On Safari in Victoria Falls
On Safari in Victoria Falls
On Safari in Victoria Falls
10 Days Starting in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and ending in Victoria Falls
Visiting: Victoria Falls, Zambezi National Park, Chobe National Park, United Kingdom
Tour operator:
Tour code:
98724
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 50
Physical rating:
Medium, Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
From:
$4442
$4004 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
Operator discount: -$438
Tour Overview
Follow in the footsteps of the explorer David Livingstone as you venture through veils of mist along the paths that fringe the mighty Victoria Falls.
From the base of a charming, thatched lodge, watch traditional performances by the flickering of a fire, set off on guided nature walks to bird hides and observe vultures flocking to a feeding. Journey into the Zambezi National Park and cruise along its river while the sun dapples the banks, teeming with wildlife, before dipping beyond the bushland. Ramble around the elephant-rich Chobe National Park in Botswana and rejig your itinerary with inspiring optional excursions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Victoria Falls
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Overnight flight to Victoria Falls
Meals Included: No Meals
Fly from the UK overnight to Victoria Falls.
Day 2 : Arrive At Victoria Falls Airport
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lokuthula Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You’ll land at Victoria Falls Airport, meet your tour manager, and be transferred for about 30 minutes to the beautiful Lokuthala Lodge in the heart of the bush.
Unpack and tuck into a tapas-style lunch before exploring the grounds and perhaps musing over a refreshment by the pool.
In the evening, dinner will be served at the lodge’s award-winning restaurant MaKuwa-Kuwa, which looks out over a waterhole, teeming with wildlife.
Day 3 : Included Victoria Falls Tour With Lunch And Optional Helicopter Flight
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lokuthula Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you have an exciting excursion on your itinerary – a tour of Victoria Falls. This resort town is set on the southern bank of the Zambezi River at the western end of the Victoria Falls themselves.
Discovered in 1855 by the Scottish missionary and famous explorer David Livingstone, the falls were named after Queen Victoria, and are one of the largest in the world.
Your guide will highlight points of interest, and with luck, you’ll catch sight of a rainbow stretching across the steamy veils. Lining the side of the powerful falls are national parks, brimming with wildlife, including the ‘Big Five’.
Stroll along a forested path to soak up the views before enjoying lunch at the Lookout Café, with its unrivalled location on the banks.
Those who want to observe the falls from above can join a once-in-a-lifetime optional helicopter flight, ‘The flight of the angels’, where you’ll circuit the national parks, falls, and Zambezi River below.
You’ll return later in the day to unwind and have dinner at the on-site restaurant.
Day 4 : Included Morning Safari In The Zambezi National Park, And Boma Dinner And Show Experience
Location: Zambezi National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lokuthula Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Fuel up on breakfast and then go on a safari in the Zambezi National Park, which is positioned upstream from Victoria Falls.
Fronted by the mighty Zambezi River, this sprawling spread of savanna and mopane forests is home to an astounding array of wildlife.
As you’re driven deep into the foliage, keep your eyes peeled for elephants, lions, buffalo, leopards, and Zimbabwe’s national animal, the sable.
The river will possibly provide sights of hippos, wading through the murky waters or crocodiles lurking below. The park is also a bird lovers’ haven given that it has seen the presence of 400 species.
After you’ve watched the sunset back at the lodge, with a sundowner in hand, you’ll be led to the boma for a dinner and drum show. While you feast on a four-course dinner of local dishes, some fresh off the barbeque, an energetic dance performance, with drumming and traditional storytelling will take place in front of a roaring fire.
Day 5 : Included Morning Chobe River Cruise And Chobe National Park Safari With Lunch
Location: Chobe National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lokuthula Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Once you’ve had breakfast, you’ll switch up the dusty roads for the calm waters of the Chobe River on a morning cruise, which will provide a perfect opportunity to identify wildlife.
You’ll then travel in a 4X4 open-air vehicle into Chobe National Park, located in northern Botswana near the Okavango Delta. Here, you’ll be able to spot herds of elephants given it has the largest population in the whole of Africa. Buffalos and lions are also likely to be seen, as well as kudu, waterbuck, and impala, meandering across the banks of the river. The park is a top-notch birdwatching paradise too, with over 450 species
Return to the lodge later in the day and enjoy another dinner at the restaurant.
