10 Day / 9 nights - Elephant Encounter Safari Botswana and Zimbabwe
10 Days Tour of Victoria Falls & Chobe Experience the best sightings of two countries within the Ten Days Tour of Victoria Falls and Chobe. Visit the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, game drive through the Chobe National Park in Botswana, and spot the Big Five. This 10-days safari tour of Southern Africa brings you an opportunity to experience the best sightings of two countries – Zimbabwe and Botswana in only Ten days.
Included:
**All accommodations All activities, unless indicated as optional
**Transfers as indicated
**Flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls return
**Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
**Taxes / VAT
**Professional guide
** Tours as listed
Excluded:
**Personal items (Souvenirs etc.)
**Items not mentioned
**Travel Insurance
**Visas
Valid for Travel till November 2025
Subject to availability
DETAILED ITINERARY:
DAY 1
On Arrival at the Johannesburg ORL International Airport you will be met by A Safari Club representative and transferred to lodge for your overnight accommodation in a Double room dinner included.
Drinks to be settled direct at the lodge.
DAY 2
After Breakfast you will be transferred back to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. Please ensure that you have the relevant Visa and documents required to enter Zimbabwe and Botswana. Upon arrival the Victoria Falls International Airport you will be met by A Batonka Lodge representative and transferred to lodge where you will spend the next two nights in a Double Garden View Room including Breakfast and Dinner.
Rest of the day you can explore Victoria Falls town at your own leisure and return to lodge for overnight accommodation.
DAY 3
After Breakfast you will be collected and transferred to the Cheetah and Elephant Venue for your experience with the Elephants and Cheetahs.
The Elephant and cheetah experience
Moments with elephants
Walk side by side these jungle gentle giants while learning about them and their habitat.
Duration: 1 hour Age restriction: 3years and above
Dress code: closed shoes and trousers or tights.
Cheetah conservation and interaction
Meet our two cheetah conservation ambassadors, Nicky and Zuva. Get to walk with them in the bush and learn more about our program.
Duration: 1 hour Age restriction: 6years and above
Dress code: closed, comfortable shoes
After your activities you can explore the venue and then be transferred back to Batonka Guest Lodge for your overnight accommodation.
DAY 4
After Breakfast you will be collected by Wild Horizon and transferred to Chobe Safari Lodge in Kasane where you next adventure begins. Please note that you will cross the Border from Zimbabwe to Botswana please ensure that you have the relevant documentation and visas required.
3 NIGHTS CHOBE PACKAGE – FULL INCLUSIVE
Includes:
**3-nights’ Accommodation in a Luxury room at Chobe Safari/Bush Lodge
**3x Breakfast, 3x Lunch, 3x Dinner, 1x Boat Cruise, 1x Game Drive, 1x Private Boat Cruise, 1x guided Victoria Falls Day Trip and 2-days Park Fees.
** Beverages & Laundry, Impact Levy
Excludes:
**International transfers, beverages, laundry and items of personal nature
When you arrive at the lodge you will be welcomed with a welcome drink and be taken to your room for your accommodation inclusions as per details above. After checking in you can go on a Game drive or Sunset cruise and return to lodge for dinner overnight at the lodge.
DAY 5
After Breakfast at the lodge you can go on an early morning game drive and return to lodge for lunch and in the late afternoon go on a Boat Cruise to view the elephants and game from the river. Chobe is known for the vast quantities of elephants, and you are bound to find them around every corner on your game drives or boat cruises. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.'
DAY 6
After Breakfast at the lodge you can go on an early morning game drive and return to lodge for lunch and in the late afternoon go on a Boat Cruise to view the elephants and game from the river. Chobe is known for the vast quantities of elephants, and you are bound to find them around every corner on your game drives or boat cruises. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.'
DAY 7
After Breakfast you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. When you arrive in Victoria Falls you will enjoy a guided tour of the Falls after the tour you will be taken to Outlook Restaurant for a 2 Course lunch drinks to be settled direct. After the tour and lunch, you will be transferred to Batonka Guest House where you will stay for 2 nights on a dinner and Breakfast basis in a Double Garden View Room. The rest of the day you can relax in your rooms or at the pool. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 8
After Breakfast at the lodge you will be collected by Wild Horizons Guide for your tours as listed below,
Pay it Forward Shopping Tour - 'Activity Description / Through exploring the world, we gain knowledge, experience, and perspective. However, the opportunity to give back to the places we have visited can add another dimension to the entire experience. Through the Pay It Forward activity offered by Wild Horizons, holiday makers can make their journey ever more meaningful. Teach your family that gratitude is the best gift one can receive by helping an organization in need, be it an orphanage, old age home or local clinic. Wild Horizons will give you a “wish list” compiled by the organization, and a mission to fulfil it by exploring the unique markets dotted around the town. You will then be transported to the organisation to deliver you goods and meet the strangers whose day you have brightened. “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ― Maya Angelou
Arrangements
Duration 2 hours
When All year round, on request.
Where Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Weather Weather permitting
What to Wear Clients are advised to wear the following: · Comfortable attire that provides sun protection · Hiking/running shoes · Warm clothing in winter (April to August)
Things to Bring Goods to donate to chosen charity Clients are advised to bring the following with: · Comfortable attire that provides sun protection · Sunscreen · Mosquito repellent
Guests or Spectators No spectators allowed
Sundowner Cruise - Activity Description / The Zambezi Sunset cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the Spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets. Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the African skyline. Clients may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant as well as enjoy the many different bird species. The Sunset cruise is very popular and includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks.
Arrangements
Duration 2 hours
When All year round
Where Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Weather n/a
What to Wear Clients are advised to bring the following with: · Comfortable attire that provides sun protection. · Warm clothing in winter (April to August)
Things to Bring Clients are advised to bring the following with: · Sunscreen · Mosquito repellent
Guests or Spectators n/a
HOME HOSTED LUNCH -Activity Description / Our Home Hosted meals provide valuable income to local providers. This initiative aims to empower local people by providing income and allowing them to have a fun interaction with visitors while teaching them about local culture and traditions. Families’ welcome visitors into their homes for a fee and provide them with a traditional meal. This has proved highly successful and greatly beneficial to the individuals involved. Experience the true Flavors of Victoria Falls with a “home dinner”. Wild Horizons will collect guests at their hotels or B&B in Victoria Falls Town. A short transfer takes you to the Chinotimba High Density suburb. Guests will be hosted by a local family in their residence and served a traditional African home-made lunch.
A great experience for children or teens who will enjoy meeting other children and learn about other cultures. Expect an authentic home cooked meal- there will be options you are familiar with that are commonly eaten in Zimbabwe such as beef stew as well as some local dishes that may be new to you. You do not have to try these if you are wary, but it is great fun if you do.
Arrangements
Duration 2 hours
When All year round
Where Victoria Falls
Weather This service is not weather dependent.
What to Wear Comfortable attire that provides sun protection and comfortable shoes
Things to Bring Comfortable attire that provides sun protection, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and your camera
After your activities you will be transferred back to lodge for Overnight Dinner and Accommodation.
DAY 9
After Breakfast you will be transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. On arrival at Johannesburg International Airport, you will be collected by Safari Lodge Representative and transferred to lodge for your overnight accommodation.
Dinner included. Drinks to be settled direct.
DAY 10
After Breakfast you will be transferred to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight home.
Sadly, this is the end of your safari and hope to see you again soon in the future.