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9-day Victoria Falls & Okavango Wilderness Trail (Accommodated)

9 days
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Age range 8 to 75
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Highlights

  • Join a sunset river cruise on the Zambezi
  • Explore Victoria Falls, the smoke that thunders
  • Embark on a 4x4 safari in Chobe National Park
  • Walk through a local Tswana village
  • Search for rhinos at Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  2. Day 2 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  3. Day 3 Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
  4. Day 4 Kasane to Gweta
  5. Day 5 Gweta to Maun
  6. Day 6 Maun to Okavango Delta
  7. Day 7 Okavango Delta to Maun
  8. Day 8 Maun to Khama Rhino Sanctuary
  9. Day 9 Stevensford Game Reserve to Pretoria, South Africa
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  • 9-day Victoria Falls & Okavango Wilderness Trail (Accommodated) reviewer 1
    · August 10th, 2024
    It was good, had a nice time my travel companions were wonderful. They could’ve been a little bit bigger than even though the group was small. We need more room to stretch out.
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • JW
    · May 5th, 2024
    He was knowledgable and friendly
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • RL
    · May 17th, 2022
    I had such an amazing time on this tour. It was well organized and still flexible. It was a fantastic group of people to travel with. Our guide and driver, Sam, was amazing! He was friendly, always helpful, and very knowledgeable. I have already been recommending this trip.
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    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Robyn, Thank you very much for your great review and for recommending our 7-day Okavango Wilderness Trail. We will most certainly pass your kind comments on to Sam. All the best, The Acacia Team
    Trip date: April 2022
  • 9-day Victoria Falls & Okavango Wilderness Trail (Accommodated) reviewer 4
    · December 2nd, 2019
    I was disappointed about the tour. The accommodation was really below average. I understood one night is in a tent at a camp site; therefore, this one is not an issue. The lodging at Gweta has no air conditioning, and it was hot. The lodging at Maun has air condition, but it doesn't really cool down the room in the afternoon, as the roof is canvas. Furthermore, the wifi access is not available in the room, where the itinerary indicated that wifi is available. The wifi is available in the reception area where no air conditioning, so it is hot in the summer. Then the tour guide/driver is really a driver. He is a good driver, but he provides minimum information about what to do next or local information. I understand that there is long drive involved, so he is saving his energy for minimum talking, but information is very limited, not useful. He is friendly though. If you are not set up for long driving or poor accommodation, I would not recommend this tour. I spend extra money for lodging upgrade, and I feel it is wasted. Room is poor in Gweta and Maun. Access to wifi in Gweta and Maun is only at the recetion. I feel that this should be clearly communicated in the itinerary. I'm pleased with the game drive in Chobe and sunset cruise on Chobe river. It is really a very small boat, so it can't be said as a cruise. I'm also pleased with Khama rhino sanctuary game drive. The lodging at Stevensford was good. The lodging at Kasane was OK. Most of the meals at the lodging were good, and the servers are friendly and helpful.
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    Acacia Adventure Holidays commented on this review
    Dear Mr Deng, Our sincere apologies for the late response to your feedback. Our offices were closed over the festive break and I was on leave. Thank you for your feedback following your recent Acacia tour. We do certainly appreciate your taking the... Show more
    Trip date: November 2019
  • 9-day Victoria Falls & Okavango Wilderness Trail (Accommodated) reviewer 5
    · June 8th, 2018
    Everyone was so friendly and treated us like family. 2 years on and we are still friends and would be happy to do another tour with Ben any day
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    Trip date: June 2016
  • A
    · June 2nd, 2018
    Brilliant tour leader made for such a great trip. So friendly, knowledgeable and went out of his way for the guests.ive done so many tours and by far the best guide I've ever had.
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    Trip date: December 2016
  • A
    · June 2nd, 2018
    Brillant guide, so friendly warm and...
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    Trip date: December 2016
  • GB
    · October 1st, 2017
    The trip was excellent. I loved traveling...
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    Trip date: September 2017
  • K
    · October 1st, 2017
    Wonderful tour provides excellent highlights of...
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    Trip date: September 2017

