Safari by Water & Land: Zimbabwe, Namibia & Botswana

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Discover the wildlife and natural gems of southern Africa on this safari by land and water, searching for the “Big Five” as you explore Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Discover the wildlife and natural gems of southern Africa on this safari by land and water, searching for the “Big Five” as you explore Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityOkavango Delta

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Johannesburg, Check-in, Welcome Dinner, Orientation Johannesburg

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles, approximately 1/4 hour. Hotel check-in from 2:00 p.m.

After arriving at the hotel and checking in, take some time to freshen up and relax before our welcome dinner.

Orientation: The Group Leader will gre...

Day 3 Fly to Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls Victoria Falls

Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 10 miles, approximately 1/4 hour. Flight time approximately 1.5 hours. Getting in/out of a minibus; driving about 15 miles, approximately 1/2 hour. Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; mostly flat, paved paths.

We ...

Day 4 Wildlife Trust, Local Community Projects, Free Time Victoria Falls

Getting in/out of a mini-bus; driving about 30 miles round-trip, approximately 1 hour total. Walking approximately 1/2 mile; uneven terrain; periods of standing; potentially hot temperatures.

By minibus, we will transfer to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, whe...

Day 5 About Dr. Livingstone, Transfer to Hwange, Safari Game Drive Hwange National Park

Getting in/out of a mini-bus; driving about 110 miles, approximately 2.5 hours. Getting in/out of open-air 4x4 vehicles. Afternoon game drive 3 to 4 hours; evening game drive about 1 hour.

A noted local historian will join us to discuss the story of Scottish exp...

Day 6 Safari Game Drives, Bush Walk Hwange National Park

Getting in/out of open-air 4x4 vehicles. Early morning and afternoon game drives are approximately 3 to 4 hours each; evening game drive is about 1 hour. Walking about 1 mile on morning bush walk, approximately 1 hour; uneven, sandy terrain.

In the early hours o...

Day 7 Safari Game Drives, Importance of Termites Hwange National Park

Getting in/out of open-air 4x4 vehicles. Early morning and afternoon game drives are approximately 3 to 4 hours each; evening game drive is about 1 hour. Walking about 1 mile on morning bush walk, approximately 1 hour; uneven, sandy terrain.

We will embark on an...

Day 8 To the Riverboat, Sunset River Safari Chobe River

Getting in/out of mini-bus; driving about 160 miles, approximately 6 hours (depending on immigration at the borders). Getting on/off tender boats.

We will have time to pack our bags before checking out and driving north to Victoria Falls.

There will be sev...

Day 9 Choice of Morning Activity, Elephant Behavior, Boat Safari Chobe River

Getting on/off tender boats. Morning and afternoon activities last for 2-3 hours. Walking up to 1 mile for village visit; periods of standing; potentially hot temperatures.

We will have a choice of early morning, pre-breakfast activities provided by the Zambezi ...

Day 10 Choice of Activity, Human-Wildlife Conflict, Boat Safari Chobe River

Getting on/off tender boats. Morning and afternoon activities last for 2-3 hours.

We will again have a choice of early morning, pre-breakfast activities provided by the Zambezi Queen: 1) an early morning birding-focused boat safari; 2) fishing on the Chobe River...

Day 11 Transfer to Okavango Delta, Overview of Botswana, Game Drive Okavango Delta

Total transfer time approximately 2.5 hours, including border crossings. Flight time approximately 1 hour. Getting in/out of open-air 4X4 safari vehicles. Game drives last for 3-4 hours.

We will look for animals along the banks as the riverboat cruises to its fi...

Day 12 Bush Walk, Delta Hydrology, Safari by Mokoro Okavango Delta

Bush walk about 1 mile, approximately 2 hours; uneven ground. Getting in/out of mokoros (canoe-like vessels); activity lasts 2 to 3 hours.

We will embark on a bush walk in the reserve with a local safari specialist. We will learn to identify tracks, spoor, and o...

Day 13 Safari Game Drives Okavango Delta

Getting in/out of open-air 4X4 safari vehicles. Early morning and afternoon game drives are approximately 3 to 4 hours each.

We will board our safari vehicles to explore more of the reserve in the company of our local specialists, returning to camp midmorning.

Day 14 Game Drive, Fly To Johannesburg, Program Concludes In Flight

Getting in/out of minibus. Flight to Maun approximately 1/2 hour. Flight from Maun to Johannesburg approximately 1.5 hours. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.

We will have one last safari game drive this morning, returning in time to freshen ...

Day 15 In Transit From Program In Flight

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Dates & Availability

Price From $11,999
Price per day$800
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 12
  • Number of Brunch: 5
  • Number of Lunch: 7
  • Number of Dinner: 12
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