Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari

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Observe elephants in Chobe National Park, visit a remote village, and feel the rumble of Victoria Falls on our #1 adventure, Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari. From tented camps to game-viewing drives with our expert, resident Trip Leaders, it’s truly the ultimate experience.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy game drive in Chobe National Park, the second-largest (and first-established) national park in the country.
    • Visitors have experienced the spectacular sighting of a zebra migration
    • Chance to see magnificent elephants, in addition to zebra, Cape buffalo, hippo, and crocodile.
    • See a variety of birdlife, including the vibrantly plumed lilac-breasted roller and the similarly striking pygmy goose (actually a species of duck).
    • See herds of buffalo, sable antelope, kudu, and elephant.
    • Enjoy viewing the greatest diversity of mammals in Zambia, with 55 large mammal species, including six varieties of large cat
    • Enjoying Kafue River views at leisure
    • Outstanding area of African bush country boasts plentiful wildlife
    • Enjoy a walk through Chinotimba township
    • Visit the largest curtain of water in the world

What's this trip about?

    Observe elephants in Chobe National Park, visit a remote village, and feel the rumble of Victoria Falls on our #1 adventure, Ultimate Africa: Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari. From tented camps to game-viewing drives with our expert, resident Trip Leaders, it’s truly the ultimate experience.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 27 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityChobe
End CityVictoria Falls

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Birding
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 27

Trip includes

    • International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges unless you choose to make your own air arrangements
    • Accommodations for 15 nights
    • 42 meals—daily breakfast, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners
    • 27 small group activities, including up to 18 game-viewing drives, boat cruises, and walks, plus park fees
    • Services of a resident, English-speaking OAT Trip Leader and driver-guides
    • Gratuities for local guides, drivers, lodge and camp staff, driver-guides, and luggage porters
    • 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next OAT trip—an average of $401
    • Unlimited filtered water at camps
    • OAT safari duffle and laundry service at tented camps

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Depart U.S.
Trip Extension: Thornybush Spot wildlife in a private reserve that is home to all of Africa's "Big Five" on this extension. You depart from the U.S. on an overnight flight to Johannesburg, South Africa.

DAY 2
Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa Accommodations: Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo or similar Today, arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa. You will be met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Here, you'll be joined by those who traveled on our optional Thornybush: Kruger's Northern Gateway extension.

DAY 3
Fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls • Transfer to Chobe National Park Meals included: B D Accommodations: Baobab Safari Lodge or similar

This morning, we’ll fly to Victoria Falls, arriving early afternoon.

We meet our Trip Leader at the Victoria Falls airpo...

DAY 4
Wildlife viewing at Chobe National Park Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Baobab Safari Lodge or similar

The next two days are devoted to seeking out game in Chobe National Park, the second-largest (and first-established) national park in the country.

Chobe...

DAY 5
Explore Chobe National Park Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Baobab Safari Lodge or similar

Our safari schedule in Chobe today features a full-day game-viewing drive in Chobe National Park—which has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African ...

DAY 6
Fly to Okavango Delta via Kasane Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Wilderness Tented Camp or similar

This morning, we'll enjoy a discussion with your Trip Leader on the region's history before boarding a minibus that takes us to Kasane, Botswana. From here, we cat...

DAY 7
Explore Okavango Delta • Moremi area Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Wilderness Tented Camp or similar

We devote the next two days to in-depth exploration of the Okavango Delta. Each morning, we split into groups and choose from a variety of options for explorin...

DAY 8
Explore Okavango Delta Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Wilderness Tented Camp or similar

Today, we continue to explore the Okavango Delta. We'll again split into groups and explore the area by mokoro on the Delta (if conditions permit), or enjoy a game-viewing drive in the neighboring savannah.

DAY 9
Fly to Kasane • Transfer to Kafue, Zambia Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Lufupa Tented Camp or similar

This morning, after an early breakfast, we fly by light aircraft from the Okavango Delta to Kasane Airport. We then travel by road and boat to Livingstone, wh...

DAY 10
Explore Kafue National Park Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Lufupa Tented Camp or similar

Today, we’ll enjoy two game-viewing excursions by boat or safari vehicle during the most temperate hours—early morning and late afternoon—when the wildlife is at its most a...

DAY 11
Explore Kafue National Park Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Lufupa Tented Camp or similar

Two more game-viewing excursions await you this morning and afternoon, as you explore the outer reaches of the park by boat or safari vehicle. It’s impossible to exhaust th...

DAY 12
Kafue National Park • Transfer to Hwange, Zimbabwe Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Kashawe Tented Camp or similar

This morning, after an early breakfast, we enjoy a final game-viewing drive in the region during our transfer overland to the airstrip for our chart...

DAY 13
Wildlife viewing in Hwange National Park Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Kashawe Tented Camp or similar

This morning, we'll have the opportunity to enjoy a game-viewing drive with one of our professional guides. During this drive, you will learn about the region...

