Experience Zimbabwe and Botswana
Programme Overview
Duration: 5 days
This short incentive touring the natural wonders of Zambia and Zimababwe in historic comfort will stimulate and inspire.
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Nakavango Estate, Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Arrive in Johannesburg
Arrive Johannesburg
Connecting flight to Victoria Falls
Transfer to a railway siding close to the airport. The transfer time is approximately 15 minutes.
Steam train transfer to Victoria Falls Hotel. Arrive at your hotel in style on Board the Victoria Falls Safari Express steam train which epitomises the charm of a bygone era.
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls” is situated within the Victoria Falls National Park overlooking the Victoria Falls bridge and one of the gorges.
This Edwardian-style five star hotel was built in 1904 and was recently refurbished to combine the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens, the hotel provides the tranquillity and seclusion that guests seek.
Guided Tour of the mighty Victoria Falls. Wander through the rainforest and view the largest curtain of falling water from a number of panoramic viewing points. The evergreen rainforest is home to monkeys, baboons and other small animals such as the bushbuck. The Falls themselves vary in height from the Devil’s Cataract being the lowest at 70 metres high to the Rainbow Falls at 108 metres. The Falls are split into 5 sections namely the Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls and the Eastern Cataract which make up this world wonder which is also a World Heritage Site.
The tour will end at a private cocktail venue overlooking this great spectacle.
"Out of Africa" theme dinner at the Jungle Junction restaurant with traditional entertainment.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meal Plan: D
Victoria Falls
Breakfast canoe trip on the tranquil Zambezi River. Meander downstream through rapids and enjoy a well deserved breakfast on one of the islands.
This afternoon take a short drive to the Nakavango Estate on the outskirts of Victoria Falls town. This 6,000 hectare Private Game Reserve offers a variety of game activities.
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch in the bush with a special attendance by a herd of elephants. After lunch you will have an opportunity to interact with these wonderful animals before returning to your hotel.
Afternoon at leisure for optional activities.
Wind down the day with evening cocktails at the flagpole overlooking the Victoria Falls bridge and gorges followed by a silver service dinner in the famous Livingstone Room.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Victoria Falls/Chobe National Park
Early breakfast
Enjoy a full day trip to Chobe National Park in Kasane Botswana - approximately one and a half hours drive from Victoria Falls. Chobe National Park boasts some of the largest elephant herds in Southern Africa as the park is home to over 100,000 elephant as well as lions, leopards, giraffes and other plains game.
The day trip affords the visitor two game viewing options - 4x4 safari in the morning and, after a sumptuous lunch, a boat safari on the Chobe River.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Victoria Falls
Flight of Angels - view the Falls from an alternative angle – this 13 minute flight offers unrivalled views of the Victoria Falls and surrounding areas.
Afternoon at leisure for optional activities. Team building options are also available.
Evening cocktail cruise on the Zambezi River - a great opportunity to relax at the end of the day and enjoy a truly African sunset on the river.
Disembark at the Dabula jetty for a themed farewell dinner on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
Meal Plan: L,D
Victoria Falls / Depart Johannesburg
Morning at leisure.
Transfer to Victoria Falls airport - approximately 25 minutes drive from the hotel.
Departure flight to Johannesburg.
Connecting flight to outbound international destinations.
Meal Plan: B