Waterfalls, Wild Chobe & Okavango Safari

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off for an excursion to Chobe National Park, Botswana’s first national park which stretches for 11.700 sq. meters. The park is well known for its huge population of elephants, who bathe in the waters of the Chobe River. Explore the park on a game drive in open safari vehicles. In the late afternoon, choose to embark on an optional boat cruise on the Chobe River. Spot the hippos, crocodiles, elephants and various birds, often seen on the river banks. At sunset why not enjoy on a river cruise whilst sipping on a sundowner drink. Dinner and overnight stay in Kasane.

*Optional Sunset Cruise on Chobe River: This magnificent cruise down the Chobe River is the best way to see the highest population of African elephants in the world in their natural habitat. Spot many other species native to the area, as well as flocks of beautiful birds and an array of aquatic plants.

After breakfast, pack your bags and transfer to Kasane Airport to take a flight to Maun, a town on the Thamalakane River in the North of Botswana. It's the beginning of the vast inland Okavango Delta, which becomes a lush wildlife habitat during the seasonal floods. In the delta, safari camps are dotted around the Moremi Game Reserve, which is home to hippos, lions and rhinos. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to enjoy some optional activities*; a Helicopter Flight over Okavango Delta and/or a Light Aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta. Overnight stay in Maun.

Optional afternoon activities (Please note: Depending on the flight schedule you might not be able to enjoy both activities)

Helicopter Flight over Okavango Delta: An outstanding perspective of the breathtaking beauty of this water wonderland. The views of the delta are complemented by pilot commentary about the delta throughout. With many of the Delta’s most remote areas not reachable in any other way, an aerial perspective is the ideal way to gaze over the vast Delta and its meandering labyrinth of crystal-clear channels.

Light Aircraft flight over the Okavango Delta (45 min): Fantastic scenic flight. An outstanding perspective of the breathtaking beauty of this water wonderland and the large animals which live within the delta on a light aircraft. Get a different perspective on the sheer size of the region you are visiting and the incredible beauty of this natural landscape from a birds eye view.

Breakfast at the lodge. Today you have another exciting day ahead of you as you head-off on a Mokoro Day Trip*. The tour starts early in the morning with a speedboat cruise to the Buffalo Fence where you commence an unforgettable journey through the channels of the Okavango. Born and raised in the Okavango Delta, our local guides will show you their home with passion and knowledge. These experienced guides take you on a journey deep in the water system. Enjoy the peace of the delta in a Mokoro, the traditional african onetree-canoe. At lunchtime stop for a picnic on one of the islands before you venture on a nature walk to sport wildlife and learn about the delta, its plants, animals and the tribes living here. Feel the peace and spirit of the Okavango while watching hippos and elephants swim. Return to Maun by sunset. Overnight stay in Maun.

Please note that the first part of the boat journey can be replaced by a 4×4 vehicle ride if there are any adverse weather conditions.

*The Mokoro day trip is not suitable for children due to safety reasons. If you are traveling with children, you will enjoy a rewarding day in the Moremi Game Reserve. These areas are a combination of open savannah, tree islands and lagoons offering excellent bird and wildlife viewing.

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Kasane and head back toward Victoria Falls. Spend the day poolside or exploring the incredible natural landscapes of the area. In the afternoon why not enjoy an optional scenic Flight of Angels*. Overnight stay in Victoria Falls.

*Optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (13 Minutes): To put the Victoria Falls into a true perspective, they must really be seen from the air. The sheer size and grandeur of the spectacle become all the more clearer from above. The huge Zambezi River flowing slowly south as the water spreads across the full width of a great rent in the earth before crashing over the lip in a burst of spray and then squeezing into a narrow, foaming blast of water rushing down the zigzag funnel of the gorges.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today visit the Zimbabwe side of the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Described locally as 'The Smoke That Thunders', Victoria Falls sits at the south of the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Spend some time being amazed by the power of the falls and visit different vantage points to discover the sheer scale of this natural wonder. During the afternoon we recommend the optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience* or the optional Boma Dinner & Drum Show**. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Victoria Falls.

*Optional Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience (13 Minutes): To put the Victoria Falls into a true perspective, they must really be seen from the air. The sheer size and grandeur of the spectacle become all the more clearer from above. The huge Zambezi River flowing slowly south as the water spreads across the full width of a great rent in the earth before crashing over the lip in a burst of spray and then squeezing into a narrow, foaming blast of water rushing down the zigzag funnel of the gorges.

**Optional Boma Dinner & Drum Show: Enjoy this wonderful feast with plentiful entertainment for an unforgettable evening. The entertainment incorporates mbira music, traditional dancers, a local folk storyteller, a fortune teller, a hair braider, elaborate face painters and souvenirs. You will be handed a djembe drum and given the opportunity to participate in the drumming show by learning a few rhythms. After the show, You’ll be invited to the dance floor! The evening is capped off a group of acapella singers serenading you at your table.

Breakfast* at the hotel. Sadly, it's time to bring your journey through the South of Africa to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the US.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.