Victoria Falls, Hwange and Okavango Delta
An exceptional multi-country safari from Victoria Falls to the Okavango Delta
Duration
12 days
From
€2,700/pers.
Ideal seasons
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Style
Guided tour
Comfort
Charm & Character
Travelers
Couple, Solo, With friends, groupe
The spirit of travel
Discover Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and the Okavango Delta, three must-see sites in southern Africa.
Victoria Falls, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, impress with their width and the power of the Zambezi River.
Hwange Park is renowned for its significant elephant populations and diverse wildlife.
The Okavango Delta offers a unique landscape of flooded lands, where water attracts abundant fauna in the heart of the Kalahari Desert.
This journey allows you to observe the great animals of southern Africa during safaris in 4x4 or by boat, depending on the regions visited. Between the plains of Zimbabwe, the channels of the delta and the spectacular landscapes around the falls, each stage reveals a different ecosystem and another facet of African wildlife.
An ideal journey to combine nature discovery, wildlife observation and immersion in the vast preserved spaces of Botswana and Zimbabwe.
The stages of your journey
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Departure from Paris for Victoria Falls
Meet at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport, where you will join the other trip participants.
After check-in formalities, you board your flight to Victoria Falls.
Services and overnight on board.
From Victoria Falls to Hwange National Park
Victoria Falls → Parc national de Hwange
After your arrival at Victoria Falls in the early afternoon and customs formalities, you collect your luggage and meet your English-speaking local guide.
You then take to the road in your all-terrain vehicle heading towards Hwange National Park. The park is home to over 100 species of mammals and 450 species of birds.
Upon arrival, you settle in at Miombo Camp for two nights. In the evening, you will be able to observe animals coming to drink at the camp's watering hole.
Breakfast taken in flight and dinner included.
Safaris in Hwange National Park
You leave at sunrise for your first safari in the Hwange National Park, discovering its wildlife. You may notably observe large herds of elephants, zebras and buffalo roaming the park's plains.
After lunch, you continue your safari at Hwange until sunset. Throughout your exploration, you may observe hyenas and lions, present in large numbers in the park, and perhaps spot cheetahs.
Night at Miombo Camp, with breakfast and dinner included.
From Hwange National Park to Chobe National Park
Parc national de Hwange → Parc national de Chobe
After breakfast, you leave the Hwange National Park and head towards Botswana and the Chobe National Park.
The park offers landscapes composed of marshes, flooded plains and dried-up lakes. It is also home to a significant elephant population, with approximately 45,000 pachyderms present in the park.
Upon arrival, you settle into the lodge for two consecutive nights. You then have free time before heading out for a first safari in the Chobe National Park.
Night at Chobe Safari Lodge in bivouac, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Safari and cruise in Chobe National Park
You set off at sunrise for a safari in the Chobe National Park. The park is home to a wide variety of mammals and over 450 bird species. You will be able to observe herds of buffalo and giraffes in particular.
After lunch, you enjoy some free time before departing in the late afternoon for a cruise on the Chobe River, around the small island of Sidudu.
From the boat, you will be able to observe wildlife on the banks and in the water: elephants, buffalo, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, monitor lizards and many bird species, including storks, fish eagles and bee-eaters.
Navigation continues until sunset before you return to the lodge.
Night at the Chobe Safari Lodge in bivouac, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Okavango via the Caprivi Strip
Parc national de Chobe → Okavango Delta
You leave the Chobe National Park to reach the Caprivi Strip, a narrow 450 km corridor located between Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Bathed by the Okavango, Zambezi and Chobe rivers, this region with a tropical climate has land conducive to agriculture, livestock and fishing. During the journey, you make several stops in villages to meet the local population and discover their daily life.
You then continue your journey towards the Okavango River, which divides into many branches before forming an inland delta. Its banks are home to notably birds, crocodiles, hippopotamuses, elephants, buffalo and lions.
You then reach Nunda and settle in for two nights.
Night at Nunda River Camp, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Safari at Mahango and mokoro navigation on the Okavango
After breakfast, you join the Mahango Game Reserve, located approximately 40 km away, for a photo safari. Between riverbanks, savannas and dense forests, you set out in search of the wildlife that inhabits the reserve: elephants, buffalo, hippopotamuses, antelopes, lions and leopards.
Mahango is also home to several species of antelope, including the roan antelope, the sable antelope and the sitatunga, as well as baobabs and large trees sometimes surrounded by termite mounds.
After lunch, you return to the Okavango Delta to continue your exploration aboard a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe. This navigation allows you to explore the lagoons and clear waters of the river.
Night at the Nunda River Camp, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Maun, at the gates of the delta
Fleuve Okavango → Maun
After breakfast, you head towards Maun. The town is the gateway to the Okavango Delta.
Stretching 1,300 km, the Okavango River ends its course in northwestern Botswana, in the vast Kalahari Desert plain, where it irrigates nearly 15,000 km².
You arrive in Maun in mid-afternoon and settle into the camp for two nights. You then have free time to relax or enjoy the optional activities available on site, including a scenic flight over the delta by helicopter or plane.
