Botswana & Zambia 10 Day Photo Safari
Nick Dale
Enjoy beautiful Botswana and Victoria Falls, Zambia on this lovely tour that gives more than ample time in multiple game parks and a good chance to see Africa's famed "Big Five"!
Day 1
​Accommodations: Camping in Moremi Game Reserve or hotel stay in Maun
Meals: Dinner
​Arrive at the airport in Maun, Botswana! Your safari guide will pick you up from the airport. You can choose either to spend your first night relaxing at a quaint hotel in Maun, or depending on your arrival time, start your safari and journey to Moremi Game Reserve and your first night of camping. Our professional staff travel ahead of your safari vehicle and set up & remove all of your tents, bedding, etc., so that you will arrive with everything set up each day that you’re camping. Each traveler will have a cot with mattress pad to sleep on. The camp cook will prepare meals for you during each camping day. Your drive today will include good opportunities to see your first wildlife of the journey! Meals: Dinner.
Day 2
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Dinner
Continue your stay in Botswana in Moremi Game Reserve! Our professional staff travel ahead of your safari vehicle and set up & remove all of your tents, bedding, etc., so that you will arrive with everything set up each day that you’re camping. Each traveler will have a cot with mattress pad to sleep on. The camp cook will prepare meals for you during each camping day. Your drive today will include good opportunities to see a lot of wildlife! Meals: Dinner.
Day 3
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will get to see a lot of wildlife in Moremi Game Reserve today, as you will have both a morning and then an evening game drive. During the middle of the day, animals take a break from grazing and are difficult to spot, which means it’s the perfect time for you to have a break back at the camp site. Use the time to relax, unwind, and enjoy lunch. There is an opportunity to spend the night on a remote island in the Okavango Delta! Camping overnight in Moremi or on remote island in Moremi.
Day 4
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There will be a short morning game drive after breakfast, time permitting. Then, you will depart from Moremi Game Reserve and go to Savuti Park, known for its hillier geography and large concentration of elephants and predators. You’ll likely see wildlife along the way. Watch as the terrain changes periodically during the drive. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Savuti. Camping overnight in Savuti.
Day 5
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will enjoy the Savuti area today. There will be both a morning and an afternoon game drive in Savuti Park, with plenty of time to see incredible wildlife! Notice how different the landscape becomes in this area of Botswana! Camping overnight in Savuti.
Day 6
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a quick morning game drive, you will depart Savuti Park and head for Chobe National Park. There will be an afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park, which is another great place to see wildlife along watering holes and by the river. Camping overnight in Chobe.
Day 7
Accommodations: Camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a lovely morning game drive in Chobe, then head back to the camp site for lunch and relaxation. Instead of an afternoon game drive, you will have an afternoon Chobe River boat ride game viewing experience. It’s another interesting perspective of the lives of the animals along the river, and a good opportunity to spot some interesting birds, like the African Fish Eagle! You will also have a chance to stop in the town of Kasane to pick up a few grocery items, if desired. Camping overnight in Chobe.
Day 8
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge (or equivalent)
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and dinner are at your expense; the lodge offers plenty of variety.
If there is time, enjoy a morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Then, your guide will drive you to the border of Botswana and Zambia, where you will cross the border by speed boat (perhaps a 10 minute journey). After you’ve cleared customs, the group will depart for and arrive at the lodge in Victoria Falls. Enjoy the tropical landscaping, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy this beautiful location!
Day 9
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge (or equivalent)
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch and dinner are at your expense; the lodge offers plenty of variety.
Today is free to choose your own activities (there are all kinds of choices, from boat rides along the Zambezi River, to flights over Victoria Falls, visits to wildlife sanctuaries, and much more). Overnight at Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge (or equivalent).
Day 10
Meals: Breakfast
This is the end of the tour! Depending on the time of your departing flight, you may have time to book an optional morning activity through the lodge.
Tour price includes:
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Accommodations as indicated
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Meals as indicated (usually at camp sites, but some picnics or packed lunches along the way)
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3 liters of bottled mineral water per person, per day during the safari tour
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All vehicle transportation to and from overnight accommodations (includes gas and mileage)
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Game drives, per itinerary
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Transfers to and from all airports as indicated
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All park entrance fees
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Guides/Drivers who will accompany you for the duration of the Botswana tour
Not included in the tour price:
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Airfare to or from destination(s)
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Visas for your travel destinations
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Travel Insurance
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Travel medicines
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Personal expenses
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Fax, Wi-Fi, and phone calls
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Souvenirs
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Beverages to accompany meals
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Tips for service
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Any optional activities you choose to do that are not specifically listed above
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Anything else not listed as specifically included
Be sure to bring:
Sun block, sun hat, bug repellent, good walking shoes, an umbrella (for the spray at Victoria Falls), any medications you take regularly, anti-malaria medications, backup batteries for cameras & other equipment, and a sense of adventure!
Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Call (678) 622-2988 to start the process customize this tour!
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** Tour prices are not published because they are dependent on a number of factors, such as the number of travelers on the tour, how many prefer private tent accommodations (versus sharing), etc. Because we can customize, it leaves more room for you to decide exactly how you want your tour to be!