10-Day Botswana & Vicfalls: Quad Biking & Wild Dogs
A 10 day journey that will have you exploring the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park ending with the famous Victoria Falls. Fully reversible as well, this 10day journey will take you on experiences that will challenge you in some way, connect you with your surroundings and leave some kind of positive legacy behind. Go on game drives, mokoro safaris, quad biking, horse riding, boat cruises and guided tour of the Falls and the best part - interaction with meerkats!
Tour Summary
You'll go to Botswana & Zimbabwe
You'll visit Maun, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Khwai, Chobe River & Victoria Falls
This tour starts in Maun & ends in Victoria Falls - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1-3 |
Camp Kalahari
Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana)
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All Meals Included |
4-5 |
Sable Alley
Luxury tented camp inside Khwai (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
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All Meals Included |
6-7 |
Ngoma Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
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All Meals Included |
8-9 |
The Victoria Falls Hotel
Luxury hotel in or near Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
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Breakfast Included |
10 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1-3 Makgadikgadi Pans
After arriving in Maun you will take a light aircraft to Makgadikgadi for your 3 nights at Camp Kalahari.
Game drives through the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park afford you spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities. Night drives in the area offer you the chance to spot lions and follow them on the hunt. Here you'll be able to see endangered species lesser spotted in the Delta such as the brown Hyena, aardwolf and bat-eared foxes.
Go on a walking safari with your guide to go see the habituated meerkats or join the Bushmen on a walk through the desert.
Main Destination: | Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana) |
Best Time to Visit
All year (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Dry and less hot) Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Elephant
Occasional
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Cheetah
Rare
Hippo
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Buffalo
None
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Accommodation: | Camp Kalahari
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4-5 Khwai in Botswana
This morning take a light aircraft flight to Sable Alley. Experience the next 2 days at Sable Alley with comfortable and stylish enormous tents offering world class game viewing without leaving the camp.
Exciting activities to get stuck into including day and evening game drives, mokoro excursions (when later levels permit), game walks, viewing hides and more.
Wildlife you'll see here include big herd of buffalo, lions, wild dogs, red lewche, roan and sable.
Main Destination: | Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) |
Best Time to Visit
July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Abundant
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
White Rhino
Rare
Black Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
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Accommodation: | Sable Alley
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 6-7 Sable Alley - Kasane - Chobe
After breakfast you'll check out and fly to Kasane Airport on a light aircraft. Upon arrival you will have a road transfer to Ngoma Safari Lodge.
This boutique lodge, an oasis is in a wildlife wonderland, offers unrivalled panoramic views over the game-rich floodplain and Chobe River. It is on the doorstep of Chobe National Park, also known as the ‘Land of the Giants,’ as it is home to the largest population of elephants on Earth.
Activities include:
• A full day safari: incorporating a cruise on the Chobe River, a game drive in the Chobe National Park (which has over 75 species of mammals) and a picnic lunch.
• Night game drives: these are available in the Chobe Forest Reserve.
• Birding: there are over 450 species to be spotted in the region.
• Walking with a professional guide (subject to availability and pre-booking).
• Optional breakfast and lunch cruise from the new jetty at Ihaha, located in western Chobe.
Main Destination: | Chobe River (Botswana) |
Accommodation: | Ngoma Safari Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8-9 Victoria Falls
After breakfast you will take a road transfer across the border to Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls to spend 2 glorious nights at the colonial Victoria Falls Hotel which is a 5 star hotel in the heart of Victoria Falls town.
This Hotel is within walking distance to the mighty Falls offering a private entrance. While in Victoria Falls there are various activities you can add to your itinerary.
Ker & Downey Africa recommend including a guided tour of the falls, helicopter flip over the falls, devils pool (seasonal), sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and enjoying a lunch with the Elephants.
Main Destination: | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) |
Accommodation: | The Victoria Falls Hotel
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 10 Departure
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport to connect with your on-ward travel arrangements.
Main Destination: | Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Dec 20, 2019 - Jan 9, 2020
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n/a*
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$5537
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Jan 10, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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n/a*
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$4973
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Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
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n/a*
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$5721
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Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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n/a*
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$6369
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Jul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020
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n/a*
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$7230
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Sep 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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n/a*
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$6783
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Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
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n/a*
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$5756
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Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 19, 2020
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n/a*
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$5394
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Dec 20, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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n/a*
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$6252
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Dec 20, 2019 - Jan 9, 2020 |
Jan 10, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020 |
Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020 |
Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020 |
Jul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020 |
Sep 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020 |
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020 |
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 19, 2020 |
Dec 20, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020 |
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts in Maun, Botswana and ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to Maun Airport (MUB - Check price)
Fly back from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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