Explore the pristine beauty of Chobe and Matusadona National Parks through captivating land and water safaris, encountering the rich wildlife that call these parks home.
The grandeur of Victoria Falls awaits you, offering the option to experience its awe-inspiring beauty on foot or from above, aboard a helicopter. Throughout your journey, savor the exquisite flavors of refined local cuisine with all meals included, complemented by an inclusive selection of drinks.
Elevate your travel experience with us, where every moment is curated for your utmost comfort and enjoyment.
Exclusions: Flights not mentioned as included, Airport taxes apart from the one mentioned in the inclusions, Visas, Insurance, Gratuities, Any items of a personal nature, Any items not specifically mentioned in our quote
Tour Provider | Journeys Worldwide |
Number Of Days | 10 |
Price From | $16,950 Price per person, twin share |
Start Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
End Location | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
Age Range | Avg. 45+ |
Group Size | 2 to 12 |
Tour Style | Luxury |
Tour Themes | River/Small ship/Barge, Small group |
Physical Rating | Easy |
We’ll meet up at the hotel at 11:30 a.m.
After lunch, departure by coach with your guide. We'll visit the Apartheid Museum which opened in 2001. It is famous the world over for being the first museum centering on South African history in the 20th century, and more particularly on Apartheid.
Afterwards, we’ll set off for a panoramic tour of the city. In addition to being South Africa’s financial capital, Johannesburg is also the city of superlatives. It is indeed the richest town in Africa, with some of the tallest buildings and widest social discrepancies, but is also infused with one of the best atmospheres you’ll ever come across.
Overnight 5* hotel
We’ll take a regular flight from Johannesburg to Kasane, Botswana.
Here, you’ll be transferred from the airport to your lodge on board a small private boat.
Take advantage of your trip to observe the numerous bird species living among the flooded flatlands. You may even catch a glimpse of a few hippos or crocodiles basking in the sun!
You’ll be greeted by our crew upon arrival and settle into your comfortable lodge.
We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge in absolute tranquility at the heart of the wilderness.
We’ll journey out on a full-day safari in 4wd vehicles, to explore the Chobe National Park that is home to a large elephant population.
Enjoy lunch in a “floating restaurant” in the middle of the river where the views of the surrounding nature are unparalleled.
Afterwards, we’ll board a small private boat and sail off on Chobe River all the way to Sedudu Island and its marshes.
We’ll have dinner and spend the night at the lodge
Join us for a trip to authentic villages on Impalila Island, Namibia, to discover the traditional Namibian houses and customs.
We’ll return to our lodge for lunch.
This afternoon, you can enjoy time at leisure at the lodge, taking advantage of the pool and comfortable fittings, or join us for a discovery of the Zambezi River on a small private boat.
We’ll have dinner at the lodge.
Tonight, let your guide tell you all about the traditions of this particular island.
We’ll spend the night at the lodge.
We’ll depart from the lodge for one last water safari in the Chobe National Park area.
After lunch along the water, we'll set out for the Kasane airport.
On board private planes, you’ll be amazed at the stunning panoramas over Lake Kariba and the changing landscapes of the wilderness during your flight from Kasane to Kariba.
You’ll be transferred to board your ship and comfortably settle into your cabins.
We’ll start sailing across the lake. Reaching over 140mi/200km in length and spanning a distance of approximately 25mi/40km at its widest point, the lake flooded flat lands, hills and forests alike, creating unique and emblematic landscapes.
We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.
We’ll journey out this morning on a safari to discover the area around Matusadona National Park. Bordered by the Sanyati and Ume Rivers, this 1,400km²/540 sq mi-large untouched area is home to numerous animal species such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalos as well as thousands of birds, among which are the legendary African Fish Eagle, the majestic Yellow-billed Stork, or the Black Heron with its interesting hunting method.
We might be lucky enough to cross paths with a big cat or two!
The history of the park is closely linked with that of the lake: during the construction of the dam, the rising floodwaters affected the native wildlife although the damage was mitigated by Operation Noah, an initiative which saved the lives of over 6,000 animals. This rescue operation allowed for large mammals, big cats, impalas and more to be moved to Matusadona where hunting is strictly prohibited.
We’ll enjoy lunch on board and start sailing again. During this time, a round table will be the opportunity to learn more about the creation of the Lake, its inhabitants as well as its ecosystem.
We’ll have dinner and spend the night on board.
At sunrise, we’ll set sail towards Kariba to disembark and journey out to the airport.
We’ll discover the gigantic Kariba Dam which was created in 1955 to form Lake Kariba. Today, the dam serves as a source of electric power for 70% of Zimbabwe. You’ll get to discover the history and legends surrounding the creation of the lake, including the tale of NyamiNyami, the river god.
We’ll fly out to Victoria Falls on board private planes.
Enjoy an exceptional lunch cruise on the Zambezi River, upstream from the falls.
This afternoon, we’ll leave for a tour on foot of the falls where the views are among the most exceptional in the world. We’ll see where the Zambezi River plunges over the cliff to become the widest waterfall in the world, creating the “smoke that thunders.”
Tonight, enjoy dinner and spend the night at a four-star hotel
Day free to explore and make the most of just some of all that is on offer
Itinerary ends after breakfast - consider adding a few more days in Victoria Falls to enjoy the myriad of different options available. Maybe also extend to a safari in Zambia or Botswana, or some days unwinding in beautiful Cape Town.
Start | End | Availability | Price |
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10 Jul 2025 | 20 Jul 2025 | Max 8 | $16,950 |