12-Day Hwange, Victoria Falls, Chobe, Moremi & Okavango

Day 1 · Arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, Transfer to Hwange Safari Lodge

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   Hwange National Park

   3 hours

   Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, you are received by our staff and immediately transferred to Hwange National Park in closed 4*4, air-conditioned vehicles. The journey from the Airport to Hwange National Park covers approximately 170KM passing through the national park and local villages. You are therefore allowed to interact with wildlife and villagers along the way. On arrival at Hwange Safari Lodge, you are immediately checked in.

Overnight Accommodation at Hwange Safari Lodge or similar

Day 2 · Hwange Full-Day Game Drive

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   Hwange National Park

   8 hours

   This is an exciting adventure that takes guests through Zimbabwe's largest national park, offering breathtaking wildlife encounters and stunning natural beauty. At 0800, guests are picked up from the hotel and transferred to Hwange National Park. A full-day game drive in Hwange National Park offers an immersive experience into one of Africa’s richest wildlife havens, spanning approximately 14,600 square kilometers (5,640 square miles). Hwange is renowned for its vast landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and impressive population of wildlife, including the famed Big Five. A full-day game drive in Hwange National Park is a comprehensive way to explore one of Africa’s most bio-diverse landscapes, offering rich wildlife sightings and moments of awe in a truly untamed wilderness. It is an experience that immerses travelers into the heart of one of Africa’s largest and most wildlife-rich national parks.

Overnight Accommodation at Hwange Safari Lodge or similar

Day 3 · Transfer to Victoria Falls, Sunset Cruise, Boma Dinner & Drum Show

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   Chobe National Park

   8 hours

   At 10:00 am, you'll transfer to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival, you are immediately checked in at the Rainbow Hotel. At 4:00 pm, you are picked up for a two-hour afternoon boat cruise on the Zambezi River ending at sunset. A Zambezi River sunset cruise is a quintessential experience, offering a blend of relaxation, stunning views, and opportunities to see wildlife along one of Africa’s most famous rivers. Soon after the boat cruise, you'll be transferred back to the hotel. At 7:00 pm, you are picked up for Dinner and the Drum Show at the Boma. The Boma Dinner & Drum Show is an iconic cultural experience offering a vibrant combination of traditional African cuisine, music, and entertainment. It is known for immersing guests in the rich heritage and lively spirit of Southern Africa. It combines delicious food, rhythmic music, and an interactive show that allows guests to not just observe but become part of the celebration. At 10:00 pm, you are transferred back to the hotel.

Overnight Accommodation at Rainbow Hotel or similar

Day 4 · Tour of Victoria Falls

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   Victoria Falls

   8 hours

   At 10 am, you are picked up for a two-hour guided tour of the Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Victoria Falls is renowned not only for its physical grandeur but also for the sensory experience it offers, where visitors are enveloped in the sound of crashing water and the cool mist drifting through the air. To cap the day, you are allowed to tour the mighty falls for the second time, this time from the air. The Helicopter Flight of Angels is a unique adventure that provides a bird's-eye view of the falls. From the sky, the mighty Victoria Falls appears as a sheet of water thundering into the gorge(Helicopter is optional)

Overnight Accommodation at Rainbow Hotel or Similar

Day 5 · Chobe Full-Day Game Drive and Boat Cruise

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   Chobe National Park

   8 hours

   Chobe National Park is a renowned wildlife reserve located in northern Botswana. It is one of the most diverse and ecologically rich national parks in Africa, notable for its dense population of wildlife and exceptional biodiversity. Chobe National Park is a crown jewel of Botswana’s wildlife conservation efforts and one of Africa’s top safari destinations, offering unparalleled opportunities for observing a wide range of animal species in their natural habitats.

   08am-Breakfast at Trave Lodge

   09am-Pickup for morning game drive

   1300-Buffet Lunch at Mowana River Lodge

   1400-Afternoon boat cruise

   1600-Transfer to Trave Lodge

   1800-Dinner at Trave Lodge

Overnight Accommodation at Travelodge

Day 6 · Chobe Full-Day Game Drive and Boat Cruise

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   Chobe National Park

   8 hours

   The second day is a continuation of the tour of Chobe National Park. However, on the second day, we do the early morning game drive targeting the cats when they are still very active. We conclude the day with a three hour sunset cruise on the Chobe River.

   06am-Early morning game drive.

   10am-Breakfast at Trave Lodge

   1300-Lunch at Trave Lodge

   1500-Sunset Cruise ending at sunset

   1900-Dinner at Trave Lodge

Overnight Accommodation at Trave Lodge or similar

Day 7 · Transfer From Kasane to Elephant Sands

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   Chobe National Park

   8 hours

   Immediately after breakfast, clients check out of Travelodge and immediately begin the journey to Elephant Sands. The distance from Chobe (Kasane) to Elephant Sands is about 250 kilometers (155 miles) and typically takes around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on road conditions and stops along the way. The expected arrival time at Elephant Sands is lunchtime. After lunch, guests are taken out for an afternoon game drive ending at sunset. Thereafter, guests are transferred back to their respective lodges at the Elephant Sands.

Overnight Accommodation at Elephant Sands

Day 8 · Transfer from Elephant Sands to Moremi Game Reserve

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   Moremi Game Reserve

   8 hours

   After breakfast, clients check out from Elephant Sands and begin the journey to Moremi. Expected arrival time is 3pm. Thereafter, guests embark on a late afternoon game drive+evening game drive ending around 8/9 pm. On return to campsite, dinner is served.

Overnight Accommodation at a campsite in Kwai

Day 9 · Moremi Full Day Game Drive

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   Moremi Game Reserve

   8 hours

   Depending on guest preferences, game drives can start as early as 6am, returning to the camp for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Evening game drive can also be undertaken ending at 8/9 pm. The program is very flexible and always driven by guests' preferences.

Overnight Accommodation at a campsite in Kwai

Day 10 · Early Morning game Drive & Transfer to Maun

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   Moremi Game Reserve

   8 hours

   At 6am, guests are taken out for an early morning game drive ending at around 10/11 am. This marks the last game drive at Moremi game reserve. After game drive, breakfast is served before guests are transferred to Sedia Hotel in Maun for overnight accommodation and dinner.

Overnight Accommodation at Sedia Hotel

Day 11 · Okavango Delta Safari

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   Okavango Delta

   8 hours

   The 11th day presents an opportunity to tour the Okavango Delta. The Okavango Delta is a vast wetland in Botswana, formed where the Okavango River fans out into the Kalahari Desert. It's known for its stunning landscapes, rich wildlife, and unique activities. The delta is home to a diverse range of animals, including elephants, hippos, lions, and countless bird species. The tour includes mokororo boat and walking safari.

Overnight Accomodation at Sedia Hotel

Day 12 · Transfer to Maun International Airport

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   Maun

   30 min

   The 12th day presents an opportunity to rewind, review and replay the past 11 days. This is also an opportunity to engage in optional activities of choice. Depending on the flight schedule, guests are transferred to the airport for their final departure.