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Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

15 days, Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls

Map of the route for Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping
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Itinerary Notes

Please note this is a camping level trip which means you will be camping most nights with some basic hotel/hostel stays to start and end the tour. Campsite facilities in Africa are generally good, but can be basic in certain places. Despite the challenge that a few days “roughing it” may pose to some, the experience of being that close to nature, camping under the African stars, and seeing incredible wildlife at your tent door-step is not just gratifying, but ultimately an experience of a lifetime.

Itinerary

Day 1Victoria Falls

Arrive at any time.

Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at a nearby local restaurant in Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls is a great base to kick-off a southern African adventure to see some natural wonders and take part in some exciting activities. Arrive before your tour starts and opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) while awing at the immense Victoria Falls, raft the whitewater of the mighty Zambezi, or for the more adventurous, bungee jump with Victoria Falls in view.

Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure which visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain a visa on arrival at the border.

Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.

For anyone with a later arrival time on Day 1 we recommend booking a pre-night if you want to spend time seeing Victoria Falls, as the group leaves in the morning of Day 2.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

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Optional Activities - Day 1 HideShow

Livingstone Island (Devil's Pool) Swim
Livingstone2h-3h
125USD per person

Take a swim on the wild side. Travel to Livingstone Island and take the opportunity to swim in the Devil's Pool - a rock pool at the lip of Victoria Falls, offering visitors the incredible experience of peering over the edge of one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Please note that this activity is only offered in the low water season (August to December), and on the Lunch and High Tea excursions. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend speaking to your CEO at the beginning of the tour to book this activity in advance.

Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia, and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

Canoeing the Zambezi
Victoria Falls
160USD per person

Opt to canoe above the Falls on the upper Zambezi for a unique and tranquil bird and animal sighting experience.

Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min
Victoria Falls
284USD per person

You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 25 minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. This extended ride also includes time flying over the vast and towering walls of the Batoka Gorge. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 25min flight.

Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

Zambezi Bungee Jump
Victoria Falls
168USD per person

Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls9h-10h

Depart Victoria Falls in the morning for a full-day guided tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana - a wildlife-abundant region covering about 11,700km² of the Northern Kalahari. Begin your adventure with a cruise down the Chobe River, taking in the sweeping views and witnessing the wildlife grazing along the riverbank. Enjoy an included lunch on land before boarding 4x4 safari vehicles for an afternoon wildlife safari drive with an expert guide. Keep an eye out for lions, elephants, and buffalos. Transfer back to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, arriving in the early evening. Please note that this activity includes two border crossings between Zimbabwe and Botswana. The ordering of activities is susceptible to change.

** Please note that you need to get a double-entry visa or a Univisa when arriving in Zimbabwe to ensure you can return again without needing to pay an extra visa fee.

Livingstone Island (Devil's Pool) Morning Breezer
Livingstone2h30m-3h
125USD per person

Take a short morning boat ride down the Zambezi River to the west side of the island overlooking Main Falls. Take in the incredible, close-up view of the rushing waters cascading over the steep rock face. Keep your eye out for rainbows on a sunny day. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend speaking to your CEO at the beginning of the tour to book this activity in advance.

Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia, and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls
Livingstone
360USD per person

Take a 12-15 Microlight flight over the falls to get an unparalleled, unobstructed view of the spectacular gorge that the Zambezi River has carved into the surrounding landscape over thousands of years.

Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

Bridge Swing over the Zambezi
Victoria Falls
168USD per person

Get strapped up, step over the Victoria Falls Bridge and free fall for 80 meters into the Batoka Gorge. Enjoy the views as you swing back and forth over the roaring Zambezi river, with cascading waterfalls at your side. Don't think you can hack it alone? Swing with a partner.

Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
Victoria Falls

You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight.

Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
Victoria Falls4h-7h
120USD per person

Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch.

Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required.

This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.

Accommodation

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Explorers Village Camping (or similar)
Campground

Day 2Victoria Falls/Matobo National Park

Begin the day early with Victoria Falls thundering in the distance. Then, climb into the Lando and enjoy the scenery along the way to Matobo National Park. It will be a full travel day.

Lando
Victoria Falls – Matobo National Park6h08:00475km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Accommodation

African Wanderer Campsite (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Matobo National Park

Set off in an open wildlife safari through Matobo National Park in Zimbabwe. Visit a Khoisan cave with historic paintings, learn about edible plants, and wildlife conservation efforts.

