Budget
Explorers Village
2, 3 or 4 nights. Every major experience included at the lowest price point.
From US$950View
Overview
The most complete short trip in the region: two nights for the waterfall, two nights for the wildlife, and one border crossing in between.
Victoria Falls gives you the rainforest tour, a dinner cruise on the Zambezi, dinner at The Boma and your choice of an elephant encounter, the Feast of the Beast or a helicopter flight over the falls. Then you cross at Kazungula into Botswana.
Chobe National Park holds one of the densest elephant populations in Africa, and the two nights there buy you three separate game activities — 4×4 game drives and game-viewing boat cruises on the Chobe River. Water-based game viewing is what makes Chobe different: you sit level with the herds as they come down to drink, rather than looking at them from a vehicle.
All national park entry and conservation fees are included, which is worth checking against any quote you compare this with.
At a glance
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Nine lodge combinationsBudget, mid-range and luxury — same itinerary throughout.
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Two countriesZimbabwe and Botswana, with the Kazungula crossing handled.
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3 game activities in Chobe4x4 game drives and boat cruises on the Chobe River.
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Park fees includedAll national park entry and conservation fees are in the rate.
Route
Victoria Falls 2 nights
Kazungula border Assisted
Chobe National Park 2 nights
Victoria Falls Airport Depart
| Days | Destination | Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1 & 2 | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Selected meals, selected activities and all park entry fees |
| 3 & 4 | Chobe National Park, Botswana | All meals, selected activities and all park entry fees |
| 5 | Depart | Breakfast and cross-border transfer to Victoria Falls Airport |
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival and a dinner cruise on the Zambezi
TBC — Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to your lodge or hotel.
TBC — Check in, freshen up and relax for the afternoon.
16:30 — Depart for your dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.
Overnight Victoria Falls
Day 2
The rainforest, your choice of activity, and The Boma
09:00 — Pick up for a guided tour of the Victoria Falls rainforest, including an English-speaking guide, bottled water and rain jackets.
12:30 — Lunch at the Lookout Café (excluding drinks).
14:30 — Pick up for a 15 minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (Flight of Angels), an Elephant Encounter, or the Lion Feast of the Beast.
18:30 — Pick up for your Boma dinner – Place of Eating, with entertainment.
Overnight Victoria Falls
Day 3
Cross into Botswana — Chobe National Park
TBC — Breakfast at your hotel or lodge.
10:00 — Check out and depart on your cross-border transfer to Chobe.
12:00 — Check in at your lodge and settle in before your afternoon activity.
13:00 — Lunch at the lodge (excluding drinks).
15:00 — Depart from main reception for your afternoon game-viewing boat cruise.
19:00 — Dinner at the lodge (excluding drinks).
Overnight Chobe National Park
Day 4
Chobe by land and water
06:00 — Early wake-up call for a three-hour game drive in Chobe National Park.
09:30 — Breakfast at the lodge, then a free morning.
13:00 — Lunch at the lodge (excluding drinks).
15:00 — Depart for your afternoon game-viewing boat cruise, or a second game drive.
19:00 — Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight Chobe National Park
Day 5
Departure
TBC — Breakfast at the lodge.
11:00 — Check out and transfer back across the border to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight.
Breakfast included
What’s included
Included
- All local road transfers, including the Kazungula border crossing
- 2 nights’ accommodation in Victoria Falls and 2 nights in Chobe
- A dinner cruise on the Zambezi with set menu and local beverages
- A guided tour of the falls with transfers, rain coats, bottled water and park fees
- Your choice of an Elephant Encounter, Lion Feast of the Beast or a 12–13 minute helicopter flight
- Lunch at the Lookout Restaurant and dinner with entertainment at The Boma
- All meals while in Chobe National Park
- 3 game-viewing activities inside Chobe — 4×4 game drives and river cruises
- All national park entry and conservation fees
Not included
- Drinks, unless specified as included
- Items of a personal nature, shop purchases and gratuities
- Travel and medical insurance
- Visas if required — see the visa guide
All services are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Other lodge and hotel options are available on request.
Lodge options & rates
The itinerary above is identical across all three grades — what changes is where you sleep. Rates are per person in US dollars for the full 4-night package.
Budget
| Victoria Falls (2 nights) & Chobe (2 nights) | Per person sharing | Single |
|---|---|---|
| N1 Hotel & Thebe River Lodge | US$1,127 | US$1,288 |
| Explorers Village & Thebe River Lodge | US$1,348 | US$1,599 |
Mid-range
| Victoria Falls (2 nights) & Chobe (2 nights) | Per person sharing | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel & Chobe Safari Lodge | US$1,995 | US$2,556 |
| A’Zambezi River Lodge & Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge | US$2,292 | US$2,712 |
| Insika Lodge & Chobe Safari Lodge | US$2,369 | US$2,886 |
| Seasonal option | Low season pps | Low season single | High season pps | High season single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A’Zambezi River Lodge & Chobe Bakwena Safari Lodge | US$2,328 | US$2,565 | US$2,523 | US$3,245 |
Luxury
| Victoria Falls (2 nights) & Chobe (2 nights) | Low season pps | Low season single | High season pps | High season single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm River Hotel & Chobe Bakwena Safari Lodge | US$2,613 | US$2,910 | US$2,902 | US$3,740 |
| Palm River Hotel & Chobe Game Lodge | US$2,677 | US$4,014 | US$3,781 | US$5,118 |
| The Victoria Falls Hotel & Chobe Game Lodge | US$2,737 | US$4,471 | US$3,903 | US$5,699 |
Seasons: low season is January–April and November–December; high season is April–October. Combinations shown without a seasonal split are quoted at a single rate. All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
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