12-Day Victoria Falls & Botswana Highlights Family Adventure (Classic)

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Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Days 1 - 3

Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. It is set on the magnificent Zambezi River which creates the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. These spectacular falls can be easily visited and viewed from the Zimbabwean side. Considered to be the world’s widest waterfalls, Victoria Falls measures an impressive 1708 metres in width. The small town of Victoria Falls, which lies adjacent to the waterfalls, serves as a great base from which to explore the many attractions this area of Zimbabwe has to offer. The surrounding area provides a wide range of adrenalin-filled activities for adventure lovers. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities including: scenic flights, micro lighting, white water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and once-in-a-lifetime expeditions into the incredible Chobe National Park.

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Chobe Forest Reserve

Days 3 - 6

Travellers unfortunate enough to overlook Chobe Forest Reserve on the transit route between Kasane and the Ngoma border post forfeit an opportunity to observe astonishing sights on this peaceful enclave tucked on the western edge of the eminent Chobe National Park. At Barangwe Pan, hordes of elephant, buffalo, eland, kudu, sable, roan, impala, warthog, lion, leopard, wild dog and various bird species flock to quench their thirst at the waterhole. While self-driving is possible, expert guides lead you on day and night safaris through the wilderness. Soak in the unspoiled territory with a picnic or enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the beautiful Chobe River. For the culturally curious, nearby Kachikau Village, one of the oldest villages in this area, boasts a beautiful basket shop and other highlights.

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Khwai Private Reserve

Days 6 - 9

Welcome to Khwai Private Reserve, 440 000 acres bordering onto both the Moremi Game Reserve and Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. It is an innovative community based joint venture partnership that adjoins onto the world famous Okavango Delta eco-system. The Reserve was established to create a meaningful bridge between the tourism industry and local villagers, ensuring significant economic income for local communities, first world environmentally sensitive practices and a superb safari experience. The massive Khwai Private Reserve comprises of some of the most fantastically diverse habitats in northern Botswana, including riverine woodlands, floodplains, open savannah, mopane woodland, rivers and lagoons. This range of habitats results in a range of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah and of course the eponymous sable antelope.

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Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

Days 9 - 12

Set in the heart of the dry savanna of northeastern Botswana, the Makgadikgadi Pan is the world's largest network of salt pans stretching over 3900 square kilometres and formed on the bed of the ancient Makgadikgadi Lake that began evaporating aeons ago. Visiting Makgadikgadi is a unique salt desert experience: in the dry season, this vast expanse of sun-baked salt glistens in the light, and when the rains come, the pan is home to a cornucopia of flamingos and other waterbirds, as well as one of Africa's largest zebra populations, whose annual migration is a wonder to behold. Visitors can immerse themselves in the stark beauty of this incredible landscape, spot a host of wildlife and enjoy a number of activities, including horse riding safaris, game drives, and excellent birdwatching. Other highlights include: quad biking across the vast expanse of dry salt pans or jumping in a helicopter and viewing countless flamingo flocks creating a magnificent pink spectacle dotting the landscape.

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