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Chobe & Victoria Falls Short SafariZUMI RENTALS + TOURS · 4 DAYS

Chobe & Victoria Falls Short Safari

A full Chobe safari day and a Zimbabwean waterfall walk in one compact regional extension. Two nights in Kasane and one in Victoria Falls.

Your journey

Chobe and Victoria Falls are commonly paired because they give contrasting experiences within a manageable regional journey. This four-day outline begins in Kasane, with two nights at a Chobe lodge and a full day split between a guided game drive and a river cruise. A prebooked cross-border transfer then takes you to Zimbabwe for one night at a Victoria Falls lodge and a guided falls walk. The route ends at Victoria Falls Airport. It is a compact extension, so activities depend on actual arrival, border and departure timings rather than optimistic assumptions. If a Zambezi cruise or helicopter flight is a priority, an extra Victoria Falls night is the sensible upgrade. The proposed properties and operators are real contact targets, but nothing is held or contracted through this draft. Your final quote confirms room categories, meals, activity charges, park admission and transfers. Entry requirements and any transit arrangements are checked for each traveller’s nationality before booking.

Tour highlights

Chobe game drive
Chobe River cruise
Victoria Falls rainforest walk
Two-country lodge extension

Full day-by-day itinerary

01Day 1Arrive in Kasane: your Chobe riverside baseArrive at Kasane Airport or another pre-agreed pickup point and transfer to a Chobe lodge for two nights. The first afternoon is deliberately flexible so the trip can work with actual flight times rather than an assumed early arrival. Relax by the river and prepare for tomorrow’s safari. A boat activity can be moved to arrival day only when both the lodge schedule and your confirmed transport genuinely allow it.Illustrative scene for day 1: Arrive in Kasane: your Chobe riverside base⌄
Travel timeKasane airport/local transfer typically about 15-30 minutes; actual pickup point confirmed.
Overnighta Chobe lodge, Kasane
MealsProposed breakfast basis from next morning; lunch/dinner separately quoted.
On arrival

Meet your Kasane transfer

Meet the prebooked transfer at the agreed arrival point and travel to a Chobe lodge. The exact pickup should be stated on the voucher, especially if you are arriving overland rather than by air. This package begins in Botswana, and flights from Namibia or elsewhere are separate unless itemized. Tell us about delays promptly so the lodge can adjust the welcome and activity sequence.

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Afternoon

Check in on the Chobe River

Settle into the confirmed room category at a Chobe lodge. The property sells different types of rooms and camping, so the quote should name the chosen product clearly. Enjoy the river setting and take time to rest after the journey. No major activity is guaranteed on arrival; the core game drive and boat cruise are planned for the next full day.

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Evening

Plan the safari day

Meet or speak with the activity team to confirm tomorrow’s departure times, park charges and meal arrangements. A riverside dinner is an easy way to begin the trip if selected in the meal plan. Keep binoculars, sun protection and a warm layer ready for the early drive. Wildlife can move around the river environment, so follow lodge safety advice and remain in approved guest areas.

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02Day 2Chobe by land and waterUse the full day for two complementary Chobe experiences: a guided game drive and a river cruise. The operator sets the order and timing for conditions and its confirmed programme. The land and water perspectives can reveal different wildlife behaviour, but no species is promised. Return to the same lodge between activities when the schedule allows, with time for a meal and rest before the second outing.Illustrative scene for day 2: Chobe by land and water⌄
Travel timeGuided drive and boat cruise, commonly about 3 hours each; exact programme confirmed.
Overnighta Chobe lodge, Kasane
MealsProposed breakfast included; lunch/dinner and cruise drinks only if itemized.
Morning

Guided Chobe game drive

Join the lodge’s confirmed safari vehicle for a game drive in the accessible Chobe area. The guide handles park entry and selects a route based on current conditions. Elephant, buffalo and other wildlife may be seen, but a responsible safari is not an animal guarantee. Sit safely, keep voices low and avoid leaning out of the vehicle for a photograph. Private use must be separately contracted.

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Illustrative destination scene: Rest and riverfront lunch
Midday

Rest and riverfront lunch

Return to the lodge for a break and lunch according to your selected meal basis. This pause makes the two-activity day more comfortable and leaves space if the morning outing runs a little differently from plan. Check the boat meeting point and carry a layer for the river breeze. If travelling with young children or mobility needs, the exact boarding and activity arrangements should already be confirmed.

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Afternoon

Chobe River cruise

Board the confirmed cruise and view the river environment from the water. Hippos, crocodiles, birds and elephants are possible highlights, with the guide explaining the setting and wildlife behaviour. Remain seated as instructed and use the safety equipment provided. The package quote must distinguish cruise price, park charges and any drinks. Return for your second lodge night and prepare for tomorrow’s border transfer.

