9 Nights
Value Botswana & Zimbabwe
This unforgettable 9 night safari explores three of Southern Africa’s most iconic destinations. Begin in Chobe National Park, Botswana, staying at Muchenje Safari Lodge, where thrilling game drives and serene river cruises reveal Africa’s largest elephant population. Continue to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and enjoy boutique comfort at Shongwe Oasis while witnessing the awe-inspiring “Smoke That Thunders,” complemented by a magical sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Finally, venture deep into Hwange National Park, where three nights at the luxurious Sable Alley Camp offer exceptional wildlife encounters, including walking safaris, photographic hides, and game drives among elephants, lions, and wild dogs. Blending adventure, culture, and comfort, this safari delivers a rich and varied African experience in just 10 days.
Tour Highlights
DAY 1
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Upon arrival in Kasane, Botswana, you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred to Muchenje Safari Lodge, perched on an escarpment overlooking the Chobe River. After settling into your thatched chalet, enjoy sweeping views of the floodplains below. Later this afternoon, set out on your first game drive into the western side of Chobe National Park - home to large elephant herds, buffalo, and predators. Return to the lodge for sunset drinks and a hearty dinner, all with the backdrop of the sun sinking over Namibia’s Caprivi Strip.
Accommodation: Muchenje Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Afternoon Game Drive
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Rise early for a morning game drive through woodlands and open plains teeming with wildlife. This less-crowded corner of Chobe offers rich sightings without the congestion of the park’s eastern sections. After brunch, rest at the lodge or enjoy the pool. In the afternoon, venture out again – this time for a boat cruise on the Chobe River, ideal for photographing elephants crossing the water and hippos bobbing in the shallows. Sundowners on the river are a trip highlight. Return for dinner under the stars and stories by the campfire.
Accommodation: Muchenje Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner, Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Chobe River Boat Cruise and Afternoon Game Drive
DAY 2
DAY 3
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
This morning offers an opportunity to visit the nearby Muchenje village to learn about Botswana’s local culture and rural life, guided by lodge staff from the community. After lunch and a rest, enjoy your final Chobe activity - perhaps another river cruise or a late afternoon game drive with sundowners overlooking the water. Chobe is renowned for its elephant population, but you may also spot lion, sable antelope, or even wild dog. End your stay with a farewell dinner and uninterrupted stargazing over the African bush.
Accommodation: Muchenje Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
LAKE ELEMENTAITA
Leaving the Masai Mara after breakfast, travel across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley dominate the landscape. Lunch will be a picnic stop en route to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in the afternoon and head out on a game drive. Known for its birdlife, the park, with the right climatic conditions, offers the possibility to view thousands of flamingoes feeding in the shallow alkaline lake.
While not a large national park, Lake Nakuru is incredibly scenic and has several unique wildlife sightings that make it a worthwhile visit, including good chances of finding black and white rhinos and the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.
Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Afternoon Game Drive
DAY 4
DAY 5
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, continue south towards the Tanzania border and then on to Arusha for lunch. After lunch, you will depart Arusha and pass through the Maasai Steppe, filled with picturesque African villages and coffee and banana plantations. Arrive at Tarangire National Park, enter the park, and begin exploring with a game drive as you slowly make your way to the lodge arriving for dinner.
Tarangire is most famous for its giant baobabs, a network of swamps, and large herds of elephants rumoured to be the largest population in Tanzania. It is less known for a yearly secret migration where masses of wildlife are drawn to the Tarangire River during the dry season as it remains the last viable water source for miles.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Afternoon Game Drive