10-Day Victoria Falls, Hwange & Okavango Delta Tour

Elephants gather at the waterhole while you watch from an open fire at Elephant Sands.

A 10-day tour combining Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Chobe National Park, Elephant Sands and the Okavango Delta with accommodation, transfers, game drives and boat safaris included. You start with a full-day game drive in Hwange, move to Victoria Falls for a sunset river cruise and guided falls tour, spend two days in Chobe with morning and evening game drives plus a boat cruise, watch elephants at Elephant Sands, then explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe and on foot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Hwange Lodge

• Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport
• Transfer to Hwange National Park
• Check in at Hwange Safari Lodge
• Dinner at lodge

Day 2: Hwange full-day game drive

• Breakfast at lodge
• Pick up for full-day game drive
• Picnic lunch in park
• Return to lodge
• Dinner at lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Victoria Falls and evening activities

• Transfer to Victoria Falls
• Check in at Rainbow Hotel
• Afternoon boat cruise on Zambezi River
• Return to hotel
• Dinner and drum show at The Boma
• Return to hotel

Day 4: Victoria Falls guided tour

• Breakfast at hotel
• Guided tour of Victoria Falls
• Optional Helicopter Flight of Angels
• Return to hotel
• Dinner at hotel

Day 5: Chobe boat cruise and game drive

• Breakfast at hotel
• Full-day boat cruise and game drive in Chobe
• Buffet lunch at Mowana River Lodge
• Overnight at Travelodge
• Dinner at lodge

Day 6: Chobe game drive and sunset cruise

• Breakfast at lodge
• Early morning game drive
• Sunset boat cruise
• Overnight at Travelodge
• Dinner at lodge

Day 7: Transfer to Elephant Sands and game drive

• Breakfast at lodge
• Check out and transfer to Elephant Sands
• Lunch at Elephant Sands
• Afternoon game drive
• Dinner at Elephant Sands

Day 8: Transfer to Maun via scenic route

• Breakfast at Elephant Sands
• Check out and transfer to Maun
• Check in at Sedia Riverside Hotel
• Dinner at hotel

Day 9: Okavango Delta safari experience

• Breakfast at hotel
• Mokoro boat ride in Okavango Delta
• Walking safari
• Lunch in delta
• Dinner at hotel

Day 10: Departure from Maun

• Breakfast at hotel
• Optional activities
• Transfer to Maun International Airport

The experience

The route covers five distinct wildlife zones across Zimbabwe and Botswana, each with its own rhythm and animal populations. You begin with a 170-kilometer transfer from Victoria Falls airport through Hwange National Park to your lodge, spotting wildlife and passing through local villages along the way. The next morning brings a full-day game drive through Hwange's 14,600 square kilometers, with a picnic lunch in the park and chances to see the Big Five before returning to the lodge by late afternoon.

Victoria Falls anchors the middle of the journey. After transferring from Hwange, you take a two-hour guided tour of the falls on foot, experiencing the mist and roar of the water up close. A helicopter flight is available as an optional add-on for a bird's-eye view. The evening before includes a two-hour sunset cruise on the Zambezi River followed by dinner and a drum show at The Boma, an interactive cultural experience with traditional African food and live entertainment.

Chobe National Park gets two full days. You'll do an early morning game drive starting at 6am, a boat cruise along the Chobe River with lunch at Mowana River Lodge, and a sunset boat cruise, giving you multiple angles on the park's dense elephant herds, zebras, giraffes and other species. The transfer to Elephant Sands covers 250 kilometers and takes roughly 3.5 to 4 hours. You arrive around lunchtime, rest, then head out for an afternoon game drive. The evening is spent around an open fire watching elephants come to the waterhole.

The final stretch moves you toward the Okavango Delta. After a 350-kilometer drive from Elephant Sands to Maun (about 5 hours), passing through national park areas and rural villages, you spend a day exploring the delta by traditional mokoro canoe (a narrow, pole-driven boat that glides silently through waterways), and on foot, spotting hippos, wading elephants and birds. Your last day offers time for optional activities before transfer to Maun airport for departure, depending on your flight schedule.

What’s included

• Accommodation at five lodges across the route.
• all transfers between Victoria Falls airport, Hwange, Victoria Falls town, Chobe, Elephant Sands, Maun and the airport.
• full-day game drives in Hwange and Chobe.
• early morning and sunset game drives in Chobe.
• boat cruises on the Zambezi River and Chobe River.
• lunch at Mowana River Lodge.
• the Boma dinner and drum show in Victoria Falls.
• a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls.
• mokoro canoe and walking safari in the Okavango Delta.
• an air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
• and a live English-speaking guide and driver for all ten days.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Zambezi Quest Travel And Tours

Is this one for you?Ten days allows you to move through five distinct wildlife zones without rushing the experience at any one stop (each park and lodge gets time to reveal itself), but it also means most days involve either travel or early starts, so this tour suits travelers who want depth over leisure time at any single location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What animals will I see on the game drives in Hwange and Chobe?

Hwange and Chobe are home to large herds of elephants, zebras, giraffes, kudus, buffaloes, impalas and lions, along with many other species. The two parks' dense animal populations and diverse habitats mean sightings vary by season and time of day, with early morning and sunset drives offering the best opportunities.

How do I get around the Okavango Delta?

The Okavango Delta is explored by traditional mokoro, a narrow canoe-like boat poled silently through the waterways, and on foot. The mokoro lets you glide among reeds and islands to spot hippos, wading elephants and birds up close, while the walking safari connects you with the ecosystem on ground level.

What is included in the accommodation?

Overnight stays are included at Hwange Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel, Travelodge in Chobe, Elephant Sands, and Sedia Riverside Hotel in Maun. All transfers between locations, game drives, the Zambezi River cruise, and the Boma dinner show are also included. Your guide and air-conditioned vehicle travel with you throughout.

Is there time to see Victoria Falls more than once?

Yes. You get a two-hour guided walking tour of the falls during the day, and a helicopter flight is available as an optional add-on for an aerial view. The sunset Zambezi River cruise the evening before also offers views of the falls area from the water.

Do I need a visa to visit Zimbabwe and Botswana?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are not included in this tour package. Check the entry requirements for both Zimbabwe and Botswana before booking and arrange visas as needed.