VIC03 - 5 Day Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park Safari

This five day Victoria Falls and Chobe trip is designed for those who would like to pay a visit to the world famous Victoria Falls as well as enjoy some fantastic game viewing in the nearby Chobe National Park in Botswana. Departing from Johannesburg you will fly to the town of Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls. Two nights will be spent there with a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River and a guided tour of the Victoria Falls included. You then transfer to a Private Game Lodge in the Chobe National Park where you will spend two nights enjoying magnificent game viewing. On day 5 you will return to Johannesburg via Livingstone.

           
Sunset game viewing by boat on the Chobe River.

The Route
Johannesburg - Livingstone (Victoria Falls) - Chobe National Park - Livingstone - Johannesburg

Departures
Tours depart daily to suit your needs

Guests
Minimum 1 - Maximum (Unlimited)

Day 1 of the tour
This morning you arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) where you will check in and prepare to Travel to Victoria Falls by means of a flight to Livingstone, Zambia. Ideally located just 4 kilometres from the Victoria Falls, Maramba River Lodge provides a personalised experience and most attractive all-year-round base in a shaded woodland setting on the banks of the Maramba River. The lodge is situated within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and is often visited by the resident wildlife with elephant wandering through the grounds at certain times of the year. After check in you will have some time at leisure before you embark on a Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River. The rest of the evening will then be at leisure.

Overnight:     Maramba River Lodge - Livingstone, Zambia (Bed and Breakfast)



Day 2 of the tour
This morning you will have a guided tour of the Victoria Falls included with a local guide. The rest of the afternoon will then be at leisure to do as you please in Livingstone. There are many optional extra activities that you may decide to do today. We can assist with making the following bookings if you wish:

Day 3 of the tour
This morning after breakfast you will get ready for the game viewing section of your Victoria Falls tour. You will be transferred by road (one hour, 45 minutes) to Chobe Safari Lodge. On Botswana's far northern border lies the Kwando, Linyanti and Chobe river system forming a series of lakes, islands and floodplains. This area forms the Chobe National Park, famous for its large buffalo and elephant herds. In addition to a variety of predators, there is an abundance of wild game and bird life which decorate these beautiful waterways. This recently renovated lodge now boasts a great new dining room, swimming pool and bar area. This afternoon you will take part in an open safari vehicle game sundowner game drive into the Chobe National Park where you will be on the lookout for wild animals. This evening will be at leisure as you enjoy dinner back at the lodge.

Overnight:     Chobe Safari Lodge - Chobe National Park (Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast)

Day 4 of the tour
Game viewing at Chobe is a unique experience as we are on the doorstep of the Chobe National Park, which hosts the largest concentration of wildlife in southern Africa. The National Park is the best place in the world to see the majestic African elephant, for it is home to the world’s largest elephant population. Today you will enjoy two game viewing activities, either by land or by boat on the Chobe River.

Overnight:     Chobe Safari Lodge - Chobe National Park (Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast)

Day 5 of the tour
This morning you are transferred back to Livingstone Airport where you will board your flight back to Johannesburg. Your trip to Victoria Falls ends as you arrive at the OR Tambo International Airport and board the onwards flight home.

• Please feel free to make any other requests or suggestions to the above tour. We will do our best to make itinerary and accommodation changes to suit your budgets and needs.
• It is the responsibility of all guests to check on their own visa requirements before entering any countries that they may be travelling through on a tour booked through Journey Into Africa Tours & Safaris. Please note as of the 25th of March 2008, nationalities requiring Visas to enter into Botswana will no longer be able to purchase their visa at the Port of Entry. Visas will have to be pre-arranged. This is new legislation introduced by the Department of Customs and Immigration.

Important Medical Note
In May 2011 the World Heath Organisation (WHO) revised the Yellow Fever vaccination recommendations for Africa. The South African Department of Health has subsequently issued a statement that as of 01 October 2011 all travellers from Zambia going to South Africa, and travellers that have recently visited Zambia, will now require proof of a yellow fever vaccination. Previously, this was not required. All in-transit passengers between the two destinations, irrespective of the time period in transit, will also require proof of yellow fever vaccination.