10 Days Victoria falls, Chobe National Park and Okavango delta Safaris

This spectacular 10-day safari takes you to three of Southern Africa’s most iconic destinations — the thundering Victoria Falls, the elephant-rich plains of Chobe National Park, and the pristine waterways of the Okavango Delta. From the mist of the world’s largest waterfall to mokoro glides through lily-padded channels, and game drives among the largest elephant concentrations on Earth, this itinerary delivers the full spectrum of a bucket-list Southern Africa adventure.

Whether you are a first-time safari-goer or a seasoned explorer, this journey combines adrenaline, wildlife, culture, and pure wilderness in a seamless 10-day experience. Operated by Marriott Safaris Africa, every detail is curated for comfort, safety, and unforgettable encounters.

DURATION

10 Days / 9 Nights

DESTINATIONS

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) → Chobe National Park (Botswana) → Okavango Delta (Botswana)

BEST TIME

May – October (Dry Season) for optimal wildlife viewing; December – March for lush green season & birding

DIFFICULTY

Easy to Moderate — suitable for all fitness levels

GROUP SIZE

Small group departures (max 12 pax) or private charter options available

STARTS / ENDS

Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) → Maun Airport (MUB), Botswana

Trip Highlights

🌟 What Makes This Safari Extraordinary

✓ Stand on the edge of Victoria Falls — UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

✓ Game drives in Chobe National Park, home to Africa’s largest elephant population (over 120,000 elephants)

✓ Sunset boat cruises on the Chobe River watching hippos, crocodiles, and hundreds of elephants at the waterfront

✓ Mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions through the pristine papyrus channels of the Okavango Delta

✓ Walking safaris with expert trackers in the Okavango — encounter wildlife at ground level

✓ Fly-camping in the Okavango — sleep under a star-studded Botswana sky

✓ Birdwatching paradise — 500+ bird species across the three destinations

✓ Cultural village visits and local community engagement

✓ Optional adrenaline activities: white-water rafting, bungee jumping, microlight flights over the Falls

✓ Expertly guided by Marriott Safaris Africa professional safari guides with 10+ years in the field

Detailed Itinerary   

DAY 1

Arrival in Victoria Falls 📍 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Welcome to Victoria Falls! Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met by your Marriott Safaris Africa representative and transferred to your lodge. After settling in, enjoy a welcome briefing over sundowners at the lodge terrace.

In the late afternoon, take a short orientation walk to the Victoria Falls viewpoints for your first dramatic glimpse of ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ — the Tonga name for Mosi-oa-Tunya. Depending on the season, the spray can be felt from over a kilometre away as 550 million litres of water per minute plunge into the 108-metre gorge below.

EVENING ACTIVITIES:

• Welcome dinner at the lodge featuring local Zimbabwean cuisine
• Introduction to local wildlife by your head guide
• Overview of the full 10-day itinerary and what to expect

ACCOMMODATION	Ilala Lodge or Victoria Falls Hotel (or equivalent luxury lodge)
MEALS INCLUDED	Dinner
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Easy — arrival & orientation

DAY 2

Victoria Falls — Full Falls Experience & Town Tour 📍 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Rise early for a guided walk through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zimbabwe side of the Falls. Your guide will take you to all 16 official viewpoints, explaining the geology, ecology, and cultural significance of one of the world’s most extraordinary natural phenomena.

The sheer scale of Victoria Falls is staggering — 1,708 metres wide and up to 108 metres deep. During peak flood season (March–May), the spray cloud rises over 400 metres into the air and is visible from 50 kilometres away. Even in the dry season, the falls remain a breathtaking curtain of mist and thunder.

