Accommodation

Hotels (3nts), Mobile Glamping Camp with shared facilities (1nt), Safari Lodge (5nts).

Transport

Private vehicle, plane, walking, boat, open-air safari vehicle, safari train.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver throughout, local guides.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: The Eatery Pot Dinner Experience, Victoria Falls Your OMG Day: Hike and Adventure Jet Boat Excursion or Historic Bridge Tour, Victoria Falls. Complimentary Arrival Transfer. Welcome Dinner. Victoria Falls Guided Tour. Glamping in Chobe National Park with safari drives and boat safari. Elephant Express Train ride in Hwange National Park. Safari drives in Hwange National Park. Lookout Hide in Hwange National Park. Lake Kariba exploration. Matusadona National Park Safari Drives and walking safari. Theatrical performance and dinner in Victoria Falls. Farewell Dinner. All tips included for activities and meals, except for CEO and porterage. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

1. Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. 2. According to the WHO and CDC, there is no risk of yellow fever in Botswana. It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if you are travelling to Botswana from a Yellow Fever endemic country, or have recently travelled to a Yellow Fever endemic country (with entry stamps in your passport), including the following countries (but not limited to): Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Zambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. **We advise all travelers to Botswana who are coming from one of the above countries, or who have visited them in the last 10 years, to be prepared with a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate or letter from your doctor with proof of vaccination. Yellow Fever inoculations need to be administered at least 10 days prior to your entry into the country. Border officials in Botswana have been strictly enforcing these requirements. Travelers without the correct documentation run the risk of being denied entry, and will not be able to continue with the tour. (Any additional travel expenses will be on your own account.) ** 3.MONEY EXCHANGE We strongly advise that you bring ZAR or USD from your home country or exchange money before the start of the tour, to avoid delays on tour. Please see the Money Exchange section for more details. 4. DRONES The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited. 5. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins (150USD per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Victoria Falls: A Waterfall Welcome (1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Victoria Falls: A Waterfall Welcome (1D)

In most cultures across the globe, waterfalls symbolize peace and serenity. They demonstrate at once power, and tranquility. Waterfalls are nature’s reminder that things are in an ever constant state of movement and change. We welcome you to Victoria Falls, and to Africa, and invite you to find your inner waterfall.
Arrive at any time. After meeting fellow travellers during the welcome meeting, tuck into a delicious dinner on the hotel veranda. Now is the time to recharge, refresh and prepare yourself for the adrenaline rushes on the horizon.

Meals Included:
- Dinner

Transport:
- Airport Transfer 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Victoria Falls: Your Omg Day (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Victoria Falls: Your Omg Day (1B, 1L, 1D)

Mosi-oa-Tunya -the original name for Victoria Falls, means "the smoke that thunders". You can almost feel the cold mist on your face and the loud cracking noise just from those words. Experience the smoke and thunder from above and below, by foot and by boat, enjoying a perfectly customized experience. Who says your first day of adventure can’t be exactly as you imagine it?
First things first. Head straight into a fully guided tour of Victoria Falls. No trip would be complete without it. Then in the afternoon, the choice is yours. Journey through over 100 years of history on an exciting and informative tour of the Bridge over Victoria Falls. A team of guides takes you through the remarkable history of this iconic structure and offers an engaging look into the past, while serving up an extraordinary birds eye view of the falls. Or keep the blood pumping and join an adrenaline-packed jet boat experience.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- The Eatery Pot Dinner Experience
- Victoria Falls Guided Tour
- Hike and Adventure Jet Boat Excursion or Historic Bridge Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Chobe: A Window To Africa’S Past (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Chobe: A Window To Africa’S Past (1B, 1L, 1D)

Step back in time to a scene straight from a hundred years ago-a turn of the century explorers camp setup. Sip a gin and tonic around the fire listening to a story of those who explored this very spot before you were alive. Sleep in the bush with the call of lions in the distance and the sound of your breath keeping time.
Like the true adventurer you are, cross the border from Zimbabwe to Botswana, entering Chobe National Park. Float downriver on board a small vessel and spot elephants, crocodile and hippo. Continue the safari on land en route to our exclusive bush camping experience. Your tent is up, the sun is setting, your headlamp is affixed, and the sounds of Africa surround you.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Chobe River Cruise
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive
Day 4 Day 4: Hwange National Park: A Ride On The Elephant Express (1B, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Hwange National Park: A Ride On The Elephant Express (1B, 1D)

The second day of safari begins and the pace of safari life is starting to sink in. Waking at dawn, as the wildlife emerges for the day, is uniquely rewarding in Africa. Traverse back through Botswana, back to Zimbabwe. Your chariot awaits. In this case, your chariot is a converted 22-seat train car, whisking you through Hwange National park as you spot elephants and zebra as you reach your next destination.
Continuing our journey through time, we bid farewell to Botswana and greet Hwange National Park, crossing back into Zimbabwe. After brunch en route, get your first glimpse of Hwange on board nothing other than a purpose-built railroad car. With open air sides, the train car brings us face to snout with the wildlife of Hwange before we have even arrived at our lodge.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:30 - 05:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Elephant Express
Day 5 Day 5: Hwange: The Circle Of Life From The Ground Up (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Hwange: The Circle Of Life From The Ground Up (1B, 1L, 1D)

