African Wonders Safari Experience

9 Days
Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe
Classic

Experience traditional African tribes, diverse and abundant wildlife along with four-river systems of the KAZA Transfrontier Park. Explore the world-renowned water wonderland of the Okavango Delta.

Highlights

  • Experience the culture along 3 rivers of the Zambezi region
  • Explore Victoria Falls one the seven natural wonders of the world
  • Discover wetlands, wildlife and bird life
  • Explore the okavango delta and Moremi Crossing in Botswana

Inclusions

  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • 8 Breakfasts; 2 Lunches; 8 Dinners
  • Entrance Fees: Etosha National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Moremi Game Reserve
  • Portages
  • Activities as specified
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Tourism levy & Government Taxes where applicable
  • 24hrs Medical Evacuation Insurance

The Itinerary

Day 1

Etosha National Park

Today you will be picked up from your accommodation and get a transferred to the Eros airport situated in Windhoek. Leaving Windhoek behind, flying to the eastern side of world-renowned Etosha National Park.

Your lodge is located directly at the entrance gate. In the afternoon you enter the park for our first game drive in open vehicle.

Overnight at Onguma Game Reserve – Dinner.

Day 2

Etosha National Park

In the early morning again travel by open vehicle into the Etosha National Park. The Etosha Pan, a vast saline desert that shimmers with terrestrial heat during the day, is surrounded by several waterholes that sustain over 114 different game as well as 340 different bird species.

You may encounter 4 of the Big Five species as well as rare and endangered animals such as cheetah, sable and the Damara dik-dik, Namibia’s smallest antelope.

You will be back at the lodge at noon and will be going back to the park in the afternoon. Before sunset travel out of the park back to your lodge. Overnight at Onguma Game Reserve – Breakfast and dinner.

Day 3

Bwabwata National Park

Departing the Etosha National Park after breakfast fly north into Namibia’s lush Zambezi region, reputed as Southern Africa’s most celebrated birding hot spots.

Your lodge lies on one of the shady banks of the Okavango River among tall and ancient African ebony and marula trees and promises an exceptional and unforgettable nature experience. In the late afternoon navigate the lush channels of the Okavango River on a boat cruise to experience the Caprivi’s natural fauna and flora.

Overnight at Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa – Breakfast and dinner.

Day 4

Victoria falls, Zimbabwe

Our flight takes us over the lush Zambezi Region to Katima Mulilo, where we check out at the Customs & Immigrations before flying on to Kasane, from where we get transferred to Victoria Falls. It is the widest waterfall on Earth, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven natural wonders on Earth.

The deafening roar and fine spray that arcs up into the sky gives the falls its local name: Mosi-oa-Tunya – the “Smoke that Thunders”. This afternoon explores the falls on a guided excursion to experience this natural phenomenon with its lush rain forest inhabited by a rich variety of birds and animal species. Witness the spray and rapturous thunder of the falls as millions of tons of water tumble over the ridge into the deep, narrow gorge, lying 110 meters below. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your hotel.

Overnight at Ilala Lodge – Breakfast and dinner.

Day 5

Victoria Falls , Zimbabwe

The day is at leisure, and you have the option of either walking through the streets of the historical town or participating in optional activities that Victoria Falls is so famous for. Some of these consist of helicopter flights over the falls, wildlife experiences on foot, on water or even from the back of an elephant.

For the more adventurous, Victoria Falls is a haven for white water rafting, bungee jumping or abseiling, to name a few.

Overnight at Ilala Lodge – Breakfast and dinner.

Day 6

Chobe National Park, Botswana

After breakfast travel by vehicle back to Botswana and to the Chobe National Park. Its riverine forests and floodplains support a multitude of game species, which in turn attract predators such as lion, leopard and hyena. It is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa, and during the dry season, the herds congregate along the fertile flood plains of the Chobe River.

Some of the other game species found within the park and along the banks of the river consist of large herds of buffalo, puku, lechwe, bushbuck and kudu. This afternoon experiences the Chobe River with its magnificent animals and birds while enjoying a sundowner boat trip.