Guided Rhino Walk
Matobo National Park – Bulawayo

Set off on foot into the bush and enjoy a guided walk while tracking white rhinos.

Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
Matobo National Park

Set off in an open safari vehicle and be on the lookout for wildlife, particularly the white rhinos this national park is known for -- it's one of the best places to see these magnificent animals in the world.

Accommodation

African Wanderer Campsite (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Matobo National Park/Tshipise

Spend most of the day travelling in the Lando before crossing the border into South Africa. In the evening, relax at the campsite and opt to enjoy the mineral pool located nearby.

Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - South Africa)
Beitbridge

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Lando
Matobo National Park – Tshipise7h600km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

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Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow

Hot Springs Soak
Tshipise

After a long day of traveling, take a relaxing soak in the warm water mineral pool at the campsite. “Tshipise” meaning “something warm”, refers to the mineral springs feeding the pool. The famous Tshipise koppie (hill) towers protectively over the charming resort, set amongst a host of indigenous trees.

Accommodation

Tshipise a Forever Resort Campsite (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Tshipise/Kruger National Park

Spend the full day on a wildlife safari drive within the 5 million acres of Kruger National Park. Search for the “big five” and travel through the vast savannah stopping at prime viewing areas like Hippo Pool, the Kruger Tablets, and the Red Rocks.

Lando
Tshipise – Kruger National Park1h-1h30m

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Kruger National Park6h

Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.

Accommodation

Satara Rest Campsite (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Kruger National Park/Greater Kruger Area

Spend another day on a safari drive through Kruger National Park. Please note there is also the option to embark on the safari in a 4x4 vehicle instead. Later, sit down for a traditional dinner with the group and take part in some local dancing.

Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive
Kruger National Park6h

Jump into our touring vehicle and get ready to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, and many other species in one of Africa's greatest wildlife areas.

Lando
Kruger National Park – Hazyview7h200km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
Hazyview

Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

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Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow

Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day
Kruger National Park6h-7h

Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.

Accommodation

Aan De Vliet Holiday Resort (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Greater Kruger Area/Johannesburg

Spend the day in the Lando enjoying the scenery en route to Johannesburg, which is also South Africa’s largest city. There will be some free time in the evening to find a place for dinner on your own.

Lando
Hazyview – Johannesburg8h407km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Accommodation

Hotel Sky Sandton (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 8Johannesburg

Spend a free day getting to know Johannesburg on your own or with other members of the group. Choose to wander through museums and historic properties and sample food, music, and art all day long.

Free Time
Johannesburg Full Day

Get out and explore.

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Optional Activities - Day 8 HideShow

Cycle Tour in Soweto
Soweto – Johannesburg1h-2h
1300-1950ZAR per person

Explore South Africa’s largest township on two wheels and under your own steam. This guided tour will take you through the vibrant streets of Soweto, giving you the opportunity to meet some of its diverse residents, see the sights, hear the music and even taste a local ‘home-brewed’ beer.
Popular stops include the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Vilakazi Street, where Nelson Mandela used to live.

Apartheid Museum
Johannesburg1h-2h
180ZAR per person

Take a self guided tour around the complex and learn about the history of the apartheid in South Africa.

Accommodation

Hotel Sky Sandton (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 9Johannesburg/Serowe

Cross the border into Botswana and travel across the desolate landscape of the central-eastern part of the country to the wild bush within Khama Rhino Sanctuary; a unique community initiative in wildlife conservation. This is where the group will stop for the night and set up camp before time around the fire beneath a starry sky.

Lando
Martins Drift – Serowe170km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Lando
Johannesburg – Groblersbrug4h30m400km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Border Crossing (South Africa - Botswana)
Groblersbrug – Martins Drift

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Accommodation

Khama Rhino Sanctuary Camp (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10Serowe/Maun

Enjoy a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary, learning more about this special place along the route. Climb back in the Lando and travel through Maun where the land becomes more fertile the closer you get to the Okavango Delta.

Choose to prebook a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta during your free time in Maun.

Lando
Serowe – Maun6h-7h524km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive
Khama Rhino Sanctuary – Serowe2h

Hop into an open air safari vehicle to search for the sanctuary's rhinos, and other wildlife species.

