7-Day Victoria Falls, Chobe & Okavango tour from Zimbabwe

Game drives and river cruises across four wildlife zones in one week

A 7-day tour starting in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) that combines a sunset Zambezi River cruise and guided falls tour with full-day game drives in Chobe National Park, then moves through Elephant Sands to the Okavango Delta for mokoro and walking safari. An English-speaking guide leads the route, with hotel pickup included and accommodation at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival, Zambezi Cruise, Boma Dinner

• Arrive and transfer to hotel
• Afternoon boat cruise on Zambezi River
• Dinner and drum show at Boma
• Return to hotel

Day 2: Victoria Falls Tour and Helicopter Flight

• Guided tour of Victoria Falls
• Optional helicopter flight over falls
• Return to hotel

Day 3: Chobe National Park Cruise and Game Drive

• Transfer to Chobe National Park
• Full-day boat cruise and game drive
• Dinner and overnight at Travelodge

Day 4: Transfer to Elephant Sands and Game Drive

• Check out and travel to Elephant Sands
• Lunch at Elephant Sands
• Afternoon game drive
• Return to lodge

Day 5: Travel to Maun

• Check out and drive to Maun
• Interact with villagers and wildlife en route
• Check in at Sedia Riverside Hotel

Day 6: Okavango Delta Safari

• Mokoro safari in Okavango Delta
• Walking safari
• Return to Sedia Hotel

Day 7: Optional Activities and Departure

• Optional activities or relaxation
• Transfer to Maun International Airport

The experience

The itinerary opens in Victoria Falls with a two-hour sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, followed by dinner and a drum show at the Boma: a cultural evening combining traditional African food and live music. The next morning brings a guided ground tour of Victoria Falls itself, where the scale of the falls and the mist rising from the gorge become apparent on foot. A helicopter flight option lets you see the falls from above, though that books separately.

Day three shifts to wildlife: you leave at 7 am for Chobe National Park in northern Botswana, spending the full day on a boat cruise and game drive through one of Africa's densest wildlife reserves. The park's river channels and open plains hold elephants, hippos, lions and countless bird species. After sunset you move to Elephant Sands, a 250-kilometer drive (about 3.5 to 4 hours) that includes an afternoon game drive on arrival.

The route then covers 400 kilometers to Maun over 5.5 to 6 hours, passing through national park areas and rural villages where you can interact with locals along the way. Day six in the Okavango Delta (a vast wetland where the Okavango River spreads into the Kalahari Desert) includes mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) and walking safari. The final day offers optional activities before transfer to Maun International Airport, depending on your flight time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at each location.
• accommodation for six nights at Rainbow Hotel (Victoria Falls), Travelodge (Chobe), Elephant Sands, and Sedia Riverside Hotel (Maun).
• guided tour of Victoria Falls.
• sunset Zambezi River cruise.
• Boma dinner and drum show.
• full-day Chobe National Park boat cruise and game drive.
• afternoon game drive at Elephant Sands.
• Okavango Delta mokoro and walking safari.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zambezi Quest Travel And Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're ready for early starts, long driving days (up to 6 hours), and active mornings wading or walking in the Delta, not for a relaxed pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

What wildlife will I see on the game drives in Chobe and Elephant Sands?

Chobe National Park holds elephants, hippos, lions, and a wide range of bird species across its river channels and plains. Elephant Sands, located between Chobe and the Okavango, offers similar game-viewing opportunities during afternoon and sunset drives.

How much time do I spend on the water during this tour?

The Zambezi sunset cruise runs two hours on day one. Day three includes a full-day boat cruise through Chobe National Park. Day six in the Okavango Delta features mokoro (canoe) safari as the primary water activity.

What are the long driving days, and what happens during them?

Day four covers 250 kilometers from Chobe to Elephant Sands in 3.5 to 4 hours, with an afternoon game drive after arrival. Day five is the longest: 400 kilometers from Elephant Sands to Maun in 5.5 to 6 hours, passing through national park areas and rural villages where you can interact with locals and spot wildlife along the route.

Is the helicopter flight over Victoria Falls included?

The helicopter flight is listed as optional and books separately from the main tour. The guided ground tour of the falls is included.

What happens on the final day?

Day seven allows time for optional activities of your choice before transfer to Maun International Airport, timed to your flight departure.