Victoria Falls and Botswana | 2025
Victoria Falls and Botswana | 2025
Victoria Falls and Botswana | 2025
9 Days Starting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and ending in Maun, Botswana
Visiting: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Okavango Delta, Maun
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AAVBMP20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the "Victoria Falls and Botswana | 2025" tour, exploring the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Zimbabwe and Botswana. Begin your journey at the majestic Victoria Falls, where you can experience thrilling activities like white-water rafting and a helicopter ride over the falls. Venture into Botswana's Chobe National Park, renowned for its elephant population, and enjoy game drives and a night under the stars. Discover the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta, with opportunities for game drives, boat trips, and a night safari. With comfortable accommodations ranging from hotels to exclusive safari camps, and seamless transportation, this tour offers an immersive and hassle-free experience. Enjoy guided tours, wildlife cruises, and optional activities, making this a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in the heart of Africa.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Victoria Falls
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation Name: Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar)
Excited much? Make your own way to your accommodation in Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders and the largest waterfall in the world. You might want to pack your raincoat, as during certain times of the year you can get drenched from the rising spray, giving the falls its local name: 'The smoke that thunders'. Please note: From January to June this trip puts you in the Victoria Falls Waterfront Hotel, Zambia, with a riverside deck and bar that overlooks the spray of the thunderous falls. Travelling from July to December? Don't worry, you're not missing out: we'll put you up in the Shearwater Explorers Village, Zimbabwe, just 400m from the falls - with bohemian cafes, curio markets and swimming pools to explore. It's win win, basically.
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation Name: Shearwater Explorer's Village (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you have the chance to try white water rafting along the Zambezi river. There's also a locally guided village tour - get to know the locals and experience their way of life. End the evening with a magnificent sunset cruise including drinks and dinner.
Day 3: Victoria Falls To Chobe
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We start today on foot, to literally ‘walk on the wild side’ with a guided walking safari along the Zambezi’s National Park. This is a unique way to track wildlife on foot while learning about some of the smaller animals – plus plants and just generally anything we come across. Afterwards, we go from foot mode to flight mode with a helicopter ride above the thunderous waters below - the best way to see the falls in all their glory. Then it’s across the border to Botswana for more of what we love. I.e., safaris! This time, it’s the world-famous Chobe National Park, known for its huge elephant population. Tonight, you’ll truly experience the wilderness with a night out in the middle of the African bush. We have a private Contiki site just for us, with our own guides, cooks and a bonfire – all set under the stars. After dinner, you’ll get the chance to fall asleep to the sounds of Africa: a jackal calling in the distance, the loud whoop of a hyena, perhaps the roar of lions as they wake from a daytime slumber. Catch you later, city life!Please note: Overnight Camping in Chobe won't be available during the Summer from October to March. Instead, you'll spend two nights at our lodge with Chobe Sunset and Sunrise Game Drives still included plus a buffet dinner.
Day 4: Chobe
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation Name: Kwalape Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we'll wake up to watch the sunrise over the African bush with a light breakfast, before departing on a morning game drive to hopefully see some of the wildlife we may have heard the night before. We will arrive late morning to check into our new lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing around the pool and swapping stories from the night before. On our last evening together you can opt for a wildlife cruise on the Chobe river. Surrounded by pods of hippos, crocs basking on the banks and all forms of African animals coming down to drink, this is truly one African sunset you'll never forget followed by a buffet dinner tonight.
Day 5: Chobe To Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Location: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Accommodation Name: Gweta Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dumela Botswana! We’ll head south today from Kasane to Gweta Lodge on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt pans. Opt to cruise the salt pans in open safari vehicles in search of a meerkat colony while getting some funky perspective photos in one of the largest salt flats in the world. Tonights treat is sundower drinks under an icon of Botswana before retiring to the lodge for dinner and drinks at the bar.
Day 6: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans To Okavango Delta
Location: Okavango Delta
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We will say goodbye to the pans (for now) and head on to the wildlife haven that is the Okavango Delta Our minds already blown by this unique natural landscape, it's off to the Okavango Delta, where we'll take an awe-inspiring game drive before settling into our exclusive Contiki Safari Camp. We'll be greeted with luxe two person dome tents - pre-erected of course - with stretchers, mattresses and linen. Dinner? How about a campfire meal as we swap tales under a starswept sky?
