5-Day Tour: Victoria Falls, Chobe & Four-Country Safari

One tour crosses four countries in five days, each with its own guide and border crossing built in.

This 5-day tour visits Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Chobe National Park and Impalila Island across four countries. You start with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, then explore the falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides. Days three and four center on Chobe National Park in Botswana, where morning and afternoon game drives run along the river and through the reserve. Day four adds a 3-hour visit to Impalila Island in Namibia, a village at the intersection where four countries meet. Airport transfers and inter-country transport are included, as are four nights of accommodation and daily breakfast.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Sunset Cruise in Victoria Falls

• Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport
• Transfer to accommodation
• Meet driver-guide at 3:30 pm
• Enjoy sunset cruise on Zambezi River
• Observe wildlife and birds
• Enjoy finger foods and open bar

Day 2: Victoria Falls Tour and Night Safari

• Hotel pick-up at 8:30 am
• Guided tour of Zimbabwean and Zambian falls
• Feel mist and explore viewpoints
• Transfer to Nakavango Private Game Reserve
• Afternoon game drive and refreshments
• Nocturnal wildlife spotlight drive
• 3-course barbecue dinner under stars

Day 3: Transfer and Chobe Game Drive and Cruise

• Hotel pick-up at 7:30 am
• Transfer to Kazungula border
• Meet Botswana guide
• Morning game viewing cruise on Chobe River
• Tea, coffee, and biscuits served
• Lunch at riverbank hotel
• Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park
• Transfer and check-in at hotel

Day 4: Early Game Drive and Namibia Village Visit

• Early morning game drive at 5:30 am
• See wildlife including elephants and antelopes
• Tea served during game drive
• Breakfast at lodge
• Pick-up at 10:30 am to Impalila Island
• Visit local village on Impalila Island

Day 5: Airport Transfer

• Transfer to Kasane or Victoria Falls Airport

The experience

The itinerary opens with airport pickup and a 3:30 p.m. sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, where you watch birds and wildlife arrive at the water's edge as the sun drops. Finger foods and an open bar wrap the evening. You stay at Shongwe Lookout Lodge or Pioneers Lodge in Victoria Falls.

Day two is a full-day guided tour of Victoria Falls from both sides of the border. An 8:30 a.m. pickup takes you to the Zimbabwean and Zambian viewpoints, where you get close enough to feel the mist from the cascades. At 4:00 p.m., you transfer to Nakavango Private Game Reserve for an afternoon game drive with refreshments as the sun sets, then a spotlight drive to hunt nocturnal wildlife. A 3-course barbecue dinner under the African sky closes the day.

Day three moves you to Chobe National Park in Botswana. A 7:30 a.m. pickup takes you to the Kazungula border, where a Botswana guide meets you. The morning is spent on a game-viewing cruise along the Chobe River with tea and biscuits. The cruise ends around 12:30 p.m. After lunch at a riverbank hotel, an afternoon game drive through the park gives you chances to see elephants, antelopes, buffalos and impalas. The order of morning cruise and afternoon drive may swap depending on recent wildlife sightings. You check into Tlou Safari Lodge.

Day four starts at 5:30 a.m. with a 3-hour morning game drive timed to catch predators still hunting, followed by breakfast at the lodge. At 10:30 a.m., you're picked up for a 3-hour visit to Impalila Island in Namibia, where you walk through a local village positioned at the point where four countries converge. The final day is a transfer to Kasane Airport or back to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight. Small groups max out at eight per safari vehicle, though many departures run smaller. English-speaking professional guides lead all activities, with local specialists in each country. Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles handle all transfers and border crossings.

What’s included

• Four nights of accommodation at Shongwe Lookout Lodge or Pioneers Lodge in Victoria Falls and Tlou Safari Lodge in Chobe.
• daily breakfast.
• lunch on day three.
• dinner on day two.
• airport pickup and all inter-country transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
• professional English-speaking guides for all activities.
• morning and afternoon game drives in Chobe National Park.
• sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with refreshments.
• guided tour of Victoria Falls from both Zimbabwean and Zambian sides.
• 3-hour village visit to Impalila Island.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day26 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 20:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 9 per booking

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 78

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cuckoo Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cross four borders in five days with a shared group of up to eight. You'll see Victoria Falls, Chobe's wildlife, and Impalila Island without switching between separate tour operators for each country.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens on the sunset cruise on day one?

The Zambezi River cruise departs at 3:30 p.m. and runs as the sun sets over Zimbabwe. You watch birds and local animals arrive at the water for their evening drink while finger foods and a full open bar are served.

Do I see Victoria Falls from both sides?

Yes. Day two includes a guided tour of both the Zimbabwean and Zambian viewpoints, where you walk as close as possible to the cascades and feel the mist from the falls.

What wildlife might I see on the game drives?

Chobe National Park is home to elephants, antelopes, buffalos, impalas and many other species. The early morning drive at 5:30 a.m. on day four is timed to catch predators while they are still hunting, which increases sighting chances. Wildlife cannot be guaranteed, as animals roam freely in their natural habitat.

What is Impalila Island and why visit it?

Impalila Island is a uniquely positioned village in Namibia that sits at the intersection where four countries meet. The 3-hour visit on day four lets you walk through the local community and experience this rare geographic point.

Are border crossings included in the tour?

Yes. All inter-country transfers and border crossings between Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia are included. You will need a valid passport and appropriate visas for each country. The operator can advise on visa requirements by nationality before you travel.

What meals are included each day?

Breakfast is provided daily at your accommodation. Day one includes finger foods and drinks on the sunset cruise. Day two adds a 3-course barbecue dinner. Day three includes lunch at a riverbank hotel. Other meals are your own.