Botswana 11 Tage Zimbabwe & Chobe Safari: From Victoria Falls to the Okavango Erlebnisrundreise Adventure-Trip in internationaler Gruppe

Short on time but big on adventure? This 11-day journey through Zimbabwe and Botswana is packed with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable moments. Stand in the mist of the mighty Victoria Falls, take in the energy of the Simunye Theatre, and savour a home-cooked Zimbabwean feast prepared by the incredible women of Lusumpuko. Safari through Hwange and Chobe National Parks in search of lions, elephants, and rhinos, then glide through the Okavango Delta for a front-row seat to Africa’s untamed beauty. With guided bush walks, local encounters, and jaw-dropping landscapes, this trip is your perfect excuse to stop dreaming and start exploring Africa.

• Experience the raw power of Victoria Falls with time to explore its breathtaking surroundings

• Spot the Big Five on safari in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park

• Cruise the Chobe River and watch wildlife gather along its banks

• Bush walk and glide through the Okavango Delta on a traditional canoe

• Discover diverse bird species in Nata’s salt pans and grasslands

Reiseverlauf:

ACHTUNG wichtige Infos zur Rundreise

Späteste Anreise bis: 15:00 Uhr
Früheste Abreise ab: 00:01 Uhr

1. Tag Victoria Falls

Arrive by late afternoon. Then, get settled at the lodge before an included group dinner hosted by the Lusumpuko Women’s Club, a G Adventures-supported initiative. (A)

Event: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen (1.0h)
Event: Lusumpuko Women’s Club Dinner (1.0h)
Unterkunft: A Zambezi River Lodge

2. Tag Victoria Falls

It’s time for a free day of exploration in Victoria Falls, home to the world’s largest sheet of falling water, and considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders. There are many activities to choose from like white water rafting, bungee jumping, the Bamba tram, or you can prebook the Victoria Falls helicopter ride. Come back together with the group in the evening for the Simunye Theatrical Show for a captivating performance and where dinner will be served. (F) (A)

Freizeit: Victoria Falls
Event: Simunye Theatrical Show
Unterkunft: A Zambezi River Lodge

Optionale Ausflüge:
Helikopterflug über die Victoriafälle – 15 Minuten (**)
Bamba Tram – Morning Run (**)
Ziplining über dem Sambesi (**)
Sambesi Rafting (**)

3. Tag Victoria Falls / Hwange National Park

Travel to Hwange National Park today with a stop along the way to the Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre for a tour of the facilities. Learn about their efforts to save wild dogs in the area and reintroduce them to the wild. Then, continue on to your lodge stay where there will be free time to enjoy the property’s amenities or choose to join an optional afternoon or night safari drive into the national park. (F) (A)

Event: Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Visit (1.0h)
Freizeit: Hwange National Park
Transport: Victoria Falls – Hwange
Unterkunft: Hwange Safari Lodge

Optionale Ausflüge:
Safarifahrt im Hwange-Nationalpark (**)
Night Safari Through Hwange National Park (**)

4. Tag Hwange National Park

This morning the group will set out early for a safari drive through Hwange National Park. The park boasts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species, and houses all of Zimbabwe’s specially protected wildlife. Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast and spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring on your own. Choose between enjoying the lodge’s amenities or perhaps another afternoon safari drive into the park. (F) (A)

Event: Half-Day Wildlife Safari Drive in Hwange National Park (3.0h)
Freizeit: Hwange National Park
Unterkunft: Hwange Safari Lodge

Optionaler Ausflug:
Safarifahrt im Hwange-Nationalpark (**)

5. Tag Hwange National Park / Chobe National Park

Leave Hwange National Park this morning and transfer to Victoria Falls where you’ll be able to grab a quick lunch on your own before crossing the border into Botswana. Arrive at the lodge near Chobe National Park in the afternoon. There will be free time to get settled and relax. Or you could choose to join the included Chobe River Sunset Cruise for a taste of what’s to come on this next leg of your adventure. (F) (A)

Transport: Hwange National Park – Victoria Falls (3.5h)
Transport: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park (2.5h)
Freizeit: Chobe National Park
Event: Bootsfahrt bei Sonnenuntergang auf dem Fluss Chobe (3.0h)
Unterkunft: Thebe River Safari Lodge

