5 Days Victoria Falls & Chobe

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Day 01: JOHANNESBURG – VICTORIA FALLS

Transfer to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for a mid-morning direct flight to Victoria Falls Airport.

Airlines flying direct from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls include British Airways, Fast Jet and SAA

Depart OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg: Between 10h25 and 11h25
Arrive Vic Falls Airport, Zimbabwe: Between 12h00 and 13h00

Complimentary transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to your luxury hotel or guest lodge.

Guests meet at the Big Tree at Victoria Falls for a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Enjoy excellent game viewing and bird watching while cruising down the river.

Guests return to their hotel or safari lodge after the sun sets. Choose between dinner at the lodge or one of the many popular restaurants in town.

Overnight at a luxury hotel or safari lodge on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls.

Day 02: VICTORIA FALLS

Wake up early and enjoy a hearty breakfast at your lodge before departing mid-morning for a guided tour of the Falls. This includes a leisurely walk through the Rainforest on the Zimbabwe side of the Zambezi National Park.

Lunch at Rainforest Café close to the Victoria Falls waterfall is optional.

Spend the afternoon enjoying one of the two activities you selected. This could include a helicopter Flight of Angels tour, a walk with lions or an elephant interactive safari at The Elephant Camp or something more adrenalin-pumping like bungee jumping or the longest bridge slide in Africa.

Make your way to The Bridge Café for sundowners. This stunning eatery is built on a platform overlooking the Batoka Gorge and offers guests a panoramic view of the waterfall and Zambezi National Park. The location is hands down the best in town.

Order a delicious meal at The Bridge Café or choose to eat at one of the many popular restaurants in the town of Victoria Falls. Make arrangements for pick up and drop off times with your hotel or safari lodge.

If you’re visiting Victoria Falls during the Full Moon and if the sky is clear; you’ll witness one of the most magical sights in Africa which is called the Lunar Rainbow. This is when the light of the moon reflects off the towering column of spray from the Falls.

Friday and Saturday night is party night at Shoestrings Bar for vibey youngsters. For something more romantic, Three Monkeys is a cocktail bar and restaurant set up in and renovated 1935 railway carriage. The food is excellent and the atmosphere is quaint and endearing.

Overnight at a luxury hotel or safari lodge on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls.

Day 03: VICTORIA FALLS

Today is focused on exploring the rugged bush surrounds of Victoria Falls and enjoying a blissful game drive through a private game reserve. Enjoy either an early morning sunrise safari tour or a late afternoon sunset excursion. Both are spectacular and the best time to see game in Africa.

The 3-hour game drive is run by Shearwater Safaris and takes you to Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve which is a 4 000 hectare private reserve on the outskirts of Victoria Falls.

Stanley & Livingstone is home to the Big 5 which includes black rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo and leopard as well as over 2 000 species of wildlife. A highlight of the safari tour is a close encounter with 7 endangered black rhino which roam the property. These incredible giants are highly endangered and enjoy the safety and protection of the reserve’s flagship conservation program.

When not out on a game drive, enjoy one of the two activities you selected as part of your tour package. Enjoy lunch at a popular restaurants situated on the edge of the Falls or treat yourself to High Tea at the legendary Victoria Falls Hotel.

Overnight at a luxury hotel or safari lodge on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls.

Day 04: VICTORIA FALLS – CHOBE NATIONAL PARK – VICTORIA FALLS

Your day starts early as the sun is rising over the magnificent Falls. Guests are picked up from their lodge between 7h00-7h30 and driven to the Kazungula Border Post. A professional guide takes the group through the border and to Chobe National Park for the morning game drive which starts at 9h30.

The day is broken with lunch at the beautiful Chobe Safari Lodge. Refreshments will be provided throughout the tour. Chobe Safari Lodge will cater for special dietary requirements but please give advance notice.

The afternoon is a safari tour of a different kind. It’s spent floating down the Chobe River in specially-adapted boats that navigate through the narrow channels and past lush, verdant islands in the river. A professional guide stays with you throughout the boat cruise and a knowledgeable boat captain shares interesting facts about the Chobe River and the people living along its river banks.

Guests return to Victoria Falls by 18h00. A full-day Chobe safari tour includes complimentary transfers from/to your hotel or lodge.

Please note:

the age requirement for a full-day Chobe safari tour is 4 years and older
all children need to be accompanied by an adult
children aged 4-11 years are charged 75% of adult price

Overnight at luxury accommodation on the Zimbabwe side of Victoria Falls.

Full-day Chobe safari tour price includes:

Tea and coffee, mineral water and light snacks are provided on the morning game drive
Soft drinks, mineral water, local beers and wine and light snacks are provided on the afternoon boat cruise.

Day 05: VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANNESBURG

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge. You have a few hours to explore the town of Victoria Falls and visit the outdoor arts & craft markets.

We recommend visiting the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel and enjoying a cup of tea on Stanley’s Terrace. The view over the waterfall and the Zambezi National Park from the historic hotel is spectacular.

Guests are picked up from their lodge mid-morning and driven to the Victoria Falls Airport for the return flight to Johannesburg.

Be careful about timing and please don’t run late for the transfer to the airport.

Airlines flying direct from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg include British Airways, Fast Jet and SAA