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Small Group 20 or less
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Top Performer
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VIP door to door
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Half board
Embrace the 'real Africa' on this exhilarating small group adventure
Follow in the footsteps of Doctor David Livingstone to visit spectacular Victoria Falls and enjoy stays in Zimbabwe and Botswana at the edge of magnificent Chobe National Park.
This tour includes two nights aboard aircraft.
Including...
3 nights in a hotel, 7 nights in a lodge and 2 in flight
20 meals: 10 breakfasts (B) and 10 dinners (D)
Local expert guide
Plus all this…
- Return flights and transfers
- Farewell dinner
- Sundowner drink at a memorable location
- Porterage at all hotels
Excursions and visits
- Victoria Falls
- Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi
- Visit to a traditional village
- Light aircraft flight over the Zambezi and Chobe National Park
- Three game drives
- River cruise safari
Use of audio headsets on guided tours
View Full Itinerary
- Day 1 UK to Victoria Falls
- Day 2 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- Day 3 Victoria Falls and Sundowner Cruise
- Day 4 Mpisi Village
- Day 5 Victoria Falls-Kasane
- Day 6 Chobe National Park
- Day 7 Chobe River Cruise
- Day 8 Flightseeing tour
- Day 9 Chobe National Park
- Day 10 Chobe National Park
- Day 11 Chobe National Park
- Day 12 Livingstone to the UK
- Day 13 UK
Flight
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Chobe Safari Lodge
Flight
Day 1 UK to Victoria Falls
After taking Saga’s included UK door-to-door travel service, fly overnight to Victoria Falls.
Day 2 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Travel to the locally rated 4-star Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (4Q), bordering the Zambezi National Park and just four kilometres from Victoria Falls, where you'll stay for three nights. D
Optional excursions
Board the Royal Livingstone Express for a unique fine dining experience, as the train carries you through the Mosi-Oa-Tunya wildlife park. Enjoy a late afternoon ride through the reserve. As the sun sets you’ll be invited to dine in one of the authentic 1930s dining carriages, where a five-course meal will be served. Drinks and other refreshments will also be available throughout. This train uses authentic heritage railway equipment consisting of a steam engine dating from the 1920s and lovingly-restored, air-conditioned carriages from the 1930s.

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 for seven nights at the locally rated 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 – the park is not fenced, so you can observe the wildlife wandering freely. Rooms are in thatched buildings overlooking the gardens, 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. 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 bee-eaters going swiftly about their business. 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 today 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 Livingstone to the UK

Travel to Livingstone Airport this morning for your return overnight flight to the UK. B
Day 13 UK
Arrive this morning for your included UK door-to-door travel service home.
Zimbabwe and Botswana
from £3,199 per person2 passengers
12 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £71 if not required
Zimbabwe and Botswana
from £3,199 per person2 passengers
12 nights Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £71 if not required