Welcome to Africa, and welcome to KAZA!
Collect your self-drive vehicle at Victoria Falls Airport and head into Botswana. Drive through Chobe National Park to the Ngoma border and cross into Namibia and then drive to Katima Mulilo.
Newly-built, modern, innovative and stylish, Zambezi Mubala is a secret river hideaway where water laps the shores of the mighty Zambezi, hippos laugh and the calls of fish eagles pierce the vast blue sky.
Leave your vehicle at Zambezi Mubala Camp, south of Katima Mulilo, to cruise downriver and enter the enchanted Mubala world. Here, vervet monkeys scamper through the trees, swamp boubous’ melodic banter rings through the air and tree squirrels hop nimbly from branch to branch.
A bird-lovers dream, Zambezi Mubala Lodge is home to over 450 species of birds and hosts the springtime visit of one of the largest colonies of carmine bee-eaters in Africa. These bright and cheerful visitors nest along the banks of the majestic Zambezi between August and December, filling the air with sound, activity and colour as they flash crimson breasts, swooping and rising into the air in an exuberant burst of energy.
Pad along the raised walkway between the bungalows in the late afternoon to spend the last hours of the day on a sunset boat cruise, stroll along the riverbank to visit the bee-eater colony, sit back in the open-sided bar or while away the hours fishing on the river where the catch-and-release of Tiger Fish is a popular activity for those who are fishermen at heart.
Overnight Zambezi Mubala Lodge, part of the Gondwana Collection.
Today will be your longest drive – approx. 300km from Katima Mulilo to Divundu.
Divava Okavango Resort and Spa offers 20 luxurious chalets with a large deck and bathroom. The chalets are located on a high river bank, giving you an incredible overview of the Okavango River. All rooms are air-conditioned and contain a spacious bathroom, bathtub and an indoor- and outdoor shower.
The resort is located in the Bagani area, close to Divundu. The resort is built on the Okavango River banks, next to the Popa Falls. The Mahango National Game Park is just a 10-minute drive. You can also visit the Buffalo Game Park, which is only 20 minutes by car.
Take a boat trip down the stream where you will see hippos, crocodiles, an enormous variety of birdlife and much more! Your guide will tell you everything you wish to know about the amazing nature and wildlife in and around the river.
Just before sundown, we cruise a bit further upstream from the lodge to the Popa Falls to enjoy the sunset with some refreshments and snacks.
Overnight Divava Okavango Resort and Spa.
Drive to Kongola through the Bwabwata National Park. Leave the B8 and take the B49 southwards to Nambwa Tented Lodge.
The Caprivi Game Park and the Mahango Game Reserve were combined in 2007 to establish this national park. The park borders are defined by the Okavango River to the west, the border with Angola to the north, the Kwando River to the east, and the border with Botswana to the south.
Bwabwata National Park is home to rare endemic birds, large herds of elephants and everything in between, this is a unique conservation area which is off the beaten track.
Take the opportunity to learn about Mayuni Conservancy and visit the Sijwa project -- re-purposing and re-inventing of all recyclable waste into exquisite saleable craft and art and much more.
Enjoy safari experiences by vehicle or by boat.
Overnight Nambwa Tented Lodge part of African Monarch Lodges
Built on the banks of one of the many channels of the Kwando-Linyanti river system. This unique Namibian wetland paradise in the Zambezi Region (formerly Caprivi), was previously known as Mamili, but recently renamed Nkasa Rupara National Park.
Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge is a joint venture between the private sector and the Wuparo Conservancy that is part of the successful and award-winning Namibian community-based natural resource management programme.
An opportunity to learn about the Kwando Carnivore Project, which conducts applied research into large carnivores, and works with local authorities and communities on threat reduction, including human-wildlife conflict mitigation, slowing vehicular traffic in wildlife areas and public awareness.
Overnight at Nkasa Lupala Tented Lodge part of Wild Waters Group.
Drive back to Kasane and then cross the Kazungula border into Zimbabwe.
Visit the world-famous Victoria Falls.
Stop off at the Look Out Café for a quick coffee with an incredible view. Head to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for the Vulture Culture Experience.
The Vulture Culture Experience provides a unique opportunity to witness the spectacular close-up sight of hundreds of vultures swooping down to feed on leftover meat scraps from the onsite restaurants. This supplementary feeding program aids the survival of these remarkable, but endangered birds, enables their numbers to be monitored, and also raises awareness of their plight.
Victoria Falls is an adventure paradise which you could explore on your own for the remainder of this day to try out some of the activities on offer.
Dinner at Dusty Road experience
Deep in the heart of the Chinotimba township (about 2kms from Vic Falls town centre) is a dining experience like no other. Dusty Road is located in the buzzing township and aims to introduce international tourists to a bit of traditional cuisine and atmosphere.
Overnight Victoria Falls Hotel
Sadly your KAZA adventure has come to an end but I'm sure it won't be your last time in Africa!
