Escape into the rich and varied landscapes of Botswana and Zimbabwe on a 10-day guided group tour, starting in Maun and ending in Victoria Falls. A scenic flight over the Okavango Delta provides an aerial view of its winding waterways, offering a comprehensive perspective of this extraordinary ecosystem. Exploring Moremi, Chobe, and Hwange National Parks offers the opportunity to witness a wide array of wildlife and diverse landscapes, each unique in character. This group tour through Botswana and Zimbabwe features an exceptional itinerary, including accommodations, most meals, and activities.
Highlights of the Tour
Hwange National Park
When visiting Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park is a must-see. It is the country’s largest national park, covering more than 14,000 square kilometers. The park is located approximately 1-2 hours from Victoria Falls, depending on the entry gate used or the camp where you are staying. With over 400 bird species and more than a hundred mammals, Hwange National Park offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa. The optimal time to visit is during the dry season from July to October, when animals gather around the waterholes and pans.
Moremi National Park
The central and eastern parts of the Okavango Delta are protected by the Moremi Game Reserve. This includes not only the waterways but also the drier regions, offering a great diversity of wildlife and over 500 species of birds. No safari in Botswana is complete without a trip to Moremi as it has been described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Africa. With the reintroduction of white rhino, it is, once again, a big-five reserve.
Okavango Delta
This vast and varied ecosystem of the Okavango Delta is a well known Botswana wildlife and safari destination. The Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert and creates a myriad of waterways, home to some of Africa’s most endangered wildlife and birds. We explore the natural majesty of the Delta by boat and vehicle on this leg of your Botswana and Zimbabwe tour.
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park is famous for its big herds of buffalo and its massive elephant population. This is an up-close and inspiring safari destination in Botswana, as it has some of the highest game densities in Africa. Chobe is especially well known for the beautiful remote Savuti region, which we visit as part of this Chobe safari package.
Victoria Falls
Statistically speaking the Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world and is also known as one of the seven wonders of the world! Great accolades for this stop on your safari package, Victoria Falls is a must-see on your journey through Botswana and Zimbabwe. Visit Vic falls, explore the town and enjoy the great selection of adventure activities that are available.
Availability
Departure guaranteed
Departure not guaranteed
Limited seats
Full
2025 Tour Departure Dates
Botswana Safari Escape 2025
Accommodation
We make use of mid-range, en-suite accommodation on the Botswana Safari Escape.
Day 1
Thamalakane River Lodge (or similar)
Maun, Botswana
Days 2 & 3
Hideaways Mogotlho Safari Lodge (or similar)
Khwai River, Botswana
Days 4 & 5
Hideaways Camp Kuzuma (or similar)
Chobe, Botswana
Days 6 & 7
Hideaways Nantwich Lodge (or similar)
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Days 8 & 9
Ilala Lodge (or similar)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Accommodation
We make use of mid-range typical African standard lodge accommodation on the Botswana Safari Escape. 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.
Departure
The Botswana Safari Escape departs from Maun. Whilst it is our every intention to adhere to the above itinerary, there may on occasion be a necessity to make alterations in order to make the tour more enjoyable or practical. Therefore please treat the itinerary as a guide only.
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 and air-conditioning to be determined by the company. 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 vice versa), 2×4 vehicles may be utilised.
Meals
Breakfasts and dinners will be enjoyed in the restaurants of the various accommodation establishments. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance.
Travelling Times and Distances
All travelling times in Botswana and Zimbabwe are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated. 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. Kindly remember that clients would require a multiple entry visas for Zimbabwe, Namibia & Botswana should they partake on our Botswana Wildlife Breakaway scheduled tour. Please note that 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.