DAY 14
A Day in the Life of a Hwange Community • Game viewing FOUNDATION VISIT Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Kashawe Tented Camp or similar

A Day in the Life Work side-by-side with locals to find fresh water and prepare sadza (porridge) in a Hwange village. Today, we...

DAY 15
Transfer to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Rainbow Hotel or similar

After breakfast, we depart our camp and drive to Victoria Falls. Here we visit the largest curtain of water in the world—and one of the world's Seven Natural Wonders. T...

DAY 16
Explore Victoria Falls • Optional tours OPTIONAL TOUR Meals included: B L D Accommodations: Rainbow Hotel or similar

After breakfast, enjoy a walk through Chinotimba township, where we can observe everyday life in the neighborhood that is home to the majority of peopl...

DAY 17
Fly to Johannesburg • Return to U.S. or begin trip extension Meals included: B

Trip Extension: Cape Town Ascend Cape Town's Table Mountain and spot penguin colonies on this must-do extension. After breakfast this morning, we’ll gather for a talk on the life of David L...

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Last Updated: 6/11/2024

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Accommodation

Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Johannesburg, South Africa

Due to its proximity to O.R. Tambo Airport, the design of the hotel is inspired by an aircraft hangar, with a stylized industrial look that playfully incorporates elements of airplanes into the decor. Located in the Johannesburg suburb of Kempton Park, the hotel offers a shuttle to the nearby metro station and has a pool, bar, restaurant, and health club for your enjoyment. Each of the 213 air-conditioned rooms features satellite TV, wireless high-speed Internet, a safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities and private bath.

Baobab Safari Lodge Chobe National Park, Botswana

In Chobe National Park, we spend three nights at the intimate Baobab Safari Lodge, a 30-minute drive from Kasane. Its location just outside the park gives us more time to spend on game-viewing drives. Recently renovated, the open-air lodge overlooks the Chobe River. In the evening, the dining room and bar are perfect spots to view the sun setting over the river. We’ll stay in eight comfortable bungalows, each with two beds.

Wilderness Tented Camp Okavango Delta, Botswana

In the Okavango Delta, near Moremi National Park, we stay at our private tented camp. The camp’s excellent location within a private reserve offers both water and land activities. (Water activities are seasonal and dependent on water levels.) Here you’ll find eight large walk-in tents with hot and cold running water, toilets, and showers.

Lufupa Tented Camp Kafue National Park, Zambia

Located in the northern section of Zambia’s Kafue National Park, Lufupa Tented Camp sits along the banks of the slow-moving Kafue River. All nine tents feature two beds and en suite facilities. We enjoy river views from our rooms and the dining area. A small plunge pool and riverside campfire add to the charms of this unique lodging.

Kashawe Tented Camp Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Situated in the northern Sinamatella section of Hwange National Park, our new campsite offers panoramic views of the area, as well as unique birding and game-viewing opportunities. Each of the 16 tents features an en suite shower, toilet, and verandah overlooking the Sinamatella River and hillside. The camp also features a lounge and fine dining area.

Rainbow Hotel Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The Rainbow Hotel is situated less than a mile from Victoria Falls and just a short walk from the town center. The hotel offers an on-site restaurant with a live marimba band, and 88 rooms with coffee- and tea-making facilities, air-conditioning, and private balconies. The hotel also has a pool with a bar, a barbecue pit, and a rooftop bar with views of Victoria Falls. Extensions

Protea Hotel O.R. Tambo Johannesburg, South Africa

Due to its proximity to O.R. Tambo Airport, the design of the hotel is inspired by an aircraft hangar, with a stylized industrial look that playfully incorporates elements of airplanes into the decor. Located in the Johannesburg suburb of Kempton Park, the hotel offers a shuttle to the nearby metro station and has a pool, bar, restaurant, and health club for your enjoyment. Each of the 213 air-conditioned rooms features satellite TV, wireless high-speed Internet, a safe, coffee- and tea-making facilities and private bath.

Jackalberry Lodge Thornybush Game Reserve, South Africa

Located within Thornybush Game Reserve, Jackalberry Lodge provides spectacular views of the Drakensberg Mountains and is ideal for big game viewing. Each room is decorated with rustic South African touches and comes with air conditioning, a private patio, a tea and coffee station, mosquito nets, and a safe. On-site amenities include a swimming pool, library, curio shop, and an open-air dining area.

Inn on the Square Cape Town, South Africa

This hotel sits on Cape Town’s popular and historic Green Market Square, in the Central Business District. Here, you’ll find stalls selling handmade goods, from art to clothing, as well as nearby cafes and restaurants. You may also choose to relax in the hotel’s rooftop pool or on-site restaurant. Each of the 165 air-conditioned rooms comes equipped with safe, hair dryer, satellite TV, telephone, and coffee- and tea-making facilities.

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Meals Included
  • 42 meals—daily breakfast, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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