Mid-range Safari
9-Day Zimbabwe & Botswana Combined Safari
Overview
This cross-border safari explores some of Southern Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Starting at Victoria Falls (The Smoke of the Thunders), the journey continues into Botswana and takes you to the Chobe River Front, Savuti, Khwai Concession, and Moremi Game Reserve within the Okavango Delta, before ending in Maun. The safari combines exciting game drives, boat cruises, and mokoro excursions while staying in comfortable luxury tents with full camping support.
Tour Overview
Trip Start and End
Victoria Falls Town to Maun
Duration
9 Days/ 8 Nights
Pickup Location
Airport/Hotel avaiable
Included
- Sleeping Bag/Blankets/Bed Linen
- Bath towels
- Park fees
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals and Beverages(Soft drinks, local beer and wine)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Camping equipment (only sleeping bag/bed linen may be listed as excluded)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excluded
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Whisky, Spirits and Cider (They can be purchased from Pioneer Safari Tours)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Itenary
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Day 1: Victoria Falls Town - Chobe National Park
In the morning you will be picked up from Victoria Falls town and transferred to Botswana, where you will proceed to Chobe National Park for a game drive on the Chobe River Front. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 2: Chobe National Park
Enjoy an early morning game drive and afternoon Chobe River boat cruise, which is excellent for seeing elephants, hippos, and birdlife. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 3: Chobe National Park - Savuti
Enjoy an early morning game drive en route from Chobe National Park to Savuti, followed by afternoon game viewing in Savuti, which is famous for predators and large elephant herds. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 4: Savuti
Enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives in the Savuti region, exploring the Savuti Channel and surrounding plains. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 5: Savuti - Khwai Concession
Embark on an early morning game drive en route to Khwai Community Concession. In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive in the Khwai area. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 6: Khwai Concession
You will go on a morning game drive and then embark on a mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion in the afternoon. After dinner, enjoy a two-hour night game drive where permitted. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 7: Khwai Concession - Moremi Game Reserve
Embark on an early morning game drive en route into Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, followed by an afternoon game drive exploring the floodplains and forests. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 8: Moremi Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives in Moremi Game Reserve offer exceptional wildlife sightings, including big cats, buffalo, and antelope. Your overnight stay will be at the camp. Each (shared) tent is 3x3m in size and features a private veranda, proper bed, and bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. Our staff will take care of camp chores.
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Day 9: Moremi Game Reserve - Maun
Enjoy an early morning game drive en route to Maun. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at Maun International Airport, marking the end of your safari.