5-Day Zimbabwe, Botswana & Zambia Tour: Victoria Falls & Chobe

See Victoria Falls from two countries and spot elephants on the Chobe River in one trip.

A 5-day guided tour through Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia centered on Victoria Falls, with private tours of the falls from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides, a full day in Chobe National Park combining a morning boat cruise and afternoon safari drive, a 15-minute helicopter flight over the falls, and an evening at Boma Restaurant with buffet dinner and traditional dance performance. Hotel pickup and all national park fees are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and sunset cruise

• Arrive at Victoria Falls airport
• Transfer to hotel
• Luxury sunset cruise on Zambezi River

Day 2: Chobe National Park full day trip

• Pick up from hotel at 7:00 am
• Transfer to Kazungula border
• Morning game viewing boat cruise on Chobe River
• Lunch at riverbank hotel
• Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park
• Return transfer to Victoria Falls

Day 3: Guided tour of Victoria Falls

• Pick up from hotel
• Guided tour of Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls
• Guided tour of Zambian side of Victoria Falls

Day 4: Helicopter tour and Boma dinner

• Pick up for helicopter tour at 9:00 am
• 15-minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
• Evening Boma dinner with drum show and dance

Day 5: Departure and airport transfer

• Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport

The experience

The tour opens with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River on arrival day, where you watch the African light fade over the water with canapés and drinks served on deck. The spray and islands frame the view as the light turns golden. This sets the rhythm for the next four days, each one built around a different angle on the falls and the wildlife around them.

Day two takes you across the Kazungula border into Botswana for a full day in Chobe National Park. You start at 7 a.m. with a morning boat cruise along the Chobe River, where elephants, buffalo and other large animals come to drink. The river is where the biggest concentrations gather. After lunch at a riverside hotel, you switch to a safari vehicle for an afternoon game drive through the park itself, then return to the border for the transfer back to Victoria Falls.

The third day is a private guided tour of Victoria Falls from both sides. Your guide walks you through the Zimbabwean rainforest first, stopping at viewpoints to see the falls, feel the spray and hear the roar of water hitting the gorge. You then cross into Zambia for the same experience from the opposite bank: the perspective changes completely, and the guide explains the geography and history of both sides. The walk takes about five hours total.

Day four splits into two: a 15-minute helicopter flight that circles the falls multiple times, giving an aerial view most visitors never get, and an evening at Boma Restaurant with a buffet of traditional Zimbabwean dishes (crocodile tail, grilled game meats, stews, vegetarian options) paired with a drum show and live dance. You're picked up at 9 a.m. for the flight and again at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. On the final morning, you're transferred to the airport based on your flight time.

What’s included

• Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls.
• Chobe National Park full-day visit with morning river cruise and afternoon game drive.
• private guided tours of the falls from both Zimbabwe and Zambia sides.
• Boma Restaurant dinner with traditional dance show.
• all national park entrance fees for Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.
• hotel pickup and airport transfers.
• lunch on the Chobe day.
• live English-speaking guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live 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.

Paid on siteUS$ 1,100

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Journey Beyond Nature Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Victoria Falls from two different countries and experience the wildlife of Chobe National Park in a single trip. The five-day structure fits all three countries and both perspectives of the falls into one journey without rushing the game viewing or the rainforest walks.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What animals will I see on the Chobe River boat cruise?

The Chobe River is where elephants, buffalo, hippos and other large animals gather to drink, especially in the morning when the water is calm and visibility is best. The morning cruise is timed to catch them at their most active.

Do I need a visa to cross between Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana on this tour?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are your responsibility to arrange before arrival. The tour crosses borders at Kazungula, but the guide handles the logistics of the crossing itself.

How much time do I spend actually viewing Victoria Falls?

The private guided tour of the falls takes about five hours total, split between the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides with stops at multiple viewpoints in each rainforest. The helicopter flight adds another 15 minutes of aerial views on day four.

What is included in the Boma dinner?

Boma dinner includes a buffet with traditional Zimbabwean and international dishes (starters like crocodile tail, grilled game meats, traditional stews, vegetarian options such as stir-fry and pasta) plus a drum show and live dance performance. Drinks are available for purchase.

Is the helicopter tour included for all travelers?

Yes, the 15-minute helicopter flight over the falls is part of the tour itinerary on day four and is included in the price.