Overnight at Chobe Marina Lodge – Breakfast and dinner.

Day 7

Okavango Delta / Moremi Game Reserve

After an early morning game drive in the Chobe National Park, your flight takes you over the Okavango Delta to Maun where you change aeroplanes before flying into the Okavango Delta.

Its crystal-clear waters spread across the Kalahari Desert, forming the worlds’ largest wetland delta and one of the most celebrated wildlife areas on earth. Its waterways are a mesh of meandering and intercepting channels, creating a haven for a myriad of animals and birds.

Explore this natural environment and its amazing fauna and flora on a game drive, boat cruise, guided walk or Mokoro (traditional canoe) depending on the season and amount of water in the delta.

Overnight at Moremi Crossing or similar – Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 8

Okavango Delta / Moremi Game Reserve

Enjoy morning and afternoon activities in the Moremi Reserve with your lodge that will bring you closer and also teach you more about this fantastic wildlife wonderland.

The area is a birders paradise with over 240 different species inhabiting the delta. Activities are land or waterborne and depend on the seasons within the Okavango Delta.

Overnight at Moremi Crossing or similar – Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 9

Departure

After breakfast, you fly over the Okavango Delta back to Maun before continuing along the parallel red dunes of the Kalahari Desert back to Namibia.

Your pilot will drop you off at the Eros airport in Windhoek where you get transferred to your hotel or to the international airport.

Breakfast only

Where You'll Be Staying

Divava Okavango Lodge & Spa,

Bwabwata National Park

Divava Okavango Resort & Spa perched on the banks of the Okavango River renders 20 luxury air-conditioned, spacious chalets with large decks providing front row seats for the magnificent wildlife show. Encounter fine dining surrounded by elegant style and luxury. Divava Okavango Resort & Spa is one of its kind in the Kavango region of Namibia. The complete lodge, the restaurant, the spa, and the rooms are overlooking the mighty Okavango River. At only 1km away from the Popa falls,…
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Ilala Lodge,

Victoria Falls

The perfect location from which to explore Africa’s adventure capital Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls. The…
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Chobe Marina Lodge,

Chobe National Park

Chobe Marina Lodge is one of the few Botswana hotels that makes travel to this beautiful country all the more special! It is situated in Kasane in the north-eastern region of Botswana, where the African nations of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Botswana meet. There are few places like aha Chobe Marina Lodge that comfortably immerses guests in the Breathtaking, natural environment that Africa has to offer while providing the best African safari experience! Here, you can discover a rare balance…
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Moremi Crossing,

OKAVANGO DELTA

Moremi Crossing is a 16 tent, eco-friendly camp built on a palm fringed island surrounded by the Moremi’s game-rich seasonal floodplains and overlooking Chief’s Island. Moremi Crossing is a new style safari camp combining luxury with simplicity. This is a 100% eco-friendly development featuring the latest in solar and waste disposal technology. Activities: Mokoro activities, game drives, game walks on Chief’s Island, boat cruises, fishing, wilderness camping Facilities: Dining room, lounge, bar, swimming pool
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What's not included

All International Flights & taxes - Visas - Travel & Personal accident insurance - Personal Expenses - Excursions / Activities not specified - Gratuities

Why Choose Absolute Zambia Safaris?

Absolute Zambia Safaris is a specialist in bespoke and private safaris in Zambia. Through our large safari operators, we proudly assist our guests in designing custom-made safaris.

