10-Day Victoria Falls and Okavango Safari with Fly-in Camp Stays

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Day 01

Arrival in Victoria Falls and Zambezi Sunset Cruise

• On arrival, guests are met at Victoria Falls International Airport by a consultant who will arrange the hotel transfer.
• Guests will check in at Batonka Guest Lodge, a well-appointed lodge located close to Victoria Falls.
• Guests will be assisted with check-in at the lodge on arrival. Depending on their arrival time, they will freshen up and prepare for the Zambezi sunset cruise. The activity takes two hours, and guests will be served various snacks, local beer, local drinks, and low-range and imported wines. The bar is unlimited, so guests may enjoy as much as they want during the cruise.
• At 16:00, guests will be picked up from the lodge to enjoy the Zambezi sunset river cruise, which takes two hours. When the activity is done, guests are transferred back to the lodge for dinner.

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Day 02

Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight, Guided Tour, and Boma Dinner

• Guests will have breakfast in the morning and then prepare to be transferred for their first activity of the day, the scenic helicopter flight above Victoria Falls.
• The 15-minute scenic helicopter flight is scheduled for 8:00 am. The total turnaround time for the activity is 45 minutes. After the helicopter flight, it will be time for the Victoria Falls guided tour at 10:00 am, which lasts for 2 hours.
• Lunch will be at the Lookout Café, overlooking the Batoka Gorge and the Victoria Falls Bridge, built in 1905. After lunch, guests will have the option to shop at the curio markets or be transferred back to the lodge.
• Guests will enjoy the Boma Dinner and Drumming Show at the safari lodge, with return transfers included. Pick-up time is 6:45 pm, the activity takes 3 hours, and guests are transferred back to the lodge at 10:00 pm or at any time they may feel convenient to do so.

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Day 03

Transfer to Chobe and Safari Activities in Kasane

• Check-out will be at 6:00 am. Guests depart for Kasane, Botswana, for a Chobe game drive experience while staying at Chobe Safari Lodge.
• We arrange a packed breakfast to have on the way, as guests will do their morning game drive on arrival.
• The expected arrival time in Kasane, Botswana, is 7:00 am. Guests will be assisted with all border processes to minimise delays. We encourage guests to have cash available to pay for their visa if required, as visa machines may sometimes be unable to process payments due to network challenges.
• On arrival at Chobe Safari Lodge, guests will be assisted with check-in and shown their rooms, where they will freshen up while waiting to have lunch at the hotel.
• In the morning, guests will do a game drive in Chobe National Park. The activity takes 3 hours and finishes towards lunchtime, after which guests will be transferred back to the lodge for lunch.
• In the afternoon, guests will do a safari boat cruise at 3:00 pm on the Chobe River.
• Dinner will be served at the lodge, and guests will have time to relax and enjoy the lodge's ambience, as it is located along the Chobe River.

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Day 04

Flight from Kasane to Nxai Pan via Maun

• Departure time will depend on the schedule advised by Moremi Air, which operates the flights to the camps.
• Guests are transferred to Kasane Airport for their departure flight from Chobe Safari Lodge.
• Meet-and-greet services are provided at Maun Airport.

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Day 05

Explore Nxai Pan and Its Changing Landscapes

• It was initially state land, and an area of 1,676 sq km was declared a game reserve in 1970. In 1992, the boundaries were extended to include the Baines' Baobabs, and National Park status was granted.
• The pans were once part of the super lake covering much of central Botswana, including Lake Ngami and the Okavango Delta. The landscape is largely covered by grassland and dotted with umbrella acacia trees and mopane woodland clusters to the north. During the rains from November to late March, the landscape changes to lush green. The pans become covered in succulent grasses that attract large herds of antelope. During this period, birdlife is prolific, with many species different from what one would see in the Delta - it is a birder's paradise.
• Activities include game drives, nature walks led by one of the Bushmen trackers, star gazing, and a day trip to the famous Baines' Baobabs.

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Day 06

Wildlife Viewing in Nxai Pan

• The area is well known for large numbers of springbok and elephant, and during the rainy season zebra migrate to the region. Giraffe and oryx are also seen in large herds, with up to 30 in a group. These large herds attract many predators - lions, cheetah, jackal, spotted and brown hyena, and sometimes endangered wild dog and the secretive leopard.
• Activities include game drives, nature walks led by one of the Bushmen trackers, star gazing, and a day trip to the famous Baines' Baobabs.

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Day 07

Arrival at Splash Camp in the Okavango Delta

• The camp is situated in the Okavango Delta within the private Kwara Reserve. The area has been known as Splash due to the huge water crossings that had to be negotiated to access the camp area.
• Located in a horseshoe shape around a natural waterhole, each of the 12 rooms is situated on a deck overlooking the waterhole, which attracts game year-round.
• All rooms are en-suite with a flush toilet, double sinks, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Just in front of the main area is the fireplace, where a light breakfast is served each day before heading off on activities, and stories are told after supper in the evenings.
• Activities include game drives, nature walks, and night game drives in the private concessions with spotlights searching for 30% of mammals that are active at night. A Makororo trip is also an essential Delta experience.

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Day 08

Safari Activities at Splash Camp

• The camp is situated in the Okavango Delta within the private Kwara Reserve. The area has been known as Splash due to the huge water crossings that had to be negotiated to access the camp area.
• Located in a horseshoe shape around a natural waterhole, each of the 12 rooms is situated on a deck overlooking the waterhole, which attracts game year-round.
• All rooms are en-suite with a flush toilet, double sinks, and both indoor and outdoor showers. Just in front of the main area is the fireplace, where a light breakfast is served each day before heading off on activities, and stories are told after supper in the evenings.
• Activities include game drives, nature walks, and night game drives in the private concessions with spotlights searching for 30% of active mammals at night. A Makororo trip is also an essential Delta experience.

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Day 09

Pom Pom Camp and Okavango Water Activities

• The camp is set in the tree line overlooking Pom Pom Lagoon, and each tent has stunning private views. The camp also has a dining room, lounge, bar, and swimming pool.
• Activities include morning and evening game drives with qualified guides, while night game drives offer a breathtaking environment.
• A mokoro trip is a fantastic way to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Okavango's waterways and wildlife. Boat cruises and fishing are water-level-dependent activities.

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Day 10

Departure from Pom Pom Camp to Maun and Cape Town

• On the 10th day of the tour, guests will depart from Pom Pom Camp in the Okavango to Maun and connect to a South African Airways flight at 1:30 pm to Cape Town.