Victoria Falls & Chobe — 4-Day First Timer’s Safari

The two best wildlife destinations in southern Africa. Four days. Done properly.

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The combination that every serious first-timer to southern Africa wants: Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park. Two nights at the Falls — the guided tour, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, and whichever activities you choose. Then across the border into Botswana for two nights of extraordinary game viewing in Chobe, where elephant herds of 50,000 gather along the river and lion hunt in the evening light.

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Arrive Victoria Falls

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Arrive Victoria Falls. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided tour of the Falls — the spray reaches 400 metres on the Zimbabwe side. Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi: hippos surface in the golden light, elephants wade to the islands, fish eagles call. Dinner at your hotel.
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Victoria Falls — Activities Day

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Full free day at Victoria Falls for activities of your choice — white water rafting, helicopter flight, bungee jump, Livingstone Island, or a morning game drive in Zambezi National Park. Your activities consultant will have pre-arranged whatever you've selected. Evening at leisure.
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Cross to Chobe — Afternoon Boat Safari

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Morning drive from Victoria Falls to Kasane, Botswana (approx 1.5 hours). Border crossing assistance included. Check in to your Chobe riverfront lodge. Afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River — the density of elephant here is unlike anywhere in Africa. Game drives begin at the river's edge.
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Chobe — Full Day Game Viewing & Departure

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Early morning game drive inside Chobe National Park — lion are active at dawn in the mopane woodland. Return to camp for breakfast. Final boat safari on the river. Afternoon transfer back to Victoria Falls airport or continue to Kasane for onward flights.
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Arrive Victoria Falls

Arrive Victoria Falls. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided tour of the Falls — the spray reaches 400 metres on the Zimbabwe side. Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi: hippos surface in the golden light, elephants wade to the islands, fish eagles call. Dinner at your hotel.
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Victoria Falls — Activities Day

Full free day at Victoria Falls for activities of your choice — white water rafting, helicopter flight, bungee jump, Livingstone Island, or a morning game drive in Zambezi National Park. Your activities consultant will have pre-arranged whatever you've selected. Evening at leisure.
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Cross to Chobe — Afternoon Boat Safari

Morning drive from Victoria Falls to Kasane, Botswana (approx 1.5 hours). Border crossing assistance included. Check in to your Chobe riverfront lodge. Afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River — the density of elephant here is unlike anywhere in Africa. Game drives begin at the river's edge.
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Chobe — Full Day Game Viewing & Departure

Early morning game drive inside Chobe National Park — lion are active at dawn in the mopane woodland. Return to camp for breakfast. Final boat safari on the river. Afternoon transfer back to Victoria Falls airport or continue to Kasane for onward flights.
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Breakfast daily, 2 dinners

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Private road transfers

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Why We Love This Tour

  • Victoria Falls — guided tour of the world's largest waterfall
  • Zambezi sunset cruise — hippos, crocs, elephants at the river
  • Chobe boat safari — elephants swimming across the Chobe River
  • 50,000+ elephants in Chobe — Africa's highest density
  • Lion, leopard and buffalo in Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls & Chobe — 4-Day First Timer’s Safari

The two best wildlife destinations in southern Africa. Four days. Done properly.

Priced From $

1100

Start:

Victoria Falls

Meals:

Breakfast daily, 2 dinners

Duration:

End:

Kasane (Botswana) or Victoria Falls

Transport:

Private road transfers

Group Size:

Private (2–8 guests)

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Victoria Falls & Chobe — 4-Day First Timer’s Safari

The two best wildlife destinations in southern Africa. Four days. Done properly.

From
$1,100
per person
Duration
Start / End
Victoria Falls → Kasane (Botswana) or Victoria Falls
Group Size
Private (2–8 guests)
Accommodation
Meals
Breakfast daily, 2 dinners
Transport
Private road transfers

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About This Experience

The combination that every serious first-timer to southern Africa wants: Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park. Two nights at the Falls — the guided tour, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, and whichever activities you choose. Then across the border into Botswana for two nights of extraordinary game viewing in Chobe, where elephant herds of 50,000 gather along the river and lion hunt in the evening light.

Victoria Falls — guided tour of the world's largest waterfall
Zambezi sunset cruise — hippos, crocs, elephants at the river
Chobe boat safari — elephants swimming across the Chobe River
50,000+ elephants in Chobe — Africa's highest density
Lion, leopard and buffalo in Chobe National Park

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The Journey

1
Day 1
Arrive Victoria Falls
Arrive Victoria Falls. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon guided tour of the Falls — the spray reaches 400 metres on the Zimbabwe side. Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi: hippos surface in the golden light, elephants wade to the islands, fish eagles call. Dinner at your hotel.
2
Day 2
Victoria Falls — Activities Day
Full free day at Victoria Falls for activities of your choice — white water rafting, helicopter flight, bungee jump, Livingstone Island, or a morning game drive in Zambezi National Park. Your activities consultant will have pre-arranged whatever you've selected. Evening at leisure.
3
Day 3
Cross to Chobe — Afternoon Boat Safari
Morning drive from Victoria Falls to Kasane, Botswana (approx 1.5 hours). Border crossing assistance included. Check in to your Chobe riverfront lodge. Afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River — the density of elephant here is unlike anywhere in Africa. Game drives begin at the river's edge.
4
Day 4
Chobe — Full Day Game Viewing & Departure
Early morning game drive inside Chobe National Park — lion are active at dawn in the mopane woodland. Return to camp for breakfast. Final boat safari on the river. Afternoon transfer back to Victoria Falls airport or continue to Kasane for onward flights.

What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included
  • 2 nights Victoria Falls accommodation
  • Guided tour of Victoria Falls
  • Zambezi sunset cruise
  • 2 nights Chobe riverfront accommodation
  • 2 × Chobe boat safari
  • 1 × Chobe game drive
  • All border crossing logistics
Not Included
  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal items and gratuities
  • Alcohol (unless noted)
  • Optional activities not listed
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Duration4 Days
Best TimeMay to October
DifficultyEasy
StartVictoria Falls
EndKasane (Botswana) or Victoria Falls
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