MORNING HIGHLIGHTS:

• Guided walk along the Falls Rainforest path — bring a waterproof jacket!
• Knife Edge Bridge — stand inches from the roaring gorge
• Devil’s Cataract — the most accessible and photogenic section
• Livingstone Island (seasonal) — swim in the Devil’s Pool at the lip of the Falls

AFTERNOON:

• Victoria Falls town tour — curio markets, local craft villages, and historical sites
• Visit the David Livingstone statue and learn about the Scottish explorer who ‘discovered’ the Falls in 1855
• Optional: Zambezi sunset cruise (highly recommended — sundowners on the river)

OPTIONAL ADRENALINE ACTIVITIES (bookable at extra cost):

• Bungee jumping from Victoria Falls Bridge (111 metres) — one of the world’s great bungee jumps
• White-water rafting on the Zambezi River — 23 Grade 5 rapids through the Batoka Gorge
• Microlight or helicopter flight over the Falls — the ultimate aerial perspective
• Zip-lining across the gorge

ACCOMMODATION	Ilala Lodge or Victoria Falls Hotel
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Moderate — full day walking

DAY 3

Victoria Falls — Wildlife & Cultural Experiences 📍 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Your third morning at Victoria Falls is dedicated to the wider natural and cultural landscape surrounding the world-famous waterfall. Begin with a game drive inside Zambezi National Park, which borders the Zambezi River upstream of the Falls and protects significant populations of elephant, buffalo, lion, sable antelope, giraffe, zebra, and a remarkable diversity of birdlife.

MORNING — ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK GAME DRIVE:

• Depart at dawn (around 06:00) for golden-hour game viewing
• Follow the Zambezi River route — exceptional birding along the riverine forests
• Look out for elephant herds coming to drink at the river at sunrise
• Buffalo herds that can number in the hundreds are frequently encountered in the park
• Predator sightings include lion, leopard, and wild dog — all present in the park

AFTERNOON — CULTURAL VILLAGE EXPERIENCE:

• Visit a traditional Toka Leya cultural village for an immersive community experience
• Learn about traditional homestead structure, food preparation, and daily village life
• Try traditional drumming, dancing, and sample local food
• Browse locally crafted baskets, carvings, and artwork — proceeds support the community directly

EVENING:

• Sundowner drinks at a riverside platform overlooking the Zambezi
• Final evening dinner at the lodge with live traditional music performance
• Pack and prepare for early morning transfer to Chobe

ACCOMMODATION	Ilala Lodge or Victoria Falls Hotel
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Moderate — game drive & walking

DAY 4

Transfer to Chobe — Afternoon Game Drive 📍 Chobe National Park, Botswana

After breakfast, depart Victoria Falls by road transfer across the Kazungula border crossing into Botswana. The drive to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park, takes approximately 1.5 hours through the dramatic Chobe corridor — one of Africa’s most biodiverse corridors. Cross the iconic four-country border point where Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, and Namibia converge.

Chobe National Park is Botswana’s first national park and covers 10,566 square kilometres of pristine African wilderness. It holds the world’s highest concentration of African elephants — over 120,000 — and offers extraordinary year-round game viewing. The Chobe Riverfront, where the Chobe River meets a wide floodplain, is arguably one of the best wildlife spectacles in all of Africa.

AFTERNOON CHOBE RIVERFRONT GAME DRIVE:

• Arrive Kasane mid-morning, check into your Chobe lodge
• After lunch, depart for your first Chobe Riverfront game drive in open 4WD vehicles
• Elephant herds of 200–500 individuals frequently parade along the riverfront in the dry season
• Cape buffalo herds, hippo pods, Nile crocodiles, waterbuck, and red lechwe are common riverfront sightings
• The Chobe Riverfront is renowned for large predator activity — lion prides regularly ambush prey near the water
• Exceptional birding: carmine bee-eaters, fish eagles, African skimmers, and open-billed storks

ACCOMMODATION	Chobe Safari Lodge, Chobe Game Lodge, or equivalent
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Easy to Moderate — transfer day + game drive

DAY 5

Full Day Chobe — Game Drive & Sunset Boat Cruise 📍 Chobe National Park, Botswana

A full day in Chobe — arguably the most wildlife-dense national park in Africa. Begin before dawn for the morning game drive, when predators are most active and the light is at its most beautiful. The Chobe Riverfront in the early morning is utterly magical — herds of elephants march to the water, lions patrol the treeline, and the river glitters under the rising sun.

