Victoria Falls & Chobe: 5-Day Luxury Safari with Airport Transfer

Five days between two of Africa's greatest sights, with the logistics handled

You arrive at Victoria Falls airport and skip the transfer scramble; a driver meets you and takes you to a five-star hotel. Next morning you walk inside the rainforest spray of Victoria Falls with a professional guide, then transfer to Chobe National Park for game drives and boat safaris where elephants gather along the river. All transport, lodging, activities and entry fees are locked in before you land, and you return to the airport on day five without arranging anything yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival and Sunset Cruise

• Airport transfer to Victoria Falls
• Sunset cruise in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park

Day 2 — Guided Tour of Victoria Falls

• Breakfast at hotel
• Guided rainforest walk at Victoria Falls

Day 3 — Transfer to Chobe National Park

• Breakfast at hotel
• Transfer to Chobe National Park
• Lunch at lodge

Day 4 — Chobe Game Drive and Boat Safari

• Breakfast at lodge
• Game drive in Chobe National Park
• Boat cruise safari in Chobe
• Lunch at lodge

Day 5 — Departure from Victoria Falls

• Breakfast at lodge
• Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

The Experience

"How do we actually get from the falls to the game park without losing half a day?" That's the question this five-day tour answers. You land at Victoria Falls airport and a driver meets you there — no negotiation, no waiting around for a shuttle. The transfer takes you straight to your hotel, and by evening you're on a sunset cruise in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, already spotting animals before you've unpacked.

Day two is the rainforest walk at Victoria Falls itself. A guide takes you inside the spray zone where the water thunders down — you will get wet, which sounds like a small thing until you're actually standing in front of one of the seven natural wonders of the world and feeling the ground shake. The Victoria Falls Deluxe Suites is where you stay both nights in the falls area, which means no packing and repacking between activities. On day three you transfer to Chobe National Park, crossing into Botswana, and that's where the safari rhythm takes over.

Chobe is built differently than most parks — the animals congregate along the river, so you see them from the water as much as from the land. The boat cruises are where the big herds show up, especially elephants. You do both a game drive and a boat safari during your two nights at either Chobe Safari Lodge or Thebe River Safari Lodge, depending on availability. The park has more elephants than anywhere else in Africa, and the guides know where they move through the day. By day five you're back at the airport, having seen two completely different landscapes without arranging a single transfer or entry fee yourself.

Everything is included — the airport pickups, the hotel stays, the game drives, the boat cruises, the welcome drink when you arrive, all fees and taxes. You travel in a private vehicle the whole way, not in a shared minibus. The tour runs five days and four nights, and the pacing is built so you're not moving every single day; you get two nights in each place, which means you're not living out of a suitcase.

What’s included

• Airport transfer from Victoria Falls airport to your hotel and return transfer on day five.
• private transportation throughout the five days.
• two nights at Victoria Falls Deluxe Suites.
• two nights at Chobe Safari Lodge or Thebe River Safari Lodge.
• rainforest guided walk at Victoria Falls.
• sunset cruise in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on arrival day.
• full-day game drive in Chobe National Park.
• boat safari in Chobe National Park.
• complimentary welcome drink at arrival.
• all entry fees, park fees and taxes.
• meals at the lodges.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Africa Beast Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see both Victoria Falls and Chobe's elephant herds in one trip without arranging transfers, hotels or activity bookings separately — the five-day structure and included transport mean you move between the two destinations without gaps or logistics headaches.

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Top questions

What's included in the price?

Airport transfer both ways, all hotel stays, the rainforest walk at Victoria Falls, both game drive and boat safari in Chobe, a welcome drink at arrival, and all entry fees and taxes. Meals are included at the lodges.

How many nights do I spend in each location?

Two nights at Victoria Falls (Victoria Falls Deluxe Suites), then two nights in Chobe National Park (either Chobe Safari Lodge or Thebe River Safari Lodge).

Do I need a visa for Botswana?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Check with the Botswana embassy before booking, as you'll cross into Botswana for the Chobe portion.

What should I bring for the rainforest walk?

Waterproof gear or clothes you don't mind getting soaked, plus a waterproof bag for your camera. The spray zone is intense, so plan to get wet.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All transportation is wheelchair accessible, and all hotel areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. The rainforest walk and boat safaris may have limitations depending on mobility needs — contact the operator for specifics.

What time does the tour start?

You're picked up from Victoria Falls airport on day one. The sunset cruise happens that same evening, so arrival timing matters — an early afternoon landing works best.

How many people travel in the group?

You travel in a private vehicle with your own driver, though the lodges and activities may include other guests.

What's the best time of year to see elephants in Chobe?

Dry season (May to October) concentrates animals along the river, making them easier to spot. The park is accessible year-round, but water levels affect where herds gather.