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Optional Activities - Day 10 HideShow

Delta Doors-off Scenic Helicopter Flight
Maun

A scenic flight from Maun provides fantastic aerial access to the magical beauty of the Delta within a few minutes from lift off. The complex bushland soon opens up to stunning floodplains, crisscrossed with waterways, hippo highways and animal tracks. This incredible scenic flight allows you to experience the wonderful variety of diverse ecosystems in one awesome adventure, taking you to the permanent waterways, palm islands and lagoons that constitute the heart of the south-western Okavango Delta. On your way back to Maun, you will experience breath-taking views of the seasonal floodplains west of the main Boro channel. Doors are removed for unrestricted views, which offers great photographic opportunities, and guests are provided with headsets for constant communication with our very knowledgeable pilots, guaranteeing a highly informative and expertly guided adventure.

Accommodation

Sedia Hotel Campsite (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 11Maun/Okavango Delta

On the way to the Delta set off on a wildlife walk and learn about tracking the animals while gaining more insight into their natural behaviours. Later, begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) and search for birds en route to the basic bush camp where you’ll set up camp and sing with the locals for the evening.

Pack a small bag for this overnight excursion; we'll leave our big bags with the Lando. Please note that there are no showers or running water for toilets. Bring along 5 litres of water for both drinking and cleaning.

Mokoro
Okavango Delta1h-2h

Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

Okavango Delta Excursion
Okavango Delta

Enjoy wildlife walks and viewing, mokoro trips, and birdwatching in the pristine wilderness area of the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta. In the evening, count the shooting stars, sing with the locals, or simply unwind with a sundowner (cheers!) around the campfire.

Safari Vehicle
Maun – Okavango Delta1h

Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.

Accommodation

Okavango Delta Camping (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Okavango Delta/Gweta

Choose to wake up early and watch a sunrise in the bush before traveling out of the Okavango Delta via mokoro through the channels. There will be time for showers while in Maun before boarding the Lando to Gweta, where the group will camp under the massive baobab trees. Free time will be had upon arrival to camp.

Free Time
Gweta Evening

Enjoy the towering baobab trees found around tonight's campsite and go for a dip in the pool if you need to cool off.

Safari Vehicle
Okavango Delta – Maun1h

Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride.

Lando
Maun – Gweta4h240km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Mokoro
Okavango Delta1h-2h

Climb into a traditional canoe for a closer view of the shoreline.

Accommodation

Elephant Sands Lodge Campsite (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Gweta/Kasane

Journey overland to Kasane where there will be free time. Choose to embark on a sunset river cruise in Chobe National Park, which also happens to be home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa.

The best way to appreciate one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Lando
Gweta – Kasane6h420km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

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Optional Activities - Day 13 HideShow

Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Chobe National Park – Kasane

Get a fantastic perspective of one of Botswana's national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Bring a few drinks and a camera, sit back, and enjoy the view.

Accommodation

Thebe River Safari Lodge Campsite (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 14Kasane/Victoria Falls

Drive in the Lando across the border between Botswana and Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria Falls. Stop for a traditional lunch at the G Adventures—supported Lusumpuko Women’s Club. Upon arrival there will be free time for the optional activities available in the area.

For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls, or bungee jumping with the waterfalls in sight. You can also opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border into Zimbabwe.

Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.

Lando
Kasane – Kazungula45m20km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Border Crossing (Botswana - Zimbabwe)
Kazungula

Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Lando
Kazungula – Victoria Falls1h30m-2h65km

Climb aboard our custom built ride …. overlanding G-style!

Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch

Start your visit to Victoria Falls off on the right foot by sitting down to a traditional, Zimbabwean meal, cooked by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a group of women from a nearby township. A demonstration by the ladies will show you exactly how Zimbabweans traditionally eat their food, and you’ll be served a farm-to-table meal made with traditional, local, in-season ingredients. This meal provides much-needed income to the cooperatives’ 20 members – changing their lives and families in the process.

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Optional Activities - Day 14 HideShow

Victoria Falls Visit
Victoria Falls
50USD per person

Take in the natural splendour of thundering Victoria Falls while viewing the massive falls from the Zimbabwean side. Entrance fee for the park - self guided.

