Day notes
On arrival at Livingstone Airprot you will be met by your local English speaking representative on arrival who will transfer you to Kasane Immigration.
At the Kasane immigration office on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana the staff from Ichingo Chobe River Lodge will meet and assist you in exiting out of Botswana and then take you by tender boat across the Chobe River to Impalila Island (about ten minutes) where you will enter into Namibia. Both of these border controls merely entails filling out a form and getting a stamp in your passport.
Once you have entered into Namiba it is a short boat ride to Ichingo Chobe River Lodge.
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge is a secluded, luxury hideaway that provides the perfect platform for those wanting to explore the Chobe / Victoria Falls region and to experience all of the activities that are available in this diverse corner of Africa.
Located on Impalila Island, on the Namibian side of the Chobe River, this beautiful tented lodge guarantees a tailor made holiday for every guest. Owner managed, the lodge provides excellent levels of service as well as the added value of your own private guide and tender boat for the duration of your stay. This allows you the freedom to explore the rivers and waterways on your own and it means that whichever activity you choose for the day will be done at your own pace.
You will have a short while to unwind and then in the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to experience a hosted photographic excursion into the Chobe National Park on our customized photographic boat. This boat is perfect for getting up close and personal to the outstanding array of both wildlife and birdlife and the stability and 360o view makes taking the perfect shot that much easier. Secure camera mounts and gimbals that will fit almost all cameras and lenses, this makes taking perfect wildlife photographs a dream.
Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
The professional photographic guide will assist and teach you to take the perfect wildlife (or bird) shot in this magnificent area of Africa.
Check-in to Ichingo Chobe River Lodge by Mantis
Transfer from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport [LVI] to Ichingo Chobe River Lodge by Mantis
Transfer
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport [LVI]
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge by Mantis
Day notes
This is an early start as you will experience the second session of your hosted photographic excursion this morning. Leaving as the sun rises – and fortified with coffee and rusks - allows you to get into the Chobe National Park first thing and to take advantage of the wonderful early morning light on the river. At the end of a few hours you will be far more proficient and comfortable with your camera and hopefully a few stunning photographs richer.
The Chobe National Park is fast becoming one of the most sought after destinations for both amateur and professional photographers wanting access to some of the best wildlife and birding available.
You will return to the lodge for a delicious brunch served at 11h00. The afternoon is yours to spend as your please and you are free to partake in any activity of your choice. You can enjoy the beautiful lodge facilities and just unwind while watching the river in front of you and the myriad of birds above you. If you would like you could again take your own personal tender boat to explore the waterways of the Kasai Channel into the mighty Zambezi River, or even try your hand at fishing for the wonderful Tigerfish – a very sought after sport fish that provides an absolute thrill when you manage to land one. Alternatively you can even take a guided walk on Impalila Island to view the local villages or to climb the magnificent 2000 year old Baobab tree, from the top of which you can see where Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe all come together.
Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Ichingo Chobe River Lodge
Day notes
After breakfast you will be transferred to Kasane Immigration where you will meet your guide at 08h30 for your transfer to the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The transfer takes approximately 90 minutes and is through the National Park promising many sightings of elephant en route.
You will need to go through the border posts but these are quick and easy and require a stamp in your passport (US citizens will be required to buy a visa at the border).
You will dropped off at the Victoria Falls National Park where you are free to wander around for a few hours to view the spectacular Falls.
Your guide will meet you at a pre-arranged time and take your for lunch at a venue of your choice and onto the craft markets if you wish. Departure from Victoria Falls is around 14h30 and be back at Kasane Immigration by 16h00 where you will be met and transferred onto the Ichobezi Safari-boat.
Overnight on a fully inclusive basis on Ichobezi Safari-Boat
Check-out from Ichingo Chobe River Lodge by Mantis
Check-in to Missing Point
Transfer from Ichingo Chobe River Lodge by Mantis to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Transfer
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge by Mantis
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Transfer from Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) to Missing Point
Transfer
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Missing Point
Day notes
The day is yours to spend as you please. You can enjoy the wonderful facilities on the houseboat including the lounge, viewing deck and plunge pool to just simply relax and watch the African scenery go by. Or if you would like, you will have access to your own personal guide and tender boat to get up close and personal to the wildlife and birdlife of the Chobe National Park and the Caprivi Wetlands. During lunch the Safariboat will begin its cruise to the next docking site on the river, taking about 4 hours to reach its destination.
Alternatively spend the day of photo opportunities with new acquired skill with a river guide on Ichobezi's photographic boat.
Overnight on a fully inclusive basis on Ichobezi Safari-Boat
Day notes
After breakfast you'll be transfered by tender boat from the Ichobezi Safariboat at to the customs office on Impalila Island to exit out of Namibia. From there you will again cross the Chobe River to enter into Botswana at the Kasane immigration where you will be met and transferred to Stanley Safari Lodge.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Stanley Safari Lodge
Check-out from Missing Point
Check-in to Stanley Safari Lodge
Transfer from Missing Point to Stanley Safari Lodge
Transfer
Missing Point
Stanley Safari Lodge
Day notes
This morning enjoy a tour of the Victoria Falls from the Zambian side. The majority of the tour takes place on the other side of the gorge, which is the best for photographic reasons. The best seasons to see the Falls are roughly mid June to mid September (start of the dry season) or mid November to mid January (start of rainy season). Between mid January and mid June the Falls are at its highest, which also means the spray is enormous and part of the view is blocked. Mind your cameras, because you will get wet! As for mid September to mid November, those are the hot dry months and the Falls do dry up to a certain extent. During the months when the spray is big and its full moon, the lunar rainbow is visible. It can be quite spectacular to see a rainbow at night! Usually this phenomena occurs from mid June to mid September and mid January to mid April.
Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Stanley Safari Lodge
Day notes
The morning is at leisure until your transfer to Livingstone Airport.
Check-out from Stanley Safari Lodge
Transfer from Stanley Safari Lodge to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport [LVI]
Transfer
Stanley Safari Lodge
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport [LVI]
