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XXL Tour Victoria Falls & Botswana

18 days / 17 nights
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Discover pure Africa during this 18-day tour through Zimbabwe and Botswana. From Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Savuti, Moremi, Kalahari, and Makgadikgadi. From simple to luxury lodges, adventurous safaris, and authentic encounters with the San.

An XXL journey, for those with more time and budget

  • Duration: 18 days / 17 nights
  • Route: From Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) to Maun
  • Transport: Combination of fly-in safari with land transfers
  • Accommodation at: Insika Lodge, Muchenje Safari Lodge, Ghoha Hills Lodge, Camp Khwai, Oddballs Camp, Deception Valley Lodge, Moela Safari Lodge, Maun Studios
  • Price per person from EUR 7,536, depending on the season, availability and (optional) activities. Please ask us for a detailed quotation.
Day 1–2

Victoria Falls – The Smoke that Thunders

Accommodation: Insika Lodge (2 nights)

Your journey begins at the spectacular Victoria Falls. Walk through the misty rainforest and discover the 1.7 km wide waterfall, enjoy a sunset cruise with dinner on the Zambezi (included) and view the falls from the air during the “Flight of Angels” (optional). There are many activity options available here, and we’re happy to advise you.

Possible activities:

  • (Guided) walking tour along the falls
  • Sunset cruise with dinner (included)
  • Helicopter flight “Flight of Angels” or Microlight flight
  • Rhino safari in Zambia or Zimbabwe
  • Rafting on the mighty Zambezi (seasonal)
  • Bungee jump & zipline at Victoria Falls Bridge
  • Visit to Livingstone Island / Devil’s Pool (seasonal)
  • High tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel
  • Cultural tours & market visits
  • and much more
Day 3–4

Chobe National Park – Abundance of Wildlife

Accommodation: Muchenje Safari Lodge (2 nights)
Transport: by car from Vic Falls to Muchenje

After crossing the border into Botswana, you’ll stay at Muchenje Safari Lodge with panoramic views over the Chobe River. Discover the riverside part of the park during safaris or a boat trip full of elephants, crocodiles, and hippos. This lodge is located on the western side of Chobe NP, far from the crowds around Kasane.

Possible activities:

  • Morning, afternoon, and night safaris by 4×4
  • Boat safari on the Chobe River
  • Walking safaris (depending on conditions)
  • Visit to a local village near Muchenje
  • Bird watching along the river
  • Enjoying a sundowner with panoramic river views
Day 5–6

Savuti – In the Heart of the Wilderness

Accommodation: Ghoha Hills Lodge (2 nights)
Transport: By 4×4 from Muchenje to Ghoha Hills Lodge

Today you’ll travel by 4×4 to Savuti, passing through various villages and enjoying beautiful landscapes along the way. Savuti is known for its rugged beauty and predators. From your lodge on the hill, you’ll often see elephants, lions, or even wild dogs passing by.

Possible activities:

  • Day safaris in the Savuti Marsh
  • Visit to Gubatsa Hills with San rock paintings
  • Chance to see predators like lions, hyenas, and wild dogs
  • Bird watching from the lodge or in the field
  • Sundowners with views over the hills
Day 7–9

Khwai & Moremi – Where Water and Savanna Meet

Accommodation: Camp Khwai (3 nights)
Transport: Bush plane from Savuti airstrip to Khwai Community Airstrip

The Khwai River forms the natural boundary between Moremi and the community concession. Here you can spot wildlife at the water, travel by mokoro, and enjoy exciting night safaris.

Possible activities:

  • 4×4 safaris during day and night
  • Mokoro trips on the Khwai River
  • Walking safaris with experienced local guide
  • Wildlife photography in one of Botswana’s best areas
  • Visit to the Khwai community
Day 10–11

Okavango Delta – Among Islands and Lagoons

Accommodation: Oddballs Camp (2 nights)
Transport: Bush plane from Khwai Community Airstrip to Delta Airstrip

Fly to a remote island in the middle of the Delta. Discover this paradise of waterways, birds, and endless tranquility by mokoro and on foot. In this basic but comfortable camp, you’ll experience the bucket shower. One of our favorite camps. Back to basics but what an environment.

