9-Day Kruger-Zambezi-Chobe Safari, Incl Victoria Falls

Overview

This 9-day safari visits the majestic Victoria Falls and the iconic wildlife of the Kruger, Zambezi and Chobe regions, offering the 'big three' of game drives, bush walks and boat safaris as well as a memorable rhino walking safari and “lunch with the elephants”. This is a private journey and the itinerary can be further customized to suit the number of days you wish to travel and can also include other destinations, such as Cape Town and Botswana's Okavango Delta.

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Shared tour

This tour can be organized exclusively for you.

Minimum age

12 years old

Activities & Transport

Activities:

Game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip

Transport:

Minivan, open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-3	Senalala Safari Lodge	All meals included
4	Camp Nkwazi	All meals included
5-6	528 Victoria Falls	All meals included
7-8	Chobe River Lodge	All meals included
9	No accomodation	Breakfast included

Note: Note; The rooms will be shared if travellers are 2+ Traveller 1 2 3 4 5 Room(s) 1 1 2 2 3

Included

Park fees(For non-residents)
All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Itineraries

Day 1

Greater Kruger, South Africa

Upon your arrival (by road or air) in South Africa’s wildlife-rich Lowveld, you are met by one our local drivers and embark on your first game drive on the way to your lodge. Have your camera handy as they will stop for any wildlife encountered en-route. This afternoon and over the next two days, you can anticipate quality wildlife viewing within this “Big Five” reserve adjoining Kruger National Park. The 600km2 (230mi2) Klaserie Private Nature Reserve shares unfenced borders with the national park and is one of the largest privately-owned reserves in South Africa. One of the most undeveloped and pristine wilderness areas of the Greater Kruger, animals migrate freely between Klaserie and Kruger National Park, creating an incredible biosphere and one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. There are daily flights to Hoedspruit from Johannesburg or Cape Town, generally departing between 10:00am and midday and arriving from around midday to 2:00pm.

Destination
Greater Kruger (South Africa)

Accommodation

Senalala Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge located inside Klaserie NR
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2-3

Greater Kruger, South Africa

Located in a remote and private location within Klaserie Private Nature Reserve and managed by James and Corlia Steyn, Senalala Safari Lodge offers a truly authentic bush safari experience. Set on the banks of the seasonal Ntsiri River, guests can expect an abundance of quality wildlife viewing while at Senalala, with the camp itself overlooking a watering hole that draws a constant flow of wildlife. Every morning and evening, experienced ranger James and his team of guides lead a game viewing outing in search of sightings that will provide that unforgettable experience guests to this wild area are hoping for. The “Big Five” is regularly spotted plus the birding is superb. Guests can choose a game drive or bush walk – the latter enables guests aged 16 years and over to experience the smaller intricacies of nature that aren’t always noticeable from a vehicle.

Destination
Greater Kruger (South Africa)

Accommodation

Senalala Safari Lodge

Luxury lodge located inside Klaserie NR
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4

Zambezi River, Zambia

We now transfer you to Kruger-Mpumalanga Nelspruit Airport for your flight to Livingstone, Zambia where our local guide, Mortimer provides your private transfer to your tranquil camp on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Later this afternoon you embark on a complimentary sunset cruise on this famous river. Camp Nkwazi boasts a secluded spot on the banks of the Zambezi River yet is only a 45-minute drive from the bustling town of Livingstone. Staying here enables simple logistics for tomorrow's Rhino Walking safari and Elephant Cafe lunch, which are both located close by. Dotted alongside the river are 10 tented chalets with spacious and tastefully furnished interiors and en-suite bathrooms, and a private balcony. The main lodge area includes a popular bar as well as a restaurant overlooking a large swimming pool and the river, and it's from here where you depart on this afternoon's sunset cruise.

