If you're planning a trip to Botswana and want to check out its diverse ecosystems and rich wildlife, we've planned itineraries for travelers with different interests. For those with a week available, consider a trip like this Botswana and Zimbabwe itinerary that takes you from the lush Okavango Delta to the cascading Victoria Falls. If you have two weeks free, consider one of our 14-day itineraries, like this ultimate safari experience that allows you to explore similar sites at a relaxed pace. Those traveling with kids can opt for something similar to this 10-day family-friendly safari that combines Chobe National Park's elephant encounters with the quiet beauty of the Okavango Delta.
Check out two of Botswana's top destinations on this five-day trip. You'll start with Chobe National Park, best known for its large herds of animals, particularly elephants, which you'll follow on safari walks and game drives. Keep going to the famous Okavango Delta, a floodplain full of wildlife most frequently viewed by boat or canoe safari amid the many channels.
This luxurious itinerary combines several iconic locations in Botswana and Zimbabwe—Okavango Delta, Savute, Chobe, and Victoria Falls. Your first week will be spent on safari in Botswana, with four days on the Zambezi Queen luxury riverboat. From here, you'll be on your way to Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls to see this world wonder, ending the journey with a different safari experience in Hwange National Park.
This trip through Botswana and Zimbabwe lets you experience the highlights in a short time. In seven days, visit the lakes and lagoons of the world’s largest inland delta, watch game from a boat in the Chobe National Park, and be amazed by the beautiful Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water in the world. There will be plenty of time for adventure activities, if you wish, as well as relaxation.
Prepare to enter the Okavango Delta in Botswana—one of the world’s most unique wilderness areas. Follow the hippo trails in dugout mokoros (traditional dugout canoes) and join your guide on nature walks to discover the islands. You'll head up to Chobe National Park, where you'll watch the African sunset from the comfort of your river cruise, and experience a close encounter with hippo and elephants. Your tour ends in Zimbabwe and the spectacular Victoria Falls, where you can take part in several available adrenaline activities.
This 7-day Botswana safari encompasses the diversity of northern Botswana's Makgadikgadi National Park, with the enchanting wilderness that is the Okavango Delta. You'll visit the Makgadikgadi Pans and end the adventure on the Chobe River—aboard a luxury houseboat. This unique experience allows you to witness abundant wildlife, excellent birding, and experiencing a breathtaking wilderness feel.
Safari through three separate zones of Botswana on this family-friendly route. You'll start off amidst the herds in Chobe National Park, known for its elephant population, then fly down to the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta. This lush ecosystem is bustling with flora and fauna, and you'll take them in from both western Moremi and your final stop on the Pom Pom Lagoon on the delta's eastern side.
On this"wild" adventure in Botswana, you'll safari your way through some of the most beautiful places in Southern Africa. Over the next 11 days, you'll visit the jewel of the Kalahari Desert and discover the world's largest inland delta—Okavango Delta. The largest concentration of elephants in Africa will then await you in Chobe, followed by boat tours and activities at the Moremi Game Reserve. With a perfect blend of land and water activities, you'll enjoy game rides in open-air vehicles while experiencing the great abundance of wild animals.
In just three weeks, you'll explore four southern African countries. You'll start with a restful night in Namibia's capital before heading to Sossusvlei to climb sand dunes and rise above the desert in a hot-air balloon. Zimbabwe is your next stop for a cruise down the Zambezi River and a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls. Transfer to Chobe National Park in Botswana to go on game drives and village tours, stopping at three more reserves and national parks before ending in Johannesburg with a tour of Soweto.
Spend two weeks discovering the highlights of southern Africa and Mauritius, kicking off in Zimbabwe at the powerful Victoria Falls. Continue with wildlife tours in Botswana's Chobe National Park before hopping on a flight to the Okavango Delta for game drives and a traditional canoe excursion. Fly to Johannesburg for an evening in Soweto township, then end your trip in tropical Mauritius, where you'll hike to Le Morne Brabant, explore the island on a catamaran cruise, and swim with wild dolphins.
