Livingstone & Chobe Standard

5 days - from $1150

A short safari offering a great taste of game viewing and superb natural scenery Victoria Falls are Zambia's most celebrated spectacle. Measuring some 1.7 kilometres in width and with a drop of around 105 metres, an immense volume of water passes over the cataract at the height of the inundation with a flow rate of about 550,000 cubic metres per minute. This massive rush of water sends a huge plume of spray into the sky, visible for miles and providing a stunning spectacle, as we walk on paths that border the ravine. On this tour we are taken on a guided tour of Victoria Falls from the Livingstone (Zambian) side. A sunset cruise on the Upper Zambezi River provides a opportunities for game-viewing, followed by the chance to enjoy an incredible sunset. Apart from these activities there is much in the area to interest the visitor including whitewater rafting, horse trails, game-viewing in Zambezi National Park, flights over the falls, canoeing and evening cruises on the Zambezi. Most optional activities can be easily booked once you arrive and our local agent in Zambia will be happy to offer assistance. For those who prefer more leisurely activities, the craft market offers a wide range of local handicrafts at reasonable prices.

Chobe National Park is one of Botswana's largest and its northern section that abuts on to the Chobe River is wonderfully picturesque. The area around the river is home to a fabulous range of bird life and one doesn't have to be a birder to be enthralled by it all. Wallowing in the river are large numbers of hippos and crocodiles. These same waters also attract abundant land dwellers, foremost of which are elephants that, during the dry season, are probably the largest herds left anywhere in Africa. They often congregate close to the permanent water of the river and to see these animals drink at sunset, or even swim out across the river to some of the islands, is an experience that can only be described as magical. This all takes place in an area which is scenically beautiful and which provides sunsets across the river, which are truly memorable.

Highlights

• The Chobe riverside, Chobe National Park, Botswana
• Victoria Falls by moonlight, Livingstone, Zambia

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive in Livingstone (Zambia) and transfer to hotel. Sunset cruise.2: Day at leisure to enjoy optional activities in the Victoria Falls area.3: Guided tour of Victoria Falls. Transfer to Chobe Safari Lodge, Kasane. Afternoon game drive in Chobe National Park.4: Morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Sunset cruise on the Chobe River.5: Transfer to Livingstone where trip ends on arrival at Livingstone Airport or Livingstone town.
Included: Local specialist leaders, return airport transfers, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities, entrance fees to parks/reserves/sights indicated in itinerary.
Not Included: International flights, airport departure taxes, visas, meals unless specified in the itinerary, insurance, laundry, any optional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.
Meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
National Parks: This trip spends 2 days in Chobe National Park and visits Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Valid From: 12 Jan 08
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Notes: Additional nights can be booked. This extension can only be booked in conjunction with another tour of ours.
Starts/Ends: Livingstone, Southern Zambia to Livingstone, Southern Zambia
Trip Reference: PFLCST