Summary

7-day Botswana Three Rivers (Superior)

From: NZD0* per person sharing

This safari was created to capture the three most spectacular riverine wildlife areas in Southern Africa. Starting in Victoria Falls, you experience the mighty Zambezi River tumbling over the Victoria Falls, locally known as Mosi oa Tunya, or ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. From the falls you head to the Chobe River front a remarkable wildlife area, arguably the best place in Africa to see elephants and spectacular sunsets. Finally, you finish your adventure in the Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s last remaining great wildlife habitat and provides refuge to huge concentrations of game.

This itinerary is available in 3 levels of accommodation:

Day	Budget	Standard	Superior
Day	BUDGET	STANDARD	SUPERIOR
1	Pioneers Victoria Falls	Ilala Lodge	Victoria Falls Safari Club
2	Pioneers Victoria Falls	Ilala Lodge	Victoria Falls Safari Club
3	Chobe Bush Lodge	Chobe Elephant Camp	Chobe Game Lodge
4	Chobe Bush Lodge	Chobe Elephant Camp	Chobe Game Lodge
5	Sango Safari Camp	Bushman Plains Camp	Sable Alley
6	Sango Safari Camp	Bushman Plains Camp	Sable Alley
7	End	End	End

Highlights

Chobe River Front
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Khwai Private Reserve

Tour Summary

From: NZD0* per person sharing*All prices shown are for low season, per person, on a twin share basisDuration: 7 daysDeparts from: Victoria Falls, ZimbabweEnds in: MaunDestinations: Botswana, ZimbabweExperiences: Lodges and Tented Camps, Daily DeparturesGroup Size: Daily departures, subject to availability. Pricing based on 2 people travelling together.

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At Victoria Falls, the earth splits open and swallows one of Africa’s greatest rivers, the mighty Zambezi, creating the largest sheet of falling water on earth. As the water hits the narrow depths of the Batoka Gorge beneath, it blasts a cloud of mist skywards, lending the falls their local name ‘mosi-oa-tunya’ (the smoke that thunders). When the Zambezi is its fullest, the mist hangs a permanent raincloud above the falls. This mist showers visitors on even the sunniest of days and visible for miles around. Above the falls on the upper Zambezi, you can take a boat cruise in the tranquil water at sunset while the distant spray catches the fading light downstream.

Below the falls, the Batoka Gorge’s rocky walls funnel the lower Zambezi into a chain of world-class rapids, prime for white water rafting. Aside from being a UNESCO world heritage site and a natural world wonder, Victoria Falls also forms a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The falls can be seen from both countries, and for the most part the same activities are offered on both sides, from helicopter scenic flights to village visits and souvenir shopping. From Zambia, a side on view of the falls is on offer with views into the Batoka Gorge, as well as the possibility of perching yourself at the edge of the falls on the vertigo-inducing Livingstone Island.

From Zimbabwe, you’ll get a full-frontal view of three quarters of the falls’ 1.7 kilometre wide curtain of water from viewpoints and footpaths meandering through a rainforest kept hot and humid by the spray of the falls.

From price: NZD0Rooms: 20Rating: Spoken Languages: EnglishSpecial Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Star Gazing, WildlifeLocation: Zimbabwe

Includes: breakfast
Excludes: drinks, lunch, dinner, activities & laundry

Victoria Falls Safari Club is set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the unfenced Zambezi National Park, four kilometres from the majestic Victoria Falls. The luxury Victoria Falls Safari Club is situated within the grounds of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge resort, overlooking a waterhole.

The 20 room Safari Club includes 16 rooms and 4 suites. For family travel, there are 2 sets of inter-leading Club Rooms and 2 Club Suites inter-leading into Club Rooms.

The Club has its own lounge, private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River and a shuttle service to the Victoria Falls and town. Guest can relax at the lap pool and surrounding sundeck. The Star Talk experience, led by a specialist guide, is included on Wednesday and Saturday nights, providing insight into the galaxies. Therapists provide complimentary 15 minute head, shoulder and foot massages on the Club viewing deck daily.

