9 Days Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration

Enjoy the essential highlights of Botswana and Zimbabwe on this 9 Days Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration, luxury safari tour of two of Africa’s most famous countries. Explore two very different sides of the famous Okavango Delta, home to incredible animals and water activities such as mokoro trips, fishing, boat trips and much more. Next, it’s onto Victoria Falls, where you’ll stay on the Zimbabwean side and you can enjoy adventures such as white-water rafting and bungee jumping, or perhaps just a more sedate river cruise.

9 Days Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration Highlights

Day 1: Arrive in Maun and Fly to the Delta Day 2-3: Explore the Okavango Delta Day 4: Transfer to Khwai Day 5-6: Explore Khwai Concession Day 7: Transfer to Victoria Falls Day 8: Explore Victoria Falls Day 9: Depart from Victoria Falls

9 Days Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Maun and Fly to the Delta

You’ll arrive into northern Botswana at Maun Airport, the nearest international airport to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. From here, you’ll take a roughly 30-minute light aircraft flight to your accommodation at Pom Pom Camp. This is an intimate, eco-friendly camp right in the heart of the Delta. It has just nine luxury safari tents and has great wildlife viewing particularly for lions and leopards. Watch hippos splash in the lagoon, enjoy sundowners and relax by the campfire. You’ll stay in one of Pom Pom Camp’s nine Meru-style tents, secluded in the shade of trees (there is also a family tent, close to the main lodge). Main Destination: Okavango Delta (Botswana) Accommodation: Pom Pom Camp Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Day 2-3: Explore the Okavango Delta

Pom Pom Island is the perfect place to start your exploration of the delta, paddling from island to island. Spot wildlife drinking or swimming in the water, go on game drives and try your hand at birdwatching. You may be lucky enough to spot beautiful bird species such as the pied kingfisher, African jacana or rare Pel’s fishing owl. The wildlife viewing should be incredible from this camp. Seeing the ‘Big Five’ although elephants, lions, leopards and buffalo abound in Botswana, rhinos are a little harder to come by. They were poached out of the country completely and only recently, since the early 2000s have they started to be reintroduced into protected areas in the Delta. They are doing well and they are dispersing widely, however, it is still a very lucky sighting to have. Main Destination: Okavango Delta (Botswana) Accommodation: Pom Pom Camp Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)

Day 4: Transfer to Khwai

After a final morning game drive at Pom Pom Camp, you’ll take a short flight to the Khwai Concession, located in the greater Okavango Delta region, where you’ll be staying at Machaba Camp for the next three nights. Head out on safari this afternoon to explore this new area and in the evening, enjoy a gin and tonic overlooking the river. Then you’ll retire to your Meru-style tent. It is a lovely small camp with just eight rooms and two-family units. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) Accommodation: Machaba Camp Luxury tented campinside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

Day 5-6: Explore Khwai Concession

With Moremi Game Reserve to the south and Chobe National Park to the east, the wildlife in this concession is really reliable and productive as it is in between two of the most iconic wildlife areas in Botswana. It is also a really beautiful concession, with a mixture of stunning channels, floodplains and mature woodlands, making this area a rich and diverse habitat for a wide range of species. In particular, the reserve is noted for its huge herds of elephants and buffalo and there are reliable sightings of wild dogs. Main Destination: Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) Accommodation: Machaba Camp Luxury tented campinside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

Day 7: Transfer to Victoria Falls

Next, you’ll leave the scenic delta views and big game with a flight to Victoria Falls, located on the border between Botswana’s neighbours, Zambia and Zimbabwe. You’ll stay on the Zimbabwean side of the falls at Batonka Guest Lodge. This location is perfect for those looking for a relaxing sanctuary outside of town, with excellent proximity to Victoria Falls. Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Day 8: Explore Victoria Falls

There are a plethora of activities to enjoy in Victoria Falls from guided tour of the falls and relaxed boat cruises to more extreme adrenaline activities, including bungee jumping, the Gorge Swing, white-water rafting, and helicopter rides (Victoria Falls is particularly impressive from above). You can also enjoy a micro-light flight, zipline, or swim out to Devil’s Pool; a natural infinity pool right on the edge of the falls (seasonal). Main Destination: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Accommodation: Batonka Guest Lodge Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Day 9: Depart from Victoria Falls

Sadly, your luxury safari tour of Botswana comes to an end, as you transfer back to Victoria Falls International Airport in plenty of time for your onward journey home. Main Destination: Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

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A Guide to this 9 Days Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration

Entry Requirements for This Tour:

On this 9 Days Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration, all visitors must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Botswana and Zimbabwe Embassy or Consulate.

Language On This 9 Days Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta Exploration:

English

Time:

GMT +3

Voltage:

220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

Currency:

Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort. Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.

Clothing:

Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

Baggage:

Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

Water:

You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

Health;

Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

Dietary Requirements:

For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel

Gratuities:

As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

Photography:

Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.