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9-day Victoria Falls & Okavango Wilderness Trail (Accommodated)
From Victoria Falls to Pretoria

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    Victor

    Asked on February 26th, 2025

    Can you send the accommodation options

    Accommodation
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten February 2025

      Accommodations on tour are a mix of independently owned properties .. standard is good tourist class up to 3 star. ; twin rooms, most ensuite, with one night in pre erected camp (in the Okavango). If you are travelling by yourself and are happy to share with another solo passenger of the same sex we will put you in a twin share room. If you prefer to be sure of a single room then (subject to availability) there is a supplement payable.

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      Victor

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      what does it mean subject to booking safari pass?

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      Victor

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      vehicles are not air conditioned.is this for all vehicles? So the 12-seater bus does not have any aircon?

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      Victor

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Is there an alternative tour that does not include going to Nata?

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten February 2025

      Some vehicles have air conditioning but others do not so we prefer to say in advertising/ marketing that none have it. Safari Pass.. Some of the park fees/ excursion are paid from the mandatory Safari pass which is why we word the dossier that way. We separate the pricing this way because some of those costs are payable directly to the suppliers locally, and we encourage clients to pay it directly to the tour guide in USD cash. (although we do have a pre payment option for those who prefer not to carry the cash).

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      Victor

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Why do some tours have the word "ACCOMODATED" in the title? What does it mean?

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten February 2025

      Accommodated means 'not camping'. The OWT7A tour is accommodated in twin rooms tourist class standard lodges, except 1 night in pre erected tents (twin share) in the Okavango Delta.

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    Elena

    Asked on January 1st, 2024

    I wanted to see/experience both Namibia and Botswana. This one tour mentioned both, but the map of travel does not include Namibia but South Africa.

    Tour Details
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2024

      The OWT9A tour does not include Namibia. We apologise if we missed this misinformation. Alternatively we do offer 19-day tours that cover Namibia, Botswana, Victoria Falls: Tour codes: 24DTR19 and 24SWS19

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Thank you for your response. The info re Namibia is not on this screen, but the screen for the website where all the tours are listed. A 19 day tour is a bit too much for me for a 1st time traveling alone to a new destination.

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      I am looking at a tour with another company that offers the possibility of sitting with the guides and with locals in villages where we can listen in to the oral history. I am open to suggestions. 9 to 12 days is my max for a first trip alone.

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Thank you, but these groups are too big. I want a 10-12 size group, around 9 days, with walking and activities though the tour, not just being driven around. Botswana and Zimbabwe preferred. Yes, I want to see some wildlife but I also want to walk through trails.

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten January 2024

      Thanks for responding. There are too many agreeable tours offered, and I am going crazy trying to keep track of all you offer that may fit what I want. I think it would be best if I can talk to someone in person.

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      Elena

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      I am considering multiple options run by TourRadar, so I want to talk to a person on the phone to ask questions and receive answers in real time. So far, I have not been able to find a phone number on the webpage.

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    Andrea

    Asked on November 18th, 2023

    What hotels are used

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      Andrea

      TravelerWritten November 2023

      What is the vehicle like? How much driving is involved? Is there triple accommodations? Didn't see possible hotels listed?

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2023

      We use mostly independently owned properties of good tourist class standard - clean and secure, but not generally star-rated, except in Victoria Falls for the 1st 2 nights which is a 3-star property.

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2023

      The vehicle is a 12 seater mini-bus. Accommodation is on a twin share basis; if you are a party of three then one of you will share a twin with another passenger of the same sex.

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    Margaret

    Asked on October 14th, 2023

    Does this tour usually have solo travelers? Do you offer a tour that's better for solo travelers? What would the extra cost be for traveling alone? I'm 67, not in the greatest shape, but can still get around. Do you feel this tour would be a little tough, or more moderate activity?

