Day 1 : Victoria Falls
Arrive at any time.
Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant.
Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.
Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure you know which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
1h
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Acommodation
Explorers Village Camping
Acommodation
Explorers Village Camping
Day 2 : Victoria Falls
Spend a full free day getting to know Victoria Falls, home of one of the largest waterfalls in the world. For the more adventurous, we recommend white water rafting, a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping. The choice is yours and there are plenty of options to choose from.
Victoria Falls is a great base to see both natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Get up close to the awesome Victoria Falls, opt to raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or bungee jump (with Victoria Falls in sight).
Want to do more with your tour? Pre-book any two of the following activities: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting, Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride, or the Zambezi River Sunset Cruise.
Any optional activities listed on this day can also be booked upon arrival in Victoria Falls.
Free time:
Victoria Falls
Get out and explore the many things on offer in the Victoria Falls area.
Acommodation
Explorers Village Camping
Optional Activities - Day 2
Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
Victoria Falls 0h15m
You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight.
Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.
Zambezi Bungee Jump
Victoria Falls 1h
Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.
Victoria Falls Visit
Victoria Falls
Take in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.
Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
Victoria Falls 4h - 7h
Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch.
Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required.
This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.
Acommodation
Explorers Village Camping
Day 3 : Victoria Falls/Kasane
Travel across the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana. Opt to take a wildlife boat cruise along the fertile lands of the Chobe River. Spend time relaxing at camp with the group in a serene setting.
You will stay over just outside of the park near the town of Kasane. This afternoon, take an optional afternoon sunset boat cruise along the Chobe River - it's your best opportunity to view hippos, crocodiles, and many elephants wallowing in the water.
You can pre-book the Chobe River Sunset Cruise on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.
Lando
Kazungula - Kasane 0h45m 20km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Botswana)
Cross the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana.
Lando
Victoria Falls - Kazungula 1h30m - 2h
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Acommodation
Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite
Optional Activities - Day 3
Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Chobe National Park - Kasane 3h
Get a fantastic perspective of one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Bring a few drinks and a camera, sit back, and enjoy the view.
Acommodation
Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 4 : Kasane/Gweta
Wake up early today and opt for a wildlife safari drive in an open safari vehicle in Chobe National Park. Afterwards, travel south to Gweta and reward yourself after the long journey with a group toast before camping under the stars and branches of ancient baobab trees.
Opt to prebook the Chobe wildlife safari drive in the park in the morning of this day.
Lando
Kasane - Gweta 7h 350km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Acommodation
Planet Baobab
Optional Activities - Day 4
Chobe National Park Safari Drive
Chobe National Park 2h30m
Immerse yourself in Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Explore with your eyes as the tour drives along routes that overlook the beautiful Chobe River and keep an eye out for the remarkable variety of animals that are drawn to this permanent water source.
During the safari drives it is not uncommon to spot several of Africa’s “big five” in the greater Chobe area and the early morning drive lasting 3 hours is a wonderful opportunity to have some unique sightings.
Acommodation
Planet Baobab
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 5 : Gweta/Maun
Watch a beautiful sunrise this morning from your camp under the huge baobab trees. Hit the road in the Lando to Maun where the group will set up camp in a serene setting.
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Acommodation
Sedia Riverside Lodge
Acommodation
Sedia Riverside Lodge
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
Day 6 : Maun/Okavango Delta
Travel from Maun into the Delta to explore the landscape from a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe). Do some birdwatching on the way to the basic bush camp where the group will set out on a sunset nature walk. Set up camp and unwind around the campfire.
Please note that there will be no shower tonight, as our camp is very basic in the wild - you will be compensated by the incredible landscape and wildlife!
Once we are in Maun, you can pick up any supplies and prepare for our excursion into the Okavango Delta. We recommend you buy a 5 litre bottle of water to take with you into the Delta; this should be sufficient to use for drinking and cleaning purposes.
Mokoro
Okavango Delta 1h - 2h
Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.
Okavango Delta Excursion
Okavango Delta
Enjoy wildlife walks and viewing, mokoro trips, and birdwatching in the pristine wilderness area of the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta. In the evening, count the shooting stars, sing with the locals, or simply unwind with a sundowner (cheers!) around the campfire.
Safari Vehicle
Maun - Okavango Delta 1h
Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.
Acommodation
Okavango Delta Camping
Acommodation
Okavango Delta Camping
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 7 : Maun/D'kar
Travel back through the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro and disembark in Maun. Then, travel through the western part of Botswana to D'kar; the heart of the Kalahari. Set off on an optional bushman walk and see how the local San People adapted to life in the desert.
Later, enjoy the warm hospitality of the San Bushmen as the group will be staying at the G Adventures-supported Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp.
Mokoro
Okavango Delta 1h - 2h
Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.
Safari Vehicle
Okavango Delta - Maun 1h
Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.
Lando
Maun - Dekar 4h - 5h 280km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp
Dekar
Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Naro San when you stay at Dqae Qare San Lodge & Camp tonight. This campsite and wildlife area is the only land-owned freehold by an Indigenous community in all of Southern Africa. The San are known throughout the continent for their warm hospitality, and tonight you have the opportunity to be immersed in their history and culture with a bush walk and dance around the campfire. Dqae Qare San Lodge provides much-needed employment for the nearby village of D'kar, and revenue from the lodge is invested in the nearby preschool, art program, museum, and community projects that bring clean water and other resources to the village. Everything for the lodge is community-sourced, including the labour, materials, artwork and ingredients for meals.
Optional Activities - Day 7
Walk with San People
Ghanzi 1h
Get a glimpse of how the San tribe adapted to the Kalahari Desert and learn about their fascinating wilderness survival skills. The gatherer life of the San People has all but disappeared; there are few remaining who retain the survival skills of their ancient way of life.
During the walk, San People guides will share their knowledge on mastering this harsh environment, helping us learn about the botany of our surroundings.
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Day 8 : D'kar/Windhoek
Climb into the Lando and drive to Windhoek today after crossing the border into Namibia. The tour ends upon arrival.
Not ready to leave Africa just yet? Talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know Namibia or beyond!
Border Crossing (Botswana - Namibia)
Mamuno - Buitepos
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
Lando
Dekar - Windhoek 8h - 9h 565km
Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!
Meals Included:
Breakfast | Lunch
