7-Day Highlights of Botswana & Victoria Falls (Lodges)
This small group overland tour with budget lodge accommodations showcases the highlights of Botswana and Victoria Falls. Experience the wonders of Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Elephant Sands, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, and the Okavango Delta. The tour includes all activities and transfers, such as guided walks, game drives, boating safaris, and excursions in traditional dugout canoes. This itinerary can be done in both directions between Victoria Falls and Maun.
OVERVIEW
- Day 1: Arrival in Victoria Falls, sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
- Day 2: Guided tour of Victoria Falls, transfer to Chobe, and boating safari
- Day 3: Game drive in Chobe and transfer to Elephant Sands
- Day 4: Walking safari or game drive in Elephant Sands and half-day tour of Ntwetwe Pan/Meerkats
- Day 5: Transfer to Maun
- Day 6: Okavango Delta Day Trip
- Day 7: Departure
Activities include game drives, boating, walking safaris, and excursions in traditional African canoes.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN VICTORIA FALLS (-/-/-)
Upon arrival, you will be greeted at the airport and taken to your accommodation in Victoria Falls (included). Relax and unwind from your journey in preparation for the adventures that lie ahead. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, taking in the stunning views.
DAY 2: GUIDED TOUR OF THE FALLS & BOATING SAFARI IN CHOBE RIVER (B/L/-)
A local guide will lead you on a walking tour through the Victoria Falls rainforest, allowing you to experience the falls from various angles. Additional activities can be booked in advance for an extra fee. Following the tour, enjoy lunch before heading to Chobe for an afternoon and evening boating safari.
DAY 3: GAME VIEWING IN CHOBE & TRANSFER TO ELEPHANT SANDS (B/-/D)
Start the day with a morning game drive in Chobe National Park, renowned for its large elephant population. After the game drive, continue your journey to Elephant Sands, where you can observe herds of elephants and other wildlife up close from the comfort of the lodge. Spend the evening enjoying dinner and watching the animals at the waterhole.
DAY 4: EXPLORING MAKGADIKGADI SALT PANS & MEERKATS (B/-/-)
Begin your day with coffee or tea before embarking on a guided walking excursion through the bush at Elephant Sands or a game drive in a nearby concession. After a hearty breakfast, head to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Your afternoon will be spent exploring the dry landscapes in a 4×4 safari vehicle, starting with a visit to a meerkat colony at the edge of Ntwetwe Pan. With a bit of luck, you’ll observe their natural behaviors up close. The day continues with a visit to the expansive Ntwetwe salt pan, one of the largest salt pans in the world, offering a surreal landscape reminiscent of the moon’s surface.
DAY 5: TRANSFER TO MAUN (B/-/-)
After breakfast, travel to Maun, where you’ll have time to relax and unwind.
DAY 6: IN THE CHANNELS OF THE OKAVANGO DELTA (B/L/-)
Dedicate the entire day to exploring the Okavango Delta. Begin with a morning speedboat cruise to the Buffalo Fence (or travel by 4×4 depending on conditions). At the Buffalo Fence, meet your poler, who will guide you on an unforgettable journey through the delta’s channels. Enjoy the tranquility of the delta while gliding in a traditional mokoro canoe. Stop for a picnic lunch on one of the islands before going on a walking safari. Afterward, another mokoro excursion will return you to the Buffalo Fence, where you will be picked up for your transfer back to Maun.
DAY 7: DEPARTURE FROM MAUN (B/-/-)
Your adventure concludes with a transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Depart with a suitcase full of unforgettable memories from your journey through Botswana and Victoria Falls.
INCLUSIONS:
- All transfers and activities
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- One bottle of water per day
- Accommodation in budget to midrange lodges
- Park fees in Botswana
EXCLUSIONS:
- Visas and international flights (to Victoria Falls/from Maun)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- 3x lunch, 5x dinner
- Park fees for Victoria Falls
THIS TOUR IS OFTEN COMBINED WITH:
- Moremi Game Drive Day Trip
- 3-Day Inner Okavango Delta Nature Trail
- 2-Day Moremi, Khwai & East Okavango Delta Wilderness Trail
- 3-Day Moremi, Khwai & East Okavango Delta Wilderness Trail
- 3-Day Moremi Wilderness Trail
- 3-Day Central Kalahari Desert Trail
- 5-Day Best of Northern Botswana Wilderness Trail
- 5-Day Rhinos, Diamonds & Okavango Delta Overland Tour
- 11-Day Best Of Northern Botswana + Victoria Falls Safari
- 13-Day Best Of Northern Botswana + Victoria Falls Safari