6. Tag Chobe National Park

Savour breakfast at the lodge before a morning safari drive through the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of elephants in Africa and boasting some herds numbering in the hundreds. Other animals you may see while on safari here are lions, leopards, hippos, gazelles, and large herds of buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch on your own before a free afternoon for optional activities in the area. Choose to prebook the Four Corners of Africa River cruise for a unique experience in the water where four countries meet. Dinner is included at the lodge this evening. (F) (A)

Event: Chobe National Park Morning Safari Drive (2.5h)
Freizeit: Chobe National Park
Unterkunft: Thebe River Safari Lodge

Optionale Ausflüge:
4 Corners Africa Deluxe Bridge Tour (*)
Chobe National Park Afternoon Safari Drive (**)

7. Tag Chobe National Park / Nata

Transfer to Nata after breakfast and arrive in the early afternoon. Then, take advantage of free time to explore on your own and perhaps choose to go on another optional safari drive. The experiences in the area take you into Botswana’s salt pans to enjoy the dramatic landscape, spot wildlife, and witness a colourful sunset weather depending. Dinner is included back at the lodge in the evening. (F) (A)

Transport: Chobe National Park – Nata (4.0h)
Freizeit: Nata
Unterkunft: Elephant Sands Lodge

8. Tag Nata

Start the day early with a guided bush walk where you’ll learn about the fascinating uses of native plants and how to identify different kinds of animal tracks. Being on foot is a unique way to smell, hear, and experience the essence of the bush. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Spend the remainder of the day free in this incredible area that offers a fascinating contrast between a lush oasis and surrounding arid plain. Choose between a safari drive through the landscape, or simply spend the afternoon relaxing and exploring the lodge’s surroundings. Dinner will be included tonight. (F) (A)

Event: Buschwanderung in der Region Nata
Freizeit: Nata
Unterkunft: Elephant Sands Lodge

Optionaler Ausflug:
Safarifahrt in der Region Nata (**)

9. Tag Nata / Maun

Travel to Maun today and arrive at the lodge around lunchtime. Maun is considered the primary gateway to the Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Upon arrival there will be free time to get settled and then you can choose to experience a scenic helicopter ride through the Delta. Dinner at the lodge is included tonight. (F) (A)

Transport: Nata – Maun (5.0h)
Freizeit: Maun
Unterkunft: Cresta Riley’s Hotel

Optionaler Ausflug:
Delta Doors-off Scenic Helicopter Flight (*)

10. Tag Maun

After breakfast at the lodge in Maun the group will enjoy a day excursion into the Okavango Delta. This special place is the world’s largest inland delta, creating a unique ecosystem with lush wetlands and islands amid the Kalahari Desert. Search for epic wildlife like elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, and a vast array of birds. Enjoy a traditional mokoro ride along the waterways, and soak up the landscapes and animals that can be found in this premier African safari destination. Tonight, return to the hotel in Maun for a relaxing evening and included dinner. (F) (M) (A)

Event: Ausflug im Okavango-Delta
Unterkunft: Cresta Riley’s Hotel

11. Tag Maun

Depart at any time. (F)

Event: Tag der Abreise

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Fahrplan-, Flugplan-, Hotel- und Programmänderungen bleiben ausdrücklich vorbehalten.

(*) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Reisebeginn gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.
(**) organisierte Programme sowie Aktivitäten. Diese sind nicht im Reisepreis enthalten und müssen vor Ort gebucht werden. Änderungen vorbehalten.

(F=Frühstück,M=Mittagessen,A=Abendessen)

Leistungen:

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Lusumpuko Women’s Club Dinner, Victoria Falls
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dein Discover-Moment: Victoria Falls. Simunye Theatre Show. Painted Dog Rehabilitation and Conservation Centre Tour. Early morning safari drive in Hwange NP. Chobe River Sunset Cruise. Morning safari drive in Chobe NP. Guided bush walk in Nata. Okavango Delta full-day experience. Free time in Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe, Nata, & Maun for optional activities in the area. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Unterbringung: Hotels (2 nts), Lodges (8 nts).
Transport: Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking, mokoro (traditional canoe).
Mahlzeiten: 10 Frühstück, 1 Mittagessen, 10 Abendessen

Aufpreis für Einzelzimmer – nur wenn explizit gewünscht:
Ansonsten wird das Zimmer mit einem gleichgeschlechtlichem Zimmerpartner geteilt

05.12.2026 -11.12.2027 EUR 969

Gruppengröße: Max 16, avg 14.