From Victoria Falls: 4-Day Falls, Chobe & Village Stay

Highlights

• Embark on a 5-day journey through Zimbabwe and Botswana from Victoria Falls
• Cruise along the Zambezi River and spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants
• Explore Victoria Falls on a guided walking tour through the rainforest
• Enjoy a full-day safari in Chobe National Park and a boat safari on the river
• Visit Monde Village and learn about traditional homesteads and customs

Description

Begin with a transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport to your hotel. Later that afternoon, board a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Enjoy drinks and light snacks while watching the sunset and looking for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife along the riverbanks. The following morning, explore Victoria Falls on a guided walking tour through the rainforest. Visit the main viewpoints and learn about the history, geology, and cultural importance of Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning “The Smoke That Thunders.” Continue to the historic Victoria Falls Bridge and the famous Big Tree before enjoying the afternoon at leisure. Travel to Botswana on day three for a full-day Chobe National Park safari. Explore the park during an open-vehicle game drive and search for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, and antelope. After lunch, enjoy a boat safari on the Chobe River for close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife. On day four, leave the conventional tourist route and travel to Monde Village, a rural community outside Victoria Falls. Meet your local host and learn about traditional homesteads, farming, family life, customs, and community values. Participate in daily activities that may include collecting vegetables, grinding grain, preparing a cooking fire, or helping to make a traditional meal. Enjoy locally prepared Zimbabwean cuisine before an evening of storytelling, music, and cultural interaction around the fire. Spend the night in simple, clean, and comfortable village accommodation prepared for visitors. This is an authentic rural experience rather than a conventional hotel stay. After a traditional breakfast on day five, take a final village walk and say farewell to your hosts. Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport for your independently arranged onward flight.

Includes

Transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport to hotel Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks and snacks Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls Visit to Victoria Falls Bridge and Big Tree Full-day Chobe National Park safari with game drive and boat safari Visit to Monde Village with cultural activities Locally prepared Zimbabwean cuisine Village accommodation Traditional breakfast Transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport

Excludes

Onward flight from Victoria Falls International Airport Flights into or out of Victoria Falls Zimbabwe and Botswana visas Victoria Falls National Park entrance fee, unless selected Travel insurance Optional activities drinks not specified Personal expenses Gratuities Vaccinations or medical expenses Anything not listed under inclusions

Important Information

• This is an authentic rural experience, not a conventional hotel stay Participants will engage in daily village activities The tour involves walking and may not be suitable for those with mobility impairments

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund