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Family Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari Adventure

12 days
From Victoria Falls to Maun
4.4
8 traveler reviews
Family Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari Adventure - Explore!
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 12
Age range 7 to 85

Animals You Might See

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Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of photographing the Big Five
  • Stay in intimate camps to experience true wilderness
  • Explore the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro
  • Get up close to some of Africa’s most stealthy predators

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Victoria Falls
  2. Day 2 Witness the wonders of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River. Free afternoon with a choice of optional activities
  3. Day 3 Drive into Botswana. Afternoon game drive around Chobe National Park in search of herds of elephant
  4. Day 4 Full day in Chobe National Park. Morning game drives with afternoon game viewing by boat
  5. Day 5 Drive across the Caprivi Strip (Namibia) to our houseboat on the Okavango panhandle
  6. Day 6 Explore the waterways of the Okavango Panhandle on our private houseboat
  7. Day 7 Visit Tsodilo Hills, believed by locals to be the birthplace of mankind. Continue to Maun
  8. Day 8 Drive to Moremi Game Reserve, wild camping and game drives
  9. Day 9 Game drives in Moremi in search of Africa's unique wildlife
  10. Day 10 A second day of viewing game on the floodplains
  11. Day 11 Drive back to Maun. Free afternoon
  12. Day 12 Trip ends in Maun
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

534

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.1
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.3
  • 4.5
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  • A
    · August 15th, 2023
    Brushing my teeth whilst elephants ate in the background. Absolutely surreal
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · August 3rd, 2023
    Camping in the bush with lions wandering around the camp site. Loved the trip in the small boat off the house boat. Loved Victoria Falls.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · August 3rd, 2023
    Seeing the animals so close and so many. Seeing a family of elephants playing in the mud. An elephant came to our camp. The houseboat and camping were an adventure. The cultural show at Kwalape and the river cruise at Kwalape. Vic falls of course - so many.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · August 4th, 2023
    Game viewing in Chobe, elephant trumpeting in Moremi, interaction with other guests and guide Joe was outstanding
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · August 11th, 2023
    Vic falls, camping in the bush with wild animals roaming through our campsite at night.
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    Trip date: July 2023
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  • A
    · September 4th, 2023
    Elephant encounter with orphan elephants at vict Falls for family trip . Mix of jeep and river trips. The experience of the guide. mix of lodges and camping.
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • M
    · September 5th, 2019
    A fabulous trip. Pack warm clothes for early morning safaris and be prepared for two or three early get ups - but they are worth it. There are a couple of days, which are mainly spent travelling in a minibus, but you get to see a lot of the countryside and how people live. Always keep your eyes open for wildlife - you never know when it will appear - elephants, in particular, don't like to stay within the confines of Game Reserves! Take binoculars too.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your tips! Glad you had a wonderful safari!
    Trip date: August 2019
  • A
    · May 17th, 2019
    Just don't know how we're ever going to top this holiday!
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thanks for your lovely review.
    Trip date: August 2018

Dates & Availability

12 days
Family Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari Adventure
From Victoria Falls to Maun

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    Sandy

    Asked on February 13th, 2025

    I am looking for a great nature tour to present to my Naturalist Club of Springfield , Ma. We are a group of interested environmentalists, and there are many science teachers at different levels of education. The Family Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari Adventure has exactly what we would like to do. It has several days in Moremi, with the tent camping, and the river with the house boat, and quite an adventurous itinerary. We are a hiking group with many animal and bird lovers. We are still sending out information in our group for interest. We are hoping to get 10-12 people to go. I have looked at the other adventures, and no others have what this one has. We would like to go in May or June or September of 2026. Is there any way that we could have our own trip with this itinerary.? I'd like to present this to the group with our next meeting Feb. 19, 2025. Is this kind of trip a possibility? Please advise.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      We would be happy to look into a private departure of this itinerary for you. To get started on a provisional price for the group we would require the below information: Preferred Date Option 1, Preferred Date Option 2, Total Number of Travelers, Number of Twin Rooms, Number of Single Rooms, Number of Triple Rooms, How Many Children, Children Ages, If any Pre or Post Tour Accommodation is Needed, Currency to Quote in. Once we have the above details, we are generally able to provide a quote within 10 business days. If the provisional quote is within a range you are happy with, then we would require a 10% deposit to inquire about and secure availability.

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      Sandy

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      I will be meeting with my co-member Tom Condon next Wednesday pm to discuss our options. There will be no children, so we will be discussing a school time as that is also cheaper airfare. I'd like to shoot for 12 Travelers as 12 is the maximum. Are there any reduced prices for a full group?

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    Amy

    Asked on December 17th, 2024

    Can I book a Family Tour if I’m not traveling with a child?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Family Tours are specifically designed for families traveling with children. Unfortunately, these tours are not available for booking if you are not traveling with a child. This ensures the experience remains focused on creating a family-friendly atmosphere and catering to the needs of young travelers and their families.

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    Philip

    Asked on November 20th, 2024

    We are an Australian family keen to explore a private tour of the Okovango Delta and Victoria Falls for about 12 days or so - would you be able to send us a quote?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2024

      The departure for our Family Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari Adventure tour on 19 July only has 3 spaces available. Currently, the next available date is Sat 26 Jul 2025 - Wed 6 Aug 2025. An adult price is $6730 AUD and a children's price is $6160 AUD. We are able to accept children from the age of 7, and a child's price will apply to ages 7-16 for our 2025 departures.

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    Kristina

    Asked on February 16th, 2024

    How much walking is required I am disabled

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2024

      Most days include game drives and these will be on vehicles and not on foot.

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    Annie

    Asked on September 24th, 2023

    do you still have room for 6 of us? And is there a way to hold it while my son and family confirm their schedules?

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      Annie

      TravelerWritten September 2023

      might have to plan it for 2025. It is a great itinerary even if we have to wait a year

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      Annie

      TravelerWritten September 2023

      Don't stress if we do it it will be 2025 due to my son's work he cannot take that time off

    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2023

      We usually release next years dates towards the end of this year, sometimes it may be the first few months of 2024. As soon as they are available to book we will release them on our website so please check back towards the end of this year.

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    Kimberly

    Asked on July 21st, 2023

    Are international flights included?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2023

      No, flights are not included. But if you would like you can book the flights with us. We can provide you a quote for the international flights.

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Tour ID: 124571

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    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, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Botswana, Namibia 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, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Namibia and Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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