Botswana Victoria Falls Adventure
Overview
Botswana’s pristine wilderness meets the majesty of Victoria Falls.
This Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure experience offers an African sightseeing and safari in the heart of Southern Africa. You’ll enjoy 10 days of incredible adventure including visiting one of the world’s largest salt pans in Makgadikgadi, spending a morning on foot in the midst of meerkats, gliding through the private Khwai concession in the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (canoe safari), witnessing the largest herd of elephants in the world in Chobe National Park and visiting the mighty Victoria Falls. Your journey through Botswana and Victoria Falls will also take you on exciting night drives, possible sleepouts in the pans for the daring, and give you an excellent chance of encountering rare wild dogs, elephants, zebras, lions, and hippos.
Highlights
- Game drives
- Boat safari
- Walking safari
- Helicopter flight
Destinations
Botswana | Zimbabwe
Itinerary Overview
Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 1-2
Day 1-2
Arrive
Makgadikgadi National Park, Botswana
Check-in
San Camp
After arriving in Maun for the start of your Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure, a 50-minute light aircraft flight will take you to Camp Kalahari in Makgadikgadi National Park, where your African adventure will begin. Set amongst the waving palms and acacia trees of Brown Hyaena Island, Camp Kalahari is the ideal base for discovering the charms of the desert and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, a landscape that’s inescapably mesmerizing.
Accommodation
Where you’ll stay:
San Camp
Camp Kalahari is one of only three camps in a one-million-acre private wildlife reserve, with just 11 Meru-style tents set amongst the palms.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 2-3
Day 2-3
Makgadikgadi
Quad biking safaris
After a delicious breakfast, served family-style at the long table, the activities begin. On offer are quad biking safaris across the pans and intimate interactions with meerkats. After a blissful lunch on the pans, you’ll have time to relax at the camp. There’s a swimming pool accompanied by a thatched pavilion for shade, creating the ideal spot for a refreshing dip on a hot afternoon — and it’s also a favorite watering hole for passing elephants. And between January and April, 50,000 zebras and wildebeest migrate through the area. For those who wish, the day can come to an end with a sleepout on the pans.
On your second full day at Camp Kalahari, it’s time to venture out into the vast and surreal salt pans. A horse safari provides an exhilarating feeling of freedom as you canter through this desolate yet arresting landscape, while game drives will take you closer to encounters with the fascinating wildlife of the area. Enjoy lunch under the shade on the pans, followed by leisure time at camp, and then dinner around the fire.
Accommodation
Where you’ll stay:
San Camp
Camp Kalahari is one of only three camps in a one-million-acre private wildlife reserve, with just 11 Meru-style tents set amongst the palms.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 4-5
Day 4-5
Transfer to
Khwai Private Concession
Check in
Sable Alley
Day four sees you head off on a 70-minute flight to your second destination, Sable Alley in the Khwai Private Concession, and into the extraordinary wilderness area of the Okavango Delta. Located on the banks of a lily-covered lagoon, home to hippo, elephant, and buffalo, Sable Alley is a magnet for big game. The 600-square-foot tents are stylish and enormous, and come with indoor and outdoor showers. Soak up uninterrupted views of the wildlife-rich lagoon, or take a seat on the veranda for world-class game viewing without leaving camp. The communal area offers guests a chance to relax with a Gin & Tonic in the lounge, around the outdoor fire pit, in the swimming pool, or on the deck.
Your first morning in the Okavango Delta offers you an enthralling choice of activities. You can track wild dogs, Africa’s most successful hunters, enjoy the serenity of a mokoro ride or boat cruise while marveling at wildlife, or go on a 4×4 game drive in search of the Big 5. Lunch will follow, as will sunset drinks, and after dinner, there’s a night drive to search for animals who prefer to prowl under the cover of the night.