Chobe National Park Safari Drive
Chobe National Park 100km

Immerse yourself in Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Explore with your eyes as the tour drives along routes that overlook the beautiful Chobe River and keep an eye out for the remarkable variety of animals that are drawn to this permanent water source.

During the safari drives it is not uncommon to spot several of Africa’s “big five” in the greater Chobe area and the early morning drive lasting 3 hours is a wonderful opportunity to have some unique sightings.

Accommodation

Explorers Village Camping (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 15Victoria Falls

Depart anytime.

If you aren't ready to leave just yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!

Victoria Falls is frequently used as a base for travellers wishing to participate in the many activities and excursions available in the area. Please contact your booking agent if you would like to book post-tour accommodation.

Departure Day

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

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Optional Activities - Day 15 HideShow

Livingstone Island (Devil's Pool) Morning Breezer
Livingstone2h30m-3h
125USD per person

Take a short morning boat ride down the Zambezi River to the west side of the island overlooking Main Falls. Take in the incredible, close-up view of the rushing waters cascading over the steep rock face. Keep your eye out for rainbows on a sunny day. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend speaking to your CEO at the beginning of the tour to book this activity in advance.

Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia, and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

Livingstone Island (Devil's Pool) Swim
Livingstone2h-3h
125USD per person

Take a swim on the wild side. Travel to Livingstone Island and take the opportunity to swim in the Devil's Pool - a rock pool at the lip of Victoria Falls, offering visitors the incredible experience of peering over the edge of one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Please note that this activity is only offered in the low water season (August to December), and on the Lunch and High Tea excursions. Due to high demand, we strongly recommend speaking to your CEO at the beginning of the tour to book this activity in advance.

Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia, and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

Microlight Flight over Victoria Falls
Livingstone
360USD per person

Take a 12-15 Microlight flight over the falls to get an unparalleled, unobstructed view of the spectacular gorge that the Zambezi River has carved into the surrounding landscape over thousands of years.

Please note that this activity takes place in Livingstone, Zambia and visa fees are not included in the price of this activity.

Bridge Swing over the Zambezi
Victoria Falls
168USD per person

Get strapped up, step over the Victoria Falls Bridge and free fall for 80 meters into the Batoka Gorge. Enjoy the views as you swing back and forth over the roaring Zambezi river, with cascading waterfalls at your side. Don't think you can hack it alone? Swing with a partner.

Canoeing the Zambezi
Victoria Falls
160USD per person

Opt to canoe above the Falls on the upper Zambezi for a unique and tranquil bird and animal sighting experience.

Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
Victoria Falls4h-7h
120USD per person

Take the opportunity to go whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River while Victoria Falls roars above. Depart in the morning and navigate through the canyon that forms the famous falls. The dramatic rapids will fill you with excitement and complete your experience. Includes a full-day of rafting on class III-V rapids, transfers, and lunch.

Please note: River conditions and activity pricing vary depending on the seasons. High water season is from about February to July. Low water season generally runs from August to January each year - this is when the Zambezi is at its very wildest. The "closed season" is dependent on the season’s rains, and usually is from March to April; during this time rafting on the river is not permitted. Additionally, this activity requires passengers to hike down and up the Batoka Gorge (approx. 45 minutes each way) to access the river; an average level of fitness is required.

This activity price excludes a $10 park entrance fee.

Zambezi Bungee Jump
Victoria Falls
168USD per person

Get the adrenaline pumping with a bungee jump from the Victoria Falls Bridge over the Zambezi River. Hear the rush of Victoria Falls as you enjoy this once in a lifetime experience.

Zipline over the Zambezi
Victoria Falls
50USD per person

Glide along a zipline track for 300 metres over the rapids of the Batoka Gorge below. Take in incredible views of the Victoria Falls along the way.

Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
Victoria Falls

You don't want to miss the opportunity to see Victoria Falls from above. Watch the Zambezi River make its way toward the gorge and form the largest waterfall in the world. During your 15-minute ride, you will have time to take in the incredible views over the falls, Livingstone Island, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park while snapping as many pictures as you like. You may be lucky enough to see some giraffes and elephants in the surrounding landscape and even catch a rainbow over the falls. Includes pick-up and drop-off from hotel and a 12-15min flight.

Please note there is a cost for an additional park fee paid for on-site at time of the activity.

Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Overland Safari & Participation Camping

| 15 days - Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls - from $2119 USD