JENMAN African Safaris is introducing Victoria Falls, Chobe Houseboat & Hwange as a new Tailor-Made Tour, giving travellers the freedom to experience three of Southern Africa’s most iconic destinations on dates that suit them.
Designed for couples, families, and small groups, this eight-day journey combines:
- The natural wonder of Victoria Falls
- A peaceful Chobe River houseboat stay
- Private-concession wildlife at Kazuma Forest Reserve
- Classic game viewing in Hwange National Park
The itinerary draws on two of our Signature Journeys, Victoria Falls & Hwange and Victoria Falls, Chobe & Okavango Delta, combining the strongest elements of each with the addition of a Chobe River houseboat stay.
What’s different: two nights aboard the Chobe River Houseboat, an experience neither Signature Journey includes. Where those tours split their focus between Hwange and the Okavango Delta, this itinerary keeps Hideaways Camp Kuzuma and Hideaways Nantwich Lodge and builds the river into the heart of the journey. Travel dates, extensions, and selected experiences can be adapted to suit each guest.
Journey Highlights
- Visit Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most iconic natural landmarks
- Cruise the Zambezi River at sunset
- Spend two nights aboard the Chobe River Houseboat
- View Chobe wildlife from the river
- Stay beside an active elephant corridor at Hideaways Camp Kuzuma
- Explore Hwange National Park with expert guides
- Enjoy game drives, walking safaris and night drives
- Travel through both Zimbabwe and Botswana
- Stay in carefully selected lodges and safari camps
Journey at a Glance
| Destination | Stay | Main Experience |
| Victoria Falls | 1 night | The Falls and a Zambezi sunset cruise |
| Chobe River | 2 nights | Houseboat stay and river-based wildlife viewing |
| Kazuma Forest Reserve | 2 nights | Private-concession safari and waterhole wildlife |
| Hwange National Park | 2 nights | Game drives, walking safaris and predator country |
Victoria Falls: Begin Beside a Natural Wonder
The journey begins at Ilala Lodge, ideally located close to Victoria Falls and the surrounding rainforest.
Guests can spend time exploring the Falls, nearby restaurants, and the town’s many activities before ending the day with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Highlights include:
- Easy access to Victoria Falls
- Comfortable accommodation at Ilala Lodge
- A Zambezi River sunset cruise
- Time to explore the town and rainforest
Chobe River Houseboat: Safari from the Water
The journey continues into Botswana for a two-night stay aboard the Chobe River Houseboat.
Here, the pace slows as guests travel along one of Southern Africa’s richest wildlife corridors. Smaller tender boats allow closer exploration of the river and its channels.
Wildlife sightings may include:
- Elephants
- Hippos
- Crocodiles
- Buffalo
- Waterbirds
- Other animals visiting the riverbanks
Between activities, guests can relax on deck and enjoy the changing river scenery.
Hwange National Park: Discover Zimbabwe’s Wildlife Heartland
The journey concludes with two unforgettable nights at Hideaways Nantwich Lodge, overlooking the northern plains of Hwange National Park.
Zimbabwe’s largest national park is renowned for its vast wilderness, exceptional elephant populations and impressive predator sightings. From expertly guided game drives to walking safaris, Hwange offers an authentic safari experience in one of Southern Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.
Highlights include:
- Stay at the intimate Hideaways Nantwich Lodge
- Explore one of Africa’s largest elephant strongholds
- Discover Hwange’s renowned Big Cat Country
- Enjoy expertly guided game drives and walking safaris
- Spot lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and abundant birdlife
- Experience a quieter, uncrowded safari in Zimbabwe’s largest national park
Victoria Falls, Chobe Houseboat & Hwange Accommodation
Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls
Located just an eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, Ilala Lodge offers elegant accommodation in the heart of Zimbabwe’s adventure capital. With beautifully appointed rooms, lush gardens, and the renowned Cassia Restaurant, it’s the perfect base for exploring the falls, enjoying sunset cruises, or embarking on optional helicopter flights.
Chobe River Houseboat, Chobe River
Drift along the wildlife-rich Chobe River aboard the intimate Chobe River Houseboat. With comfortable en-suite cabins, panoramic viewing decks, and daily river safaris by tender boat, guests enjoy a unique perspective of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife while relaxing on one of Southern Africa’s most scenic waterways.
Hideaways Camp Kuzuma, Kazuma Forest Reserve
Nestled within Botswana’s Kazuma Forest Reserve, Hideaways Camp Kuzuma offers luxury tented accommodation overlooking one of the region’s busiest elephant corridors. Guided game drives, night drives, birdwatching, and armchair game viewing from camp create an authentic wilderness experience in an exclusive setting.
Hideaways Nantwich Lodge, Hwange National Park
Overlooking the northern plains of Hwange National Park, Hideaways Nantwich Lodge combines modern comfort with a strong conservation ethos. Situated in Zimbabwe’s renowned “Big Cat Country”, the lodge offers exceptional wildlife viewing, expertly guided game drives, walking safaris, and peaceful stays in one of Hwange’s most remote wilderness areas.
Enhance Your Safari
Looking to make your journey even more memorable? Add the optional Flight of Angels helicopter flight over Victoria Falls for a breathtaking aerial view of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, or extend your journey south to Cape Town, where mountains, coastline, and city life meet.
If you’d like to explore even more of Zimbabwe, consider extending your safari with a visit to Mana Pools National Park. Our destination experts can help tailor your itinerary to include this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Plan Your Tailor-Made Journey
From Victoria Falls and the Chobe River to elephant corridors and the wild plains of Hwange, this journey brings together some of Zimbabwe and Botswana’s most memorable landscapes and wildlife experiences.
Explore Zimbabwe and Botswana with JENMAN African Safaris and enjoy a tailor-made journey shaped around your travel dates, interests, and preferred pace.
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