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In the Footsteps of Livingstone

£3,566.00

Feeling the full force of nature as rainbows form in the gathering mists above Victoria Falls. Drinking sundowners as bathing buffalo and skittish antelope visit the waterhole of your luxury safari lodge. Flying in a light aircraft above the pristine waterways of Chobe National Park, spotting herds of elephant and pods of hippo.

Following in Doctor Livingstone’s footsteps, we have some pretty big explorer shoes to fill. We manage it by combining two of the world’s greatest natural wonders – Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park. Exploring by air, boat and 4WD, we get closer to nature – cruising along the banks of the Zambezi past bathing elephants, viewing herds of giraffe from the skies, and criss-crossing savannahs in search of the Big Five. If you’re looking for wildlife, waterfalls and wonders, then this 13-day Botswana and Zimbabwe adventure is just what the doctor ordered.

  • 10 excursions & visits
  • 20 meals
  • Group size up to 20
  • Easy going pace
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Your itinerary

Day 1 – In flight

Our door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

In flight

Day 2 – Victoria Falls

Arriving at Victoria Falls airport, we transfer straight to our lodge. Overlooking Zambezi National Park, wash away your journey in the two-tiered tropical pool, grab a drink on the deck as dusk draws in, and wait for the wildlife come to you. Voted as one of the ‘Great Bars of the World’, the bar overlooks a natural waterhole, whose nightly patrons include thirsty elephant, buffalo and kudu.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (5-star)

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Dinner

Zambian sunset, South Africa

Day 3 – Victoria Falls

We start out on a high with a day at Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Discovered by Livingstone in 1855, the pre-colonial name of ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya& (the smoke that thunders) perfectly describes this force of nature. A mile-wide curtain of water freefalls down the rockface for almost a quarter of a mile, causing mists that can be seen from up to 12 miles away. After a guided walk stopping at different viewpoints around the falls, we take to the water for a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi River. The calm before the cascade, the water at the top of the falls is slow and meandering – with hippo, crocodile, elephant and giraffe coming to the water’s edge to drink.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Talk on David Livingstone and Victoria Falls guided walk (morning) Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi (afternoon)

Breakfast and Dinner

Zambezi river and Victoria Falls, South Africa

Day 4 – Mpisi Village

Today we visit Mpisi, a local rural village near Victoria Falls where we get an insight into traditional life – learning about indigenous customs, generations-old farming methods, medicine and healing. The afternoon is at leisure back at the lodge.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (5-star)

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Excursions & visits: Visit to a traditional village (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

Aerial view of Victoria waterfalls at high water, Zimbabwe, Africa

Day 5 – Kasane

Crossing the border into Botswana, we arrive at Kasane – the gateway to Chobe National Park. Our home for the next seven nights is located on the tranquil banks of the Chobe River. With monkeys, kudu and countless species of bird on our doorstep, it’s the perfect base to relax and watch the wildlife from the riverbanks after a day exploring the park.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

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Breakfast and Dinner

Drinking elephant silhouette at sunset, South Africa

Day 6 – Chobe National Park

Chobe was Botswana’s first national park, and the overflowing tributaries, lily-strewn waterways and miles of floodplains are home to Africa’s greatest concentration of wildlife – including the largest elephant population on earth. On our first game drive into this pristine and protected wilderness, keep a lookout for lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and antelope.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Game drive in Chobe National Park (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

Pack of lions lying in the shade of a tree, jeep in background, Game drive, South Africa

Day 7 – Chobe National Park

Up with the birdsong, this morning we cruise along the river to spot yawning pods of hippo, basking crocodile and herds of bathing elephant. A paradise for birdwatchers, Chobe is home to more than 450 species – including heron, stork, jacanas and bee-eaters. Look out for small oxpeckers as they hitch a ride and a free meal on the back of thick-skinned hippos.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: River cruise in Chobe National Park (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

People on river cruise watching a herd of zebras, Chobe River, Namibia/Botswana border, South Africa

Day 8 – Chobe National Park

We’ve viewed Chobe’s wildlife from land and water, so today we take to the skies. Following the course of the Zambezi River in a light aircraft, we get a unique perspective of Chobe’s waterlogged landscapes. Like ink on litmus paper, the dotted islands and tributaries spread out beneath us – with herds of elephant, giraffe and buffalo visible from up high.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: Light aircraft flight along Zambezi River (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

Tower of giraffes in a national park, South Africa

Day 9 – Chobe National Park

Back down to earth, today we get deeper into the national park. A river cruise promises further sightings of elephant, hippo and watchful birds on the riverbanks; while a 4WD safari holds the possibility of more big game – including lion, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, leopard, sable and wildebeest.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

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Excursions & visits: River cruise in Chobe National Park (morning)Game drive in Chobe National Park (afternoon)

Breakfast and Dinner

Two lions, South Africa

Day 10 – Chobe National Park

We’ve been living on the wild side all week, so today is free to take stock, relax and recharge. Spend the day by the pool, watch the world go by from the riverbanks, and reflect on our favourite moments with new friends.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

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Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

A male Leopard sleeping in a tree. Chobe National Park, Botswana

Day 11 – Chobe National Park

Early this morning we take our final game drive – relaxing into the sights and sounds of the savannah now we’ve encountered much of the wildlife we came to see. This afternoon, there’s the option to take a boat trip or fishing trip from the lodge.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

Today includes…

Excursions & visits: Game drive in Chobe National Park (morning)

Breakfast and Dinner

Free time

Herd of impalas in national park in South Africa

Day 12 – Victoria Falls – In flight

Crossing the border back into Zimbabwe this morning, we&ll transfer to Victoria Falls airport for our overnight flight home.

Victoria Falls – In flight

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Breakfast

Wing of a plane in flight looking down on clouds

Day 13 – Departure

Upon arrival our vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

VIP travel service will greet you at the airport for your journey home