- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

8-Day Unique Botswana and Zambia

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On this tour of Botswana and Zambia, you'll be visiting The Okavango Delta, The Chobe River and Livingstone! The unique twist on this trip is the incredible Zambezi Queen Houseboat on the Chobe River, which you will be able to completely relax on, whilst watching all the wonderful wildlife on either side of you!

Tour Summary

You'll go to Botswana & Zambia

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

This tour starts in Maun & ends in Livingstone - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and safari houseboats.

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 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & boat trip

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: open-sided 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	Xugana Island Lodge Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)	All Meals Included
3-5	Zambezi Queen Luxury safari houseboat inside Chobe NP (Botswana)	All Meals Included
6-7	Chundukwa River Lodge Mid-range lodge in or near Victoria Falls (Zambia)	All Meals Included
8	End of tour (No accommodation)	Meals at Own Expense

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 Okavango Delta

You will be met at Maun airport and assisted to your flight to the Okavango Delta. Please note the time of the flight will be set closer to the date. Please be aware of the luggage allowance, you make up to 3 stops en-route to your camp. Xugana Lagoon is widely accepted as being the most spectacular permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta. Xugana Island Lodge, situated on a wooded island abutting the lagoon, takes full advantage of this magnificent site. Activities are traditional mokoro trips, boat safaris to lagoons and islands and wilderness walks give guests the chance to see the Delta wildlife such as sitatunga and lechwe antelope, crocodile and hippo, as well as the other big game that frequents the islands and riverine fringes. Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and the bream and tiger fishing can be excellent at certain times of the year. Optional day and night drives are available on the surrounding islands.

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:	Xugana Island Lodge Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3-5 Chobe Riverfront

Today you will have a flight to Kasane where you will be met by the Zambezi Queen and transferred to the boat. Please be aware that the departure of the boat is from Namibia so you must have a Namibian Visa as you will be crossing into this country. You have three nights and your activities are water based tender boat activities such as cruises, fishing and bird watching as well as a land based cultural tour. You can arrange for a game drive into Chobe National Park for an additional fee and this is recommended on the last morning to save on transfer time and additional border crossings. Please note the time of the flight will be set closer to the date and you will be notified, you may have up to 3 stops at other camps en-route. Please ensure your luggage meets the strict regulation on the Terms and Conditions Page.

Main Destination:	Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP, 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 Riverfront (Chobe NP, 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:	Zambezi Queen Luxury safari houseboat located inside Chobe NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6-7 Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

You will have a flight to Kasane and a transfer to Livingstone where you will be met and transferred to the lodge. Here you have a sunset or sunrise boat cruise included, you also have a private vehicle for the day to take you on a tour of Livingstone, of the falls on the Zambian side and to connect with any other activities. All park fees are additional. Please note the time of the flight will be set closer to the date and you will be notified, you may have up to 3 stops at other camps en-route. Please ensure your luggage meets the strict regulation on the Terms and Conditions Page.

Main Destination:	Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Accommodation:	Chundukwa River Lodge Mid-range lodge located in or near Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8 End of itinerary

Sadly your final day has arrived and you will have a transfer to Livingstone airport to meet your international flight departure.

Main Destination:	No major destination visited
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Meals at own expense 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 10 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 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.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020	n/a*	$3347
Mar 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020	n/a*	$3643
Apr 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020	n/a*	$3943

Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	n/a*	$4293
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020	n/a*	$3908
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	n/a*	$3674