Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park
This package consists of 3 nights in the historic town of Livingstone, named after Dr David Livingstone who first saw Victoria Falls in 1855 and named it so after the queen of England and 3 nights in a private lodge in Chobe National Park.
Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders) in the local Kololo language is aptly described as one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a must see for any visitor to southern Africa. Located on the mighty Zambezi River the falls are 1.7km wide and 108 metres high and has an annual average flow of one million litres per second.
The package includes a sundowner cruise onboard the African Queen on the Zambezi River, a guided tour Mukuni Village tour and visit to the David Livingstone Museum. There is also an abundance of other activities you can partake in including an elephant back safari, walk with the lions, white water rafting, river cruises, helicopter rides, bungee jumping, jet boating, hiking, canoeing and fishing. If you wopuld like to include any of these activities please contact us for a quote.
Chobe National Park is 11,000 sq km in size and is home to Botswana's most varied wildlife. Your lodge is located on the riverfront strip along the northern tier of the park and this area contains the largest concentration of wildlife. Chobe is famed with having the largest concentration of elephant in Africa but also have large herds of buffalo and regular sightings of lion, wild dog, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope. Your package includes daily game drives in the park and river cruises and game viewing by boat.
This package is fully customisable to best suit your requirements with more or less nights in both Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park and more or less activities available. Please contact us for a quote for your desired itinerary.
Package Details
Price – Superior accommodation package | Low Season Twin share | $1,735 | Low Season Single Supplement $975 |
| High Season Twin share | $1,835 | High Season Single Supplement $995 |
Price – Deluxe accommodation package | Low Season Twin share | $3,325 | Low Season Single Supplement $1,175 |
| High Season Twin share | $4,130 | High Season Single Supplement $1,920 |
Number of Days: 7| High season | 1 May to 30 November |
| Low season | All other times of year |
Note:
1. Price is valid until 30 November 2011. If travelling after this date please contact us for revised prices.
2. There are a small number of peak travel periods that will incur a surcharge to the listed price if travelling in these periods
Superior accommodation package Includes:
Deluxe accommodation package Includes:
Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival at Livingstone airport you will be met by your Wild Africa Travel Company representative and transferred to your Livingstone hotel for your 3 night stay. Both hotels are literally on the doorstep of the falls and with unlimited access you have the chance to spend a great deal of time witnessing its power.
Day 2
This morning you will be collected from your hotel and taken on a fully guided tour of Victoria Falls, and hear some history and interesting facts about the falls and the area. At the completion of the tour you will be dropped back at your hotel. In the late afternoon you will be taken on a sunset cruise of the Zambezi River onboard the African Queen where drinks and snacks are included.
Day 3
This morning you have another opportunity to visit the falls before you embark on the Mukuni Village Cultural tour. You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the village, which is home to the Leya people. This is an opportunity to see how the local people live in a working village, not one built for tourists. A member of the village will show you around and you will see how traditional huts are built and decorated, meet the residents and see the locals at work. You will then be taken on a guided tour of the David Livingstone Museum which is divided into five sections covering archaeology, history, ethnography, natural history and art.
Day 4
Your final opportunity to see the falls before checking out of your hotel and being transferred across the border into Botswana to your Chobe National Park Lodge for your 3 night stay.
Day 5-6
Your days can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you wish as you have the option of early morning and late afternoon game drives with experienced guides through the park. Located on the Chobe River you can undertake water activities such as river cruises, fishing and canoeing. You can also relax and wile away your time in the comforts of your lodge with its reading room, safari deck, bar, restaurant and swimming pool.
Day 7
After an early morning game drive check out of your lodge and you will be transferred by road to Livingstone Airport and your flight to your next destination.
Accommodations
Superior Accommodation
Zambezi Sun Hotel
The Zambezi Sun, located on the edge of the eastern cataract of the Victoria Falls, reflects the richness and diversity of the country’s heritage; capturing the very soul of Africa – unpretentious, fun and welcoming.
With its warm, earthy architecture, inspired by an African walled village and simple finishes highlighted in bright mosaics and fabrics as well as intoxicating Zambia n artworks and accessories, the Zambezi Sun is set to turn your stay into a memorable experience.
