Day 01
Chobe River Cruise and 4x4 Safari Adventure
- Get picked up by your African tour guide from the hotel at 7:00 am.
- Head straight to Chobe National Park in Botswana. It is a 70 km drive, about one hour of safe driving, through Zambezi National Park (Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambia side), with good chances of spotting wildlife before going to Botswana.
- Complete some simple immigration formalities at the Zimbabwe/Zambia - Botswana border, then head straight to the Chobe River Jetty for the three-hour Chobe River game cruise.
- When the cruise starts, get the opportunity to see a host of waders and water birds, along with ever-present crocodiles and lurking hippos. Chobe is renowned for scores of large herbivores making their way down to the river to drink, most notably African buffalos and elephants. Puku and lechwe are often seen on the island, while kudu, impala, and waterbuck are common on the banks.
- Have some complimentary soft drinks on the boat, along with tea, coffee, and a light snack before the next activity.
- Eat a satisfying lunch served at the Chobe Safari Lodge or similar. Bottled water, tea, and coffee are included with lunch.
- Set out on a game drive and get close to nature in specially adapted open 4x4 vehicles.
- Catch sight of lions, elands, sables, and roan antelopes, which are common at certain times of the year. Leopards are elusive but common in the area, so you may be lucky.
- Drive along the waterfront, where you will often see lions lying in wait or simply dozing in the shade. Complimentary soft drinks are provided while you enjoy some of the best game viewing in Africa.
- Return to the border at 4:30 pm for the transfer back to Victoria Falls or Livingstone.
- On the way, you can also stop at Zambezi National Park or Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and see more wildlife.
- Get back to your hotel at about 6:00 pm.
