Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari: Game Drives & Boma Dinner

Four days hitting the falls, the river, and the park without the long itinerary

This 4-day tour from Victoria Falls pairs guided sightseeing of the falls and Chobe National Park with a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and the Boma dinner and drum show, a live performance rooted in Zimbabwean culture. Day one brings airport pickup, hotel check-in, and the evening cruise. Day two is a guided tour of Victoria Falls followed by the Boma experience. Day three crosses into Botswana for a full day at Chobe: a 3-hour game drive, buffet lunch, and a 3-hour boat cruise, returning to Zimbabwe by evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and sunset cruise

• Meet guide at Victoria Falls airport
• Transfer to hotel and check in
• Enjoy sunset cruise on Zambezi River
• Return to hotel

Day 2: Victoria Falls tour and cultural dinner

• Tour Victoria Falls with guide
• Relax or do optional activities
• Attend Boma dinner and drum show

Day 3: Chobe National Park day trip

• Breakfast at hotel
• Drive to Chobe National Park
• Game-viewing boat cruise or game drive
• Lunch break
• Return to hotel in Zimbabwe

The experience

The itinerary stacks the region's core draws into a single four-day run. You arrive at Victoria Falls airport, meet your guide, and after checking in at Dzimbahwe Lodge or a similar property, you board a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River: the pickups start at 15:45 and the boat returns by 18:00. The next morning, a knowledgeable guide leads you through Victoria Falls itself, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with bottled water and rain coats provided. That evening, hotel pickup brings you to the Boma dinner and drum show, an immersive meal built around Zimbabwean cuisine and live performance.

Day three is the Chobe day trip: a one-hour drive into Botswana takes you to Chobe National Park, where you choose the order of a 3-hour game-viewing boat cruise and a 3-hour game drive, with a buffet lunch between them. The boat cruise and game drive are the park's primary wildlife activities, and both run on the same day so you see the animals from two vantage points. You're back at your hotel by around 4 p.m. All transfers between the hotel, airport, and activity sites are included, as are three nights' accommodation and the meals named in the itinerary.

The tour is designed for travelers who want the essentials of the region without a week-long commitment. A live English-speaking guide is with you for the falls tour and the Chobe day trip. The sunset cruise and Boma dinner operate on a group schedule. The pace is set by the fixed itinerary, so there's no time spent deciding what to do next.

What’s included

• Three nights' accommodation at Dzimbahwe Lodge or similar.
• sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
• guided tour of Victoria Falls with bottled water and rain coats.
• Boma dinner and drum show with hotel return transfer.
• Chobe National Park day trip including a 3-hour game drive, 3-hour boat cruise, and buffet lunch.
• all hotel, airport, and activity transfers.
• park entrance and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by African Fairytale Tours & Safaris

Is this one for you?This tour runs on a fixed four-day schedule with group activities, so it suits travelers who want the main sights without arranging their own itinerary and who don't need flexibility to linger at one stop or skip another. If you prefer to move at your own pace or spend more time in Chobe, a longer or customizable tour would be a better fit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is the Boma dinner and drum show?

The Boma dinner and drum show is a live cultural performance and meal experience centered on Zimbabwean traditions. It runs in the evening on day two, includes dinner, and hotel return transport is provided afterward.

Do I need a visa to enter Botswana for the Chobe day trip?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are not included in this tour. Check with the Botswana immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking, as you will cross the border on day three.

How much time do I spend actually watching wildlife at Chobe?

Chobe National Park offers a 3-hour game-viewing boat cruise and a 3-hour game drive on the same day, separated by a one-hour lunch break. Both activities focus on wildlife viewing, so you have six hours of game-viewing time in total.

What's included in the Chobe day trip?

The Chobe day trip includes the 3-hour game drive, the 3-hour boat cruise, a buffet lunch, park entrance fees, and hotel return transfer. The one-hour drive from your hotel in Zimbabwe to Chobe National Park in Botswana is also included.

How far is Victoria Falls airport from the hotel?

Victoria Falls airport is approximately 25 minutes from Dzimbahwe Lodge or similar accommodation. Airport pickup is included in the tour price, though if your arrival point is outside Victoria Falls town, an additional transport fee applies.

What time does the sunset cruise start and end?

Pickups for the sunset cruise on the Zambezi River begin at 15:45 on day one. The cruise ends at 18:00, and all passengers are returned to their respective hotels afterward.