Walking through the bush on foot, you gain an additional perspective on the life circle of life in Africa. From high up in the vehicle, its difficult to notice the small dung beetles, waddling their way through the dirt, their role in the eco-system just as crucial as the lion, the giraffe and the elephant. Begin your morning on a guided safari bushwalk to discover Africa’s smaller creatures and then kick your feet up on a safari drive in the afternoon looking out for those not-so-small elephant.
A full day of safari-on foot and by road-is complimented by a delicious lunch served in the open bush. Its a day full of adventure-but we made sure to leave some time for a cheeky dip in the pool.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Morning Walking Safari in Hwange National Park
- Afternoon Wildlife Safari in Hwange National Park
Day 6 Day 6: Hwange: An Elephants’ Playground (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Hwange: An Elephants’ Playground (1B, 1L, 1D)

Hwange National Park is most known for its enormous population of elephant. It’s hard to overstate how majestic they are to witness in real life. Crawl into an underground hide to view the elephants at ground level as they drink from the watering hole and move about their daily life.
An early morning safari drive awaits before a slower morning to enjoy the hotter part of the day at our lodge. A refreshing trip to the pool should be in order. After viewing the elephants from our unique vantage point this afternoon, a nighttime safari drive allows an opportunity for unique nocturnal wildlife viewing.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- The Look Up Hide
- Night Safari Through Hwange National Park
Day 7 Day 7: Lake Kariba: Lakeside Safari (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Lake Kariba: Lakeside Safari (1B, 1L, 1D)

Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man made lake by volume-created by the damming of the Zambezi back in 1959. Now, it’s home to cormorants, tigerfish, crocodile and hippo. Swimming in the lake is out of the question, unless you fancy a swim with a hippo, but your lakeside lodge offers the unique opportunity to marvel at Africa’s water dwelling wildlife.
A final morning safari drive in Hwange offers one final chance to take in the serenity of this magical place. Take a short flight Hwange over to Kariba. The adventure continues aboard a boat bound for your lodge across Lake Kariba on the southern side. Situated on the lakeshore next to Matusadona National Park just, your lodge is one of the only in the area to offer both water and land wildlife experiences.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)
- Plane 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Lake Kariba Visit
Day 8 Day 8: Lake Kariba: Matusadona National Park And Kariba Sundowners (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Lake Kariba: Matusadona National Park And Kariba Sundowners (1B, 1L, 1D)

Matusadona National Park is a story of revitalization. Now under a 20 year agreement under African Parks, Matusadona is fast returning to its former glory as a permanent home for elephant and black rhino. Investment into the local communities has encouraged legal fishing practices to be resumed and local communities to again take pride in becoming stewards and partners in the protection of the area in which they live and work.
On a safari walk in Matusadona early in the morning, you’ll keep your eyes peeled for elephant, cape buffalo, and impala. The afternoon offers an opportunity to get out onto the lake to traverse through Sanyati Gorge. The gorge affords you views that rival those of the Fjords of Europe or New Zealand, with an abundance of birdlife and even the occasional antelope dwelling nearby. Sundowners back at the lodge are well earned this evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Walking Safari or Game Drive
- Kariba Sundowner
- Lake Kariba Fishing
Day 9 Day 9: Victoria Falls: The Curtain Closes (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Victoria Falls: The Curtain Closes (1B, 1L, 1D)

As you return to Victoria Falls, back to where it all began, the evening comes to a close with an exciting performance. Once night falls, be some of the first guests to see the exciting new local production "Simunye-We are one". This fusion of theatre, dance and song is a thrilling and poignant way to bid farewell to your African adventure.
Victoria Falls welcomes you again, for one final day of adventure. A morning flight awaits, and the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you see fit. Before the evening performance, there is ample time to embark on a helicopter ride over the falls to close out the adventure of a lifetime.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Plane 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Theatre Performance & Dinner
Day 10 Day 10: Victoria Falls (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Victoria Falls (1B)

Your adventure comes to an end, and you can depart at any time today.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Departure Day

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Geluxe: Zimbabwe & Botswana: Chobe, Hwange & Lake Kariba

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Itinerary of your trip Geluxe: Zimbabwe & Botswana: Chobe, Hwange & Lake Kariba

Day 1: Victoria Falls: A Waterfall Welcome (1D)

Day 2: Victoria Falls: Your Omg Day (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Chobe: A Window To Africa’S Past (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 4: Hwange National Park: A Ride On The Elephant Express (1B, 1D)

Day 5: Hwange: The Circle Of Life From The Ground Up (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Hwange: An Elephants’ Playground (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 7: Lake Kariba: Lakeside Safari (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 8: Lake Kariba: Matusadona National Park And Kariba Sundowners (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 9: Victoria Falls: The Curtain Closes (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Victoria Falls (1B)

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