All 212 en-suite guestrooms are open and airy and acknowledge their African roots in the deep rich red earth colour of the rounded planes of its walls, tastefully decorated with handcrafted fusion of Zambian designs. All rooms spill outwards into the natural African bush, or face inwards into a vast, cool, landscaped pool with private, shaded balconies offering guests a perfect choice of holiday lodgings.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of Chobe River and sharing a border with Chobe National Park. Right on its doorstep four African countries meet Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The new concept restaurant, features indigenous and rich flavours of Africa. Two bars are located on the property giving guests a choice between Sedudu Bar famous for most beautiful sunsets and the Cocktail Bar overlooking Caprivi flood plains.
There is also the opportunity to dine under the stars on board the lodge's boats Fish Eagle II or Kingfisher II and turn your evening meal into an unforgettable occasion.
Each room affords guests the luxury of air-conditioning, luxurious en-suite bath and shower facilities, as well as satellite TV, and telephone. The rooms enjoy expansive lawns which form the banks of the Chobe River. Each room has its own patio that gives one the privacy of enjoying views of the river from the comfort of your own room.
Deluxe Accommodation
Royal Livingstone Hotel
The Royal Livingstone Hotel comprises 173 spacious en-suite guestrooms, each with its own private veranda, stretched along the river bank. All guestrooms are luxuriously furnished, with crisp white linen and large comfortable beds to welcome and offer the perfect sanctuary to retire to, after a day spent exploring the mysteries and challenges of this remarkable retreat. Bathrooms feature spacious showers and Victorian style baths, with wildlife pencil sketches adorning the cool ivory-washed walls, reflecting the textures and moods of the Zambezi River.
Enjoy the rays of the African sun around the focal point of the hotel’s scenery, the sparking and inviting Victorian themed pool. As the day fades and the lengthening of shadows bring cool relief, you can wander down to the sundeck to marvel at the grand sweep of the watery horizon burnt gold by the sinking sun, whilst sipping sundowners in the most romantic setting.
This is the unique promise of The Royal Livingstone Hotel – Zambia ’s most spectacularly diverse wilderness experience offers exquisite style and intimacy against a backdrop of wild Africa in all her splendour. There’s no better place to contemplate the unrivalled majesty of the Victoria Falls on your doorstep than the utterly unique Royal Livingstone Hotel, where zebras enjoy the wandering across the lawn.
Chobe Game Lodge
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. The Lodge can accommodate up to 100 people in total luxury and caters for children of all ages.
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.
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Other Recommendations
As Victoria Falls is a must see for any visitor to southern Africa combining it with a safari lodge in Chobe National Park is a great opportunity to experience the falls and one of the premier wildlife parks in Africa.
This package is a perfect addition to any other travel plans through southern Africa as Livingstone airport is easily accessible from Johannesburg and other major cities through the region.
Flights
Wild Africa Travel Company has excellent return airfares from Australia to Johannesburg and from Johannesburg to Livingstone (Victoria Falls).
Prices for return economy class flight with South African Airways from Australia to Livingstone start from:
Ex Perth $1,670
Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide $1,760
Taxes approximately $500
Actual prices and taxes will depend on dates of travel. Please contact our office on free-call 1800 615 524 or by email for an exact quote
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended for the Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park to cover for irrecoverable prepaid travel costs incurred as a result of unforeseen circumstances. For example, if the passenger becomes unexpectedly ill and is unable to travel then the passenger will be able to recover the total costs of their Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park package.
Please note every year Wild Africa Travel Company have passengers needing to cancel for many unforeseen reasons. Unfortunately Wild Africa Travel Company is helpless if the passenger has not taken out the appropriate travel insurance.
Travel Insurance is also very important for passengers on their travels as there can be situations where things may go wrong and travellers find themselves needing urgent medical assistance, help with replacing lost luggage, or assistance in making an urgent trip home. Travel insurance can provide coverage for these unforeseen circumstances and also provide peace of mind for the traveller.
Cover can be purchased at time of booking. Please contact for a quote.
Note: Pre-existing conditions are not automatically covered, please make sure the Travel Insurance Policy wording is read and fully understood.
