8-Day Victoria Falls, Zambia & Chobe, Botswana - Suggested Itinerary
AVANI Victoria Falls Resort | Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Avani Victoria Falls Resort connects the wild side of travellers to Zambia's wondrous landscapes and big game thrills. With iconic Victoria Falls on its doorstep, the resort gives roaring adventures a comfy den with a contemporary vibe and essential comforts, amid dramatic nature.
The resort’s biggest draw is its impressive location, just a five-minute stroll from one of the Seven Wonders of the World; all guests enjoy free unlimited access to Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall. Easily accessible from Johannesburg, guests fly from OR Tambo to Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport,(Livingstone) followed by a 25 minutes’ drive to the resort or alternatively guests can fly from OR Tambo International Airport to Vic Falls Airport (Zimbabwe), followed by a 40 minute road transfer to the resort.
Avani Victoria Falls Resort stands apart for its natural beauty and vibrant local style. The 46-hectare grounds attract zebras, giraffes, impalas and monkeys.
The resort’s rooms and suites overlook either the pool and landscaped gardens or a lagoon bush. Designed for relaxing nights of sleep and down-time between adventures.
An absolute must on every Zambia itinerary, Victoria Falls is just a five-minute stroll from the resort, and all guests enjoy free unlimited visits.
Information
Rooms
Facilities
Activities and Services
Restaurants
Your Stay
4 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Hotel
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 212
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Our Avani rooms are spacious, inviting and designed with your complete comfort in mind. Each space comes with a full range of amenities, contemporary style and welcoming touches.
Get a relaxing night’s sleep on your choice of beds. Take it easy first thing in the morning with a tea or coffee on the balcony, snuggle up with a movie or stay connected with WiFi.
•Double or twin beds •Bath and shower •WiFi internet access •Tea and coffee making facilities •In-room telephone •Hairdryer •Fridge •Closed closet •220V/110V electrical points •Personal safe •Satellite TV •Individually controlled air conditioning •Insect repellent devices •Writing desk •Private balcony (For upstairs rooms only)
Avani Family Rooms provide extra space so your whole tribe can roam in comfort. Stylish space with flourishes of African charm, these modern rooms are perfectly suited for work, play or rest.
•Double beds •Bath and shower •WiFi internet access •Tea and coffee making facilities •In-room telephone •Hairdryer •Fridge •Writing desk •Closed closet •220V/110V electrical points •Personal safe •Satellite TV •Individually controlled air conditioning •Insect repellent devices
Take your Avani stay up a notch with upgraded amenities and services like express check-in, and sparkling wine on arrival. Toast to your view - either lush African bush or the meandering lagoon pool and gardens.
•Double bed or twin beds •Bath and shower •WiFi internet access •Tea and coffee making facilities •In-room telephone •Hairdryer •Stocked mini bar – charged on consumption •Writing desk •Closed closet •220V/110V electrical points •Personal safe •Satellite TV •Gowns & Slippers •Individually controlled air conditioning •Insect repellent devices •Evening turndown •Exclusive access to the resort gym
It’s the suite life in any of our 4 Avani Suites. Spread out in modern comfort with purpose-designed lounging and dining spaces. It’s easy to get a good night’s sleep, enjoy a private in-room meal, or relax after a day out. Stay in touch with WiFi connectivity in each of the comfortably modern suite spaces. Suite guests enjoy express check-in and sip up their first moments in the destination with sparkling wine on arrival.
•Double bed or twin beds •Bath and shower •WiFi internet access •Tea and coffee making facilities •In-room telephone •Hairdryer •Stocked mini bar – charged on consumption •Writing desk •Closed closet •220V/110V electrical points •Personal safe •Satellite TV •Gowns & Slippers •Individually controlled air conditioning •Insect repellent devices •Evening turndown •Exclusive access to the resort gym
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, Fridge, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Wheelchair Friendly
Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Canoeing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Historical Tours, Horse Riding, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided)
A microlight flight over the Victoria Falls is a must for everyone. Flight options include a 15 minute
introductory flight over the Victoria Falls and Zambezi River - with genuine bird’s eye view of this
awesome spectacle. The 30 minute trip includes a flight over the Victoria Falls, then upstream over
Long Island, Palm Island, Kakunka and Kandahar Islands and finally onto the Mosi-oa-Tunya National
Park, where you’ll achieve a unique perspective of our famous park.
The most awesome perspective to see the Victoria Falls from the bottom of the gorge. Swimming in the rock pools below the Falls, surrounded by the massive black basaltic rock towering up above you and the water cascading down, seemingly out of the sky, is certainly one of the most breathtaking experiences you will ever have. This activity is a perfect combination with white water rafting: swim under the Victoria Falls before you hop in the raft and experience the thrill of ‘rafting at its best’.
The Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls is widely considered to be the very best rafting river in the world. A deep channelled, high volume river, the Zambezi has class 3-5 rapids interspersed with tranquil pools. This enables you to marvel at the magnificent beauty of the Batoka Gorge between some of the most exciting and challenging rapids rafted anywhere on the planet. Highly
professional guides ensure your safety and enjoyment of this amazing adventure.
The ultimate safari experience is a day-trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana, which boasts the world’s largest elephant population. The game cruise on the Chobe River brings you close to brilliant bird life, pods of watering hippos, primeval crocodiles and elephants, breathtaking in their sheer number. The afternoon’s land-based safari heads deeper into the Park to spot the elusive big cats that make Chobe their home.