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    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten October 2023

      The tour is fine for single travellers and we regularly have single people joining. Accommodation is reasonable tourist class standard - meaning clean, secure, safe, most rooms ensuite, but not 'star-rated'. Rooms are twin share. There is a small amount of walking involved but nothing strenuous.

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    Dean

    Asked on June 25th, 2023

    How many people are currently confirmed on this tour?

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    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten June 2023

      05 October tour: already 6 passengers booked. 12 October tour: already 2 passengers booked.

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    Natasha

    Asked on April 29th, 2023

    I am interested in some information regarding this tour. I am a solo traveler. I would like to know if there is a single supplement or any additional fees for being solo.

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    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2023

      If you are happy to share a twin room with another passenger of the same sex there is no additional to pay; if you want to be sure of single accommodation the supplement payable is USD 280. All departures in September including the 07Sept tour are available but it is not yet guaranteed to operate. You can still book it and we will do all we can to attract other clients so it runs.

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    Monica

    Asked on December 29th, 2022

    What sort of accomodation will we have? and how many people in the group?

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    Lee

    Asked on April 24th, 2022

    What is a prepaid pass?

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    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2022

      The prepaid pass refers to the Safari Pass, which is a mandatory local payment. It is separate and in addition to the Tour Price and covers the cost of selected park entries, activities and excursions as well as some accommodation along the way. The purpose of the separate payment is to ensure local suppliers benefit directly from your visit at the time of travel. There is an option to prepay the Safari Pass at the time of booking, in your booking currency, if you would rather not carry the amount in cash on you while travelling.

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten April 2022

      Will this tour definitely be running? The only time I can do it is starting June 23. Is there an option for accommodation for the night of June 22?

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2022

      This particular tour is not yet guaranteed. We require a minimum of 2 passengers in order to run a tour, given the time frame we are hopeful that a second traveller will be achievable. We do offer pre and post tour accommodation and airport transfers, these are an additional cost & service that can be arranged.

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      Lee

      TravelerWritten April 2022

      Do you require Covid vaccines for leaders and participants? Can I do the tour as a single, and how much more would it cost? Can I go on the 7 day tour that starts June 25 if the June 23 trip doesn't run? Does it have the minimum yet?

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2022

      We do ask all clients (and tour leaders) to be vaccinated against Covid. You are welcome to join as a single. If you are happy to share a room with another passenger of the same sex, there is no extra charge. If you wish to have your own room then we can arrange it for all but one night of the tour but must charge a single supplement. The 9 day 23 June departure and 7 day 25 June departure are the same tour. Currently we have no other clients booked on either date, but June is normally a popular time so we would expect people to book in the coming few weeks.

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    Brandon

    Asked on April 10th, 2022

    Will you be picking us up from the airport and dropping us back at the airport?

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    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2022

      We can certainly arrange for airport transfers as an additional service and at an additional cost.

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      Brandon

      TravelerWritten April 2022

      What does + $1,075 Prepaid Pass mean? Is that in addition to the $1345 ? Please explain.

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten April 2022

      The overall price of the tour consists of Tour Price USD 1345 + Safari Pass USD 1075 - so USD 2420 altogether. We split the price because the Safari Pass can be paid to the tour leader on day 1 (in USD cash) if you wish. Or it can be prepaid, either way the cost is USD 1075.

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    Joe

    Asked on March 8th, 2022

    What airport should we fly into and will someone be there to pick us up and take us to our accommodations in Zimbabwe/Victoria Falls?

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    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten March 2022

      The arrival airport will be Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Clients would need to make their way to the meeting point before 3pm on Day 1, which is at Shearwater Explorers Village. You can either book directly or we can assist with booking an Airport arrival Transfer. This will be an additional cost and needed to be quoted accordingly. We suggest clients arrive a day prior to the tour departure date, or plan to arrive in the morning of Day 1.

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana and Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before August 16th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 16th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Acacia Adventure Holidays. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 61 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Acacia Adventure Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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