5-Day Explore Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana

Uganda: Private tour • 5 days

Your 5-day Botswana safari, day by day

Each day below shows where you go, what you experience, and where you can stay—luxury, mid-range, and budget lodge options included.

  1. Day 1

    Pick-up from Victoria Falls Airport and Sunset Cruise

    When you arrive at Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA), you will be picked up and transported to your accommodation. Since the time of your flight will determine the pickup time, it is crucial that you give us your travel information in advance. A sunset cruise awaits you. Pick-up times will be 3:30 pm in the winter and 4:00 pm in the summer. You will sail along the riverbanks. On this sunset cruise, you will sail along the great Zambezi River as the sun sets, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural joys of a golden Zimbabwean sunset while seeing birds swarm to the waters and animals gather for their final drink of the day. All of this will take place while enjoying delicious finger snacks and a complete open bar to round off the day. The main destination is Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe. Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout.

    Main destination
    Victoria Falls
  2. Day 2

    Guided Tour of the Falls from both sides Zimbabwe and Zambia

    On this deluxe tour to Victoria Falls, you'll get to see everything from both sides of the border. A guided tour of Victoria Falls allows you to experience both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides in one trip. Get as close to the Victoria Falls as possible on this trip to one of the world's most stunning natural wonders. Feel the strong surge of the falls from the magnificent views offered by the landmark. Your tour will begin at 8:30 am, and you will be picked up from your hotel for a guided tour of the falls. The tour begins on either the Zimbabwean or Zambian side, depending on where you will be staying. With the help of knowledgeable guides, you can travel to see waterfalls on both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides in one day. The main destination is Victoria Falls Town (in Zimbabwe). Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout.

  3. Day 3

    Full Day Chobe Trip in Kasane, Botswana from Victoria Falls

    This journey travels from Victoria Falls to the Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will be taken to the Kazungula Border, where a Botswana guide will meet you. From there, you head straight to the river to spend the morning game viewing along the Chobe River. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are supplied. The morning cruise ends around 12:30 p.m., and clients are escorted to a hotel on the riverbank for lunch. After lunch, visitors board safari vehicles for an afternoon game drive into Chobe National Park, where they will see a wealth of wildlife. Guests will return from their game drive to the Kazungula Border, where their Zimbabwean guide will meet them and take them on their return trip to Victoria Falls, which will arrive around 5:30 p.m. Please keep in mind that the order of the activities may change depending on what was seen the night before, for example, starting with a game drive and concluding with a boat trip. The main destination is Chobe National Park (Botswana). Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout.

    Main destination
    Chobe National Park
    Also visited
    Victoria Falls
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    Day 4

    The Boma Dinner and Drum Show and Victoria Falls Cultural Village Tour

    Prepare to be surprised as you enter an alternate planet where tradition and local traditions have remained unchanged for millennia. The journey will provide you with a sense of how many Zimbabweans live today, a style of life that is devoid of modern-day hardships but not without its own obstacles. NB. You are also encouraged to bring gifts for the villagers, such as stationery, clothing, chocolates, or anything else you believe might be useful to them. At 7 p.m., you'll meet your guide at reception for a memorable supper at The Boma. This restaurant, which is partially open to the African sky, serves traditional Zimbabwean food and culture at its finest, providing a one-of-a-kind experience that bombards the senses with African flavors, aromas, views, and sounds while also introducing you to Zimbabwe's warmth and hospitality.

    Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout.

    Main destination
    Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
  5. Day 5

    Airport Drop-off

    Following the exciting trip, transfers will be given to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA). Pick-up timings are determined on the flight details; therefore, Cuckoo Safaris will generally pick up clients two hours before the flight's departure time. The main destination is Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.

    Main destination
    Victoria Falls
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