Find unrivalled beauty on this 9-day journey in Botswana. Cruise the Chobe River, spot wildlife on private game drives in Hwange’s wilderness, and marvel at Victoria Falls with included helicopter flights, guided tours, and cultural shows. Stay in boutique lodges with refined comfort and unforgettable views throughout.
What's Included?
- Chobe Game Drive & Boat Cruise
- Hwange National Park Full Day Game Drive
- Zambezi Riversong Boat Cruise
- Guided Tour of Falls’ Forest
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Flight & Historical Bridge Tour
- Simunye Theatre Show
- 15 Meals Included
- Accommodation: Twin Share En-Suite
- Included Airport Transfers with Guided Tours
- Transport in a Hyndai Staria or similar
Overview
Journey Itinerary
Arrive and transfer to your riverside lodge on the Chobe. Settle into a private chalet amid manicured gardens with views toward the river. Afternoon at leisure to unwind by the pool or stroll the grounds. Dinner included.
Morning 4x4 game drive in search of Chobe’s famed elephant herds, buffalo, giraffe and big cats. Late afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River for close-up sightings of hippo, croc and birdlife, with sunset photography on the water. Breakfast and dinner included.
Cross to Zimbabwe and transfer to Hwange, the country’s largest reserve. Check in and relax; watch wildlife at the lodge waterhole from your balcony or bar deck. Breakfast and dinner included.
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park. Explore pans and seeps frequented by large elephant herds, plus chances for lion, wild dog and diverse plains game. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Free day for optional experiences: guided bush walks, additional game drives, or a visit to the Painted Dog Conservation Centre. Breakfast and dinner included.
Transfer to Victoria Falls. Afternoon at leisure, then Zambezi sunset cruise (Riversong/Luxury Cruise) with canapés and drinks as the river glows gold. Overnight at Shongwe Lookout with its two-level viewing tower. Breakfast included.
Morning guided tour of the Falls from the rainforest paths with prime photo stops and natural history insights. Afternoon “Flight of Angels” helicopter for sweeping views over the Falls and Batoka Gorge. Breakfast included.
Historic Victoria Falls Bridge Tour with theatre-style storytelling and catwalk walk-throughs. Evening dinner with the Simunye “Spirit of Africa” show—music, dance and puppetry celebrating local culture. Breakfast and dinner included.
Airport transfer for onward travel. Breakfast included.
Our Premium Journeys are designed for travelers who want comfort, character, and connection woven seamlessly into their African adventure. Staying in carefully selected 3–5 star lodges and boutique camps, you’ll enjoy en-suite rooms, hearty meals, and welcoming hospitality at the end of each day. With shorter travel days, more time is spent where it matters most—immersed in the landscapes, wildlife, and culture that make each destination unforgettable. Whether it’s a sunset boat cruise on a quiet river, a glass of wine by the fire, or waking up to birdsong in the bush, our itineraries are crafted to maximize unhurried, meaningful moments. Travel in smaller groups for a more personal experience, with expert guides who bring every story and sight to life. Premium Journeys strike the perfect balance of comfort and adventure, leaving you free to focus on the joy of discovery.
Self-drive travel refers to a type of travel where the traveler rents a vehicle and drives themselves, taking full responsibility for navigating, driving, and managing the trip. It allows for greater independence, flexibility, and control over the itinerary, pace, and stops along the way. Self-drive travel can offer a sense of adventure and freedom, but also requires good driving skills and knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations.
On the other hand, private guided travel involves hiring a professional guide who serves as a local guide and driver, and takes care of the driving responsibilities. The traveler can focus on enjoying the trip and the destination without the stress of driving. The driver-guide provides local knowledge, expertise, and recommendations, and can offer a more immersive and personalized experience. It can be more expensive than self-drive travel but provides convenience, safety, and local insights.
What is a single supplement?
On camping tours, single supplements are optional however on accommodated tours, single supplements are compulsory if you are travelling on your own. If you have purchased the single supplement, you will receive your own tent / room for the tour. However, in the event that your Activity Package includes an activity that involves accommodation, you will be required to share for the duration of that activity. The single supplement does not cover any Activity Package items and these are booked on a shared basis, regardless if you are on a camping or accommodated tour.
Only a maximum of 4 Single Supplements are allowed per tour. Any extra Single Supplements are on requests basis only.
When is a single supplement required?
All of our tours are priced on twin share accommodation. If you are booking one of our accommodated tours and you are travelling on your own, you are required to pay the single supplement. There are a maximum of 4 single supplements available on all tours.
If you require accommodation before or after your journey we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.
Nomad has a non-profit Trust that looks after the people, animals and places that we visit. We realise that a footprint is left where we travel and for this reason, the Nomad Africa Trust was established. Your donation to the Trust is called a “Green Seat”. If you would like to help Nomad making Africa Greener, simply choose the tick box during your booking process (or contact us afterwards to add it) and we will take care of the rest. The Nomad African Trust is responsible for the administration of the funds collected from the sale of the green seats and these funds are distributed to various projects as identified by the Trust.
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