Wonders of Botswana & Zimbabwe

Travel overnight to Victoria Falls and upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of your day is at leisure.

Start the day with a tour of the iconic Victoria Falls, admiring the natural spectacle of a 1,708-metre sheet of water tumbling into the Zambezi Gorge. You’ll soon see why the falls is called ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ in the local Sotho language! After lunch, you’ll have some time at leisure before sharing an unforgettable dinner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River – savouring delicious local dishes as you pass through spectacular landscapes at sunset.

Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, located within the vast Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. Tour the facilities and learn about the Trust’s important wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, research and conservation work. In the early evening, board a beautifully restored vintage train for a fine dining experience. In beautifully restored vintage carriages, journey through the splendour of the African bush, enjoying delicious food and accompanying wine in a refined and timeless atmosphere.

Cross over into Botswana, travelling through an ever-changing landscape to reach the renowned Chobe, a national park famous for its exceptional game viewing and extraordinarily high concentration of elephants. Spend the afternoon sharing a cruise on the peaceful Chobe River, a wonderful way to see the abundance of birds and animals that live in and around the water as the sun sets.

Rise early to embark on a safari at a time that many animals are at their most active. Explore landscapes ranging from floodplains and woodlands to riverine forest in search of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, lions, leopards and hyena. Return to your lodge for breakfast then enjoy some leisure time, relaxing by the pool or enjoying the sights and sounds of the surrounding bush. In the late afternoon, set out on another game drive to explore more areas of the park.

Start the day with a game drive, returning to the lodge for breakfast and some time to relax. This afternoon, visit Impalila Island, the meeting point of four countries (Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana) and where the Chobe and Zambezi rivers converge. In this unique spot, visit a traditional village; with a local guide, discover more about the community’s way of life, learning about traditions, customs and daily life.

Bid farewell to Chobe and cross over the border back to Zimbabwe to discover another wildlife packed national park, Hwange. One of the 10 largest parks in Africa, Hwange is teeming with extraordinary animals. It is particularly known for its predator populations and shelters over 100 species of animal, and more than 400 species of bird. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch then embark on an afternoon game drive with an experienced guide.

Venture back into the vast wilds of Hwange in the early morning for a game drive, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre to learn about the essential conservation initiatives, research programmes and anti-poaching efforts being carried out to protect this beautiful wild dog.

Head out on your last game drive this morning, taking this final opportunity to soak up the beauty of the African wilderness. After breakfast at the lodge, transfer back to Victoria Falls, where, this evening, there will be a farewell dinner of authentic Zimbabwean cuisine to enjoy.

Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward overnight flight home.