Itinerary
Morning Boat Cruise
Early Morning Hotel Pick-Up
Your safari guide will collect you directly from your hotel or lodge in Victoria Falls early in the morning for your transfer to Botswana.
Early departures are important for maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities in Chobe National Park and ensuring a relaxed border crossing experience.
During the drive to the border, your guide will provide an overview of the day’s safari activities and explain the combination of river and land safari experiences.
Botswana Border Crossing
Upon arrival at the Botswana border, guests complete immigration formalities before continuing to Kasane, the gateway town to Chobe National Park.
The safari team assists guests throughout the process to ensure a smooth and efficient crossing.
Chobe River Safari Cruise
The day begins with a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe River, one of Africa’s best wildlife-viewing waterways.
From the boat, guests may encounter:
- Large elephant herds crossing the river
- Hippos resting in the water
- Crocodiles along the riverbanks
- Buffalo grazing near the shoreline
- Incredible birdlife including African fish eagles and kingfishers
The river safari offers excellent close-up wildlife photography opportunities and a unique perspective of the Chobe ecosystem.
Chobe Game Drive
Lunch Break in Kasane
After the river safari, guests enjoy lunch at a local safari lodge or restaurant in Kasane.
This break allows guests to relax and refresh before continuing with the afternoon game drive.
Lunch highlights include:
- Comfortable dining setting
- Refreshments and local cuisine
- Scenic surroundings
- Relaxed safari atmosphere
Chobe National Park Game Drive
In the afternoon, guests board an open safari vehicle for a game drive inside Chobe National Park.
The Chobe region is famous for its high concentration of wildlife and diverse landscapes.
Possible sightings include:
- Elephants and buffalo
- Lions and spotted hyenas
- Giraffes browsing in woodland areas
- Zebras and various antelope species
- Large herds gathering near water sources
Your professional safari guide will stop regularly for:
- Wildlife photography
- Animal behavior interpretation
- Scenic viewing
- Bird identification
The game drive offers an authentic Botswana safari experience with excellent opportunities for memorable wildlife encounters.
Return to Victoria Falls
After the game drive, guests return to the Botswana border before transferring back to Victoria Falls.
Guests usually arrive back at their hotels in the early evening after a full day of safari adventure.