Facilities onsite include a Health & Beauty Spa, 24-hour room service, library and award winning Boma Restaurant. Guests also have access to all existing services and facilities on the resort, but no other resort residents have access to the Club wing, ensuring total exclusivity.

Airport Transfer Time: 25 minutes

From price: NZD0Rooms: 12Type: LodgeSpoken Languages: EnglishSpecial Interests: Birding, Flora, Leisure, Star Gazing, Wildlife, WineLocation: Botswana

Includes: meals, local drinks, activities, park fees and laundry
Excludes: premium drinks
Activities: day & night game drives, nature walks (on request) and mokoro excursions (seasonal and dependent on water levels)

Sable Alley Camp lies along the Khwai River, in the north of Botswana's Okavango Delta, where a multiplicity of habitats - from forest to riverine - is home to a plethora of wildlife. The Khwai Channel offers fantastic game viewing opportunities and is home to hippo, crocodile, red lechwe, roan and sable antelope species as well as zebra, kudu and blue wildebeest. Predators include lion, leopard, wild dog and spotted hyena.

Accommodation consists of twelve tented units with en-suite bathrooms as well as outdoor showers. The main camp area boasts a lounge as well as a dining area and plunge pool, offering beautiful views.

Sable Alley Camp is located in the Khwai Community Concession, one of the most diverse areas in northern Botswana, which seldom disappoints when it comes to producing extraordinary wildlife experiences. The life source for this area is the Khwai River - the northernmost "finger" of the Okavango Delta alluvial fan. Guided game drives explore the Khwai Concession and adjoining Moremi Game Reserve with nature walks as an optional activity on request, which requires a special guide. Mokoro excursions provide the opportunity to float down the Khwai's secretive channels to provide that classic Delta experience.

Airstrip Transfer Time: 15 minutes

Set on the banks of the beautiful Thamalakane River in northern Botswana, Maun is the third largest town in this spectacularly scenic southern African country. Maun is the starting point for most expeditions into the Okavango Delta and as a result, has developed into a bustling metropolis that is considered Botswana’s tourism capital. Area attractions include a renowned riverboat that offers cruises up and down the Thamalakane River; the forest groves of the Maun Game Reserve; and Moremi Game Reserve, home to hippos, lions and rhinos. Maun also serves as the jumping off point for many safaris and air charters as well as offers 4x4 rentals. Don’t miss the Nhabe Museum exhibiting the local history, art and culture of the Ngamiland region.

Full Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 – 2 : Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

On arrival into Victoria Falls Airport you will be met by a representative and transferred to Victoria Falls Safari Club for 2 nights. After arriving at your accommodation and completing check-in procedures, spend the balance of your stay at leisure.

Destination: Victoria Falls, ZimbabweAccommodation: Victoria Falls Safari ClubMeal Plan: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 3 – 4 : Chobe River Front

You will be met transferred by road through the Zimbabwe/Botswana border to Chobe Game Lodge for 2 nights.

Destination: Chobe River FrontAccommodation: Meal Plan: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 5 – 6 : Khwai Private Reserve

Following the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Kasane Airport for a light aircraft flight to Sable Alley where you will spend 2 nights.

Destination: Khwai Private ReserveAccommodation: Sable AlleyType: LodgeMeal Plan: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

Day 7 : Departure

Following the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred by light aircraft back to Maun Airport where you will be met and assisted with the check in for your onward flight.

Accommodation: Missing PointType: Dummy Point

Included / Not Included

Included

Meet/greet services
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Accommodation, meals and activities, as per itinerary
All internal light aircraft flights and road transfers, as per itinerary

Excluded

International flights
Travel insurance
Optional activities
Visas
Vaccinations
Gratuities
Increases in park fees, government taxes and levies and fuel