MORNING GAME DRIVE (05:30 – 09:30):

• Track lions along the Ngoma road — prides with cubs are frequently encountered
• Witness elephant families crossing the Chobe River — a sight that never grows old
• Leopard spotting in the dense jesse bush of the Savuti channel area
• Wild dogs (African painted wolves) are increasingly seen in Chobe — a critically endangered treat
• Warthog families, vervet monkeys, baboon troops, and impala herds are constant companions

MIDDAY (10:00 – 15:30):

• Return to lodge for brunch and midday rest — a sacred safari tradition!
• Optional: guided birding walk around the lodge gardens
• Optional: visit the Chobe Crocodile Ranch and learn about Nile crocodile conservation

AFTERNOON BOAT CRUISE ON THE CHOBE RIVER (16:00 – 18:30):

• Board a comfortable river boat for the iconic Chobe sunset cruise — the highlight of any Chobe visit
• The Chobe River becomes a stage for one of Africa’s greatest wildlife shows at golden hour
• Thousands of elephants descend to the river to drink and play — scenes of pure, overwhelming abundance
• Hippo pods surface and yawn, crocodiles bask on sandbanks, and fish eagles call overhead
• Sundowner drinks served on the boat as the African sun melts into the river — utterly unforgettable

ACCOMMODATION	Chobe Safari Lodge or Chobe Game Lodge
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Moderate — full activity day

DAY 6

Chobe — Savuti & Interior Game Drive 📍 Chobe National Park, Botswana

Today’s adventure takes you deep into the interior of Chobe National Park, away from the riverfront and into the more remote Savuti region — a legendary wildlife area famous for its dramatic predator-prey interactions. The Savuti Channel, once a river but now a dry fossil valley, supports enormous concentrations of game and some of Africa’s most powerful predators.

THE SAVUTI REGION:

• Drive the 200km through diverse habitats: mopane woodland, open floodplains, grassland, and deep sand
• Savuti is famous for large lion prides that have historically preyed on elephants
• Spotted hyena clans are exceptionally active in Savuti — fascinating social dynamics on display
• Cheetah are regularly seen on the open Savuti plains — the fastest land animal hunting on Africa’s stage
• African wild dog packs denning in the Savuti area — one of the rarest large carnivores in Africa
• The Savuti marsh attracts massive herds of zebra, wildebeest, and tsessebe during migrations

AFTERNOON:

• Game drive along the Chobe floodplains at sunset
• Photographically incredible light for wildlife and landscape photography
• Optional: night drive with spotlight to encounter nocturnal species (lions on the move, civets, genets, porcupines)

BUSH DINNER:

This evening, enjoy a private bush dinner under the stars — a lantern-lit table set in the wilderness, surrounded by the sounds of the African night. Your guide shares stories of the animals you encountered today while you dine on a three-course meal prepared by your lodge chef.

ACCOMMODATION	Chobe Safari Lodge or Chobe Game Lodge
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner (bush dinner)
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Moderate to Active — full day drive

DAY 7

Fly to Okavango Delta — Arrival & Afternoon Activity 📍 Okavango Delta, Botswana

This morning, transfer from Kasane to Kasane Airport for your light aircraft flight to the Okavango Delta — one of the most dramatic short hops in African aviation. Fly over the vast Chobe floodplains, the Linyanti wetlands, and the extraordinary patchwork of islands, channels, and lagoons that make up the Okavango Delta. The aerial view alone is worth the journey.

THE OKAVANGO DELTA — AN INTRODUCTION:

The Okavango Delta is one of the world’s great natural wonders — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s ‘Last Eden’ wildernesses. Unlike most river deltas, the Okavango flows inland, spreading across the Kalahari Desert to create a vast inland delta of 15,000 square kilometres. This extraordinary ecosystem supports extraordinary wildlife density, including all of the ‘Big Five’ and over 500 bird species.