A daring highlight of visiting Zambia is swimming in Devil’s Pool. This uniquely located plunge pool resides right on the edge of Victoria Falls, where the waterfall’s thundering cascade plummets 350-feet down, providing a pulse-racing dip. The pool is also special in that it can only be visited between mid-August and mid-January, before the summer rains swell the Zambezi River. Afterwards, the pool remains hidden under the river’s pounding flow.
The Zambezi - river of dreams and romance, evoking images of the
great era of adventure and exploration. Wild and captivating, the Zambezi beats to a rhythm and a time that is fast disappearing. The clear waters of the river and the game reserves that surround
it, attract herds of elephant, buffalo, several species of antelope,
giraffe, zebra, lion and leopard. You will negotiate small but exciting rapids, canoe through narrow channels and drift down open stretches. No previous canoeing experience necessary.
The African Queen and the African Princess are berthed just upstream of The Victoria Falls. Fully inclusive morning, lunch and sunset cruises are offered daily, treating passengers to sophisticated
views of the Zambezi River and the surrounding game reserves.
The Royal Livingstone Express ‘time travels’ back in history using beautiful steam locomotives and carriages lovingly restored by Bushtracks Africa and Rovos Rail. In this magnificent, romantic, steam-powered train we offer ‘The Dinner Excursion’ which includes a run along the “Cape to Cairo” mainline, which will then go on to the Victoria Falls Bridge in time for sunset. Don’t miss this unique chance of experiencing the sights and sounds of Zambia
Enjoy a once in a lifetime helicopter ride and watch from above as the mighty Zambezi River carves its way through the steep cliffs of the Batoka Gorge and transforms from a gentle and serene river into the rampant Victoria Falls that descend 120metres to the floor of the valley.
Located alongside the swimming pool, The Theatre of Food is a great spot to tuck into delicious breakfasts and international dinners. Tantalise your taste-buds with different cuisines on offer each night of the week whilst live music every evening adds some festive food fun for the entire family.?
Cuisine: African and International
Opening Hours: Breakfast - 6:00 am – 10:30 am Dinner - 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Kick back in the African sun and let your stresses wash away while you’re in Zambia. At our pool bar, we bring refreshing sips and savoury bites right to you, so you just worry about topping up your tan. Fill up on wood-fired pizzas baked fresh in front of you, and stretch out with a cold cocktail. Cuisine: Drinks and Light Bites
Opening Hours: 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
Try Zambian cuisine at its best at Mukuni Boma. Sit under the stars for an authentic boma meal. Lounge fireside with a Zambian feast. Fill up on barbecue meat and spiced delicacies. Enjoy live bands and traditional dancing. Make yourself cosy in our Mukuni Boma Village, on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River.
Subject to weather conditions.
Opening hours: Tue, Thu, Sat: 6:30 pm – 10.30 pm
The ultimate private dinner – Sip Champagne and treat yourself to irresistible flavours against the backdrop of the Victoria Falls. Create a bespoke menu of local and international fare with your personal chef and let your waiter tend to your every need.
Sit back and savour every moment – from sunset cocktails to starry African skies. Romantic dining in Zambia doesn’t get better than this, and this experience is exclusive to Avani Victoria Falls Resort.
The Chobe Safari Lodge | Kasane
The Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi.
The close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes it easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge has been recently renovated; matching a magical lodge experience to the spectacular game viewing.
Information
Rooms
Facilities
Restaurants
Your Stay
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
Fast Facts
4 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 120
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
Bird Watching, Boating, Fishing, Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea, Massages, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Self Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Boating, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Golf, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights
Riverside Restaurant
Live cooking stations with a variety of different options and themes. Includes Botswana’s first climate controlled salad bar and desert bar.
Open daily for breakfast and dinner
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Riverside RestaurantCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Sedudu Outdoor Dining Experience
Located next to the secluded Sedudu bar (open 6pm to 10pm) and under the Botswana stars, this outdoor dining experience proudly promotes traditional foods and customs, subtly championed by our chefs and waiting staff.
Open seasonally for dinner (weather permitting)
Sedudu Bar & GrillCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Sedudu Bar & GrillCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Sedudu Bar & GrillCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Sedudu Bar & GrillCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Sedudu Bar & GrillCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Sedudu Bar & GrillCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
The Cattle Post Steak House
An a la carte restaurant showcasing the best Botswana beef cuts amongst other gourmet options. Includes suggested wine pairings from an extensive premium wine selection.
Open daily for dinner. Reservations required.
Cattle Post Steak HouseCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Cattle Post Steak HouseCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Sedudu Sunset Bar
Arguably the best located Botswana bar by far is the legendary – Sedudu Sunset Bar with the most amazing sunset views over the Chobe River.
Open daily from 10am to 10pm
Sedudu Sunset BarCredit: The Chobe safari Lodge
Sedudu Sunset BarCredit: The Chobe safari Lodge
Sedudu Sunset BarCredit: The Chobe safari Lodge
Monkey Bar & Hunters Pub
Light lunches are served around our two pools from a terrace menu between 10am and 4pm whilst the bars themselves serve a selection of premium spirts and other beverages, fresh fruit juices, wines and cocktails.
Open from 7am to 10pm daily
The Monkey BarCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
The Monkey BarCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
The Monkey BarCredit: The Chobe Safari Lodge
Dinner Cruise
A unique opportunity to enjoy a 3 course dinner whilst enjoying a gentle cruise down the Chobe River. Highly recommended for groups.
Requires a minimum of 12 guests. Weather permitting.
