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FI 03 – Chobe and Vic Falls Getaway Safari
FI 03 –
(7 night camping and lodge accommodation)

Introduction

This is a seven night safari with accommodation ranging from luxury lodges to comfortable mobile camps. The Chobe is proud of, and famous for, its abundance of elephants – the highest concentration to be found anywhere in Africa.

Chobe is also famous for its huge herds of buffalo, its rich bird life and, not least, for its exquisite sunset boat cruises, a wildlife experience not to be missed. Explore the Chobe Game Reserve by boat as well as by game viewing vehicles and also pay a visit to the world renowned Victoria Falls.

Safari Venues

The Chobe - Vic Falls Getaway Safari includes the following venues:

  • Chobe Safari Lodge(Botswana)
  • Ihaha Camp in Chobe National Park (Botswana)
  • Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Time of Year

  • Throughout the year.

Itinerary

Day 1

Meet and Greet

Meet, greet and assistance at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (South Africa) by a representative of Explore Africa Adventures from where guests will fly out on Botswana flight no. BP 214 to Kasane. Departure time 11h00. ETA in Kasane 13h20. André van Vuuren, Director of Explore Africa and registered safari guide, will meet guests at the Airport from where we will leave for our mobile camp on the banks of the Chobe River in the Chobe National Park.

Day 2
Day 3

Chobe Mobile Camp

We are going to spend the next two days in the Chobe. The Chobe is proud and very famous for it's abundance of elephants - the highest concentration to be found anywhere in Africa.

Chobe is also famous for its huge herds of buffalo, for its rich bird life and, not least, for its exquisite sunsets, a wildlife experience not to be missed. Guests will go on a morning as well as an afternoon game drive with siesta time at leisure. We spend the nights again in our Mobile Camp.
Day 4

Chobe Safari Lodge

We take down camp after breakfast and leave for Chobe Safari Lodge where guests will check into the beautiful and luxurious River Rooms overlooking the Chobe River. Leisure time in the rooms or beside the swimming pool. The afternoon we will go on a three hour scenic sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Overnight at Chobe Safari Lodge.

Day 5
Day 6

Victoria Falls

We leave after breakfast via the ferry (pontoon boat) at Kazangula – where the four countries meet – for Livingstone in Zambia for a visit to the Victoria Falls. We will stay over at the Zambezi Waterfront for the next two nights. The Victoria Falls is approximately 1690m wide and varies in height from 62m (Devil's Cataract) to 109m (Eastern Cataract). In comparison the Niagra Falls are 968m wide and on average 54m high. Various activities such as;

  • Bungi Jumping
  • White River Rafting
  • Jet Boating
  • Helicopter/Microlight flights
  • Elephant back safaris
  • Etc.
Are available at the Falls.
Day 7

Homeward Bound

We will have the morning at leisure before returning to Botswana. Depart on Air Botswana flight to Johannesburg. Departure time 15h00. ETA 18h15.

Costs

The costs listed below are based on 8 adults sharing.

RSA Rand R 7 439 per person
US $ $ 1 033 per person
€ 774 per person

The quote is subject to exchange rate changes and availability.

Included

  • 2 Nights all inclusive accommodation in the Mobile Safari Camp at Ihaha in the Chobe National Park.
  • 1 Nights accommodation at Chobe Safari Lodge (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast).
  • 2 Nights accommodation at Zambezi Waterfront (Dinner, Bed and Breakfast).
  • All transfers
  • Two morning and three afternoon game drives
  • One three hour sunset boat cruise
  • All National Park entry fees

Excluded

  • Flights to and from Kasane .
  • Personal purchases.
  •  Lunch and beverages at Chobe Safari Lodge and Zambezi Waterfront
  • Visum costs where applicable.
  • All activities at Victoria Falls.

Deposit

A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is required in order to confirm a booking. The balance is due a minimum of 14 days prior to departure.

Enquiries & Bookings

André van Vuuren +27 82 935 7405
Mariana van Vuuren +27 82 504 1351
Central Reservations Telephone +27 15 291 1459
Facsimile +27 15 291 1459
E-mail info@explore-africa.co.za
Web http://explore-africa.co.za
 

 

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