Destination
Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia)

Accommodation

Camp Nkwazi

Mid-range tented camp located in or near Victoria Falls
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia and Victoria Falls, Zambia & Zimbabwe

You arise early this morning and travel to the nearby Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for a Rhino Walking Safari, viewing the only surviving population of white rhino in all Zambia. You are then transferred by speed boat down the Zambezi towards the bridge/border with Zimbabwe, where you disembark and Mortimer transfers you across to Zimbabwe and your lodge in the town of Victoria Falls. NOTE: It’s possible to include the Livingstone Island “Afternoon High Tea” Tour (seasonal, subject to water levels) after you disembark from your Elephant Café boat transfer.

Destination
Victoria Falls

Accommodation

528 Victoria Falls

Mid-range guest house located in or near Victoria Falls
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia

We are pleased to offer you a complimentary guided visit to the Victoria Falls during your stay (Zambian & Zimbabwean sides; includes entrance fees). Your safari also includes a Zambezi river cruise, Rhino walking safari and Elephant Café lunch during your stay on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. The plethora of other activities on offer includes white-water rafting or canoeing, birding and horse-back safaris, helicopter and microlight scenic flights, African township and village tours, adrenaline activities like bungee jumping and zip sliding, and much more. We especially recommend “Tour the Township” with our local guide, Mortimer who introduces you to his home turf and often invites our travelers to lunch with his wife and family. Dining options include African-style feasts with accompanying tribal entertainment at The Boma or Jungle Junction restaurants, as well as an afternoon High Tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel.

Destination
Victoria Falls

Accommodation

528 Victoria Falls

Mid-range guest house located in or near Victoria Falls
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Today you travel to Botswana and Garden Lodge, located in the small safari town of Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. The private road transfer from Victoria Falls passes through bushveld that is home to wildlife such as elephant and giraffe, sightings of which often occur during the drive. You are again accompanied by Mortimer who will assist with the cross-border formalities. This afternoon you embark on a private boat safari along the Chobe River. The accompanying sunset on the river often provides a truly memorable moment of your African safari. From your riverside accommodation, you are usually ‘serenaded’ to sleep tonight by the grunts coming from nearby pods of hippo as they venture out of the water to graze on the lodge's lush lawn.

Destination
Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Accommodation

Chobe River Lodge

Luxury lodge located inside Chobe Riverfront
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8

Chobe National Park, Botswana

Your day revolves around morning and afternoon private game drives within the Chobe National Park. You’ll also enjoy delicious home-style meals and have time for some quality lazing by the pool and perhaps even a midday siesta. Note: You have the option today of a half day private game drive that ventures further into the park. To make your safari extra special, Compass Odyssey travelers are provided with a private vehicle and boat during your stay in Chobe – other companies typically offer game drives with up to 10 passengers and boat safaris with 10-50+ travelers on board. During your game drives, be on the lookout for predators such as lion and hyena, and iconic herbivores such as buffalo, zebra, giraffe, warthog and wildebeest. On your boat safaris along the Chobe River you will encounter all manner of wildlife, including Nile crocodile and the Chobe’s great herds of elephant as they come to the river’s edge to drink and frolic in the fresh water.

Destination
Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Accommodation

Chobe River Lodge

Luxury lodge located inside Chobe Riverfront
If the hotel is unavailable, a similar hotel will be provided

Meals

-All meals included

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9

Chobe River and Farewell

This morning’s private boat safari on the Chobe River offers a serene and tranquil end to your safari. After a hearty brunch, we then say tsamaya sentle (“goodbye and go well” in the local Setswana language) as you are transferred the short distance to Kasane Airport for your further travel arrangements. There is a daily flight to Johannesburg that departs Kasane at 2:00pm, arriving at 3:45pm. If you wish, we can also arrange for Mortimer to return you to Victoria Falls or Livingstone (2½-3hrs).

Destination
Chobe National Park (Botswana)

Accommodation

Not Specified

Meals

-Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

-Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

9-Day Kruger-Zambezi-Chobe Safari, Incl Victoria Falls