- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

9-Day Falls, Rivers and Deltas

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Begin your trip at Victoria Falls, also known to the locals as "The Smoke that Thunders" because of the magnificent plumes of spray that rise above this natural wonder. Next, head over the magical Chobe National Park, where mega herds of elephants congregate on the river floodplains to feed. Continue your journey into the renowned Okavango Delta, to the beautiful Khwai Community Area, where you might be lucky to encounter a pack of wild dogs or a large pride of lions.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Zimbabwe & Botswana

You'll visit Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Okavango Delta & Maun

This tour starts in Victoria Falls & ends in Maun - 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.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle, normal 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself 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
1-2	Ilala Lodge Hotel Luxury lodge in or near Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)	Breakfast Included
3-4	Chobe Elephant Camp Mid-range lodge bordering Chobe NP (Botswana) without fences	All Meals Included
5-6	Khwai Tented Camp Luxury tented camp inside Khwai (Okavango Delta, Botswana)	All Meals Included
7-8	Oddballs' Enclave Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)	All Meals Included
9	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Next:Day by Day

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 1-2 Witness the Victoria Falls from Ilala Lodge

You will be met at the airport and be driven to the hotel. Perched virtually on the edge of the Victoria Falls gorge, its relaxing atmosphere is offset by the rumble of 'The Smoke that Thunders' and the spray that rises from them day and night: it's just a 15-minute walk to the cascade. The town is close too, with its markets, shops and restaurants – and hustling vendors. This luxury retreat, with its discreetly elegant decor, thatched colonial buildings and beautiful gardens, is the perfect place to stay to visit the falls or take part in some of the adrenalin-spiking activities on offer. op Skim the rapids on a raft, kayak on the Zambezi, bungee-jump from the Victoria Falls bridge, swim in the "Devil’s Pool" (a small rock pool right on the edge of the falls) or view the splendour from above in a light aircraft. Prefer less-frantic adventures? Explore the national parks, cruise on the river (lovely at sunset) or take a heritage rail trip. Activities can be arranged at the lodge.

Main Destination:	Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:	Ilala Lodge Hotel Luxury lodge located in or near Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3-4 A rustic farmhouse-feel in the game-rich Chobe region

Simple but stylish and well-conceived, this small lodge is ideally-placed for daily adventures into the Chobe National Park and is easily accessible from Kasane, Victoria Falls or Livingstone. Nestled on a rocky ridge above the Chobe River, it overlooks the vast floodplains and game-rich river. An eco-minded outfit from the ground up, Chobe Elephant Camp is constructed with only the local wood that is in ample supply. It's also made clever use of another resource - the sandy soil; sandbags are stacked and plastered over to create the walls of the main area and chalets, with the added benefit of keeping things cool. You'll be venturing into the Chobe National Park most days for game drives, through an entrance gate just a 10-minute drive away. A boat cruise is possible for guests staying at least three nights and is an all-day activity, but the game-viewing is most productive along the Chobe River so it's well worth the effort.

Main Destination:	Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time to Visit August to October (Best at the riverfront area) High Season July to October (The park gets crowded) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Chobe National Park (Botswana) Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Hippo Abundant Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Cheetah Occasional Wildebeest Occasional Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Chobe Elephant Camp Mid-range lodge bordering Chobe NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6 Explore the Okavango Delta from Khwai Tented Camp

You will be chartered to the camp. This bush camp in the Okavango's vast Khwai Concession couldn't be more isolated in the wilderness, yet it has all the style and comforts of any top lodge. On a beautiful lagoon connected to the Khwai River, the cozy tented camp has a simple but elegant feel. Wildlife of all kinds passes through this area, including plains game and numerous silent, and not-so-silent predators (such as lion, leopard and wild dogs). Activities at Khwai Tented Camp include day and night game drives in the concession and further afield. Seasonal mokoro trips, which involve drifting past elephant and hippo in low riding dugout canoes, are a must. On request, visits to Khwai Village can be arranged for a glimpse into the life of the local people. A particularly special activity is a walking safari. These are lead by knowledgeable, local guides, who revel in sharing the magic of the wilds with you.

Main Destination:	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 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
Accommodation:	Khwai Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Khwai
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-8 The wildest way to experience the Okavango Delta

Oddball's offers two very different experiences: staying in a very basic, potentially busy base camp (Oddball's) or taking the plunge into the surrounding wilderness on a mokoro, for a truly rustic, private experience of untamed Africa. The camp best serves as a jumping off point for the overnight mokoro trails, offering little else in terms of luxury or other activities. The trails, on the other hand, offer something that's difficult to find in Africa's modern day safari industry - just you and your guide camping out on remote islands that you can explore on foot, and navigating the myriad of channels in a genuine dug-out mokoro. This is as close to nature as you'll ever get. Although there are no motorized activities on offer, you're spoiled by having your own private guide, who is invariably from the local community. Typically, activities take place in the early morning and late afternoon, but if you're keen on a whole day outing, the team will happily pack a picnic lunch for you.

Main Destination:	Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Accommodation:	Oddballs' Enclave Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9 End in Maun Airport

You will be chartered to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:	Maun Airport (Botswana)
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

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.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

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 12 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

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 27, 2020	$6160	$4580
Mar 28, 2020 - May 27, 2020	$6634	$5054
May 28, 2020 - Jun 25, 2020	$7028	$5449

Jun 26, 2020 - Oct 26, 2020	$7344	$5765
Oct 27, 2020 - Nov 28, 2020	$6555	$4975
Nov 29, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$6239	$4659