Possible activities:

  • Mokoro trips through waterways and lagoons (in authentic wooden mokoro)
  • Bush walks on the surrounding islands (the guide is unarmed here)
  • Bird watching (prime location)
  • Optional helicopter flight over the Delta
  • Stargazing
Day 12–13

The Kalahari – Sand, Silence, and Starry Skies

Accommodation: Deception Valley Lodge (2 nights)
Transport: Bush plane from Delta Airstrip to Deception Valley Airstrip

The red dunes and endless plains of the Kalahari form a beautiful contrast to the Delta. Meet the San (Bushmen) and learn about their ancient knowledge of nature.

Possible activities:

  • Safaris searching for oryx, springbok, cheetah, and brown hyena
  • Walking with the San: tracking, fire making, bushcraft
  • Night drives with chances to see pangolin, aardwolf, porcupine
  • Sundowners in the dunes
  • Star observation in one of Africa’s darkest skies
Day 14–16

Boteti River & Makgadikgadi – Life on the Edge of the Salt Pans

Accommodation: Moela Safari Lodge (3 nights)
Transport: By 4×4 from Deception Valley Lodge to Moela Safari Lodge

Moela Safari Lodge is located on the Boteti River, on the border of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. During the dry season, thousands of zebras and wildebeest pass by, followed by hungry lions and hyenas. Enjoy the exceptional design of this lodge, what a gem.

Activities:

  • Safaris in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park or in the private concession
  • Enjoying a sundowner at the pool, your private terrace, or in the lodge
  • Visit to Baines’ Baobabs and Nxai Pan (optional)
  • Boat trip when water levels permit (rare)
  • Observing the zebra and wildebeest migration (seasonal)
  • Optional star-bed experience or bush dinner
  • Visit to the local village
Day 17

Maun – Gateway to the Delta

Accommodation: Maun Studios (1 night)
Transport: By car from Moela Safari Lodge to Maun

You’ll end your journey in Maun, a vibrant town on the edge of the Okavango Delta. You’ll stay in a small and cozy B&B. Visit local markets or enjoy a final dinner by the river.

Day 18

Departure from Maun

After breakfast, transfer to the airport. You’ll bid farewell to the African continent with unforgettable memories of water, sand, wildlife, and endless night skies.

Why Choose This Journey

  • Small-scale lodges in exceptional locations
  • Perfect mix of water, savanna, and desert safaris
  • Professional guides and worry-free transfers
  • Intimate, authentic African experience with comfort

Practical

The total price is per person based on double occupancy.

Included

  • Accommodation in the described lodges and/or camps (see itinerary)
  • All meals, except at accommodations in Victoria Falls and Maun (breakfast only here)
  • All drinks (premium drinks excluded), except at accommodations in Victoria Falls and Maun
  • Almost all activities, see list below
  • All necessary and described transfers
  • All national park entrance fees as well as all conservation fees
  • Open safari vehicles during the safaris
  • Professional English-speaking driver and guides
  • All described local flights

Excluded

  • Intercontinental flights (we can advise you or book these for you)
  • Drinks and other meals in Victoria Falls and Maun
  • Visa and passport costs
  • Cancellation and travel assistance insurance
  • Tips and personal purchases

Activity List

  • Victoria Falls: all activities are optional, to be chosen together
  • Jeep safaris, walking safari, and boat cruises in Chobe NP
  • Excursion to Savuti Marsh, sundowner excursion, … in Savuti
  • Jeep safaris, walking safari, mokoro, and cultural visit in Khwai
  • Walking safari, mokoro, and village visit near Xaxaba
  • Jeep safari and meeting with the San in Deception Valley
  • Jeep safari, walking with the San, visit to Nxai Pan from Moela at the Boteti River

Optional

  • Activities Victoria Falls
  • Helicopter flight with open or closed doors
  • Sleeping on the salt pans, transport by helicopter

Highlights of this trip

  • The majestic Victoria Falls – one of the seven natural wonders of the world
  • Elephants, lions, and leopards in Chobe, Savuti, and Moremi
  • Mokoro trips and walks in the Okavango Delta
  • The vast silence of the Kalahari
  • The zebra and wildebeest migration (seasonal) at the Boteti River and salt pans of Makgadikgadi

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