Botswana & Zimbabwe Uncovered - 13 days

Botswana & Zimbabwe Uncovered - 13 days

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Botswana & Zimbabwe Uncovered - 13 days

13 Days Starting and ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Visiting: Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Caprivi Strip, Okavango Delta, Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Makgadikgadi, Hwange National Park

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

10-

Trip Styles:

Camping, Safari Tours

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

From: $2835

NB: Prices correct on 07-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 13-day adventure through Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe with the "Botswana & Zimbabwe Uncovered" tour. Begin your journey at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, then venture into the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park for a game cruise. Explore the Caprivi Strip's birdlife and the lush Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe. Discover the Moremi Game Reserve's Big Five on thrilling 4x4 drives, and witness the stunning sunset over the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Experience the vibrant birdlife at Nata Bird Sanctuary and the elephant herds of Hwange National Park. Enjoy fully serviced camping and a night in a 3-star hotel, with meals and expert guidance included. This small group tour offers a unique blend of breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Highlights

  • Victoria Falls - Experience the thundering cascades in Zimbabwe's adventure capital.

  • Chobe National Park - Enjoy a game cruise on the Chobe River to spot hippos and crocodiles.

  • Caprivi Strip - Explore this biodiverse region of Namibia along the Zambezi River, known for its bird life.

  • Okavango Delta - Paddle a mokoro canoe through lush waterways and enjoy nature walks on the islands.

  • Moremi Game Reserve - Discover the Khwai River area with 4x4 game drives in a private reserve.

  • Nata Bird Sanctuary - Visit this sanctuary protecting a wetland area home to over 160 bird species.

  • Makgadikgadi Salt Pans - Witness a dramatic sunset over this vast, eerily beautiful dried-up lake bed.

  • Hwange National Park - Game drive through Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserve, famous for its elephants.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls

Accommodation Name: 3 star hotel in Victoria Falls

Welcome to Zimbabwe! On arrival at Victoria Falls airport there is an included transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or head over to the mighty "Mosi-oa-Tunya", the "Smoke That Thunders". Optional activities on offer include white water rafting, scenic flights over the falls or simply a walk into the national park to see the cascades.





Please note: we recommend booking pre tour accommodation in Victoria Falls to enjoy all of the exciting activities on offer and pre booking Victoria Falls activities to ensure availability.

Day 2-3: Chobe National Park

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Location: Chobe National Park

Accommodation Name: campsite on the banks of the Chobe River

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Victoria Falls - Chobe National Park (Botswana). The morning of day 2 if free to enjoy optional activities in Victoria Falls. Departing after lunch we cross the border to Botswana and our campsite on the banks of the Chobe River, keeping our eyes peeled for wildlife. Known for its large herds of elephants and a population of rare painted dogs, Chobe is one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations.





The next day, we relax on a sunset game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe River. There is also an optional morning game drive in the Chobe National Park available at an additional cost (own expense).

Day 4: Zambezi Region (Caprivi Strip)

Location: Caprivi Strip

Accommodation Name: campsite overlooking the Okavango River

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Chobe National Park (Botswana) - Caprivi Strip (Nambia). Leaving Chobe, we cross into Namibia and make our way to the western side of the narrow Caprivi Strip, our destination is a campsite overlooking the Okavango River. The Caprivi Strip is located along the Zambezi River and is a bird-lover's paradise, with many species attracted to the lush terrain near the river. Huge colonies of Carmine Bee-eaters dart about, whilst hippos bathe in the water and crocodiles sun themselves at the water's edge. Here we have plenty of time to relax and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Day 5-6: Okavango Delta

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Location: Okavango Delta

Accommodation Name: campsite on the Okavango Delta's panhandle

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Caprivi Strip (Nambia) - Okavango Delta. We depart mid-morning, crossing into Botswana to reach our campsite on the Okavango Delta's panhandle. In the afternoon we take a sunset boat excursion through the delta's channels where we hope to spot crocodiles and incredible birdlife. The following day we travel by boat 30 minutes into the delta. We enjoy mokoro and boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area of the delta and a nature walk on one of the smaller islands in the area, subject to the water levels of the delta.



Day 7: Maun

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Location: Maun

Accommodation Name: Maun accommodation

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Okavango Delta - Maun. Our travels take us through Botswana to Maun, the entrance to the Moremi Game Reserve. The afternoon offers an optional one-hour scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (available at your own expense).

Day 8-9: Moremi Game Reserve

Location: Moremi Game Reserve

Accommodation Name: private campsite in Moremi Game Reserve

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Maun - Moremi Game Reserve. Transitioning to open-sided 4x4 vehicles, we journey towards the Khwai region within the Moremi Game Reserve. This beautiful area of complete wilderness, with lush green vegetation and palm trees, is teeming with birdlife and a vast population of wild animals. We enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives exploring the reserve in open 4x4 safari vehicles. Our private campsite is located inside the park where we set up bush toilets and bush showers.

