A landlocked country approximately the size of France, Botswana has a small population of less than 2 million. The Kalahari Desert covers 60% of this semi-arid country, and approximately 60,000 Bushmen (san) still lead their tradional way of life. Bordering on the Chobe River, the lush Chobe National Park contains the highest percentage of "big cats" in Africa. The world-famous Okavango Delta is unique, and we can arrange lodge and tented accommodation. The best time to visit the Delta is during Winter from mid-May to mid-August.
Your lodge is scenically sitated on the Chobe River, which is a tributary of the Zambezi. The nearby national park is famous for its large concentration of big cats . Early morning ranger-escorted game drive in four-wheel-drive vehicles. Afternoon game viewing activity by boat. This is an ideal opportunity to photograph game when they come down to the river to drink.
Chobe Safari Lodge (Dinner & Breakfast)Early morning ranger-escorted game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast. Balance of morning free. Afternoon game viewing activity by boat. The river is relatively shallow and contains large numbers of hippo and crocodile. Elephants regularly migrate across the river to Namibia and Zambia and are often seen in large numbers.
Chobe Safari Lodge (Dinner & Breakfast)After a leisurely breakfast you will be transferred to the border and Victoria Falls, where you will arrive at midday. Afternoon escorted tour of the Falls. Your hotel is within walking distance of the Falls.
The Kingdom (Breakfast)Morning optional 12-minute helicopter ride over the Falls which is operated from the Zambian side. The cost of your Zambian visa is included. After the flight you will be transferred back to your hotel, which is located close to the famous Victoria Falls craft markets . Afternoon Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River. Complimentary drinks and snacks are provided, and hippos and crocodiles inhabit the river in abundance.
The Kingdom (Breakfast)Late morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival you will remain in transit and connect to your late afternoon flight to Australia. Alternatively, you can continue from Johannesburg for further sightseeing and game viewing in other parts of Africa.