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES ON ARRIVAL:

• Transfer by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) from the airstrip to your island camp
• Afternoon guided walk on your private island — meet your dedicated Delta guide
• Introduction to the Delta ecosystem: papyrus channels, palm islands, seasonal floodplains
• Sundowners on the island at sunset — gin and tonic in the heart of the Okavango
• Guided night walk around camp perimeter — hear the Delta come alive after dark

YOUR OKAVANGO CAMP:

Your accommodation is a luxury tented camp situated on a private palm island deep in the Delta — accessible only by mokoro or boat. Each tent is beautifully appointed with comfortable beds, en-suite bathroom, and a private verandah overlooking the waterways. The camp is solar-powered and operates on strict low-impact environmental principles.

ACCOMMODATION	Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge, or equivalent private island camp
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Easy — travel day + orientation

DAY 8

Okavango Delta — Mokoro, Walking Safari & Game Drive 📍 Okavango Delta, Botswana

Your first full day in the Okavango Delta combines three iconic activities: a morning mokoro excursion through the lily-covered channels, a guided walking safari, and an afternoon game drive on the islands. Each activity reveals a completely different dimension of this extraordinary ecosystem.

MORNING — MOKORO EXCURSION (06:00 – 09:30):

Glide silently through the papyrus-lined channels of the Okavango in a traditional mokoro, expertly poled by your local guide. The mokoro experience is uniquely intimate — at water level, you are eye-to-eye with the Delta’s aquatic world.

• Watch for hippos surfacing in lagoons — maintain safe distance with your expert guide
• Lechwe and sitatunga antelopes wade through flooded grasslands alongside your mokoro
• African jacanas walk on lily pads, malachite kingfishers dart over the water in flashes of cobalt
• Fish eagles call their haunting cry from dead trees above — the sound of Africa
• Look down through crystal-clear water at the extraordinary aquatic life below the surface

MID-MORNING — GUIDED WALKING SAFARI (10:00 – 12:00):

• Step out of the mokoro onto a palm island for a guided walking safari with your tracker
• Learn to read animal tracks and signs — lion pugmarks, elephant trails, hippo paths
• Walk through wild date palm forests, giant Sycamore fig trees, and open grassland
• Encounter wildlife on foot — giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and impala in their natural habitat
• Your guide explains traditional San Bushman tracking techniques used in the Delta for generations

AFTERNOON — GAME DRIVE (15:30 – 18:30):

• Explore the drier islands by 4WD game drive vehicle with your guide
• Elephant bulls are frequently encountered on the islands — magnificent solitary males
• Buffalo herds graze the island grasslands alongside zebra and wildebeest
• Predator activity increases in the late afternoon — lion and leopard sightings are possible
• Return to camp for sundowners and a fireside dinner under the stars

ACCOMMODATION	Private Island Tented Camp
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Moderate to Active — full activity day

DAY 9

Okavango Delta — Deep Delta Exploration & Fly-Camp 📍 Remote Okavango Delta, Botswana

Today is the most adventurous day of the entire safari — a journey by mokoro deep into the heart of the Okavango to a remote fly-camp on a private island, spending the night sleeping under the stars in the purest wilderness in Africa. This experience connects you to the Delta in its most primal, unfiltered form.

