8-Day Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari
Okavango Delta, Chobe and Victoria Falls in One Powerful Journey
Overview
This eight-day fly-in safari threads together three of Southern Africa's greatest natural landmarks without ever crossing into South Africa. You begin in the heart of the Okavango Delta — the world's largest inland delta — gliding through papyrus-lined channels by mokoro, tracking lion and leopard on morning drives, and listening to the calls of African fish eagles at dusk. From there you fly to Chobe, home to the continent's densest elephant population, for river-cruise game viewing and open-vehicle drives along the floodplain. The journey closes with two nights at Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi plunges 108 metres into the Batoka Gorge. Sunset cruises on the upper Zambezi and a guided walk along the falls' spray-drenched rainforest round out a trip that covers water, big game and one of the Seven Natural Wonders in just over a week.
Every transfer between camps is by light aircraft, so travel days double as scenic flights over the delta's meandering waterways and the Chobe floodplain. This keeps road time near zero and puts you in front of wildlife within an hour of landing.
Who It's For
Designed for travellers who want the full Botswana-and-Falls experience without bolting on a South African leg. It suits couples looking for a focused, lodge-based trip, families with children 12 and older (most delta camps accept from age 12), small groups, and repeat safari-goers who have already done Kruger or the Mara and want something different. The fly-in format also works well for those with limited mobility — no long overland drives.
Package Highlights
Okavango Delta by Mokoro
Glide through crystal channels in a traditional dugout canoe, eye-level with hippos and water lilies
Predator-Rich Moremi
Morning and afternoon game drives in one of Africa's most productive Big Five concessions
Chobe Elephant Herds
River cruises past herds of 200+ elephants drinking and bathing along the Chobe riverfront
Sunset River Cruises
Golden-hour boat safaris on the Chobe and the upper Zambezi — prime for photography
Victoria Falls Rainforest Walk
Guided walk along 1.7 km of the gorge rim with 16 viewpoints and permanent rainbows
Scenic Bush Flights
All inter-camp transfers by light aircraft — aerial views of the delta and floodplain included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Land in Maun and connect to a light-aircraft transfer over the delta's mosaic of islands and channels. Arrive at your camp in time for a late lunch on the deck, a short orientation walk, and your first sundowner overlooking the floodplain.
🏨 Accommodation: Sanctuary Chief's Camp / Vumbura Plains (or similar)
🍽️ Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Your Route
Tap a marker to see each stop on your journey.
Featured Lodges & Accommodation
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
📍 Chief's Island, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
Set on Chief's Island in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, this camp puts you in one of the delta's most productive wildlife zones. Nine luxury bush pavilions with private plunge pools overlook the floodplain, and activities include mokoro excursions, game drives and guided walks.
From $1,850 per person per night
Vumbura Plains
📍 Vumbura Concession, Okavango Delta
Fourteen spacious suites raised on decks above the floodplain, each with a private plunge pool and open-air shower. The concession spans dry-land and water zones, so both vehicle and water-based activities run year-round — a rare combination in the delta.
From $1,950 per person per night
Chobe Game Lodge
📍 Chobe National Park, Botswana
The only permanent lodge inside Chobe National Park, directly on the Chobe River. Purpose-built electric game-drive vehicles, river cruises on custom-designed boats, and a riverside pool and spa. Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton honeymooned here in 1975.
From $650 per person per night
Ilala Lodge Hotel
📍 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The closest hotel to the Victoria Falls entrance — you can hear the thunder from the garden. Colonial-era charm with modern comforts, an award-winning restaurant (The Palm), and complimentary shuttle to the falls and town centre.
From $280 per person per night
Matetsi Victoria Falls
📍 Matetsi Private Game Reserve, Zimbabwe
On 50,000 hectares of private concession along the upper Zambezi, 40 km upstream from the falls. Nine suites per camp, each with a private plunge pool and river views. Big Four on the concession (no rhino), plus boat safaris, canoeing and fishing on the Zambezi.
From $1,100 per person per night
Pricing & Options
All prices per person sharing. Customize any tier to your preferences.
Standard
(~$700/night)
Well-appointed 4-star lodges with professional guiding, all meals and house drinks, park fees, inter-camp flights and road transfers. Properties include Pom Pom Camp (Okavango), Chobe Safari Lodge (Chobe) and Ilala Lodge (Victoria Falls).
Get QuoteLuxury
(~$1,214/night)
Five-star camps with private plunge pools, premium guiding and all-inclusive drinks. Properties include Sanctuary Chief's Camp (Okavango), Chobe Game Lodge (Chobe) and Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (Victoria Falls).
Get QuoteUltra-Luxury
(~$2,071/night)
Africa's finest concession camps with butler service, helicopter transfers, private dining and exclusive-use options. Properties include Vumbura Plains (Okavango), Zarafa Camp (Selinda, near Chobe) and Matetsi Victoria Falls (private Zambezi concession).
Get QuoteWhat's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- ✓ 7 nights' accommodation (3 Okavango Delta, 2 Chobe, 2 Victoria Falls)
- ✓ All meals as listed (full board in bush camps; B&D at Victoria Falls)
- ✓ House wines, local spirits, beers and soft drinks in bush camps
- ✓ All light-aircraft inter-camp transfers (Maun-Delta, Delta-Kasane)
- ✓ Road transfer Kasane to Victoria Falls via Kazungula border
- ✓ Airport transfers in Maun and Victoria Falls
- ✓ Twice-daily game drives in the Okavango and Chobe
- ✓ Mokoro excursions and guided bush walks in the Okavango
- ✓ Chobe River cruises (afternoon and/or sunset)
- ✓ Guided Victoria Falls Rainforest walk (park entry included)
- ✓ Sunset Zambezi cruise with drinks and canapes
- ✓ All national park and concession fees
- ✓ Laundry at bush camps
- ✓ Emergency medical evacuation insurance
✗ Excluded
- ✗ International and regional flights to Maun / from Victoria Falls
- ✗ Visa fees (Botswana and Zimbabwe — check requirements for your passport)
- ✗ Premium imported wines and Champagne
- ✗ Optional Victoria Falls activities (helicopter flight ~$160, bungee ~$160, zip-line ~$50)
- ✗ Spa treatments
- ✗ Travel and medical insurance (required)
- ✗ Gratuities for guides, camp staff and transfer drivers
- ✗ Items of a personal nature
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Best Time to Travel
May to October is ideal. The delta floods are at their highest from June through August, game concentrates around permanent water, and daytime temperatures are comfortable. Victoria Falls is at peak flow from February to May but remains spectacular year-round.
Why Choose This Package
Three Icons, Zero Road Fatigue
Fly-in transfers between the delta and Chobe keep road time under two hours for the entire trip. A short border crossing brings you to the falls.
Botswana's Best Wildlife Reserves
The Okavango Delta and Chobe hold the highest densities of large mammals in Southern Africa — elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog, buffalo and hundreds of bird species.
Water-Based Safari Throughout
Mokoro in the delta, river cruises in Chobe, sunset boat on the Zambezi — this trip delivers a water perspective at every stage.
No South Africa Leg Required
A complete Southern Africa safari experience in Botswana and Zimbabwe alone. Add Cape Town or Kruger before or after if you wish, but the circuit stands on its own.
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From $4,900 per person | 8 Days / 7 Nights
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