Night at Audi Camp, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Exploration of the Okavango Delta by mokoro
You are heading out for a photo safari day in the Okavango Delta, aboard a mokoro, a traditional canoe. As you navigate, you discover the delta's different landscapes, between lagoons, channels, islets, forests and savannas, where many animal and bird species live.
You then stop on one of the delta's islands for a walking tour dedicated to wildlife observation. You may spot birds, as well as buffalo, elephants and hippopotamuses.
After lunch, you resume navigation by mokoro through the delta's channels before returning to Maun.
Overnight at Audi Camp, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
The pans of Makgadikgadi
Maun → Nata
You leave Maun and head towards the Makgadikgadi Pans. This ancient dried-up lake extends over nearly 12,000 km². Around 200,000 years ago, the region was covered by one of Africa's great lakes, whose ancient shores still preserve archaeological remains today.
On the way, you stop to observe the thousand-year-old baobabs, before continuing to Nata, where you settle at the camp.
You then set out to discover the Nata Sanctuary, where you can observe pelicans and migrant flamingos, depending on the season, as well as the landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pan. The day ends with watching the sunset from a viewing platform.
Night at Nata Lodge, with breakfast included.
From Nata to Victoria Falls
After breakfast, you leave Nata and head towards the Victoria Falls.
You arrive at Victoria Falls late morning and have free time for lunch.
You then set off to discover Victoria Falls, formed by the waters of the Zambezi over approximately 1,700 meters wide and reaching up to 108 meters high. The falls mark the natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
As an optional activity payable on site, you can also participate in a sunset cruise.
Overnight at the lodge, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Departure
Victoria Falls → Victoria Falls Airport
After your breakfast, you enjoy your last moments at Victoria Falls before your departure.
You are then transferred to Victoria Falls International Airport, where you take your flight and end your trip.
Price per person
Indicative price per person, based on double room. Each trip is customized according to your preferences.
This trip can be tailored to your preferences
This itinerary provides an excellent foundation for discovery, but it can be fully customized. Our local advisors build each trip tailored to your budget, dates and preferences.
Not included
- Visas for Zimbabwe
- Victoria Falls Entrance Fees
- Day 1 and Day 11 lunches and dinners
- Beverages and Mineral Water
Included
- 2 nights in hotel with breakfast only
- 9 nights in bivouac with full board and activities
- an English-speaking guide and professional cook
- All camping equipment provided
Practical Information
Registration is considered firm and final after payment of a deposit of 30% of the total price and acceptance of the specific terms of sale.
The balance must be paid no later than 45 days before the departure date.
See our specific terms of sale for full details.
In the event of cancellation by the traveller, the following fees apply:
- More than 60 days before departure: 40% of total price (deposit retained)
- Between 60 and 30 days before departure: 50% of total price
- Less than 30 days before departure: 100% of total price
We strongly recommend taking out cancellation insurance. See our specific terms of sale for full details.
The information below concerns travelers who are nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and Canada traveling to Namibia for a tourist stay. As entry rules may change, we recommend that you verify this information with the official authorities before your departure.
Passport
To enter Namibia, your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months after the date of entry into the country and contain at least two to three blank pages for immigration stamps.
The document must be in good condition (no damaged, torn or altered pages).
Tourist stay without a visa
Nationals of the European Economic Area, Switzerland and Canada benefit from a visa exemption for tourist stays in Namibia.
This exemption allows a stay of up to 90 days per 12-month period. The authorized length of stay is specified by the immigration officer upon entry into the territory.
The authorities may request:
a departure ticket from the territory (return or onward flight),
proof of sufficient financial resources for the duration of the stay,
confirmation of an accommodation booking or a travel itinerary.
Arrival card
Upon arrival in Namibia, you will be asked to complete an entry form (arrival card) which is generally provided on the plane or available at border posts and international airports.
This form requires in particular:
passport information,
details of the flight or means of transport used,
the address of your first accommodation in Namibia,
the expected length of stay.
Health and vaccinations
No vaccine is mandatory to enter Namibia except from a country at risk of yellow fever, in which case an international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
As a precaution, it is recommended that you consult a doctor or vaccination center before departure. The following vaccinations are generally advised:
hepatitis A and B,
typhoid,
tetanus-diphtheria-poliomyelitis.
Antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended for trips to the north of the country, particularly in the Caprivi (Zambezi), Kavango and Etosha regions. Consult your doctor for treatment suited to your situation.
Travel with children
Minors must hold their own valid passport covering the duration of the stay.
Namibia applies strict rules regarding travel by minors. When a child travels with a single parent or without their parents, it is strongly recommended that you carry:
a travel authorization signed by the other parent or by both parents in the case of travel with a third party,
the child's original birth certificate,
proof of family situation where applicable (custody order, death certificate, etc.).
Other nationalities
Entry conditions may vary depending on nationality. Travelers concerned should contact the embassy or consulate of Namibia in their country of residence.
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For a tailor-made quality trip, budget between 230 and 380 euros per day per person, including accommodation, meals, 4x4 rental and activities. International flights (900-1300 euros return) are additional. The self-drive 4x4 with roof-top camping is Namibia's iconic experience.
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