Livingstone & Chobe

5 days, 4 nights

+- Overview

Combining a visit to Victoria Falls and nearby Botswana’s Chobe National Park is the perfect way to start or end your journey in Southern Africa.  Travel first to Zambia and spend 2 nights in Livingstone (named for the great explorer), where you will have spectacular views of ‘Mosi-O-Tunya or Smoke That Thunders’.  After touring Victoria Falls, there will be a chance to visit a local village, a museum and a craft market allowing you time to enjoy the culture of this fantastic country. Plus, before you leave Zambia, watch as the sun sets in a blaze of colour while enjoying a cruise on the Zambezi River.

Route Details

Not far away is the game-rich country of Botswana, and after a short drive, you’ll cross the border and enter the land of elephants.  Spend two wonderful nights at a game lodge, and enter the Chobe National Park where you will have game drives in open safari vehicles.  Along the banks of the Chobe River is where elephants abound and really is the icing on the cake!

+- Daily Itinerary
+ - Day 1 Johannesburg Livingstone
Arrival

Take a mid-morning flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone (flight included). On arrival at Livingstone Airport in Zamba, we will meet and transfer you to the hotel.

Note: The Zambezi Sun and Royal Livingstone hotels include unlimited access to the Falls and an African Queen Zambezi cruise. All other touring arrangements must be purchased on site. Passengers staying at Tongabezi and The River Club are on a full board basis and all activities are included excluding park fees.

Overnight Accommodations

Zambezi Sun – Moderate
David Livingstone – First Class
Royal Livingstone

+ - Day 2 Livingstone

Optional activities include: a tour of the Victoria Falls, game drives, a visit to a local village, museum and craft market. Enjoy a stunning sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.  Costs of these excursions are additional at the Zambezi Sun or Royal Livingstone hotels.

Overnight Accommodations

Zambezi Sun – Moderate
David Livingstone – First Class
Royal Livingstone

Included Meals

Breakfast

+ - Day 3 Livingstone Chobe National Park

This morning we take a short drive, crossing into Botswana to enter the Chobe National Park. After arriving at your selected hotel, enjoy an afternoon game drive in 4X4 open vehicles and a cruise on the Chobe River.

Overnight Accommodations

Chobe Safari Lodge – Moderate
Chobe Game Lodge – First Class
Chobe Chilwero

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 4 Chobe National Park

During your game viewing excursions explore this wonderful park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.

Overnight Accommodations

Chobe Safari Lodge – Moderate
Chobe Game Lodge – First Class
Chobe Chilwero

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

+ - Day 5 Chobe National Park Livingstone Johannesburg

Transfer by road to Livingstone Airport for your return flight to Johannesburg (flight included)

Departure

Included Meals

Breakfast

Additional Information

Note:

Maximum baggage is 10-20kgs per person. Business class airfare is available, please contact us for rates

+- Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by your selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

+-Moderate
+ - Zambezi Sun

LOCATION – The Zambezi Sun is situated in the 46-hectare Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park, which fringes the Zambezi River and overlooks the Victoria Falls.

The Zambezi Sun is a 212-room hotel appealing primarily to families and conference delegates. The guest rooms acknowledge their African roots in the deep rich red earth color of the rounded planes of its walls. In the early evening the dark outline of the hotel is set against iridescent curls of smoky vapor that dance above its roof line. The guest rooms comprise the following: Standard Suite, Family Rooms, Standard King, Standard Twin, Standard Paraplegic, Standard Room, All rooms feature Air-conditioning, Satellite colour TV, Fold-out couch in King Rooms, Mini-safe, and Telephone. Vending machines conveniently sited to provide cold drinks and snacks.  At the heart of the Resort is the Falls Entertainment Centre. It is here that one can sense adventure, where explorations are discussed and planned. All tours begin and end at this thrilling hub of entertainment and recreational pleasure. There is also the following available: Casino, Cycling, Swimming, Happy Hippo Club, The Royal Salon, wildlife safaris, River excursions, Air adventures and personalized tours & special activities.

+ - Chobe Safari Lodge

LOCATION – Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of Chobe River and sharing a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi.

The Chobe Safari Lodge offers a wide array of accommodations. The accommodations range from camping to the luxury safari rooms. There are also thatched rondavels and twin-bed river rooms. The safari rooms offer private patios as well as satellite TV along with bath and shower facilities. Other facilities include a restaurant, two bars, dinner cruises, salon, squash court, internet café, and gift shop.

+-First Class
+ - David Livingstone

LOCATION – The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa is located just 5 km away from Livingstone, Zambia, 7 km from the legendary falls and 15km away from Livingstone International Airport.

The David Livingstone offers 72 standard rooms along with five luxury suites with private Jacuzzis. All the rooms include satellite TV, radio, tea and coffee makers, laundry service, internet, mini bar, air conditioner, separate bath and shower, room safes and private patios. Other services include a spa centre, gift shop, river cruises, babysitting, and a swimming pool.

+ - Chobe Game Lodge

LOCATION – Situated on the Chobe River in the North Eastern corner of Botswana’s Chobe National Park, and twenty kilometers upstream from the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi rivers is a place where the dust speaks of an ancient time, a time when the scent of the dust meant survival or death. And Chobe Game Lodge is part of this place.