MORNING DEPARTURE INTO THE DELTA (07:00):

• Depart main camp by mokoro with your guide, poler, and tracker — pole deeper into the channels
• The Delta becomes progressively wilder and more remote as you move away from camp
• Birdwatching at its finest — sacred ibis, saddle-billed storks, slaty egrets, and the African pygmy goose
• Encounter large herds of red lechwe splashing through the flooded grasslands
• Pelican flocks soar overhead; cormorants dry their wings on dead trees

AFTERNOON WALKING SAFARI (14:00 – 17:00):

• Arrive at your fly-camp island and set up camp with your guide
• Extended guided walk across the island — look for big game tracks and signs
• Your guide shares Botswana’s conservation story — from poaching crisis to Africa’s greatest wildlife success
• Watch elephant bulls cross a channel in the golden afternoon light — a surreal Delta moment

FLY-CAMP EVENING:

• Simple, atmospheric camp dinner cooked on open fire — true bush cooking
• Sit around the campfire as your guide tells stories of the Delta after dark
• Sleep under a sky so thick with stars you can barely count the constellations
• Listen to the sounds of the Delta at night: hippo grunts, lion roars in the distance, the splash of fish
• Optional: moonlight walk with your guide (seasonal)

This night at the fly-camp is consistently rated by guests as the single most memorable experience of the entire 10-day journey. Sleeping under the stars in the Okavango, with the sounds of the wild surrounding you, is a transformative African experience.

ACCOMMODATION	Remote Fly-Camp on Private Island (basic but atmospheric — mattresses, mosquito nets, bucket shower)
MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (bush style)
ACTIVITY LEVEL	Active — extended mokoro and walking

DAY 10

Final Morning in the Delta — Departure 📍 Okavango Delta → Maun, Botswana

Your final morning in the Okavango Delta is unhurried and reflective. Rise with the sun for one last mokoro glide through the channels — the morning light transforms the Delta into a painting of gold and jade. Watch the wading birds begin their day, listen to the fish eagles, and soak in the silence and beauty of this extraordinary place before your departure.

MORNING (06:00 – 09:00):

• Final sunrise mokoro excursion from the fly-camp back towards the main camp
• Optional: one final guided walk on the island before packing
• Return to main camp for a farewell breakfast
• Pack and prepare for departure — pack list checklist provided

DEPARTURE (10:00 – 12:00):

• Light aircraft transfer from the Delta airstrip to Maun International Airport
• Safari debrief with your head guide — review all sightings, share photos, and receive your wildlife list
• Farewell from the Marriott Safaris Africa team with a certificate of completion and guest gift
• International connections from Maun Airport to Johannesburg, Nairobi, or beyond

As your light aircraft climbs away from the Delta and the patchwork of channels and islands spreads below you, take a final look at this extraordinary world. In 10 days, you have stood at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, witnessed the world’s greatest elephant spectacle, and slept under the stars in one of Africa’s last true wildernesses. This is Southern Africa at its absolute finest.

MEALS INCLUDED	Breakfast
DEPARTURE POINT	Maun International Airport (MUB), Botswana
NEXT CONNECTIONS	Maun → Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo) → International / OR Maun → Nairobi → International

✅ Included in Your Safari Package

• All accommodation as specified (9 nights: 3 Victoria Falls / 3 Chobe / 3 Okavango)
• All meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
• All internal light aircraft transfers (Kasane → Okavango; Okavango → Maun)
• All road transfers (Victoria Falls Airport → Lodge; VFA → Kasane)
• All activities as described: game drives, boat cruises, mokoro excursions, walking safaris
• Fly-camp overnight in the Okavango Delta (bedding, mosquito nets, meals, guide)
• All national park and conservation fees (Chobe, Okavango, Zambezi NP)
• Victoria Falls entry fees (Zimbabwe side)
• English-speaking professional safari guide throughout
• Local community/cultural village experience (Day 3)
• Welcome and farewell briefings
• Daily drinking water and bush snacks during activities
• Pre-departure welcome pack with detailed information booklet
• Emergency evacuation insurance (medical emergency within Botswana and Zimbabwe)

❌ Excluded from Your Safari Package

• International flights to Victoria Falls Airport and from Maun Airport
• Visa fees (Botswana visa-free for most nationalities; Zimbabwe visa required for most — approximately USD 50–75 single entry)
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended — comprehensive policy including trip cancellation and medical cover)
• Optional adrenaline activities: bungee jumping, white-water rafting, helicopter flights, zip-lining
• Alcoholic beverages (unless specified as all-inclusive lodge package)
• Gratuities/tips for guides, lodge staff, and mokoro polers (recommended: USD 10–20/day for guide, USD 5–10/day per lodge staff)
• Personal shopping, souvenirs, and curio market purchases
• Laundry services beyond lodge-provided daily laundry
• Vaccinations and travel health requirements
• Satellite phone rental for fly-camp

