Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango Delta Luxury Adventure
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Feel the majesty of mother nature in all her forms on this breath-taking journey in Zimbabwe and Botswana. Let the colossal Victoria Falls bring you to life, before journeying to the stunning Chobe National Park in pursuit of Africa’s largest elephant population and the rest of the Big Five. End your adventure on a high in the sublime and unrivalled Okavango Delta, ensuring memories to last a lifetime.
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On arriving at Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be met by a warm welcome from an andBeyond team member and driven to Victoria Falls River Lodge. This is where your adventure begins, just upstream of the world’s largest sheet of falling water. Besides river cruises and daytime game drives, night drives are also possible and offer a chance to see the area’s nocturnal predators at work!
Additional Recommended Activities (at extra cost):
River Cruises
An ethereal voyage on one of the Victoria Falls River Lodge luxury river cruisers is arguably one of the best ways to soak in the spectacular Zambezi River and the landscape it supports. Watch as the world awakens and the sun’s rays first skip across the surface of the Zambezi. It’s a truly mesmerising way to start your day.
Canopy Tours
A unique way to explore your surroundings, spend the day ziplining through there treetops. With 9 zip-lines, the shortest being 49 metres. A professional guide will accompany you to the starting point and deliver a safety brief before sending you on your way.
The Flying Fox
A signature zip line – the flying fox – offers guests a truly breathtaking experience. It is recommended you take a running start to get up to speed.
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The second day of your Victoria Falls stay offers more time to take advantage of the spectacular surroundings. Tour the waterfall, jump into adventure activities or embark to catch sight of some of Africa’s most spectacular birdlife. Be sure to enjoy a sunset river cruise to soak up the beauty of the falls.
Additional Recommended Activities (at extra cost):
- Canoe safari
- Canopy tours
- The flying fox
- Zipline
- Helicopter flights
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Following breakfast, you will be taken by an andBeyond team member to Kasane International Airport. After clearing customs, another member of the team will take you and fellow guests to Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero. Drink in the sights and sounds of Botswana in this diverse natural environment and feel the rumble of the huge elephant population. You won’t want to return from safari in this beautiful expanse, but the comforts of your sumptuous accommodation will make retiring to the camp a luxury in itself.
Game Drives
Weave amongst huge herds of elephants and capture incredible photographs of bathing hippos, grazing impalas and sleeping lions. The lodge’s professional guides will be able to teach you about the many creatures that call Chobe National Park their home as you spot a variety of game and predators carrying out their daily routines. A range of exciting experiences await you: perhaps you will catch sight of wild dogs, or witness a predator hunting.
Sundowner Cruise
Drift along the still waters of the great Chobe River in one of Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero’s comfortable riverboats on a sundowner cruise. Enjoy a refreshing beverage while the African sunset turns the water golden and red, and watch herds of buffalo emerge from the shade for their evening graze. The riverboat is an amazing spot to capture photographs of elephants as they wade into the river or sable and antelopes as they run through swamps to escape the prowling lions.
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Following a tasty breakfast you will be driven to Kasane International Airport for your flight to Chitabe Airstrip. Take in the stunning views as Mopane Veld below gradually melts into the Okavango Delta. Hear the call of the wild as you settle into sustainably-minded, bespoke accommodation surrounded by 270 square kilometres of private safari land.
Guided Walks
Lace-up for an adventure like no other and be sure to bring a camera, as you don’t want to miss the opportunity to photograph the expanse of exotic, meandering animals synonymous with authentic African Style safari game viewing. An area is chosen at the guide’s discretion, in keeping with safe distances from large herds of elephant and buffalo. Prepare for immersion with the scents of wild flora, the sounds of life around you and consistent game sightings.
Mokoro Excursions
Set out for the adventure of a lifetime as your private guide – experienced in the art of mokoro excursion, rows you through tranquil delta channels in search of aquatic game and exotic bird species. There are few things more relaxing than calmly drifting through delta waters in a traditional style dug-out canoe, soaking in the atmosphere at the heart of the Okavango.
Motorised Boat Excursions
Traverse open waters in hard bottom aluminium boats as professionally licensed guides take you on a journey through the deeper channels of the Okavango Delta. Sightings are consistent throughout the delta channels as predator and prey alike converge on river waters to drink and feast on the reeds, ensuring a truly remarkable maritime safari experience. Boats are equipped with comfortable seats, a foldaway canvas roof and life jackets as standard.
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Here the big five is just the start. Over 400 bird species live in the Okavango Delta, as well as numerous land and water mammals and fish. Set off into this incredible environment on game drives and expeditions on foot to gain a feel for everything it has to offer.
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After breakfast enjoy a short game drive to Chitabe Airstrip for a flight on to Maun International Airport. Savour the beautiful views as you fly over the stunning Delta one last time. At the airport we bid you a warm farewell for your onward travel arrangements.
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