Vic Falls & Botswana

VIC FALLS & BOTSWANA

Experience the best of both worlds with a 2 night visit to the iconic Victoria Falls in Zambia followed by a 3 night safari in the heart of the Okavanga Delta in Botswana. Your journey can commence in either Johannesburg or the Kruger National Park with a 2 hour flight to Livingstone airport in Zambia. Enjoy 2 nights at the Thorntree River Lodge with various activities included in your stay such as a private tour of the Victoria Falls, sunrise and sunset river cruises, the opportunity to go tiger fishing, canoeing as well as visits to local markets and much more.

After your 2 night stay in Zambia, transfer by road to the town of Kasane in Botswana and fly via scheduled charter to Khwai Leadwood Lodge situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Embark on morning and evening game drives and partake in bush walks as well as a mokoro (dug out canoe) experience within the Okavango Delta. After your 3 night stay, return to Maun airport and connect with your international flight back to Johannesburg.

5 NIGHTS

High Season – September to November 2026

Per person sharing FROM $ 8,600.00

Per Single FROM $ 9,900.00

Low Season – March to May 2026

Per Single FROM $ 8,200.00

Per person sharing FROM $ 6,800.00

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Highlights of this tour

Visit the Victoria Falls (one of the 7 natural wonders of the world)
Sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi river
Rhino tracking and Tiger fishing whilst in Zambia
Morning and evening game drives during your stay in Botswana
Walking safaris
Mokoro experience in Botswana

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1

Travel from Johannesburg or the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to Livingstone situated in Zambia. Transfer to the Throrntree River Lodge and check in for your 2 night stay at this beautiful lodge situated on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Overnight at Thorntree River Lodge.

Day 2

Enjoy a full day of activities in and around the lodge which will include a private tour to view the majestic Victoria Falls. Embark on a sunrise or sunset cruise or op for one of many activities including canoeing and Tiger fishing from the lodge.

Overnight at Thorntree River Lodge.

Day 3

Check out of the Thorntree River Lodge and transfer by road to the Kasane border town between Zambia and Botswana. Cross the border where after you meet up with your pilot that will fly you to Khwai Leadwood Lodge on a scheduled charter flight. After check-in, embark on your evening game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight at Khwai Leadwood Lodge.

Day 4

During the day, guests can enjoy game drives, walking safaris and mokoro safaris (water levels permitting) on the search for Africa's big attractions including lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, hippo and giraffe. An additional virtue of this area is that guests can head off on night drives and get an up-close and personal experience with some of Africa's nocturnal and more elusive animals. After your evening game activity, enjoy dinner before returning to your suite.

Overnight at Khwai Leadwood Lodge.

Day 5

Enjoy another day at leisure at the camp with the various game activities on offer.

Overnight at Khwai Leadwood Lodge.

Day 6
Enjoy an early morning game activity. After breakfast, check out of Khwai Leadwood Lodge and the lodge will transfer you to the lodge airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Maun. On your arrival in Maun, connect with your international flight to Johannesburg.

Included in this tour

ACCOMMODATION

2 Nights in the luxury Thorntree River Lodge in a river suite
3 nights at Khwai Leadwood Lodge in a standard suite

MEALS & ACTIVITIES

Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, except premium imported spirits and champagne

Thorntree River Lodge
Game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Rhino tracking, bush walks
Sunrise & sunset boat cruises
Simonga Village visits
A visit to Zambian side of the Falls, a visit to the Zimbabwean side of the Falls in low water season (excludes visa fees)
A visit to the Livingstone Museum, canoe trips
A visit to Maramba & Makuni Markets
Catch & release fishing (not available in December due to breeding season)
Spa (additional costs apply)

Khwai Leadwood Lodge
Morning, afternoon & night game drives
Walking safaris and mokoro safaris (subject to water levels)

TRANSPORT & FLIGHTS

All road transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
Scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone Airport (Zambia)
Airport transfer from Livingstone airport to Thorntree River Lodge
Light air scheduled charter from Kasane to the Khwai Leadwood Lodge
Light air scheduled charter from Khwai Leadwood Lodge to Maun Airport (Botswana)
Scheduled flight from Maun Airport to Johannesburg (South Africa)