Accommodation
Where you’ll stay:
Sable Alley
Located on the banks of a lily-covered lagoon, Sable Alley is a magnet for big game. The 600-square-foot tents are stylish and enormous, and come with indoor and outdoor showers.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 6-7
Day 6-7
Transfer to
Chobe National Park
Check-in
Ngoma Safari Lodge
A 45-minute flight from Sable Alley sees you land in Kasane, the gateway to the iconic Chobe National Park, home to more elephants than anywhere else on earth. You’ll spend two nights here at the boutique Ngoma Safari Lodge. The views alone at the lodge are worth coming for, offering a complete panorama of the game-heavy Chobe River and its floodplain. The lodge has just eight luxurious private suites, each with a private plunge pool, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy a feeling of exclusivity. After a superb dinner with views over a floodlit waterhole frequented by elephants, zebra, and antelope, you can explore the area in search of the abundant local wildlife on a night drive.
Another delicious breakfast sets you up for a busy day. The first activity is one of Africa’s bucket list experiences, a cruise on the Chobe River. In the dry season, thousands of elephants descend on the river and cross it using their trunks as snorkels. The wildlife sightings on the banks of the abundant Chobe River are like nowhere else in Africa. Next up is a full-day game drive in the Chobe National Park, where big cats such as lions and leopards are often seen. Finally, a walking safari can be arranged to learn more about the smaller aspects of the African wilderness and encounter wildlife on foot.
Accommodation
Where you’ll stay:
Ngoma Safari Lodge
Ngoma Safari Lodge has just eight luxurious private suites, each with their own private plunge pool, so you’re guaranteed to enjoy a feeling of exclusivity.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 8-9
Day 8-9
Transfer to
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Check-in
Victoria Falls Hotel
Day eight sees you depart for your final destination, Victoria Falls, where your incredible journey ends with a bang. You’ll be transferred to the Kazungula Border, where you’ll meet a Ker & Downey® Africa representative for transfer to the Victoria Falls Hotel. One of the world’s classic five-star hotels, the Victoria Falls Hotel enjoys a prime location overlooking the largest waterfall in the world. The Edwardian-style hotel, built in 1904, oozes colonial decadence and grand luxury. The hotel is renowned for impeccable service, luxurious accommodation, and its exceptional facilities. It’s this level of service, coupled with the incredible location, that has been the foundation for the hotel’s century-long success. After settling in, it’s time to explore the Falls, the largest sheet of falling water in the world, with a width of more than a mile.
On your second day at Victoria Falls, you are free to spend your day at leisure or to enjoy a village walk where you’ll visit an authentic mud-hut village, meet the local people, and experience the authentic traditional culture. Victoria Falls is known as the Adventure Capital of Africa, and one of its many thrilling activities is a helicopter flight over the falls, a stunning sight and one of Africa’s most memorable experiences.
Accommodation
Where you’ll stay:
Victoria Falls Hotel
One of the world’s classic five-star hotels, Victoria Falls Hotel enjoys a prime location overlooking the largest waterfall in the world. The Edwardian-style hotel, built in 1904, oozes colonial decadence and grand luxury.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 10
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to
Victoria Falls International Airport
End your Ker & Downey ® Africa experience with an effortless check-out of the Victoria Falls Hotel before being driven to the Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward journey home.
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FAQ
Botswana & Victoria Falls Adventure
Our team of seasoned specialists share everything you need to know, from essential travel tips to thoughtful insights that ensure a seamless journey from start to finish.
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What can I expect on Ker & Downey® Africa’s Botswana & Victoria Falls safari?
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What adventure activities are available at Victoria Falls?
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Best time to visit Victoria Falls?
Spring (March – May)
- Weather: Warm, with lush surroundings from recent rains.
- Water Flow: Peak flow, creating the most dramatic volume and spray.
- Crowds: Moderate.
- Activities: Scenic viewpoints may be misty; thrilling to experience.
Summer (June – August)
- Weather: Cool and dry.
- Water Flow: High but starting to recede; better visibility.
- Crowds: Peak season.
- Activities: Great for viewing and photography.
Autumn (September – November)
- Weather: Warm and dry.
- Water Flow: Lower, excellent visibility of the falls' rock face.
- Crowds: Fewer tourists.
- Activities: Swimming in Devil’s Pool possible.
Winter (December – February)
- Weather: Hot and rainy (green season).
- Water Flow: Rising.
- Crowds: Less busy.
- Activities: Birding, lush landscapes.
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Is it safe to swim in Victoria Falls?
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