Day 10: Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan Np

Location: Makgadikgadi

Accommodation Name: campsite in the Nata region

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Moremi Game Reserve - Maun - Nata. Leaving Moremi, we travel back to Maun and switch back into our Overland truck to journey to our campsite in the Nata region, home to the jaw-dropping Makgadikgadi salt pans. We pay a visit to the biodiverse Nata Bird Sanctuary and then it's onto the Makgadikgadi itself during the late afternoon. We'll remain in the area to watch the sunset, a spectacular sight to see over the white salt flats. You may be able to spot flocks of flamingos, zebra, wildebeest, and the occasional ostrich wandering onto the desolate lake bed.



Day 11-12: Hwange National Park

Location: Hwange National Park

Accommodation Name: unfenced campsite in Hwange National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nata (Botswana) - Hwange National Park. After breakfast, we depart and re-enter Zimbabwe, driving to Hwange National Park. This is Zimbabwe's premier wildlife reserve and our unfenced campsite for the night is located within the private concession. On day 12 we enjoy early morning and late afternoon 4x4 game drives in the private concession bordering the park, which is famous for its large elephant population.

Day 13: Victoria Falls

Location: Victoria Falls

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hwange National Park - Victoria Falls. After breakfast we depart Hwange and travel to Victoria Falls Airport where the tour ends

What's Included

  • Victoria Falls Airport arrival and departure transfer

    Enjoy the convenience of included transfers from and to Victoria Falls Airport on day 1 and 13.

  • Transport in a 16-seater overland truck

    Travel comfortably in a 16-seater overland truck throughout the tour.

  • Services of a 3-man crew

    Benefit from the services of a licensed African tour guide, camp assistant, and chef.

  • Park entrance fees

    All park entrance fees are included in the tour package.

  • Spacious 2-person domed tents

    Stay in spacious 2-person domed tents equipped with a camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag, and pillow.

  • Hwange National Park game drive

    Experience a game drive in Hwange National Park in a 4x4 open vehicle.

  • Visit to Nata Bird Sanctuary & Makgadikgadi sunset excursion

    Visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary and enjoy a sunset excursion at Makgadikgadi.

  • Moremi Wildlife Reserve game drives

    Explore the Khwai area of Moremi Wildlife Reserve with game drives in a 4x4 open vehicle.

  • Okavango Delta mokoro, boat excursion and nature walk

    Enjoy a mokoro, boat excursion, and nature walk in the Okavango Delta.

  • Chobe River game viewing cruise

    Relax on a game viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

    International flights and visas are not included in the tour package.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included and is an entirely personal gesture.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities are not included and can be arranged at an additional cost.

  • Victoria Falls NP entrance fee and excursions

    Entrance fees and excursions at Victoria Falls National Park are not included.

  • Local payment

    A local payment of USD $250 per person is required on arrival.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a 16-seater overland truck, offering a comfortable and scenic journey through Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Enjoy game drives in 4x4 open vehicles and a Chobe River game viewing cruise.

Accommodation

Experience a blend of fully serviced camping and comfort with 11 nights under the stars in spacious 2-person domed tents, complete with camp beds, mattresses, sleeping bags, and pillows, and one night in a 3-star hotel in Victoria Falls.

Age Policy

Average age 40s - 70s but flexible age policy. Minimum age 10.If travelling with children parents need to be aware of the very long driving days (distances noted in the trip notes). Tents sleep a max of 2 people so families would get two tents and do not need to pay a single supp if it's a family of 3. 

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

    During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including large herds of elephants, rare painted dogs, hippos, crocodiles, and a vast population of wild animals in the Moremi Game Reserve. The tour also offers opportunities to see birdlife such as Carmine Bee-eaters and possibly flamingos, zebra, wildebeest, and ostriches at the Makgadikgadi salt pans.

  • What activities are included in the Okavango Delta?

    In the Okavango Delta, the tour includes a sunset boat excursion through the delta's channels, mokoro and boat excursions in the back channels of the Nxamasire area, and a nature walk on one of the smaller islands, subject to the water levels of the delta.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    The tour includes 11 nights of fully serviced camping and 1 night in a 3-star hotel in Victoria Falls. The camping accommodation provides spacious 2-person domed tents, camp beds, mattresses, sleeping bags, and pillows.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional activities available during the tour. For example, at Victoria Falls, you can choose to go white water rafting, take scenic flights over the falls, or walk into the national park. In Chobe National Park, there is an optional morning game drive available at an additional cost. Additionally, in Maun, you can opt for a one-hour scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 11 dinners.

  • What is the age policy for this tour?

    The tour has a flexible age policy with an average age range of 40s to 70s. The minimum age is 10, and if traveling with children, parents should be aware of the long driving days. Tents sleep a maximum of 2 people, so families would get two tents and do not need to pay a single supplement if it's a family of 3.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

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    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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