- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

8-Day Chobe, Okavango Delta & Vic Falls Luxury Tour

Enquire Now

This 7 day Botswana and Zimbabwe tour is an authentic luxury experience that will start where the smoke thunders, Ilala Lodge, a mere 936 steps away from the world wonder that is Victoria Falls. After 2 nights in Zimbabwe, you'll transfer through the border and into Chobe National Park, Botswana, known for its high elephant concentration. Spend 2 nights at Elephant Valley lodge before transferring south into the Okavango Delta, arriving at Stanley's Camp for a truly authentic Delta experience.

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.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, 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
1-2	Ilala Lodge Hotel Luxury lodge in or near Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)	Breakfast Included
3-4	Elephant Valley Lodge Mid-range tented camp just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)	All Meals Included
5-7	Sanctuary Stanley's Camp Luxury tented camp bordering Okavango Delta (Botswana) without fences	All Meals Included
8	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast 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 Ilala Lodge

Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be met by a representative who transfer you to Ilala Lodge. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located only 8 minutes away from the spectacular Victoria Falls. A family run hotel, Ilala Lodge has 73 stylish, well-appointed spacious rooms, that offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury. As we are the closest hotel to the beautiful Victoria Falls, the spray makes for a perfect backdrop during your stay. Explore the falls from all angles, with a bridge walk, micro flight, heli flip or white water raft, the experiences are endless, thrilling and mesmerising.

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

Day 3-4 Elephant Valley Lodge

After breakfast overlooking the falls, you will be met by your driver and transferred 90 minutes south, through the Zimbabwean border and into Botswana. You'll arrive at Elephant Valley Lodge in the Kasane Forest Reserve. Elephant Valley Lodge is surrounded by the peaceful wilderness of the African bush. It lies in a unique position over-looking the Lesoma Valley in the Chobe District, which is home to the largest population of African elephant in the world. The animals and birds move freely in the valley between the game-rich conservation areas of the neighbouring Chobe Game Reserve and the National Parks of Zimbabwe. Enjoy daily activities such as 4 x 4 game viewing safaris and boat cruises along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. (included in your stay).

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:	Elephant Valley Lodge Mid-range tented camp located just outside Chobe NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5-7 Stanley's Camp

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kasane Airport for your light air shared charter flight into the Delta. You will land at Stanley Camp's private airstrip before being transferred into the Camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The concession where Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp is found borders Moremi Game Reserve, offering exclusive elephant interactions and the chance to see the Big 5. You can watch wildlife roam the plains from a host of unique viewing points in the eco-friendly camp including the pool, deck or the bar area. As for the accommodation, the tents are exclusively designed, classic, spacious and have an authentic African feel. All are en-suite and have a balcony and hammocks, from which to enjoy the sprawling vista. Enjoy daily game drives, Mokoro safaris, bird watching and enchanting star gazing included during your stay at Stanley's.

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:	Sanctuary Stanley's Camp Luxury tented camp bordering Okavango Delta without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8 Departure

After breakfast in the Delta and perhaps one last morning activity, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for you light air shared charter flight to Maun International Airport to begin your journey home.

Main Destination:	No major destination visited
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

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

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 of all ages.
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

Inclusions

Rates Per Person

AUD

USD

ZAR

EUR

GBP

Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms
Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020	n/a*	$3524
Apr 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020	n/a*	$4536
Jul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020	n/a*	$5643
Sep 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	n/a*	$5075
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020	n/a*	$3524