Wildlife Family Adventures in Zimbabwe
Reynolds Travel
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) - Chobe River Front - Okavango Delta - Private Kwara Reserve
8 Days / 7 Nights
An intimate and rustic Kruger Safari bush camp perched on the banks of a dry riverbed in the Umbabat Private Nature Reserve.
Nsala Wilderness Camp is located in the Umbabat Private Nature Reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park, and the Timbavati and Klaserie Private Nature Reserves.
Day 1: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
On arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport you will be met and transferred to your lodge.
Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. It is set on the magnificent Zambezi River which creates the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These spectacular falls can be easily visited and viewed from the Zimbabwean side. Considered to be the world’s widest waterfalls, Victoria Falls measures an impressive 1708 metres in width. The small town of Victoria Falls, which lies adjacent to the waterfalls, serves as a great base from which to explore the many attractions this area of Zimbabwe has to offer. The surrounding area provides a wide range of adrenalin-filled activities for adventure lovers. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities including: scenic flights, micro lighting, white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and once-in-a-lifetime expeditions into the incredible Chobe National Park.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Day 2: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Enjoy a morning guided tour of the Falls, time at leisure for optional activities and an evening sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Guided tour of the Falls
A view of the Victoria Falls is something you will never forget and the best way to see them is on a guided tour. Discover how the Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them. These tours are extremely informative and end with a visit to the local art and crafts centre.
Shearwater Sunset Cruise
The sunset cruise on the Zambezi River is a definite must on any trip to Victoria Falls. Relax with a sundowner and snacks as you gaze out onto the banks of the river. Have your camera ready to capture one of the most amazing sunsets in Africa.
Day 3: Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe River Front
Transfer by road across the Zimbabwe border and into Botswana to your lodge on the Chobe River. Enjoy lunch and some time at leisure before your afternoon activity - either a game drive in the Chobe National Park or a boat cruise/safari on the Chobe River.
Chobe River Front
The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park which is renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife, including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them - a visit to the Chobe River Front guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Visitors can look forward to a range of exciting activities such as 4WD along the banks; motorboat cruises; and rare birdlife spotting. For a unique, luxury safari experience, hire a houseboat.
Overnight: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 4: Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe River Front
Morning and afternoon activities (game drive/boat cruise) with all meals at the lodge.
Day 5: Splash , Okavango Delta
Final morning safari activity followed by breakfast and transfer to Kasane Airport for your small plane flight into the Okavango Delta.
You will be met at the airstrip by your camp game drive vehicle and transfer to camp. Enjoy lunch, time to settle into your accommodation before your first afternoon safari activity.
Okavango Delta
Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive15000 square kilometres. Visitors can enjoy a number of wonderful activities such as game viewing, fishing, bird watching or taking an authentic guided Mokoro excursion through this wetland paradise in a traditional dugout canoe. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.
Overnight: Splash
Day 6: Splash , Okavango Delta
Full day on safari in the Okavango Delta - twice daily activities.
Day 7: Splash , Okavango Delta
Full day on safari in the Okavango Delta - twice daily activities.
Day 8: End of Itinerary
This morning after your last safari activity and breakfast at camp you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your small plane flight to Maun where you will catch your connecting onward flight.
INCLUSIONS
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast daily in Victoria Falls, all meals in Chobe and Okavango
- Local drinks and laundry at Okavango
- All required transfers starting in Victoria Falls and ending in Maun, including road and air transfers
- Guided tour of the Falls (excluding park entrance fee – USD 50 per person) and Luxury Zambezi Sunset Cruise
- Twice daily activities in Chobe – Chobe National Park game drives and Chobe river boat cruises/safaris
- Twice daily activities in the Okavango Delta – game drives, boating and mokoro safaris
EXCLUSIONS
- All international flights
- Optional/additional activities and excursions not mentioned as included
- Entrance fee to Victoria Falls Rainforest – currently USD 50 per person
Additional meals and drinks - All Personal Items: Gratuity Beverages, Room Service, Telephone Calls etc.
- Travel insurance (please note that we strongly recommend you take out travel insurance to cover yourselves against any medical emergencies, cancellations, curtailment, etc.)
- All Flights
- Visas and Taxes
- Anything not mentioned as included
- Porterage
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