Botswana and Zimbabwe Explorer

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  • No booking fees
5 Based on 2 Reviews
  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16779
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore the lush Okavango Delta by mokoro
  • Spot wildlife in safari game vehicles in the Matobos National Park
  • Explore the natural wonder of Victoria Falls
  • In Hwange National Park encounter wildlife in an open vehicle
  • Sunset river cruise and game drive in Chobe National Park
  • Journey from the Kalahari Desert to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  • In famous Kruger National Park search for the "Big 5"
  • Visit and learn about the great Zimbabwe Monuments on a guided tour
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Start and end in Johannesburg, the "Botswana And Zimbabwe Explorer" tour is a guided walking tour that takes 16 days. You will visit Hwange National Park, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and 8 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Botswana And Zimbabwe Explorer" is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

This accommodated tour showcases the abundant wildlife and amazing sights of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Kruger National Park. This adventure safari offers phenomenal value for money and is perfect for those who wish to visit the best wilderness areas and cultural sights of Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of water thundering over Victoria Falls, and search for wildlife on game drives in the world famous Kruger National Park, Chobe National Park and Hwange National Park. Explore the Rhodes Matobo National Park with its distinctive huge boulders and ancient bushman paintings, and the well preserved stone structures of the World Heritage listed Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Big game and bird life can be seen in abundance on mokoro excursions in the pristine Okavango Delta and a game viewing cruise on the Chobe River. This is a truly memorable journey, full of incredible wildlife opportunities.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Join Johannesburg, early morning drive to Kruger National Park (580 kms, ± 8 hrs)
  • Day 2 : Kruger National Park (300 kms, ± 8 hrs)
  • Day 3 : Great Zimbabwe Ruins (450 kms, ± 6.5 hrs)
  • Day 4-5 : Matobo National Park (360 kms, ± 5 hrs)
  • Day 6-7 : Hwange National Park (340 kms, ± 5 hrs)
  • Day 8-9 : Victoria Falls (200 kms, ± 3 hrs)
  • Day 10 : Chobe National Park (85 kms, ±1 hr)
  • Day 11 : Nata (340 kms, ± 4.5 hrs)
  • Day 12-14 : Okavango Delta (340 kms, ± 4.5 hrs)
  • Day 15 : Khama Rhino Sanctuary (540 kms, ± 6.5 hrs)
  • Day 16 : Drive to Johannesburg where trip concludes (650 kms, ± 8 hrs)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 11 nights comfortable accommodation in hotels, lodges and guesthouses on a twinshare basis
  • 2 nights accommodation in basic chalets with shared bathroom facilities on a twinshare basis
  • 2 nights accommodation in basic tented camp with shared bathroom facilities on a twinshare basis
Meals
  • 15 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 11 dinners
Transport
  • Private transport in minibus / safari truck
Guide
  • English speaking local guide
Others
  • Game drives, day walks and excursions as listed in itinerary
  • National park fees and site entrance fees as listed in itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Local cash payment of US$300 per person payable to the tour guide on day 1
  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature (i.e laundry, phone calls, tips, etc)
  • Entrance to Victoria Falls
  • Optional activities
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • Tips & gratuities
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5 - Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 25 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This was my 3rd adventure with this tour company and my 2nd to South Africa. The variety of each and every tour is a major factor in my decision making and this tour did not disappoint. Each day was something different and we... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jul 24 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This was my third overlanding expedition in Southern Africa and it did not disappoint. The scenery, wildlife and cultures in Zimbabwe and Botswana were spectacular. Particular highlights were having the fabulous ruins at Great... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Botswana and Zimbabwe Explorer tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 June 2024, a deposit of 309 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Botswana and Zimbabwe Explorer tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Botswana and Zimbabwe Explorer tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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