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Best Time to Visit

This three-destination safari can be enjoyed year-round, but the seasons deliver dramatically different experiences:

DRY SEASON (May–Oct)

Best wildlife viewing — animals concentrate around water; no rain; cooler temperatures (15–30°C). Victoria Falls lower but accessible. RECOMMENDED for first-time visitors.

GREEN SEASON (Nov–Apr)

Lush landscapes; baby animals; excellent birding (migrants present); Victoria Falls at peak power (Mar–May). Some areas inaccessible due to flooding. Lower prices.

PEAK FALLS (Mar–May)

Victoria Falls at its most powerful and spectacular. Chobe still excellent. Okavango Delta flooding begins — magical mokoro experience enhanced.

Health & Safety

• Malaria prophylaxis strongly recommended for all three destinations — consult your travel health clinic 4–6 weeks before departure
• Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from a yellow fever zone — check current entry requirements
• COVID-19 — check current entry requirements for Zimbabwe and Botswana
• All water activities (Victoria Falls, Chobe, Okavango) carry inherent risks — your guide will brief you fully
• Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is mandatory for this itinerary
• The Okavango fly-camp is a genuine wilderness experience — nearest hospital is Maun (1+ hour by light aircraft)
• All guides are trained in wilderness first aid and carry emergency communication equipment

Packing List

• Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, beige, grey) — avoid blue, black, or white on game drives
• Lightweight long-sleeved shirts and trousers for sun and insect protection
• Warm fleece or jacket for early morning game drives (temperatures can be cool at dawn year-round)
• Waterproof rain jacket — essential for Victoria Falls rainforest walk
• Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes for walking safaris
• Sandals or open shoes for camp evenings
• Wide-brimmed hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and UV-blocking sunglasses
• Strong insect repellent (DEET-based recommended for malaria areas)
• Binoculars — essential for game viewing and birding (8×42 recommended)
• Camera with telephoto lens (200mm+ recommended for wildlife)
• Personal medications and a small first-aid kit
• Power bank and universal travel adaptor (Zimbabwe: UK 3-pin; Botswana: SA 3-pin round)
• Lightweight dry bag for mokoro excursions
• Luggage weight restriction: light aircraft transfers limit bags to 15kg SOFT-sided bag (no hard-sided cases)

WILDLIFE SPECIES GUIDE

This 10-day itinerary offers the opportunity to encounter an extraordinary diversity of wildlife across three distinct ecosystems. Below is a guide to the key species you may encounter on your safari:

The Big Five & Key Mammals

African Elephant 🐘

GUARANTEED. Chobe has over 120,000 — the largest population in Africa. Okavango bulls are iconic. Victoria Falls parks also excellent.

African Lion 🦁

EXCELLENT CHANCES. Chobe’s riverfront prides are regularly seen. Savuti famous for elephant-hunting lions. Okavango also has strong lion populations.

Leopard 🐆

POSSIBLE. The most elusive of the Big Five. Best chances: Chobe jesse bush; Okavango island tree lines at dawn and dusk.

Cape Buffalo 🦬

EXCELLENT CHANCES. Large herds throughout Chobe. Common in Okavango. Also in Zambezi NP near Victoria Falls.

Hippopotamus 🦛

GUARANTEED. Chobe River boat cruise offers incredibly close encounters. Okavango Delta lagoons. Zambezi River below the Falls.

African Wild Dog 🐕

POSSIBLE (rare). One of Africa’s most endangered mammals. Both Chobe and Okavango have resident packs — a sighting is extraordinary luck.

