0 and 10°C; animal sightings are excellent, migratory birds start arriving in August. The best time for a safari!
October: the driest period of the year with daytime temperatures of 30°C. An excellent time for spotting the Big Five.
November-December: hot days with the first afternoon thunderstorms; it is the weaning period and the sighting is good; many migratory birds.,

Cancellation policies

Up to 31 days before no penalty - 30-0 days before 20% deposit withheld 20% deposit required upon booking,