Day 7: Okavango Delta
Location: Okavango Delta
Accommodation Name: Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Get your David Attenborough voice on, we're in the heart of Africa's iconic wildlife filming paradise. This sprawling wetland is home to some of Africa's most incredible species and after a quick bite to eat we're off on an early morning game drive in the Okavango Delta in hopes of spotting elephants, hippos and (if we're lucky) some predators. We'll head back to camp for a tasty lunch and siesta. Chill in the camp or opt for a Mokoro boat trip along the gorgeous waterways of the delta. In the afternoon we're back on another jaw-dropping game drive before our traditional campfire dinner. This evening we've a once in a lifetime opportunity - a night drive in the bush with spotlights seeking out elusive nocturnal animals you can't find during the day.
Day 8: Okavango Delta To Maun
Location: Okavango Delta
Accommodation Name: Island Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another morning at the Delta (the struggle is real.) After coffee and breakfast at sunrise, it's time for another morning game drive – eyes peeled for elephants – as we make our way out of this wildlife paradise. Check into the lodge, chill by the pool and then take to the skies in an optional Okavango Delta helicopter flight. Hover just meters above the waterways or fly high for stunning views of this unique inland delta and of course, don’t forget your binocs for some wildlife spotting from the air. If you've got a head for heights, you won't find views more spectacular than this anywhere in the world. Tonight, you’ll polish off your last night in Botswana with a night in the town. The Okavango Delta Brewery calls, offering a tour, tasting and dinner for you to enjoy.
Day 9: End Maun
Location: Maun
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a last breakfast together its time to say goodbye to new found friends and an incredible time in Botswana.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in various accommodations throughout the tour, including hotels, safari lodges, and exclusive safari camps.
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Meals
Enjoy daily breakfasts, some lunches, and dinners as per itinerary.
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Transportation
Travel comfortably with all transportation between tour destinations and to/from included activities.
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Guided Tours
Experience guided tours of Victoria Falls, a walking safari along the Zambezi, game drives in Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, and a visit to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
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Activities
Includes a variety of activities such as white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, wildlife cruises, and more.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory for all travelers but is not included in the tour price.
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Optional Activities
Some activities, such as the Okavango Delta helicopter flight and additional wildlife cruises, are optional and not included in the tour price.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not covered.
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Visas and Vaccinations
Any required visas and vaccinations for travel are the responsibility of the traveler and not included in the tour price.
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Included Experience
- Chobe: Coast along the banks of the Chobe River in search of thirsty wildlife coming down to drink.
- Chobe: Be on the lookout for any wildlife we may have heard the night before!
- Okavango Delta: Our first taste of the Okavango Delta, as we head to our Contiki Safari Camp. Hopefully spotting some of the ‘Big Five’ on our way.
- Okavango Delta: It’s our last drive in the Delta! And our last chance to see any wildlife that eluded us on previous jaunts.
- Okavango Delta: Get up with the sun in search of the amazing wildlife in this garden of Eden.
- Okavango Delta: Enjoy another taste of wildlife spotting this afternoon.
- Okavango Delta: Enjoy a sunset trip along the waterways of the Khwai River, looking out for the incredible animals that live here.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?
During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including elephants, hippos, and possibly some predators in the Okavango Delta. In Chobe National Park, you might encounter a large population of elephants and other African animals coming to the riverbanks to drink.
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Are there any unique experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes unique experiences such as a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls, a walking safari along the Zambezi, and a night drive in the Okavango Delta to spot nocturnal animals. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a sunset cruise on the Chobe River.
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What type of accommodations are provided during the tour?
The tour provides a variety of accommodations including hotels, safari lodges, and exclusive safari camps. You will stay in places like the Shearwater Explorer's Village, Contiki Safari Camp, and Kwalape Safari Lodge, among others.
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Is there an opportunity to interact with local communities?
Yes, there is a locally guided village tour where you can get to know the locals and experience their way of life.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes daily breakfasts, some lunches, and dinners as per the itinerary. Specifically, you will have 8 breakfasts, 3 dinners, and 1 lunch included.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional activities such as the Okavango Delta helicopter flight and additional wildlife cruises that are not included in the tour price.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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