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Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Explore Chobe National Park, One of the best game-viewing experiences and a must-do safari tour once you travel to Botswana. It is renowned for its variety of wildlife and particularly the large herds of elephants that can often be seen in the park and along the Chobe River. The tour departs daily from Victoria Falls town [Zimbabwe] & Livingstone town in Zambia to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Upon pick up, Your guide will drive you about 1 hour to Kazungula border between Zimbabwe and Botswana, You will do our immigration formalities. The tour starts with the morning game cruise along Chobe River. Around the afternoon, you will have buffet lunch at the Chobe Safari Lodge/Chobe Marina Lodge. After lunch, you will board our open 4X4 safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. This is one of the perfect chance to spot and search for the big 5. The day depends on guide knowledge of game, you can start with a game drive in an open 4 x 4 vehicle and finish with a boat cruise or vice versa. This depends on animal movement on the particular days.

Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Chobe Day Trip from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Botswana’s Chobe National Park, located on the banks of the scenic Chobe River, is home to one of the largest game concentrations in Africa. Experience the thrill of a game drive on the lookout for elephants and lions that populate the park. This full-day package from Victoria Falls, includes return transfers, breakfast and lunch, park entrance fees, local refreshments, a boat ride on the river, and a game drive. 7:30 AM: Transfer from Victoria Falls to the Kazungula border 8:30 AM: You’ll be met by a representative from the Botswana company at the border and assisted through immigration procedures, followed by transfer to the jetty 9:15 AM: Boat cruise on the Chobe River (cool box with mineral water and soft drinks on board) 12:30 PM: Lunch at any selected lodge in Kasane 1:30 PM: Game drive in Chobe National Park, with complimentary drinks on board 4:30 PM: Return to border for the transfer back to Victoria Falls 6:30 PM: Approximate arrival time in Victoria Falls

Chobe National Park: Day Trip with River Cruise

Chobe National Park: Day Trip with River Cruise

Journey on a thrilling day-long adventure from Livingstone to Chobe National Park in Botswana, just an hour away. Kick off with a Chobe River cruise, spotting elephants and lions. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a scenic riverbank lodge. Then, hop onto an open-sided vehicle for a game drive in the National Park, witnessing elephants, Cape buffalo, lions, and more. Stay refreshed with provided beverages throughout. The day concludes with a drop-off back at your Livingstone accommodations, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Africa's stunning wilderness.

From Kasane: Victoria Falls Day Trip (Zimbabwe side)

From Kasane: Victoria Falls Day Trip (Zimbabwe side)

After pickup at your accommodation in Kasane, pass through the Botswana border then the Zimbabwe border. Once all immigration processes are complete, hit the road to spend the day exploring Victoria Falls, known by the locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya — "The Smoke That Thunders." In the morning, visit and view the falls from the many different viewpoints, after which you'll be transported to a restaurant of your choice to enjoy lunch. Once you've eaten, discover the local markets and do some shopping or simply admire the local curiosities. Later, explore the Victoria Falls Rainforest and see how the never never-ending rain from the shadow of the falls supports the development of a rich and diverse plant community, which in turn supports a diversity of insects, amphibians, birds, and mammals. After you have taken in all the beauty and magic of the falls, you'll be taken back to Kasane and dropped off at the lodge where you were picked up.

Okavango Delta: Full-Day Mokoro/Canoe Tour All-Inclusive

Okavango Delta: Full-Day Mokoro/Canoe Tour All-Inclusive

The tour usually starts with hotel pickup at 7:30 AM. Followed by a 45-minute to 1-hour transfer to the Okavango Delta NG32 Concession. You will be allocated a guide/poler who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the channels of the Okavango. Born and raised in the Okavango Delta, our polers and guides show you their home which they are very passionate and knowledgeable about. We support the local community in the Okavango Delta. The experienced polers take you on a journey through the delta channels. Enjoy the peace of the delta in a Mokoro. At lunchtime, you stop for a picnic meal on one of the islands before your guide takes you on a nature walk where we hope to see more animals. Feel the peace and tranquility of the Okavango surrounded by hippos and serenaded by the abundant bird life, before heading back to Maun.

