Overview of Victoria Falls to Botswana Photo Safari
One of the Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls is breathtakingly beautiful! To stand opposite the falls and feel the enormous power and the spray that shoots hundreds of feet into the air is a sight to behold. The best part of all is that the falls are not the only experience to enjoy. Numerous unique activities abound in the area. Now add on to that your amazing remote Botswana photo safari.
Your group will be safe and secure as we will have you met as soon as you clear customs in the tiny airport of Victoria Falls. Your guide will escort you throughout your stay and ensure that your every need is catered to.
We offer memorable adventures such as with elephant rides,scenic helicopter tours of the falls, fishing for tiger fish on the Zambezi River, guided shopping at the local markets, sunset cruises, lion walks, private Chobe park game drives, private chobe river safaris, overnights in the bush of the Chobe national park in Botswana only an hour and a half away. The adventure is all around you in Victoria Falls…you could walk out your hotel to find elephants in the driveway!
After your time in Victoria Falls your private guide will escort you for a Botswana photo safari at Chobe Game Park in Botswana, just a couple of hours from Victoria Falls, offers fantastic game viewing from the river and on safari vehicles. As you float down the river, you might encounter elephants swimming across to the lush islands, hippos basking on the banks beside crocodiles or cape buffalo sunning. Home to 450 species of birds and the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.
Lodging
A wide variety of fantastic accommodations exists for Victoria falls from old world charm of historic English style lodging that hosts the royal family regularly to 5 star classic safari style hotels over watering holes. Our package includes your stay at the luxurious Victoria Falls Safari Lodge or The Victoria Falls Hotel. Both are magnificent!
The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge sits atop a small bluff overlooking a magnificent water hole. The lodge itself is warm and exudes the essence of Africa.
The Victoria Falls Hotel is a traditional English manor. Elegant and lovely with a spectacular view of the bridge crossing the Zambezi River.
There are a number of wonderful places to dine in Victoria Falls. We will assist you with your reservations as part of our services.
For the Chobe Park portion of your trip, like Victoria Falls, a number of fantastic accommodations exists. Luxury lodges inside the Park and on the edges just outside the park are numerous. We will select the best lodging based on your desires.
Length of Stay / Itinerary
What is the itinerary? As with all of our safaris, we customize each to fit your desires. This itinerary is a suggestion.
Day 1: Arrive at the Victoria Falls Airport where you will be greeted by your personal guide. Your guide will escort you to your hotel where you will unpack and then you will be off for your first adventure. Depending on your flight arrival time, you may enjoy the sunset cruise or even and elephant back safari today.
Day 2: Full breakfast at hotel. Visit the falls in the morning. A guided tour of Victoria Falls walking through the magnificent rain forest where you are able to view the Cataracts, Livingstone’s statue and a wide variety of birds and plants, followed by a visit to the Craft Village which offers traditional African crafts and markets.. This afternoon elephant back safari or sunset cruise. More activities could be added to this day such as a helicopter ride over the falls or tea on Livingstone Island.
Day 3: Your personal guide will take you across the border into Botswana to enjoy the Chobe Game Park by boat and Land Rover. Watch the elephants bathe in the Chobe River and the hippos lounge on the shores. Accommodation at either Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent lodge within the Park, Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Chobe Marina Lodge or Mowana Safari Lodge. Full board.
Day 4: Enjoy Chobe Park home to 450 species of birds and the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.
Day 5: Your personal guide will escort you back across the border into Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls for the continuation of your travels.
If you would like to add activities to this itinerary such as a scenic helicopter tour of the falls, fishing on the Zambezi or lunch or tea on Livingstone Island, or extra nights, we will be happy to accommodate you.
Other Activities
The Victoria Falls area is full of adventure activities including: These may be added onto your itinerary along with extra nights. All itineraries are customized for your group.
Horseback Riding
Visit to Livingstone Island for tea, lunch or breakfast
Elephant back safaris
Bungee jumping
White water rafting
Sunset Cruises on the Zambezi
Shopping at local markets
Visit the falls – Click the link to see a recent video of the falls in April: Victoria Falls
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Activities in Chobe Park include:
Game drives by boat and by land
Enjoy watching the game from your lodge!
Click on the link for video of elephants in the Okavango Delta: Botswana Elephants
Pricing
These safaris are all customized for your group. Luxury safari prices from $2995 and up.
Trip Insurance & Cancellation Info
“Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.
Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC confirmation and refund policy:
If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!”
