Botswana, Zimbabwe · Wildlife

7-Day Victoria Falls and Botswana Safari with Okavango Mokoro

7 Days Round trip from Victoria Falls Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Victoria Falls and walk through the rainforest with views of rainbows and the thundering gorge
02 Stay in Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa
03 Watch wildlife from a sunset cruise on the Chobe River and get closer to the animals by boat
04 See elephants drinking at a natural waterhole just a couple of meters from Elephant Sands
05 Experience the Okavango Delta by Mokoro, traditional boat trips, and wilderness walks

On this 7-day tour, explore Victoria Falls, visit Botswana's first national park, and experience the Okavango Delta by Mokoro, a traditional dug-out canoe. Watch gentle elephants gather at a natural waterhole just meters away, and enjoy scenic sunset cruises on the Chobe River. This safari combines iconic waterfalls, rich wildlife viewing, and memorable water-based experiences across Zimbabwe and Botswana.

Stop at various vantage points to view the falls, then walk through the rainforest while witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of the water falling into the gorge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Kasane, Okavango Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Victoria Falls and Sunset Cruise

Meet your tour guide at Victoria Falls International Airport.
Drive to your chosen lodge.
Spend the day enjoying a spectacular sunset cruise.

Day 02

Victoria Falls Walk and Transfer to Chobe

Have breakfast.
Enjoy a free walking tour of Victoria Falls. Stop at various vantage points to view the falls, then walk through the rainforest while witnessing the rainbows and feeling the spray and thundering noise of the water falling into the gorge.
Transfer by road to Chobe National Park at about 11:30 am. Located 100 km west of Victoria Falls, it is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.
Stay in Chobe at the Moorish-styled Chobe Safari Lodge.

Day 03

Morning Game Drive and Chobe River Sunset Cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Tea and coffee are served before or during the game drive.
Have breakfast.
Look out for big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Embark on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River in Chobe National Park. The trip starts at 3 pm. It is one of the best ways to watch the game from the boat, and you will get closer to the animals.

Day 04

Elephant Viewing at Elephant Sands

Explore Elephant Sands, a bush lodge and campsite in the north-eastern part of Botswana, 250 km from Chobe or Kasane.
Enjoy viewing the elephants at a natural waterhole right in front of the lodge. Watch these impressive creatures as they drink only a couple of meters away from you.

Day 05

Journey from Elephant Sands to Okavango Delta

Have breakfast at 8 am.
Drive to the Okavango Delta soon after breakfast.

Day 06

Okavango Delta Mokoro and Wilderness Experience

Have breakfast.
Start your Okavango Delta day trip experience through Mokoro rides and game walks.
Explore the Okavango by Mokoro, a traditional dug-out canoe, by boat, or on wilderness walks on nearby islands - or fish for pike, bream, or tiger-fish.

Day 07