Compare Exploring Botswana and Victoria Falls without small aircraft by Audley Travel vs 9-Day Ultimate Botswana and Victoria Falls by Ker & Downey Africa
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| Duration | 11 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 5,321 | $ 4,859 |
| Price Per Day | $ 484 | $ 540 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Saguni and Ghoha Hills Breakfast at Ilala Lodge |
| Description |
Explore Chobe National Park for some excellent elephant sightings. Visit the iconic Victoria Falls. This trip is designed to make the most of road transfers and avoid light aircraft flights. |
This Botswana + Victoria Falls takes you to into the Moremi Reserve as well as Chobe region of Botswana. Starting in Moremi you will spend 3 nights at Saguni Safari Lodge, with options of daily morning and evening game drives, guided bush walks and boat cruises. Head to the famous Savuti region known for predators sightings before ending your trip viewing the mighty Victoria Falls. |
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Maun.
Day 2 : Khwai Concession
On arrival at Maun airport you will be met by your guide who will drive you in a 4x4 out of Maun and through the Moremi Game Reserve to the private Khwai Concession and Sango Safari Camp.
Day 3 : Khwai Concession
Enjoy morning and afternoon safari activities from Sango Camp today. Game drives are offered to both the private Khwai concession as well as the larger Moremi Game Reserve.
Day 4 : Khwai Concession
Today is another full day on safari from Sango Camp. The game viewing here is excellent with great opportunities to see lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe and general plains game. From here you can also go on night drives which are a great way to see nocturnal species.
Day 5 : Chobe National Park
This morning, you will head back to Maun Airport by road for your flight to Kasane in Northern Botswana. On arrival you will be met by a driver and transferred by road to Chobe Elephant Camp, situated on the escarpment overlooking the Chobe river and national park beyond. After you've settled in there will be time to head out on a game drive in the afternoon.
Day 6 : Chobe National Park
Enjoy morning and afternoon safari activities from Chobe Elephant Camp today. A morning game drive followed by an evening river cruise is a great way to spend the day.
Day 7 : Chobe National Park
Today you will have another full day to explore the area with your guide. You will head out early in the morning whilst it is cool enough for the animals to still be up and about and later in the afternoon as they start to hunt. During the heat of the day you can rest and relax at the camp.
Day 8 : Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe
This morning, you will be taken back to Kasane Airport by road. From there, you will you be picked up by a driver and transferred over the border into Zimbabwe. On arrival at your lodge, you will have the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Day 9 : Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe
Today you can enjoy the magnificence of the Victoria Falls. You can also book various activities through your hotel such as rafting, helicopter rides and river cruises or simply relax as you prefer.
Day 10 : International return flight
This morning you will be driven to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight
Day 11 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Days 1 - 3: Khwai Community Area
ouch down at Maun Airport where you will make your way to your charter flight to Saguni Safari Lodge. Your base for the next 3 nights, situated in Moremi East, in the Okavango Delta, NG17 Concession.
Saguni Safari Lodge is nestled in an island of mature riparian trees, typical of the Okavango Delta, the lodge overlooks the ‘Mbudi Lagoon’, in the beautiful game-rich area of Khwai. The name ‘Saguni’ is a bushman name for Khwai, meaning “an area with abundance of game and spectacular sights”
Besides the day-time game drives, which can feature Africa’s big attractions – lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, hippo and giraffe, there is also the option to experience a night drive. Cultural visits, and mokoro excursions are all available at Saguni.
Days 4 - 6: Savuti - Chobe National Park
On this morning you have the choice to wake and go on another game drive or choose to relax at the lodge and enjoy a hearty breakfast, before being transferred to the airstrip for your charter flight to you next location in Botswana, Chobe.
Upon landing at the airstrip you will be met by your guide and tracker who will take you back to the lodge, your next 3 nights will be at Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge, a mere 40 minutes from the airstrip.
Perched high on the eastern side of the Ghoha Hills, this hilltop retreat boasts unparalleled 180 degree views across the Savannah and the natural waterhole which attracts birds and wildlife year round. To the south east of the lodge, the Savuti Marsh beckons with its unique game viewing opportunities.
An exclusive and intimate ambiance permeate this understated luxury lodge affording even the most discerning of travelers to Botswana a truly unique safari experience.
Activities and Services:
High Tea and Sunset Game Drive
Savuti Marsh Excursion (Minimum 2-night stay)
Ghoha Hills Restaurant
Outdoor dining on Safari
Optional
Day of Departure
Recommended
Stay Longer - Scenic Helicopter Flight
Days 7 - 8: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
This morning marks the end of the Botswana portion of your trip, after your last game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your charter flight to Kasane Airport. Once you have landed at Kasane Airport you will be transferred by road to Ilala Lodge, located on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, where you will spend the next 2 nights.
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in and around Victoria Falls.
Activities and services:
The Palm Restaurant
Recommended
Ra-Ikane Birdwatching Cruise
Ra-Ikane Breakfast Cruise
Lunch Cruise
Ra-Ikane Sunset Cruise
Day 9: End of Itinerary
Departure
Today marks the end of your journey, after a hearty breakfast you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport, to start your journey home.
Activities and services:
The Palm Restaurant