Day 6 : Optional Morning Zambezi National Park Safari And Included Sunset Cruise With Drinks On Zambezi River
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lokuthula Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, after breakfast, you can choose to take it easy or join an optional safari in the Zambezi National Park, hopefully ticking any remaining sightings off your list.
You’ll have the rest of the day at your leisure to enjoy the scenery from the privacy of your balcony, take advantage of the swimming pool or book a treatment at the spa.
A sunset cruise along the Zambezi River is an ideal way to conclude the day, and you’ll board a five-star vessel, with three viewing decks to choose from.
Sip on a refreshment while sailing and watch as the sky transforms into a patchwork of pretty colours. Experience excellent sightings of wildlife on the riverbanks, encompassing pods of hippos, elephants, crocodiles, giraffes, baboons, monkeys, and exotic birds.
In the evening, you’ll be driven back to the hotel for dinner.
Day 7 : Optional Morning Zambezi National Park Safari, Vulture Culture Experience, Rest Of The Day At Leisure And Optional Evening Zambezi National Park Safari
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lokuthula Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Arise and have breakfast before deciding if you want to join another optional Zambezi National Park safari.
At 1pm, you can witness the sight of hundreds of vultures feeding on leftover scraps in front of the lodge.
This activity begins with a briefing on the deck below the lodge about the ecological importance of vultures and then you’ll be led down to a hide to see them feeding.
The rest of the day is free to further explore the quirky town of Victoria Falls at your own pace or you can partake in any of the lodge’s additional activities before dinner.
In the evening, it’s also possible to join a final, optional safari into the Zambezi National Park to see the nocturnal animals in their element.
Day 8 : Morning Nature Walk To The Bird Hide, Rest Of The Day At Leisure And Farewell Dinner
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lokuthula Lodges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s your last full day in the bush, and you can make the most of it by going on a guided nature walk to the lodge’s bird hide.
Sit and survey the area, looking out for shrikes, doves, kingfishers, and guinea fowl, along with bushbuck and warthog.
Embrace an afternoon of free time to enjoy the lodge and the bush setting, and in the evening, join your fellow travellers for a special farewell dinner.
Day 9 : Transfer To Airport And Overnight Flight To The Uk
Location: Victoria Falls
Accommodation: Final day of tour - no accommodation included
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your final breakfast at the lodge before being transferred to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Day 10 : Arrive Back In Uk
Location: United Kingdom
Accommodation: Arrive back in the UK
Meals Included: No Meals
Today, you’ll touchdown in the UK after your spectacular African adventure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Seven nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the cosy three-star Lokuthala Lodges, plus two nights on an airplane
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Return airport-to-hotel transfers
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Fully Guided
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
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International Travel
Return flights from the UK to Zimbabwe
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Meals
Seven breakfasts, two lunches and seven dinners
What's Not Included
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Luggage allowance
You are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft, which should not exceed 23kg.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.
Travel vaccinations
Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Passports and Visas
For British citizens, a Kaza Unvisa is required to obtain entry to Zimbabwe and Zambia and can be used for entry into Botswana. This can be obtained upon arrival in Victoria Falls (or Livingstone) at a cost of 50 US dollars per person (subject to change). This must be paid for in cash - ensure you have the correct amount handy in US$ when you arrive. The visa is valid for up to 30 days.
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Luggage allowance
You are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft, which should not exceed 23kg.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have
Travel vaccinations
Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Passports and Visas
For British citizens, a Kaza Unvisa is required to obtain entry to Zimbabwe and Zambia and can be used for entry into Botswana. This can be obtained upon arrival in Victoria Falls (or Livingstone) at a cost of 50 US dollars per person (subject to change). This must be paid for in cash - ensure you have the correct amount handy in US$ when you arrive. The visa is valid for up to 30 days.
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Return flights from the UK to Zimbabwe
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No, the price listed for a Newmarket Solo Tour is the price you pay. There are no single supplements on top of this.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your luggage allowance is stated on your Confirmation Invoice. You will also receive details of your baggage allowance with your final travel documents, which we will send approximately one week prior to your departure date. We do not include any hold luggage on our Christmas Markets or Lapland breaks.
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What is the maximum group size?
Generally no more than 50
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1983
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Fitness to Travel
We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.
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Newmarket Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 35% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of newmarket holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Vaccination Requirements
Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.