Day 1 & 2: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Your Victoria Falls to Botswana Safari begins in Victoria Falls with a warm welcome at the airport and transfer to Batonka Guest Lodge (or similar) which will be home for the first two nights of your adventure. Settle into the lodge and unwind before your adventure begins. Your guide will provide an overview of the safari adventure ahead before you tuck into a delicious dinner.

Day 2 begins with a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a guided tour. Get there early to appreciate the falls in the early morning light and avoid the crowds. Return to the lodge and spend the day at your leisure. Explore the town and its markets, or book yourself on one of the many adventure activities on offer, from scenic flights over the falls to bungy jumping or zip lining.

Rejoin the group mid-afternoon to set off for a sunset boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River above the falls. Enjoy the serene pace as you watch the sun setting in these unique surroundings. Later, you can join the group for an evening out at a local restaurant (own account).

• Included Activity: Airport Transfer, Victoria Falls Tour, Sunset Zambezi Boat Cruise
• Optional Activities: Victoria Falls Scenic Flight, Bungee Jump, White-Water Rafting, Restaurant Dinner
• Meals Included: Dinner (Day 1), Breakfast (Day 2)

Day 3: Victoria Falls to Kasane & Chobe River – Botswana

After breakfast, a driver will transfer across the border to Kasane in Botswana. Check in to Chobe Bush Lodge (or similar), located on the banks of the Chobe River. After a light lunch, your Botswana Safari from Victoria Falls​ embarks on an exciting riverboat cruise on the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. The river gives you an excellent vantage point to witness all sorts of wildlife gathering at the river, including the possibility of seeing elephants playfully bathing. Return to the lodge after a stunning sunset for a delightful dinner at the lodge.

• Included Activity: Chobe River Safari Boat Cruise
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Kasane to Chobe National Park & Chobe Forest Reserve – Botswana

Today, enjoy a full day of game viewing in Chobe. Hop into your 4×4 safari vehicle for a safari game drive in Chobe National Park in search of all the animals that may cross your path, from the herds of elephants that make the region famous to various antelope, giraffe, buffalo, lions and much more. Take a break in a serene, shady spot to enjoy a picnic lunch before the game-viewing adventure continues.

Meander through the park, exit at Ngoma gate and continue to Chobe Forest Reserve nearby. Enjoy more wildlife encounters as you make your way to beautiful Thobolo’s Bush Lodge (or similar), which you should reach by mid-afternoon. Settle in and enjoy panoramic views of the scenic Barangwe Pan, watching the birds and animals as they come to the water to drink. Sip a refreshing sundowner drink before tucking into a hearty dinner and soak in the sounds of the African bush.

• Included Activity: Chobe Safari Game Drive
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Chobe Forest Reserve to Savuti & Khwai Region – Botswana

Your Botswana Safari​ makes an early start today for a full day on the road, keeping a lookout for wildlife. You are headed to the renowned Savuti region of the Okavango Delta, known as an excellent place to spot predators such as lions and hyenas. The early morning hours are a good time to meet nocturnal leopards returning from a night out hunting.

Spend the day meandering through Savuti towards the Khwai Concession of the Okavango Delta, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. The journey covers approximately 160 kilometres (100 miles) and takes 6-7 hours, depending on wildlife sightings along the way. By late afternoon you arrive at the comfortable MmaTsebe Tented Camp (or similar) on the banks of the delta’s Mbudi channel which is home for the next 3 nights. Unwind after the long drive, have a hearty dinner and enjoy a serene evening by the campfire.

• Included Activity: Safari Game Drive en route to Savuti & Khwai
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 & 7: Moremi Game Reserve & Khwai Region – Botswana

Day 6 of your Botswana Safari from Victoria Falls has a more leisurely start after two early mornings. After breakfast, head to the nearby poling station to embark on a leisurely mokoro excursion along the Mbudi water channels for a tranquil exploration of the delta’s water wonderland. Glide through the waters as your expert poler shares their knowledge of the delta’s plants and animals. Return to camp for a few hours of siesta, before heading off in the 4×4 safari vehicle for a thrilling afternoon game drive.

Start early on Day 7 to take full advantage of the early morning hours which is an excellent time for wildlife spotting in Moremi Game Reserve at the heart of Okavango Delta. The park is home to the Big Five – elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo – and a host of other wildlife. Moremi is also known for its thriving population of African wild dogs, renowned for their exceptional pack-hunting skills. Midday brings a visit to the Xakanaxa Lagoon, where you can enjoy a boat trip through the reed-lined waterways and a picnic lunch while admiring the vast beauty of the Okavango Delta. Return to Mmatsebe Camp in the late afternoon for a hearty dinner and a night immersed in the soothing sounds of the African bush.

• Included Activity: Mokoro Trip, Moremi Safari Game Drive, Xakanaxa Riverboat Excursion
• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner x2

Day 8: Moremi to Sankuyo Community Concession – Botswana

Enjoy a last early morning game drive this morning before returning to the lodge for a delicious brunch. Your Victoria Falls to Botswana Safari then heads through the delta once more, towards the Sankuyo Community Concession located on the southern edge of the Okavango Delta. Check into Mogogelo Camp (or similar) and enjoy the authentic, community-run safari experience. Relax with a sundowner on your private deck, overlooking the waterhole as animals gather. Enjoy your last safari dinner as you soak up the serenity of Botswana’s Okavango Delta.

• Included Activity: Morning Game Drive
• Meals Included: Brunch & Dinner

Day 9: Sankuyo Community Concession to Maun – Botswana

Enjoy a final breakfast at the camp before your guide drives you approximately 70 kilometres (43 miles) to Maun. Here, your incredible Botswana Safari from Victoria Falls​ ends with a transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Depending on the timing of your onward flight, there may be time to book an optional scenic flight to get a breathtaking aerial perspective of the grandeur of the Okavango Delta.

• Included Activity: Maun Airport Transfer
• Optional Activity: Okavango Delta Scenic Flight
• Meals Included: Breakfast

Botswana Safari Tour Notes

This Botswana Safari from Victoria Falls is conducted by a German-speaking guide and is thus for German-speaking clients only.

We recommend booking your incoming and onward flights at least one day before and after this Victoria Falls to Botswana Safari is scheduled. It is advisable to arrive the day before the tour starts in Victoria Falls and fly out the day after the small group tour ends in Maun to allow for delays and changes.

Simply ask your friendly travel advisor to add pre- and post-tour accommodation to your safari booking.

Optional Victoria Falls Tour Add-Ons

This Victoria Falls to Botswana Safari combines well with our short Victoria Falls Tours, where you can enjoy the full selection of Victoria Falls activities. Since Victoria Falls is one of the world’s iconic destinations, most people opt to spend more time here to take full advantage of the many cultural, wildlife and adventure activities on offer.

There are airports on both sides of Victoria Falls for easy departures from either country.

Similar Botswana Safari Options

Our Botswana Safari from Victoria Falls is also available in the reverse order. The 9-Day Botswana to Victoria Falls Safari travels the same route but begins in Maun (Botswana) and ends in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). This Botswana to Victoria Falls Tour is conducted by an English-speaking guide and is thus suitable for all travellers who speak English.

Botswana Safari Accommodation

The accommodation listed in this safari itinerary is subject to availability. Should the listed establishment not be available, a similar lodge/safari lodge of the same standard will be booked. This will be conveyed to you at the time of booking.

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