8-Day Retreat to the Astonishing Chobe National Park & Victoria Falls from Johannesburg with Soweto Township Tour
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure, commencing in Johannesburg with a captivating Soweto tour. Fly to Botswana for a 3-night Chobe Mokoro safari boat experience, immersing in wildlife and leisure. Journey to Victoria Falls, indulging in its majesty and partaking in thrilling activities. Explore Zambia and Zimbabwe, concluding with a Zambezi River dinner cruise. Enjoy the Elephant Sanctuary before bidding farewell. This meticulously curated tour promises cultural richness, safari delights, and the awe-inspiring wonder of Victoria Falls.
Itinerary:-
Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg – Soweto Tour
On arrival in Johannesburg, you are met by our driver and guide, who will assist you through airport procedures to assemble your luggage.
07:00 depart for breakfast in a local Restaurant in Johannesburg
08:00 depart for Apartheid Museum
10:00 depart for Hector Pieterson Museum
12:30 depart for the legendary Vilakazi Street; this street was once home to not one but TWO Nobel Peace Prize Winners – Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Tata Nelson Mandela; see Mandela House Museum, enjoy dancing and performances by locals along the street, and purchase souvenirs.
Lunch at one of the finest township restaurants on Vilakazi Street.
15:00 Depart for Sandton City, Mandela Square for shopping around (the entire afternoon own leisure)
19:00 depart for Balalaika or Hilton Hotel (±4 minutes’ drive), check-in, freshen-ups, dinner.
Briefing about the entire tour, arrangements made and other important info. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Johannesburg - Chobe National Park via Kasane
06:00 Breakfast
07:00 check out of your hotel and depart for OR Tambo to Johannesburg airport, where you check in for your regional flight to Kasane. Kindly check in for regional flights at least 2 hours prior to departure.
10:00 fly to Kasane, which takes approximately 2 hours. You travel with one or two of our representatives.
On arrival at Kasane airport in the early afternoon, we are welcomed by none of our representatives from Chobe, who will assist you with your luggage and pass through passport control for Botswana and Namibia.
From here, you are transferred by boat to the Chobe, where you are prepared on essential safety aspects & induction, followed by either lunch or snacks, depending on your time of arrival on board.
The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to settle in and relax on board. Remember to pack sunglasses, sunscreen, sandals, a sun hat and comfortable shoes for safari excursions and boat rides.
You will spend three nights on one of Chobe’s safari boats (affectionately known as Mekoro/Sekepe-Boat), with meals and guides.
Day 3-4: Chobe Mokoro Excursion Continued
The next few days are spent on one of the Chobe safari houseboats. Moving along the banks of the great Chobe River, the Chobe safari boats offer simple and tranquil accommodations for guests. Unlike a land-based lodge, the Chobe Mokoro safari boats traverse roughly 25km or so of the Chobe River, allowing you to explore different vantage points and enjoy ultimate game viewing.
The banks of the Chobe National Park boast one of the densest populations of elephants on the African continent – estimated at approximately 120,000. The Park is also home to large numbers of buffalo, leopards, and lions, along with a variety of antelope, abundant birdlife, and awe-inspiring flora.
Day 5: Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls
After safari breakfast, you meet with the driver and depart for Victoria Falls. You are returned to Kasane, once again passing through the border controls. Here, we travel by road to the majestic and splendid Victoria Falls. We check in at the guest lodge in Victoria Falls.
Spend the whole entire day at Victoria Falls, including a guided foot tour. You will network with other tourists or visitors on your arrival in Victoria Falls.
Day 6-7: Majestic Victoria Falls Tour Continues
After Breakfast, depart for Livingstone Victoria Falls Tour - Zambia & Zimbabwe Combo for approximately six hours.
Victoria Falls is the unchallenged adventure capital of Africa, with more than 50 activities available. The next few days are filled with action-packed adventures.
At 1708 metres wide, Victoria Falls, at full flow, is the most expansive curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge. As one of the most breathtaking waterfalls in the world, it is also one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site.
Late afternoon, depart for a Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River.
Return to the Lodge for an overnight stay.
Day 8: Victoria Falls - Elephant Sanctuary & Fly Back Home
After breakfast, enjoy a final activity, a visit to the Elephant Sanctuary.
Return to your hotel after the tour to quickly freshen up, collect your luggage and check out of your lodge.
Goodbyes, and depart for your cross-border transfer to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport.
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