Vic Falls, Chobe, Delta & Khama Rhino: 9 Day Small Group Tour

Day 1. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Highlights. Simunye - The Spirit of Africa Theatre Show. Victoria Falls Town - Activities.

Today is spent at your leisure (or arrival day) to join various optional activities available in the area.

This evening we head out for dinner at Dusty Road, a traditional Zimbabwean restaurant in Chinotimba township, featuring open-fire cooking and strong community support.

Afterwards, enjoy Simunye – The Spirit of Africa, a locally written and performed theatre show celebrating regional culture through music, story and costume, while supporting local talent and livelihoods.

7 images Simunye - The Spirit of Africa Theatre Show

3 images Victoria Falls Town - Activities

Day 2. Victoria Falls Highlights. Victoria Falls National Park. Zambezi Sunset Cruise - Zimbabwe.

This morning we visit the mighty Victoria Falls - at over a mile wide and some 100 metres deep, the Falls at high water, form the largest curtain of falling water in the world - with spray visible from 20 kilometres away (hence the local name 'Mosi Oa Tunya', or ‘smoke that thunders’).

We join an afternoon sunset river cruise on the Zambezi River hoping to spot animals coming down to the water’s edge to drink. Commonly spotted animals include hippo, elephant, crocodile, various antelope and prolific birdlife.

3 images Victoria Falls National Park

3 images Zambezi Sunset Cruise - Zimbabwe

Day 3. Victoria Falls to Kasane, Botswana - Chobe National Park Highlights. Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise, Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana.

After a wonderful stay in Victoria Falls, we travel to the Botswana border and cross into a small town of Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, we take a cruise on the Chobe River for a different perspective as the river attracts the wildlife to its banks.

3 images Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise, Botswana

3 images Chobe National Park, Botswana

Day 4. Chobe National Park - Kasane to Nata Highlights. Chobe National Park Game Drive, Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana.

We head out to explore the Chobe National Park in an open vehicle game drive where we may have the opportunity to spot not only elephant that are so prolific in the park, but also lion and different antelope species.

We stop in the small settlement of Nata for the night. If we are lucky, we will see plenty of bird species including Southern yellow-billed hornbills, pied and arrow-marked babblers, glossy starlings and paradise whydah from the comfort of the pool deck, bar or breakfast table.

3 images Chobe National Park Game Drive, Botswana

3 images Chobe National Park, Botswana

Day 5. Nata to Maun Highlights. Maun, Botswana. Nata Village, Botswana.

This morning we visit a local village to gain insight into the day to day life in the community. It's then off to Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana. Options here include a variety of scenic flights. Alternatively, relax with a cool beverage around the pool and pack for the Delta excursion for the following day.

3 images Maun, Botswana

3 images Nata Village, Botswana

Day 6. Maun to Okavango Delta Highlights. Okavango Delta, Botswana.

Overnight bag packed, we board our open 4x4 transfer vehicle and make our way to the 'mokoro' station. Here we are introduced to the local Tswana ‘polers’, our guides for the excursion and we board our mokoros. We travel by water amongst giant lily pads, swaying grasses and labyrinthine channels to our tented camp on the edge of the Okavango. In the afternoon we venture on a guided walk in search of the prolific wildlife and learn about traditional medicines. Once the sun sets, it’s time to get cosy around an open fire under the blanket of stars for an unforgettable wilderness experience

5 images Okavango Delta, Botswana

Day 7. Okavango Delta to Maun Highlights. Maun, Botswana.

Rising early, we explore the wilderness and its fresh tracks on foot on our final nature walk. Returning to camp, we pack up after a delicious breakfast and return to our 4x4 transfer vehicle, bidding our polers farewell. Back in Maun, the afternoon offers the opportunity to join the guide for a trip into town for a little shopping. Another popular activity here is an optional scenic flight over the ‘Delta’ for a bird’s eye view - not to be missed!

3 images Maun, Botswana

Day 8. Maun to Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Stevensford Game Reserve Highlights. Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Botswana.

Leaving Maun behind, we skirt the greater Kalahari Desert, past villages to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This community-based wildlife project, established in 1992, was formed to assist in saving the vanishing rhinos. Covering approximately 8,585 hectares of Kalahari Sandveld, this sanctuary provides prime habitat for white and black rhino as well as over 30 other animal species and more than 230 species of birds, which we eagerly search for on an afternoon game drive.

Our last night on safari is spent at the Stevensford Game Reserve in quaint cottages in the reserve.

3 images Khama Rhino Sanctuary, Botswana

Day 9. Stevensford Game Reserve to Pretoria, South Africa

Boarding our vehicle one last time, we make our way to the South African border, completing formalities. Once across, we drive south to the city of Pretoria where our tour ends on arrival.

Suggested Pre-Tour Accommodation.

Cresta Sprayview Hotel, Victoria Falls

A lovely hotel right in Victoria Falls town is the perfect place from which to start or finish your holiday. Recently refurbished, the hotel is set on spacious grounds with views of the spray off the Victoria Falls. Facilities include a large swimming pool, al fresco dining, bar, and in room tv and Wi-Fi. Rooms include double, twin or family configurations