With some of the world’s greatest wildlife, Botswana and Zimbabwe are perfect partners for a safari. Enjoy our guides’ knowledge and expertise as you explore two of Southern Africa’s most beautiful countries, with features such as rhino tracking, spotting endangered wild dogs, visiting the iconic Victoria Falls, and taking a traditional African dug-out canoe trip. This 15-day, small guided group safari (6 – 12 travelers) goes from Victoria Falls through Zimbabwe and Botswana and ends in Maun. Take in the spectacular falls; Chobe, Matobo, and Hwange National Parks, a Lake Kariba houseboat safari, Moremi and the Okavango Delta, and so much more.
Highlights of the Tour
Victoria Falls
Superb viewing from both sides of the river as the almost-two kilometers of waterfalls cascade into the gorge below. Columns of spray can be seen from miles away. Victoria Falls is a must-see destination on this leg of your Zimbabwe safari.
Chobe National Park
Best known for its massive elephant herds—indeed, some of the biggest in Africa—there is also an abundance of other wildlife for you to see in large numbers. Chobe National Park boasts some world class safari lodges that are the perfect places from which to explore and discover Chobe with game drives or boat safaris.
Hwange National Park
The reserve also has a great reputation for frequent sightings of the critically endangered African wild dog and other large predators, including lion and leopard.
Zambezi River
Enjoy spectacular sunsets and lake-based game viewing from the comfort of your houseboat, on this leg of your Zimbabwe safari.
Matobo National Park
The park’s main attraction is its population of both Black and White Rhino. One of the highlights at Matobo National Park is that they can be reliably tracked on foot.
Makgadikgadi Pans
As the rain arrives, herds of zebra, wildebeest, and other antelope make their way northwards to the Nxai Pan and are followed closely by the migration of predators, such as lion, cheetah and hyena.
Okavango Delta
The world’s largest inland delta, the Okavango Delta is a network of channels and rivers with thousands of islands lined with massive beds of papyrus. The floodplains stretch for miles and are the perfect environment to support abundant African game and hundreds of bird species.
Moremi Game Reserve
Described as one of the most beautiful safari areas in Africa, this reserve protects over 3,000 square kilometers of Botswana wilderness in the central and eastern Okavango Delta. Expect excellent game viewing year-round in Moremi, as the wide range of different habitats in this area supports an incredible array of game and birds.
Availability
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Accommodation
We make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation. Accommodation is situated either in national parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges, chalets and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms. All of them have a private bathroom with a shower or bath and a toilet. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar areas.
Day 1
Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Day 2 & 3
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa (or similar)
Kasane, Botswana
Day 4 & 5
Hideaways Nantwich Lodge (or similar)
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Day 6 & 7
Sovereign Houseboat (or similar)
Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe
Day 8 & 9
Shashani Matobo Hills Lodge (or similar)
Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe
Day 10
Nata Lodge (or similar)
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Day 11
Planet Baobab (or similar)
Gweta, Botswana
Day 12
Thamalakane River Lodge (or similar)
Maun, Botswana
Day 13 & 14
Mankwe Tented Retreat (or similar)
Greater Moremi, Botswana
Accommodation
We make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation. Accommodation is situated either in national parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges, chalets and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms. All of them have a private bathroom with a shower or bath and a toilet. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar areas.
Meals
Where included, most breakfasts and dinners will be enjoyed in the restaurants of the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.
Transport
Jenman African Safaris uses fully equipped Toyota Land Cruisers, Mercedes All-Terrain vehicle, 12- seater 4×4 safari vehicles or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, large windows for game viewing, a music and PA system. We endeavor to ensure that air-conditioning is provided, however we are unable to guarantee this for vehicles travelling through Namibia. All luggage, besides hand luggage and photo equipment, is carried on the vehicle or trailer roof racks to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. Some game drives may be conducted in open-sided safari vehicles. For transfers between Kasane and Victoria Falls or Hwange and Victoria Falls (or vice versa), 2×4 vehicles may be utilised.
Group Size
Minimum 4, Maximum 12.
Travelling Time & Distances
All travelling times are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours, and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated, especially where there is a lot of distance to be covered. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, therefore we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible, additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times
Visas
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Botswana and Zimbabwe prior to departure. Kindly remember that clients would require a double-entry visa for Botswana and Zimbabwe should they partake in the Intimate Botswana and Zimbabwe Encounter guided group safari. Travellers entering Botswana will be required to present a valid international health certificate of vaccination for yellow fever should they originate from or have travelled through countries which have been declared yellow fever infected areas within the preceding 6 months.
Travel Insurance
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling with JENMAN African Safaris. All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.