This 48 roomed lodge overlooks the Chobe River and Caprivi floodplains. The architecture is Moorish and graceful - high arches, barrel-vault ceilings and tiled floors creating an atmosphere of spaciousness and tranquility. All 48 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings. Chobe Game Lodge has 4 luxury suites, each with a private swimming pool set on a secluded terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the open plains. The Lodge can accommodate up to 100 people in total luxury and caters for children of all ages. Children under the age of 8 years however, are excluded from participating in game drives. Facilities within the lodge include a well-stocked curio shop, wildlife reference library and a stylish Tshwene bar with full-sized Victorian pool tables overlooking the floodplains. The Chobe Game Lodges boma (outdoor eating area enclosed by reed walls) is situated under large Mahogany trees on the banks of the Chobe River. Like the rooms, the boma has been furnished in teak and leather. Other facilities include a large swimming pool with a terrace, a riverside boma area where traditional dancers perform, a fully equipped conference room, a business centre, a stylish bar with an outside terrace overlooking the Chobe River and a cigar bar with a full sized billiard table. Meals are catered for at the terrace restaurant overlooking the Chobe River.

+-Deluxe
+ - Royal Livingstone

LOCATION – The resort is situated in the 46-hectare Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife Park, which fringes the Zambezi River. The fine spray of the mighty Victoria Falls may be seen like a cloud across the bushveld, throwing rainbows hundreds of feet into the air. In its cool lounges and shaded verandahs, you will encounter the elegance and luxury of an earlier, more courteous age.

The Royal Livingstone Hotel comprises 173 spacious rooms in villas along the river bank. The villas houses about 10 rooms, and have private verandas and terraces. There are 3 suites available, as well as a Presidential Suite. All guestrooms are luxuriously furnished with antique and ethnic decor, and have satellite TVs, mini bars, and en-suite bathroom facilities for your total comfort and convenience.

+ - Chobe Chilwero

LOCATION – Chobe Chilwero sits on the border of the Chobe National Park in Botswana. The park covers a vast area of 10,556 km. It is home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. The lodge is just 15 minutes away from the main city of Kasane and only an hour and a half from the magnificent Victoria Falls.

You will enjoy creature comforts - elegantly appointed accommodations, silver service, gourmet meals and fine wines. Relax in your luxurious thatched cottages, with modern freestanding baths, indoor and outdoor showers, terrace and private garden with hammock. There is also a library, curio shop and a communications centre. Although located in Botswana, this intimate lodge is easily accessed from Zambia and the world famous Victoria Falls. Enjoy thrilling guided game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles that bring you to the heart of Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, as well as hippos, buffalos, puku, antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Or join your acclaimed guides on a wondrous water safari on specially adapted motorboats. Sundowner cruises are particularly spectacular on the Chobe River. Fishing excursions are also available (additional cost). Other facilities include a swimming pool and spa service.

+- Inclusions

Features & Services

Included

  • Domestic Flights

    We include your round-trip domestic flights from Johannesburg/Livingstone for the described itinerary.

  • Airport Meet & Greet

    We'll meet you at Livingstone airport upon your arrival. Driver gratuity is awarded at your discretion.

  • Airport & Hotel Transfers

    We'll provide reliable transportation to and from the airport to your hotel in Zambia. We'll ensure you depart on time, and arrive safely and comfortably from one destination to the next.

  • Accommodations for 4 Nights

    We provide you with overnight accommodations for 4 nights with private en-suite facilities, as described in your selected itinerary.

  • Included Meals

    We provide you with the meals as described in the daily itinerary. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.

  • Daily Transfers

    We cover your transportation from the door of your hotel to the next destination each day on an air-conditioned mini bus.

  • Driver & Guides

    Our professional guides are at your service. We guarantee our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. All our local guides and drivers speak English fluently.

  • Local Fees & Taxes

    We cover applicable entrance fees for sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary. We cover applicable local government taxes and service charges on accommodations and transportation.

  • Air conditioning

    Included in your rooms and transportation. Carrying plenty of drinking water is recommended.

Not Included

  • International Airfare, Airport Taxes & Fees

    Our price are inclusive of land arrangements only. See our Air & Land Inclusive collection for packages that include airfare. Airport taxes and security related fees are subject to change with or without notice.

  • Meals not described on the itinerary

    Food and beverages not described in the itinerary may be purchased as needed.

  • Tips & Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel/camp and restaurant staff shall be at awarded your discretion.

  • Hotel & Room Services

    We provide overnight accommodations as described in the itinerary. Hotel or room services enjoyed during your stay that are not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Personal Items & Services

    Items or services of a personal nature, such as telephone/Internet usage, laundry, gifts, or transportation not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Optional tours or excursions

    Time permitting, any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary may be enjoyed at your own expense.

+- Booking

Dates & Pricing

We offer several packages for this tour. The package price varies by selected accommodations. The itinerary is the same for each package.

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+-Moderate

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Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.
+-First Class

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Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.
+-Deluxe

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Per person, based on double twin room occupancy.
For single room occupancy when joining a minimum of 2 passengers.

Booking Details

Departures

Join daily from Johannesburg (minimum of 2 participants).  Subject to flight schedules into/out of Zambia, a combination of Livingstone and Victoria Falls flights may be used.

Departure Taxes

Additional and not included in the rates above: approximately $287 USD per person

Holiday Supplements

Christams, New Year’s & Easter supplements may apply, please contact us for details