This itinerary focuses on the world-renowned Chobe Riverfront for dense game viewing, particularly elephants, and includes a full-day excursion to Victoria Falls. This trip typically starts and ends at Kasane Airport (BBK), which is the gateway to Chobe.
This itinerary focuses on the world-renowned Chobe Riverfront for dense game viewing, particularly elephants, and includes a full-day excursion to Victoria Falls. This trip typically starts and ends at Kasane Airport (BBK), which is the gateway to Chobe.
Day 1: Arrival and Chobe River Safari
- Arrival & Transfer: Arrive at Kasane International Airport (BBK), Botswana, and be met by your lodge representative. You will have a short, scenic transfer to your accommodation along the Chobe River.
- Lunch & Rest: Settle in and enjoy lunch at the lodge.
- Afternoon Activity – Chobe River Cruise (Mandatory): Embark on the famous Chobe River boat cruise. The Chobe Riverfront is known for having the highest concentration of elephants in the world, and during the dry season, hundreds congregate here. This activity offers unique, up-close viewing of elephants swimming, hippos, crocodiles, and prolific birdlife from the water level.
- Evening: Sundowners overlooking the river as the sun sets, followed by dinner.
Day 2: Chobe Land Game Drives
- Morning Activity – Game Drive: Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park in an open 4×4 safari vehicle. The morning is the best time to track predators, such as the large lion prides and leopards that inhabit the area, and to view general plains game.
- Mid-day: Return to the lodge for brunch or lunch and a break to relax by the pool or deck during the hottest part of the day.
- Afternoon Activity – Game Drive: Head out for another extensive afternoon game drive, exploring different sections of the Chobe Riverfront and the interior woodland areas to maximize sightings. This session often focuses on large herds of buffalo and giraffe.
- Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Day 3: Full-Day Victoria Falls Excursion
- Morning Transfer: After an early breakfast, you will be collected for a full-day excursion to Victoria Falls (located in Zimbabwe or Zambia). The transfer involves a drive (approx. 1.5 – 2 hours) and crossing the border at the Kazungula Bridge/Border Post.
- Guided Tour of the Falls: Spend the morning on a guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls National Park (Zimbabwe side is often preferred for the best views). You will explore the different viewpoints and feel the spray of “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (“The Smoke That Thunders”).
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch in Victoria Falls town.
- Afternoon Optional Activities: Use the free afternoon for an adrenaline activity (e.g., helicopter flight over the Falls, gorge swing, or bungee jump) or a relaxing Zambezi River cruise above the Falls.
- Evening Return: You will be transferred back across the border to your Chobe accommodation, arriving in time for dinner.
Day 4: Departure
- Morning Activity (Optional/Leisure): Depending on your flight time, you may have time for one last activity, such as a short morning game drive, a final river walk, or simply enjoying a leisurely breakfast overlooking the Chobe River.
- Departure: Transfer to Kasane International Airport (BBK) for your onward flight, concluding your Chobe and Victoria Falls adventure.