Cheetah 🐆

POSSIBLE. Best seen on Savuti and Chobe open plains. Increasingly seen in Okavango.

Spotted Hyena

EXCELLENT CHANCES. Noisy and active. Chobe and Okavango both support large clans. Night drives reveal their prowling behaviour.

Nile Crocodile 🐊

GUARANTEED. Chobe River boat cruise and Victoria Falls pool areas. Up to 5 metres long — the world’s largest reptile.

Birding Highlights (500+ species possible)

• African Fish Eagle — the iconic voice of Africa; everywhere near water
• Carmine Bee-eater — spectacular colonial nester on Chobe River banks (Aug–Oct)
• Saddle-billed Stork — Africa’s most glamorous stork; Okavango Delta specialist
• African Skimmer — graceful fisher on the Chobe River sandbanks (dry season)
• Pel’s Fishing Owl — the holy grail of African birding; Okavango Delta specialist
• Slaty Egret — Okavango endemic and globally near-threatened
• African Pygmy Goose — tiny, jewel-like duck of lily-covered lagoons
• Malachite Kingfisher — brilliant blue dart along the mokoro channels
• Woodland Kingfisher — unforgettable call of the African bush
• Lilac-breasted Roller — Africa’s most colourful bird; perches on roadside trees
• Ground Hornbill — prehistoric-looking; classified as vulnerable; seen in open grasslands

ACCOMMODATION OVERVIEW

All accommodation on this 10-day safari is carefully selected to provide comfort, immersive wildlife experiences, and a strong sense of place. Lodges and camps are chosen for their exceptional guiding teams, conservation ethos, and prime locations within each destination.

Victoria Falls (Nights 1–3)

PRIMARY OPTION

Ilala Lodge Hotel — 5-star property within walking distance of the Falls; iconic pool with Falls spray view; 72 rooms

ALTERNATIVE

Victoria Falls Hotel — colonial grandeur dating to 1904; stunning terrace views of the Falls Bridge; a living piece of history

BUDGET OPTION

Shoestrings Backpackers or N1 Hotel — clean, comfortable, excellent location; ideal for budget travellers

Chobe National Park (Nights 4–6)

PRIMARY OPTION

Chobe Game Lodge — the only lodge inside Chobe NP; right on the riverfront; all-electric safari vehicles; 44 rooms

ALTERNATIVE

Chobe Safari Lodge — excellent riverfront location in Kasane; large pool; knowledgeable guides; great value

PREMIUM OPTION

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge — ultra-luxury in Savuti; pool overlooking a waterhole; wildlife walks right from camp

Okavango Delta (Nights 7–9)

PRIMARY OPTION

Sanctuary Chief’s Camp — Moremi Game Reserve; classic luxury tented camp; outstanding guiding; iconic Okavango island location

ALTERNATIVE

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge — solar-powered luxury on a private island; exceptional birding; outstanding mokoro programme

FLY-CAMP (Night 9)

Remote private island — basic but atmospheric; mattresses on elevated platforms; bucket shower; campfire dining under the stars

BOOKING & CONTACT

📞 Book Your 10-Day Southern Africa Safari Today

✓ Contact Marriott Safaris Africa to check availability and confirm your safari dates

✓ Tailor-made private charter options available — customise this itinerary for your group

✓ Early booking recommended: Okavango Delta camps have limited capacity and book 12–18 months in advance for peak season

✓ Flexible payment plans available — typically 30% deposit on booking, 70% balance 60 days before departure

✓ Group discounts available for 6+ pax bookings

✓ Honeymoon & special occasion packages available on request

COMPANY

Marriott Safaris Africa

SPECIALISATION

East & Southern Africa Safari Specialists — Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe

BOOKING LEAD TIME

Peak season (Jul–Sep): 12–18 months in advance recommended | Shoulder season: 3–6 months | Green season: 1–3 months

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund within 72 hrs of booking | 50% refund 90+ days before departure | Non-refundable within 60 days (travel insurance strongly advised)