Day 1 UK to Victoria Falls

After taking your VIP door-to-door travel service to the airport, fly overnight to Victoria Falls.

Day 2 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

On arrival in Zimbabwe this morning, transfer to the 4-star Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (4Q), where you'll stay for three nights.

The hotel borders the Zambezi National Park and overlooks a waterhole visited by elephant, buffalo and kudu. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool with deck, library, and a lounge. All 72 air-conditioned rooms have a balcony, telephone, hairdryer, fan, safe, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. D

Day 3 Victoria Falls and Sundowner Cruise

Join an included guided walk beside the Falls. You'll go along the Zimbabwe side, stopping at different vantage points along the way through the mist created by the sheer force of the Zambezi hitting the rocks below. Above the turbulence of Victoria Falls, the Zambezi river is calm and still and during your included sundowner cruise you may catch glimpses of hippos, crocodiles, elephants and giraffes drinking at the water’s edge. B, D

Day 4 Mpisi Village

Visit Mpisi Village to glimpse how people have lived for generations, and learn about their traditional customs. B, D

Day 5 Victoria Falls-Kasane

Cross the border into Botswana and travel to Kasane (54 miles, 80 minutes), for a seven-night stay at the 4-star Chobe Safari Lodge (4Q).

Set on the banks of the Chobe River at the edge of Chobe National Park, this lodge offers a real close-to-nature experience and you may spot crocodiles, hippos, monkeys and countless species of birds just moments away from your accommodation.

Rooms are in thatched buildings overlooking the gardens and swimming pool, are air conditioned and have ceiling fans, a television, telephone, hairdryer, tea and coffee-making facilities and a safe. House wine is included with dinner. B, D

Day 6 Chobe National Park

Enjoy your first included game drive through Chobe National Park, where you may encounter large herds of elephants, lions, Cape buffalo, and many species of antelope. If you are lucky, you may also spot the puku, one of the rarest Botswanan antelopes.

This afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the facilities at your lodge. B, D

Day 7 Chobe River Cruise

You'll have the chance to spot wildlife from a different angle today as you enjoy an included morning cruise on the river. Look out for pods of hippos and crocodiles basking on the shore. The river is also a natural spot for bird-watching and you may well be able to see heron, stork, jacana and colonies of colourful bee-eaters. B, D

Day 8 Flightseeing tour

Today’s included light aircraft flight follows the course of the Zambezi River and returns via the stunning landscapes of Chobe National Park, allowing you to view the wildlife from a unique perspective. B, D

Day 9 Chobe National Park

Enjoy a further day viewing game on an included river cruise and game drive which will take you deeper into the park. B, D

Day 10 Chobe National Park

Relax and enjoy the day at leisure. B, D

Day 11 Chobe National Park

Join an included early morning game drive through Chobe and perhaps an optional boat cruise or fishing trip, available from the Chobe Safari Lodge. The resort staff will be happy to provide full details. B, D

Day 12 Chobe National Park-Victoria Falls-UK

Return over the border in to Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls airport this morning for your overnight flight to the UK. B

Day 13 UK

Arrive this morning and take your included VIP door-to-door travel service home.