Bucket List Botswana: Victoria Falls, Chobe, Moremi and Central Kalahari

Cruising the Chobe river in Botswana aboard the Chobe Princesses by Mantis

What to expect on this itinerary

Visiting the colossal pounding streams of the Victoria Falls and then continuing to Botswana’s breathtaking reserves, this handcrafted 11-day safari tour is bound to share many remarkable encounters with marvelous animals and vivid birdlife, among other spectacular wilderness scenes. From Chobe National Park to the Central Kalahari, explore the phenomenally diverse environments, teeming with beautiful life, that sweep across the country.

Countries Visited

Botswana, Zimbabwe

Places Visited

Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Suggested Duration

11 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Victoria Falls - The Smoke that Thunders

You will make a pit stop in Zimbabwe before reaching Botswana to experience the magnificent Victoria Falls up close. After you touch down at the airport and transfer to your accommodation around the corner from the falls, you will meet your guide for the day and continue towards “The Smoke that Thunders.” The Zambezi River’s immense curtain of water will flow over a 100-meter vertical chasm, one and a half kilometers wide, and you will feel the chilly spray of the pounding water from a nearby viewpoint sharing panoramic views of this Natural Wonder of the World.

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Day 2

Chobe National Park - Nestled in Northern Botswana

Day 3

Chobe National Park - Animals Roaming in Abundance

Day 4

Chobe National Park - Cruising the Chobe River

Day 5

Moremi Game Reserve - Out and about in the Okavango Delta

Day 6

Moremi Game Reserve - Breathtaking Birding in Botswana

Day 7

Moremi Game Reserve - Marvelous Moments in Moremi

Day 8

Central Kalahari Game Reserve - Lost in Nature With No One around

Day 9

Central Kalahari Game Reserve - Spectacular Night Sky Scenes

Day 10

Central Kalahari Game Reserve - Rare Animal Sightings across the Kalahari

Day 11

Central Kalahari Game Reserve - A Golden Morning in Botswana

Trip Highlights

  • Marvel at the magnificent pounding streams of the Victoria Falls, a one and a half kilometer wide waterfall dubbed one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
  • Set off across the diverse landscapes of Chobe National Park in search of game during extensive early morning and late afternoon safari adventures to prime viewing hotspots
  • Wallow in the majesty of the surrounding scenery during a boat cruise along the Chobe River, where you will witness the wilderness from a unique vantage point
  • Traverse the staggering untamed landscapes carpeting the Okavango Delta as you tour from your Moremi campsite through the emerald greenery in search of game and birdlife
  • Join a professional ranger and spotter for an enchanting birding tour of Botswana’s mesmerizing birdlife at spectacular viewing spots peppering Moremi’s lush landscapes
  • Discover the Okavango Delta by boat as you glide across the glassy Chobe River, along tributaries and channels winding through one of Botswana’s most bewitching natural environments
  • Witness colossal constellations and spot shimmering planets as you stargaze around the campfire in Central Kalahari with no human-made light to hinder your viewing experience
  • Spend a day exploring vast regions of the Kalahari in search of rare and iconic creatures native to these spots, including the famous Tau lion pride, brown hyena, and desert-adapted springbok

Starting Price

$14,100 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

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