3-Day Livingstone Tour: Victoria Falls, Rhino Safari & Chobe

You track white rhinos on foot, cook traditional Zambian food, and cruise the Chobe River in a single three-day loop.

A 3-day guided tour from Livingstone that combines wildlife, culture and two perspectives on Victoria Falls. Day one brings a morning game drive and rhino walking safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, a museum visit, and an afternoon at Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. Day two crosses into Zimbabwe for a different angle on the falls and includes a hands-on cooking lesson at Mukuni Village. Day three is a full-day safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana, with a morning game drive, riverside lunch and afternoon boat cruise along the Chobe River.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Wildlife, History, and Victoria Falls

• Morning game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park
• White rhino walking safari
• Tour Livingstone Museum
• Lunch at Livingstone restaurant
• Guided tour of Victoria Falls (Zambian side)

Day 2: Cultural Immersion and Victoria Falls

• Mukuni Village tour and cooking lesson
• Lunch of prepared traditional dishes
• Guided tour of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwean side)

Day 3: Full-Day Chobe National Park Safari

• Transfer to Chobe National Park, Botswana
• Morning game drive in Chobe
• Lunch at riverside lodge in Kasane
• Afternoon boat cruise on Chobe River
• Evening return to Livingstone

The experience

The itinerary moves across three countries in three days without requiring you to arrange transport or logistics. Hotel pickup starts at 8:00 AM on days one and two, and 6:30–7:00 AM on day three, so you meet your guide at your lodge and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route is built around what changes each day: the first day anchors on the rhino walk in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and the roar of Victoria Falls from the Zambian bank; the second day flips the perspective by crossing into Zimbabwe and adds a cooking session where you prepare lunch yourself at Mukuni Village; the third day shifts entirely into Botswana for a safari that pairs a morning game drive with an afternoon on the water.

Lunch is included every day, and on day two you eat what you cooked. The operator handles dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options are available with 48 hours' notice. Bottled water, soft drinks and snacks travel with you throughout, so you are not hunting for supplies between stops. Your guide speaks English and provides context at each site: the museum visit covers Dr. David Livingstone's expeditions and Zambian history; the village tour is hands-on rather than observational; the Chobe boat cruise lets you watch hippos and crocodiles from the river itself instead of from a distance.

The package requires moderate fitness: the rhino walk and village activities are not strenuous, but the three-day pace and multiple border crossings mean early starts and full days. Breakfast is included. Dinner is not. Visas are your responsibility, though the operator coordinates the Zimbabwe crossing on day two. If your hotel sits outside the regular pickup zone, contact the operator in advance, as additional charges may apply.

What’s included

• All fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• breakfast and lunch daily.
• bottled water, soft drinks and snacks.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• English-speaking guide.
• entry to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone Museum, Victoria Falls (both sides), Mukuni Village and Chobe National Park.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by HSM Adventures Tours and Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Victoria Falls from multiple vantage points and experience wildlife and culture across three countries in one trip. The three-day structure packs the highlights together, though early starts and full days mean sustained travel pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What is the white rhino walking safari like in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park?

The morning begins with a game drive through the park, then transitions to a walking safari to track the rare white rhinos on foot. This intimate approach lets you move slowly through the habitat and observe the animals in their natural setting, though sightings depend on where the rhinos are that day.

Do I need a visa to cross into Zimbabwe and Botswana on this tour?

Yes, you are responsible for obtaining visas for both Zimbabwe and Botswana. The operator coordinates the border crossings on day two (into Zimbabwe) and day three (into Botswana), but you must have the required documentation before the tour begins.

What happens during the cooking lesson at Mukuni Village?

You participate in a hands-on cooking session at Mukuni Village where you prepare traditional Zambian dishes. The food you cook becomes your lunch that day, giving you both the experience of village life and a meal you made yourself.

How much time do I spend on the water during the Chobe River cruise?

The afternoon boat cruise on day three runs along the Chobe River after your morning game drive and lunch at a riverside lodge in Kasane. The cruise lets you observe hippos, crocodiles and birdlife from the water, though the exact duration depends on wildlife activity and river conditions.

What is included in the daily meals?

Breakfast and lunch are included every day. On day one and two, lunch is at a Livingstone restaurant and at Mukuni Village respectively. On day three, lunch is a buffet at a riverside lodge in Kasane. Dinner is not included. Bottled water, soft drinks and snacks travel with you throughout the day.