Duration
15-Day
Hwange National Park, Botswana
This classic journey covers Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and the core of the international Kavango Zambezi (KAZA) Transfrontier Conservation Area. This initiative is a multi-country effort to create a vast network of interlinking reserves and provide corridors for wildlife movement along natural migration routes, particularly for elephants. The lodges are beautiful, comfortable and make for a great adventure safari.
Plan snapshot
Duration
15-Day
Route
Victoria Falls Town to Victoria Falls Town
Via Victoria Falls, Hwange NP, Matobo NP
Country & park
Botswana / Hwange National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives, nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip
Accommodation
PheZulu Guest Lodge - Mid-range guest house at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
EUR
Before booking
Quote flow
This mid-range tour includes camping and lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 12 people per vehicle.
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Day 1
Mid-range guest house at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2-3
Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Luxury lodge just outside Matobo NP (Zimbabwe) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Nata Bird Sanctuary (Botswana) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 7
Mid-range hotel in Maun (City, Botswana) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 8-9
Bordering Moremi GR (Okavango Delta, Botswana) without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Mid-range hotel in Maun (City, Botswana) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 11-12
Mid-range tented camp inside Okavango Panhandle (Botswana) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 13
Mid-range tented camp inside Zambezi Region (Namibia) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 14
Mid-range lodge just outside Chobe NP (Botswana) – Breakfast & Dinner Included
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 15
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
The tour starts at 2:00 pm at Phezulu Guest Lodge. The majestic sight of the mighty Zambezi River plunging over Victoria Falls welcomes you to your Zimbabwe and Botswana adventure. You will check into your lodge before exploring the falls and tropical rainforest surroundings on foot in the afternoon. Afterwards, you will head out to a local restaurant for dinner at your own expense. Mid-range guest house located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Hwange National Park is a wildlife jewel. It is famous for its big game and large herds of elephants. Hwange is home to a wide variety of habitats, from its western regions on the edge of the Kalahari through large grass plains to the forested woodlands in east Hwange. Our comfortable lodge for two nights is situated on the eastern boundary of the park. You will spend your time on a full-day game drive, in open 4WD vehicles in the park in search of wildlife. Mid-range lodge bordering Hwange NP (Zimbabwe) without fences All meals included Drinks not included
Day 4
The rounded granite boulders and undulating valleys of the Matobo National Park are home to some of the last of the rhinos in Zimbabwe. You will spend your day on an adventure in the park that includes a game walk to see the rhinos, discovering the ancient Bushmen paintings that adorn the rocks, and admiring the landscapes from World's View, the site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave. Note: Lunch on day 4 is an own-expense meal. Luxury lodge located just outside Matobo NP (Zimbabwe) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 6
This morning, you will leave Matobo and head west towards the Botswana border, cross at Plumtree and make your way to the Nata area for your overnight stop. In the late afternoon, you will head out onto the Makgadikgadi Pans, vast salt pans that seem to stretch on to infinity. You will explore the area and have some fun taking photographs before the sunset's golden over the horizon. Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Nata Bird Sanctuary (Botswana) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Maun’s name is derived from a San word meaning “place of the short reeds” and is nestled at the southern end of the Okavango Delta where your lodge overlooks the beautiful Thamalakane River. Here, you will prepare for your trip to Moremi Game Reserve with a free afternoon to bird watch along the river. You can also relax around the pool or take an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta at your own expense. Mid-range hotel in Maun (City, Botswana) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
The Moremi Game Reserve is created by startling and unexpected contrasts as the waters of the Okavango flood into the drier Kalahari creating the magnificently rich wilderness area with amazing wildlife. Moremi offers some excellent game viewing with over 400 species of birds. It is also a great place to sight leopards, lions, wild dogs, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of antelopes. You will spend your time on game drives in Moremi Game Reserve and the surrounding areas along the Khwai River where the lagoons attract thirsty animals to drink in the late afternoon. Your lodge is on a private concession north of Moremi, where you will enjoy your meals while watching the animals drinking and enjoying the wilderness far from civilization. Bordering Moremi GR (Okavango Delta, Botswana) without fences All meals included Drinks not included
Day 10
On the morning of day 10, we enjoy an exciting game drive through the concession, spotting lions, giraffes, elephants, and leopards with expert guides. As we explore the diverse landscape, from sweeping plains to dense woodlands, we marvel at the beauty of the wilderness. Reluctantly, we head back to our hotel in Maun, reflecting on the unforgettable experiences and the importance of conservation. Dinner on day 10 will be an own expense meal. Mid-range hotel in Maun (City, Botswana) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 11
You'll drive around the Okavango Delta, and head north to your lodge on the banks of the Okavango Panhandle. From the lodge, you’ll explore the Okavango by a mokoro and motor boat. You will experience tranquil reed-lined rivers, crystal clear waters and abundant birdlife. You will have enough time to rest, relax and enjoy the views of the Okavango Delta. Mid-range tented camp located inside Okavango Panhandle (Botswana) All meals included Drinks not included
Day 13