Kasane: Full Day Chobe National Park Safari with Lunch

Kasane: Full Day Chobe National Park Safari with Lunch

Explore Chobe National Park, One of the best game-viewing experiences and a must-do safari tour once you travel to Botswana. It is renowned for its variety of wildlife and particularly the large herds of elephants that can often be seen in the park and along the Chobe River. The tour departs daily in Chobe National Park in Kasane [Botswana]from Victoria Falls town [Zimbabwe] & Livingstone town in Zambia to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Upon pick, The tour starts on a short drive with the morning game cruise along Chobe River, and around the afternoon, you have buffet lunch at the Luxury Chobe Safari Lodge. After lunch, you will board our open 4X4 safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive in the Chobe National Park where you will have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of wildlife. This is one of the perfect chance to spot and search the big 5. You can start by the Game Cruise depending with season and your guide to the best of his/her knowledge for better sittings.

From Kasane: Chobe River Sunset Cruise

From Kasane: Chobe River Sunset Cruise

Celebrate the end of the day as the sun sinks into the Chobe River on a 3-hour guided sunset cruise. Enjoy this special time of day in Africa as you cruise upstream into the Chobe National Park and see massive herds of elephants streaming to the river banks for their last drink. After pickup from your centrally located Kasane accommodation, transfer to the Chobe River Jetty to board your boat. Make the most of the best time of day to view the abundant wildlife on the banks of the Chobe River. As the temperature cools, large herds of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and impala can be seen making their way down to the river. Hippos and crocodiles are also common sightings on the Chobe River Sunset Cruise. Elephants frequently cross the river to the islands where the lush green grass is available year-round. At the end of the cruise, you'll be transported back to your accommodation in Kasane.

Chobe National Park: 3-Hour Game Drive

Chobe National Park: 3-Hour Game Drive

Take a private 3-hour game drive through Chobe National Park, so-called “Land of the Giants,” and discover a perfect destination for any wildlife lover full of many big game species. Marvel at Botswana's first and most biologically diverse national park, particularly known for its elephant populations which have grown from a few thousand to over 50,000 — the highest elephant concentration in Africa. After pickup from your accommodation in Kasane, travel to the Chobe National Park, aiming to be at the gates by 6 AM. Please remember to bring $15 for entry into the park. Once in the park, hop in a custom built 4x4 safari vehicle, with open sides offering exceptional views, then set off on your game drive with a qualified safari guide. With your guide's local experience and knowledge, learn about the park's distinct ecosystem and its diverse range of animals. Enjoy a fantastic opportunity for photographers to capture wildlife in a stunning landscape. You are welcome to ask your guide to go searching for certain birdlife, wildlife, or unique areas within the park. Once your 3 hours are up, you'll be returned to your lodge in Kasane, kazungula and Lesoma areas.