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03Day 3Kasane to Victoria Falls: cross into ZimbabweAfter breakfast, transfer from Kasane to Victoria Falls with the prebooked cross-border operator. Passport and visa procedures are personal and must be checked for each nationality before departure. The journey needs a buffer for the border, leaving an afternoon visit to the Zimbabwean falls when arrival timing allows. Spend one night at a Victoria Falls lodge. If delays or flight preferences make that rushed, add another Victoria Falls night.Illustrative scene for day 3: Kasane to Victoria Falls: cross into Zimbabwe⌄
Travel timeApprox. 80-100 km road travel, allow 2-3 hours or more including border formalities.
Overnighta Victoria Falls lodge standard chalet, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
MealsProposed Chobe breakfast; other meals excluded unless itemized.
Morning

Cross-border transfer

Meet the confirmed driver with passports, required entry documents and the contact details for both sides of the journey. A border transfer is not the same as a simple domestic road drive; waiting times can vary. The quote should name the responsible operator and explain whether there is a vehicle change. Visa fees and personal documentation are separate unless the operator explicitly handles a listed charge.

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Midday

Victoria Falls lodge arrival

Arrive in Victoria Falls and check into the standard chalet category proposed at a Victoria Falls lodge. This is a lodge/chalet choice, not an assumption that all room categories share the same facilities. Have lunch and reconfirm the waterfall outing according to actual arrival time. If the border journey has taken longer than expected, prioritize a comfortable visit over adding an unnecessary second activity.

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Afternoon

Guided Zimbabwean falls walk

Visit the rainforest viewpoints with the booked guide when timing and park hours permit. Water volume and spray vary through the year, changing both visibility and the feel of the walk. Paths can be wet; use suitable footwear and protect cameras. Admission is a separate cost unless explicitly included. If the walk cannot fit today, it must move to tomorrow only when the flight schedule safely allows it.

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04Day 4Victoria Falls departure or a longer stayEnjoy breakfast and connect with your booked airport transfer at the appropriate time. The itinerary has only one Victoria Falls night, so a Zambezi cruise, helicopter flight or second side of the waterfall is best added with another night rather than forced into a departure morning. If yesterday’s falls walk moved, a late enough flight is required. Your final quote should settle the exact timing before any nonrefundable flights are purchased.Illustrative scene for day 4: Victoria Falls departure or a longer stay⌄
Travel timeVictoria Falls town-airport transfer about 20-30 km / 25-40 minutes; flight timing dictates programme.
OvernightNo overnight included
MealsProposed breakfast included; later meals excluded.
Morning

Breakfast and a flexible finish

Have breakfast and check the departure schedule. If the guided falls walk was deferred from yesterday, it can take place this morning only with an agreed late flight and sufficient transfer margin. Otherwise enjoy a relaxed start. Adding a helicopter or cruise at the last minute is possible only when supplier availability, eligibility and flight timing align; it is not assumed in this base package.

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Before departure

Time for town or an added night

Use any spare time for a short town visit or remain at the lodge until your transfer. Keep passports, travel documents and airline requirements in view. A second Victoria Falls night provides much more room for a Zambezi cruise or helicopter experience, and we recommend it if those are priorities. The four-day version is designed around Chobe and a focused Zimbabwean falls visit.

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Departure

Airport transfer

Meet the confirmed driver at the voucher time and travel to Victoria Falls Airport with the airline’s check-in margin. The base itinerary ends at this airport unless a different endpoint is quoted. A Livingstone finish involves another country and a different transfer plan, so it cannot be treated as a free substitution. Regional onward flights and extra nights are available after actual schedules are checked.

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Carte de l’itinéraire

Kasane → Chobe National Park → Victoria Falls

Planned in your package

✓3 nights at the proposed properties, on the meal basis stated in the quote
✓Transport arrangement described for this itinerary, once contracted
✓Activities explicitly selected as included in the written quote
✓Pre-departure route or transfer briefing and supplier vouchers
✓Park and conservation charges specifically listed in the quote
✓Zumi itinerary planning and local coordination

Not included unless quoted

−International and regional flights unless individually itemized
−Visas, passport costs and personal travel insurance
−Meals and drinks outside the agreed meal basis
−Optional upgrades, private guiding and activities not itemized
−Tips, personal shopping and incidental expenses
−Weather disruption costs outside supplier cancellation terms

Make it your own

✓Add a second Victoria Falls night
✓Add a helicopter flight with proper schedule margin
✓Add a Zambezi sunset cruise with extra night
✓Upgrade Chobe or Victoria Falls accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does this trip cross an international border?

Yes. The route links Kasane in Botswana with Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The appointed transfer operator handles the road service; entry requirements must be checked for each traveller and travel date.

Can we add a helicopter flight?

Yes, subject to operator availability, weather, passenger information and a separate quotation. The standard short itinerary leaves the final programme dependent on your departure flight time.

Is the Falls visit on the Zimbabwe or Zambia side?

Zimbabwe is the proposed base. A Zambia-side visit is an additional country and transfer arrangement that must be requested and checked separately.

Are the named properties and services confirmed?

They are proposed selections for your journey. Availability, exact room or camping category, activities and meal basis are confirmed in your written quotation before booking.

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