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Dillon P
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Epic experience Truly a once in a lifetime experience! We always felt safe and well looked after on the trip, the scenery was excellent and the value for money was off the charts. Definitely a trip we would want to do again.
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Excellent operator! Absolute Zambia was fantastic. Every connection ran smoothly, a representative was in hand whenever necessary. Booked us in fantastic lodges with great accommodations and even better food Highly recommended
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Sorel
19/10/2024
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Well organized, amazing safari Robert helped us plan every detail of our first safari/trip to Africa. He was incredibly responsive via email, and allowed us to explore a variety of options. We visited the city of Lusaka, 2 game parks, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and a Mozambique beach resort. Every step of the way went smoothly.I especially recommend South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi game parks for safari. We saw a wide range of game and our guides were knowledgeable. It was overall an amazing experience.
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Laurent - societyofexploration
18/09/2024
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100% recommendation for your Zambia travels Robert arranged a two weeks photography tour for us, combining Wildlige and culture (Likumby Lya Mize and Nyau mask dances) and we enjoyed it a lot. He was extremely responsive to answer all our questions before the tour and arranged many extras that are, for photographers, of the utmost importance - private safari vehicles, full day game drives, efficient planning - making sure we didn‘t miss a thing! Also the recommended lodges were faultless. A special thanks to our driver, Kamara, who, with his professionalism and positive attitude, helped to overcome every small difficulty that we met during our overland travel days. The budget we gave was also respected and we got good value for our money. I give a 100% recommendation to this reputable Zambian owned company.
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marys
25/08/2024
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE Robert Zgosi was amazing! Everything on our trip was perfectly planned and executed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company to friends and would definitely use them again!
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Diamond1924
07/07/2024
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Absolutely Great Tour AZS organised a perfect customised tour for us, combining Victoria Falls and South Luangwa nature reserve. Everything went really smoothly from stepping off the plane at Livingstone, crossing the Zimbabwean border, internal Zambian flights, and selecting terrific Lodges. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed at Lusaka Airport as we connected to our flight to Mfuwe. Would thoroughly recommend - AZS were brilliant at rearranging everything when we had to delay our trip as well. Really good.
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Anna L
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Perfect holiday in Zambia Robert designed a perfect trip for our family. He chose local owned lodges that met our budget. He was always available to make sure we were okay or to give us advice. I highly recommend Absolute Zambia Safari!
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Howard K K WONG
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The most professional and trustworthy agent for safaris in Africa We have just returned from a wonderful 9 days’ trip in Zimbabwe which was recommended and well organized by Robert from Absolute Zambia Safaris. According to our budget and wishing list, Robert organized us to stay at two wonderful lodges each close to two different National Parks in Zimbabwe and last stop by Victoria Falls. I was lucky to have entrusted Robert to organize my first experience of safari at his own country ( 5 days’ Luangwa trip) in 2019. Same as before, we did not have to think about anything on this trip but enjoying every moment on our safaris, especially the sightings of white rhinos which we mostly interested in. All the arrangements were seamless with only one hiccup, it was not the fault of Robert or his team but the “Imvelo” whose tram services could not be resumed on the date as they had hoped. What a pity that we could not celebrate our special event on that tram as planned. Robert be given credit once again in this regard, he promptly negotiated with Imvelo who eventually compensated us a charter flight to Victoria Fall with no extra charge and had out luggage forwarded by road to our hotel on the same day. All the way through our return to the airport for our flight back home, definitely exceeded our expectations. Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris was truly amazing and I wholeheartedly recommend him to those planning a trip in South Africa.
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Gary V
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Another perfect holiday We were a party of eight, most of us on a return trip (last one in 2020 - also with Absolute Zambia Safaris) under the expert guidance of Robert. It was again a holiday without a single complaint. Pickups were reliable and punctual, the David Livingstone resort is perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi with comfortable beds, sumptuous food, an infinity pool, and an unlimited supply of food and drinks on the silent but spacious sunset cruise. Robert (from Absolute Zambia Safaris) dealt with all our changes, additions, amendments, and cancellations with endless patience and understanding. It was a perfect holiday, we will be back. Thank you Absolute Zambia Safaris.
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Lisa A
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Amazing five-day trip Absolute Safari organised an amazing five-day trip for us which included 2 nights in Mwanfushi safari lodge and 2 nights by Victoria falls. Everything worked out perfectly and Robert was quick on the email, answering and organising according to our wishes. Our driver Brian was excellent and always on time and the price very reasonable. Can highly recommend.

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