Gaborone: Private 3-Hour Historical City Tour

Gaborone: Private 3-Hour Historical City Tour

On the surface Gaborone is a typical city with its afro-western style. We discover what makes the diamond capital a special place for locals and visitors alike. Don't shy away from sharing your interests so we can try incorporate them into your tour time if possible at no extra charge... After being picked up from your hotel, start your journey through Botswana’s history with a visit to the Three Dikgosi Monument. Then, continue on to the Main Mall, here we visit Botswana's very first mall. Now a thriving collection of vendors and supermarkets, it is a chance to meet locals, buy local ornaments, and taste local cuisine. We will drive through the University of Botswana, get to know how cattle play a big part in Botswana peoples culture. Through contributions of cattle, other livestock, crops and what they could afford, the people built their very first university. Moving forward we explore 'The Village' and the beginnings of Gaborone. Learn about the political history of this area, dating back to 1890. From a magistrates court to a visual arts center. View the artwork, meet the artists, an old dugout fort is also in the area, as well as Gaborone's first prison and first post office, Get to meet Botswana’s young, avant-garde artists at the Thapong Visual Arts Centre located in the area. Learn about the 1902 building’s history as the former magistrate’s house. The capital of Botswana is named after the late chief of the Batlokwa tribe, chief Gaberone (pronounced Gaboronee) his people now live in Tlokweng adjacent to the city. Get a different view of greater Gaborone as we drive through this modern village and learn more about village life in Botswana. Finally, end your tour with a visit to the district of Old Naledi. We drive through the only township in Botswana, it provided the labor force that built the city and today provides the labor that runs the city. Your guide will conveniently drop you off back at your hotel. Extensions can be requested on the day to ie have a local meal or partaking in a gamedrive or boatcruise activity (cost depends on the extension and subject too availability of the guide)

From Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Small Group Tour

From Victoria Falls: Chobe National Park Small Group Tour

For the full-day tour, meet your driver at your hotel in Victoria Falls at 7:30 AM. Embark on a day of fun, excitement, and adventure at one of the great game parks on the African continent, the Chobe National Park in Botswana. Travel for 1 hour until you reach the park. Upon arrival, set off on a guided game drive, which lasts for approximately 4 hours. Explore the vast terrain of the park and keep an eye out for Africa's Big 5 game animals: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo. Take in the fantastic views of the park, with several fantastic photo opportunities. After the game drive, stop for a delicious lunch, before embarking on an afternoon boat cruise. During the cruise, sail gracefully down the river and enjoy the spectacular river scenery and up-close views of species such as giraffe, antelope, hippo, and crocodile, as well as a variety of wild birds. After the cruise, be returned to your hotel in Victoria Falls, arriving back at approximately 6:30 PM. Alternatively, pick the half-day tour which is exactly the same to begin with, however, it does not include lunch and the boat cruise. The other option is to upgrade your tour to the extended day tour which is the same as the full-day tour but has an earlier pick up (at 5:30 AM) so you have the chance to watch the sunrise over Victoria Falls National Park. With this option, you will also be able to watch the sunset over Chobe National Park. Both lunch and breakfast are included in the extended tour.

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We had a wonderful tour with Magdalene as our guide. She picked us up from our hotel and we planned the day including the sights we wanted to visit, as well as those she proposed. We first went to the Gaborone game drive, where we had the chance to see hogs, deer, monkeys and beautiful birds. Then we went to the Botswana Craft, where we shopped for souvenirs. Finally we visited the main mall with the alley with vendors. We had more sights planned but we had already booked a separate visit to the Mokolodi reserve. Overall we had a fantastic day, one of the most beautiful we had in Botswana. Magdalene is very kind and knowledgeable and a great guide! - Marc, Romania

It was an overall very good experience. Pick up was very timely with Ernest, transport was comfortable and fast, formalities at the border with Botswana were very nicely done (one stop border point), and our guide was very helpfull (his name was Nature). Drink/ at lunch are not included and you will want to bring small change cash usd for that because they will not be willing to change for anything larger than five usd (but card payments are possible). The place where you enter the boat in the afternoon is also the place where you have lunch and it's a very beautiful resort. The food was buffet style and quite nice.

A really well thought out program. The river cruise already offers some great photo opportunities. The lunch buffet was more than plentiful, even for us vegetarians. The drivers in the park keep in good contact with each other and really make sure that you can photograph as many animals as possible. Towards the end, a family of elephants crossed the road right in front of us. That was the icing on the cake.

Enjoyed the trip, was great in that the game drive was two fold. One as a game drive where we saw animals on land and then as a boat drive where we viewed animals from the water and island. Saw most animals including lion and buffalo, elephant etc . The lunch was amazing I give it all the stars very delicious and top notch. Wouldn’t change anything except maybe more choice of snacks on the game drive.

Nice trip to the village and the mokoro guides and had a great bushwalk