You will cross out of Botswana into Namibia and the Mahango Game Reserve. You will have a game drive through the reserve to your lodge on the Kavango River. You'll spend your afternoon exploring on a river cruise and enjoying the spectacular local bird life along the river. Mid-range tented camp located inside Zambezi Region (Namibia) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 14
The Caprivi Strip, Zambezi Region, is a thin wedge of Namibia, which separates Botswana in the south and Angola in the north. You'll cross the Caprivi, back into Botswana at Ngoma and head to your lodge in the town of Kasane. The Chobe River attracts large herds of elephants as it flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park. Your final afternoon is spent on arguably the best wildlife activity in Southern Africa, the game-viewing cruise. You will see herds of elephants, large crocodiles, pods of hippos and other wildlife as they quench their thirst at the end of the day. The magnificent river sunset is a photographer’s dream. Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana) Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 15
You'll enjoy an optional early morning game drive (own expense) before having your last breakfast. After a sad farewell, you will transfer on a road shuttle to either Kasane Airport in Botswana or Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, in time for midday flight departures. Your tour ends at 11:00 am. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Bed linen
Bath towels
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
Offered by
Sunway Safaris operates small group wildlife tours and safaris in Southern Africa. You can book as a solo, a couple or small group. Our "join-in" scheduled tours are maximum 12 clients per group, with 2 qualified guides. We focus on wildlife, wilderness and national parks as an all inclusive value for money experience. Since 1994 we've perfected our itineraries ensuring that your holiday will run smoothly. We look forward to welcoming you to Southern Africa.
Office In
South Africa
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 1994)
Member Of
ATTA, SATSA, ASA & HATAB
Tour Types
Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5I started at Victoria Falls and travelled through Botswana and Namibia, camping for most of 21 nights. I was a bit apprehensive as my trip had been delayed 3 years, but Bruce and Grace's communication was helpful, friendly and positive and made me feel happy. The trip itself was magnificent, it surpassed any expectations I had. My guides, Patrick and Moses were knowledgeable, humorous, hard working and catered meals to a high standard. I was well briefed each day about the itinerary, what to expect and lists of highlights. Geography, political and social information as well as superb information about the wildlife was constant and I gained such insights. I was comfortable in my tent and in the van - P and M always made sure to check I was okay. I really felt like I saw what was special, the itinerary was well set. I left Livingstone and Africa feeling like I left home, with a love that grew because my experience was so enriching. I can't thank Sunways, Patrick and Moses enough for the experience of a lifetime. My tour was NB21 and I would do it all again - though I have been told of the Malawi Mozambique tour and am saving my pennies.
Helen McPherson · Thailand
Superbly organised safari. Great interaction with our guides,fabulous knowledge of animals etc.The wild camping was a terrific experience sitting around the fire at nights hearing the animals and seeing the star filled skies.Food prepared was extremely good,catered for all tastes.Everyone helped each other.To see wild animals in their natural habitat and absorbing the grandeur of the landscape was a dream come true,thank you Sunway. Value for money 10/10 BT14 tour,28th August-10 September
Stephen Kirby · United Kingdom
We took the 16 day accommodated Game Tracker through South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We enjoyed every day of our trip. It was our first safari and so everything was new to us; we never tired of seeing the birds and animals and even just driving though the countryside. Our guides Chris and Joseph were outstanding. They always gave us a briefing about what to expect the next day, after dinner in the evening. They provided a wealth of information about the birds, animals, the culture and the landscape and even the economies of the countries we visited. We had a nice mix off meals in lodges/restaurants and meals made by the guides. Everything was delicious and by and large very healthy as well. While we were in Okavango, we had koodoo (farmed, not wild) stew. The lodges selected by Sunway were great- very comfortable and they usually had very nice grounds that were good for bird watching. Some of the restaurants are still learning about the logistics of serving customers and getting them their bills. But the guides are aware of this and so we usually placed our orders ahead of time so there were not long delays getting our meals. We absolutely detest camping, so we were not big fans of the accommodation in the Okavango Delta. If you like camping, it would be great. But anyway, we loved the whole Okavango experience. It was definitely worth any shortcomings with the accommodation. The local guides selected by Sunway for the most part were excellent. for example, our guide for Thebes River in Botswana seemed to know exactly how to position the boat and the safari vehicle to get the best pictures. Our favourite parts of the trip were the Thebes River cruise and game drive and the salt pan (for the birds). The vehicle we used to get from venue to venue was called the red elephant. It is a custom designed truck. The seating was comfortable and you got good views from the windows. We always had snacks available, mostly local fruits. Of course what everyone goes on a safari for is the animals. We got great views of lions, buffalo, hippos, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, koodoos, impala, monkeys and much more in many of the places we visited. The Sunway trip was great value and we would definitely consider another trip with Sunway
Nancy and Michal Bardecki · Canada
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James · United States
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
PheZulu Guest Lodge - Mid-range guest house at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
This tour starts and ends in Victoria Falls Town
A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Sunway Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Sunway Safaris.
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