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Nature and wildlife unfold a spectacle for you on this trip to Zambia and Botswana! Be awed by the thundering Victoria Falls and wonder at the variety of wildlife species in the Chobe National Park. Sight beautiful birds and amazing mammals including the Kalahari elephant with the backdrop of the mighty Chobe River in this luxurious trip!
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- Visit Victoria Falls, world’s largest waterfalls
- Sight Kalahari Elephants in Chobe national park
- Go on a safari drives to sight lions and more
- Stay in luxury camps in spectacular locations
Day 1 - Livingstone
Your trip to Zambia and Botswana begins at Livingstone International Airport (LVI) where you will be met by our representative. You will be driven to your hotel and assisted in check-in.
Livingstone or Maramba as it is locally known, is a historical city and is popular as a tourist destination due to its proximity to Victoria Falls, the largest falls in the world.
You can spend the day at leisure and gear up for an exciting day ahead.
- Meals: None
- Accommodation: The Royal Livingstone
Today you will start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before leaving for the Victoria Falls. The largest falls in the world, it is quite a spectacle to see! You will go on a guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls on the Zamibian Side.
The Victoria Falls also known as the Mosi-oa-Tunya or the ‘smoke that thunders’ is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The falls are the most significant feature of the park, and when the Zambezi is in full flood (usually February or March) they form the largest curtain of falling water in the world. During these months, over 500 million litres of water per minute go over the falls, which are 1,708 m wide, and drop 99 m at Rainbow Falls in Zambia.
After a visit to the falls you can spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: The Royal Livingstone
After breakfast at the hotel, be met by your driver and depart for Botswana. Follow the immigration procedure at Kazangula border post and proceed to your safari lodge in Chobe National Park. Lunch will be served at the lodge after which you may go on a game drive to end your day
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge
The next two days will be spent at the Chobe Game Lodge, located on the mighty Chobe River in Chobe National park.
Chobe National Park is situated in the northwest region of the Republic of Botswana in southern Africa. Established in 1967, it is the country's first national park and also the second largest park in Botswana, covering an area of 10,566 sq km (square kilometres).
The park is known for its four distinctly different ecosystems and diverse population of species. It has the highest elephant concentration in Africa as well. It offers a great safari experience and presents a true picture of African wildlife.
You will go on safari game drives both in the morning as well as afternoon to maximise your chances of viewing wildlife. You will also be able to go on walking tours of the river and nearby forests with expert guides. On these safaris you will be able to sight Kalahari elephants and buffaloes, which come to drink water from the river. The bird life in the park is quite rich, with about 450 species being found here. The rainy season is the ideal time for bird watching. In addition, packs of lions, hyenas, and more rarely cheetahs, are visible as well. This region is reputed for the annual migration of zebras and predators.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge
Today will be your last day in Chobe and if time permits you will be able to go on a last safari. After breakfast you will be transferred to Livingstone via the border crossing at Kazangula. Your trip will end as you will be dropped off at the Livingstone Airport for your flight back home.
- Meals: Breakfast
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What's Included
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide
- Airport transfers
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Park or reserve entry fees
- Game drives /activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Information Kit
- Taxes
What's Excluded
- International airfare
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities and Tips
- Visas and Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Optional activities (if any)
- Souvenirs
- All items of personal nature
- Any increase in taxes, fuel cost and emergency rescue costs
Basic - Designed for travellers who enjoy the outdoors, are in good health, and want an interesting yet relaxing wildlife experience. These trips
may involve walking, trekking, hiking, cycling, rafting or sea kayaking at a very slow pace. Certain trips involve safari drives for a maximum of
five hours a day. Most of these trips are usually a week long in duration.
The ‘Classic Yala Tour’, ‘Kenya Luxury’ and ‘Luxury in Botswana’ itineraries are the best examples of this activity level as you’ll have a relaxed
holiday. These trips are mostly about culture and sightseeing. There will be exploring on foot and safaris drives involved as well. Most travellers
will find themselves comfortable with the basic activity level trips.
Other Activity Levels
Moderate - Requires a spirit of adventure and some degree of fitness, as the trip might consist of many activities or long journeys. These adventures involve walking, trekking, hiking, cycling, rafting, sea kayaking, or driving for long hours, at times for up to six to eight hours a day at a steady pace. The maximum altitude is 3000m, so it requires you to be reasonably physically fit. The trips are usually 6 to 12 days in duration.
The ‘Only Tigers’, a 11 day itinerary, is a perfect example of this activity level as it involves long journeys for up to eight hours a day and a bit of walking. Also, ‘Around Spitsbergen - Kvitøya and Beyond ’, a 10 day itinerary is another example of this trip activity level.
You should be reasonably fit because you will be travelling in extreme weather conditions.
High - Fitness is vital at this level, as the environment traversed may be remote and challenging. These rugged experiences include long walks, trekking, cycling or rafting in isolated areas through variable weather conditions for up to eight to ten hours a day. These trips are usually 13 to 19 days in duration.
The ‘Ultimate Nepal Trekker’, is a good example of this trip activity level as it involves hiking and trekking for up to eight hours a day. Maximum altitude will be 4000m and you need to be very fit in order to withstand the weather conditions. Also, ‘Kilimanjaro Trek- Rongai route’ is another example that applies to this this activity level. Good physical condition is essential and previous hill-walking experience or preparation is advisable.
Advanced - At this level, PlanetWildlife recommends previous experience of the activity involved. These are our most challenging and advanced expeditions. They include long walks, cycling, trekking, hiking or rafting in variable weather conditions for more than ten hours a day. These trips may often be over 3 weeks in duration.
The ‘South Atlantic Odyssey’, a 31-day itinerary, is a perfect example of this trip activity level as it involves sailing for long hours in extreme weather conditions. Also, the ‘Snow Leopard Experience’ itinerary is another example which best suits this activity level. Ascents and descents are over 1000m at altitudes up to 6000m and the climate can be rigorous and challenging. Excellent physical condition and previous mountain trekking experience or appropriate preparation is essential.
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