5-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari Tour from Kasane

Sunset on the Zambezi, the roar of Mosi oa Tunya, and elephant herds along the Chobe River

A 5-day tour from Kasane combining Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe with Chobe National Park in Botswana, including guided walks through the rainforest, a helicopter flight over the falls, and a full-day safari with game drives and river cruises. The itinerary moves you from waterfall to wildlife over two countries, with four nights of accommodation, all meals, and a dedicated guide included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Sunset Cruise

• Transfer from airport to Shearwater Explorers Village
• Enjoy luxury sunset cruise on Zambezi River
• Return to lodge for overnight stay

Day 2: Victoria Falls Guided Tour and Helicopter Flight

• Guided tour of Victoria Falls rainforest
• Lunch at Lookout Cafe overlooking Batoka Gorges
• Take Victoria Falls helicopter scenic flight
• Overnight at Shearwater Explorers Village

Day 3: Transfer to Kasane, Botswana

• Breakfast at lodge
• Transfer from Shearwater Explorers Village to Travelodge Hotel Kasane
• Overnight at Travelodge Hotel or similar

Day 4: Chobe National Park Safari

• Morning game cruise on Chobe River
• Buffet lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge
• Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park
• Return to hotel for overnight stay

Day 5: Departure Transfers

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer from Travelodge to Kasane or Victoria Falls Airport

The experience

The Zambezi Sunset Cruise opens the tour on arrival day: a 2.5-hour float downriver where hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and elephants drink at the banks while birds work the waterline against the African skyline. Snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks are on board. Your guide then drives you to Shearwater Explorers Village for the night.

Day two is built around Victoria Falls itself. An 8am guided walk takes you through the rainforest for 2.5 hours, moving through the spray and mist as your guide explains the geology and the local history: Mosi oa Tunya, the Smoke that Thunders. Lunch follows at the Lookout Cafe, a restaurant perched on the edge of the Batoka Gorges with views straight down the Zambezi River and the iconic bridge. Then you board a helicopter for an aerial circuit of the falls and the gorge below, a perspective no ground-level walk can match. Overnight at Shearwater again.

Day three is the crossing. A transfer takes you from Victoria Falls to Kasane, Botswana, where you stay at Travelodge Hotel. Day four is the full Chobe experience: a morning game cruise along the Chobe River, lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge, then an afternoon in an open 4X4 safari vehicle hunting the big five across the park. Elephant herds are the signature here. The park holds some of the largest concentrations in Africa. You're back at the hotel by 4:30pm. On day five, a final transfer takes you to either Kasane or Victoria Falls airport.

What’s included

• Four nights of accommodation at Shearwater Explorers Village and Travelodge Hotel.
• breakfast throughout.
• the Zambezi Sunset Cruise with snacks and drinks.
• a guided 2.5-hour walk through the Victoria Falls rainforest.
• the helicopter scenic flight over the falls.
• lunch at the Lookout Cafe and at Chobe Safari Lodge.
• a full-day Chobe safari with morning river cruise and afternoon 4X4 game drive.
• air-conditioned transportation between all sites.
• and a dedicated English-speaking guide for the entire tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Dream Africa Vacations

Is this one for you?Five days is long enough to move between two countries and see both the falls and the wildlife without rushing the Chobe safari. A single day there would leave you watching game from a vehicle for only a few hours. This length rules out a quick in-and-out, and it leaves no room for a third destination, so book this if Chobe and Victoria Falls are your priorities and you have the time to do both properly.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What animals will I see on the Chobe game drive?

Chobe National Park is known for large herds of elephants, and the full-day safari gives you a morning river cruise and an afternoon 4X4 drive to spot the big five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant) along with hippos, crocodiles and abundant birdlife.

Is the helicopter tour included in the price, or do I pay extra?

The scenic helicopter flight over Victoria Falls is included in the tour package. An upgrade to a longer game flight over the surrounding wilderness is available for an additional cost.

How much time do I spend actually at Victoria Falls?

You have a full day at Victoria Falls on day two: a 2.5-hour guided rainforest walk in the morning, lunch with views of the falls and gorge, and then the helicopter flight. The walk and the flight together give you the falls from ground level and from the air.

What's included in the accommodation?

Four nights are included: two at Shearwater Explorers Village in Victoria Falls and two at Travelodge Hotel in Kasane. Breakfast is provided throughout your stay, and lunch is included on the full Chobe day and at the Lookout Cafe on day two.

Do I need a visa to cross from Zimbabwe to Botswana?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Contact the tour operator directly to confirm what you'll need for both Zimbabwe and Botswana before booking.

Are national park fees included?

National park fees and government taxes are USD 90 per person and are not included in the tour price. They are paid separately at checkout.