Welcome to the Victoria Falls - The Smoke that Thunders

7 night/ 8 day Affordable Vic Falls and Botswana

Flights:

Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, and Maun to Johannesburg - from US Dollars 399 per person

Day 1

Upon your arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you will be met by a representative and assisted onto your short road transfer to The Kingdom Hotel. This property is in walking distance to the Falls.

2 x Night at The Kingdom in a twin room with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis only.

The Kingdom at Victoria Falls

The Kingdom at Victoria Falls is only a ten-minute walk along a private path to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, which makes it the closest hotel to the actual Falls. Previously known as The Makasa Sun the Kingdom at Victoria Falls has been rebuilt in a distinctive design based on the Great Zimbabwe monument. The design of the hotel has taken into account the needs of families, groups, conferences and holiday makers wanting a fun, resort style hotel from where they can enjoy the many optional activities Victoria Falls has to offer. The hotel has 294 rooms in separate two and three storey units. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, overhead fan, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV, radio and telephone. There is a 370-seater restaurant, a Spur Steak Ranch, Panarotti's Pizza/Pasta Restaurant and a fast food area. Other facilities include an action bar with televised sports, music videos and live music. The pool area consists of two swimming pools, pool terrace and bar area. A supervised crèche and children’s play area will cater for the needs of young children. With its 170 slot machines, black jack and roulette tables the attractive casino will be a hive of activity in the evening.

Day 3

Today you will be transferred to Elephant Valley Lodge. This transfer takes approximately 2 hours and involves Zimbabwe and Botswana customs and immigration en-route. On arrival you will be welcomed by the management who will show you to your room, give a brief overview of the lodge and area and will then discuss which activities you would like to do during your stay. Enjoy a lovely lunch and afternoon relaxing before your pm activity. You then return to the lodge in time to freshen up before a delicious dinner accompanies by the sounds of the African bush.

2 x Nights at Elephant Valley Lodge in a twin tent with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, scheduled activities, park fees, local drinks on activities and snacks on activities.

Elephant Valley Lodge

The Chobe region is home to the largest population of wild elephant in the world. This is estimated to be approximately 120,000 individuals. Their sometimes daily passage takes them from Zimbabwe through the Chobe and on into Namibia before returning. Elephant Valley Lodge lies along one of these routes and is situated in the Kasane Forest, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park.Open guest areas, a secluded hide, refreshing swimming pool and 20 ‘meru styled’ tents complete the lodge which lies beneath a forest of sturdy knob thorns. It is within these tree tops that the largest colony of white back vultures occurs. The lodge is unique for several reasons and amongst these is the fact that it is situated within a game rich reserve affording the guests wonderful sightings between our open Landrover safaris into the Chobe and boat cruises along the Chobe River.

The camp perimeter is fenced to keep the elephant from moving through the camp, instead now they move around the camp boundary, along their well worn paths to and from the Chobe River. Your tent also ensures that you are able to hear the multitude of night sounds as you drift away with vivid thoughts of the experiences of your day on safari. Each of the tents features twin beds, en suite shower and toilet, mini safe and fan.


At Elephant Valley we have found that a morning cruise along the Chobe River provides a couple of distinct advantages they include the following; during the morning the river is distinctly less busy with fewer boats. This also permits a longer experience, assuming that sightings kept us busy, and we do not have to cut the trip short to get back before sunset. It does also permit a greater length of the river to be explored.

In the afternoons we have found that the Chobe National Park is conversely less busy and we are able to enjoy a sun downer along the river to capture the sunset on camera. It is also during the late afternoon that game becomes most active. Today you will be collected from the hotel and transferred to Kasane Airport. This transfer takes approximately 1.5 hours and involves Zimbabwe and Botswana customs and immigration en-route.

Day 5

Today you will be transferred to Kasane Airport where you will be met by your pilot and assisted onto your charter flight to Mapula Lodge. On arrival you will be welcomed by the management who will show you to your room, give a brief overview of the lodge and area and will then discuss which activities you would like to do during your stay. Enjoy a lovely lunch and afternoon relaxing before your pm activity. You then return to the lodge in time to freshen up before a delicious dinner accompanies by the sounds of the African bush.

3 x Nights at Mapula Lodge in a twin room with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, activities, park fees, laundry, medical evacuation insurance and local beverages.

Mapula Lodge

Mapula Lodge is an up-market Botswana Safari Lodge situated in the northern part of the Okavango Delta, an area ideal for both land and waterborne activities. The shallow channels and floodplains invite tranquil Mokoro trips in the clear Delta waters, while the larger islands are home to a wide variety of game, viewed from the vantage of open 4x4 game drive vehicles. Botswana is well known for its diverse range of wildlife. Home to: 164 species of mammals, 157 species of reptiles, 80 species of fish and 550 species of birds The traditional design and use of natural log creates a unique large central lounge with open balcony encompassing a small library, open-air bar and curio shop. There is also a swimming pool for you to enjoy and to cool off on a hot day.

Due to its remote location, access to Mapula is by light aircraft. The 40 minute scenic flight from Maun offers the best possible views as the diverse Okavango landscape unfolds beneath you. Accommodation, excellent service, and quality guiding are equally important at Mapula. Mapula Lodge puts its emphasis on excellent service and quality guiding to ensure the best possible game experience, and comfortable accommodation to ensure a certain level of luxury. Mapula Lodge consists of 10 comfortable luxurious chalets on raised decks, each with an en suite bathroom, an outside shower and a private balcony. Traditional design and use of local materials provide unique detail in luxurious surrounding.

Activities include: Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles. Guided walking with experience guides, on request. Night drives in search of nocturnal game. Mokoro excursions with a guide/poler Mapula Lodge is situated in the north western seasonal floodplains of the Okavango Delta, in the private concession, therefore allowing night game drives and walking safaris.


Due to its location in the delta, Mapula Lodge not only offers a big game experience but also the sought after mokoro activity – almost all year round. The concession area is 12 000 hectares of prime game driving area.

Day 8

After breakfast and an early morning activity (time permitting) you will be assisted onto your charter flight to Maun Airport in time for your departure flight.

What is included in the itinerary:

Road transfer Victoria Falls Airport – The Kingdom
2 x Nights at The Kingdom in a twin room with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis only.
Road transfer The Kingdom – Elephant Valley Lodge
2 x Nights at Elephant Valley Lodge in a twin tent with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, scheduled activities, park fees, local drinks on activities and snacks on activities.
Road transfer Elephant Valley Lodge - Kasane Airport
Charter Kasane Airport – Mapula Lodge
Road transfer airstrip – lodge
3 x Nights at Mapula Lodge in a twin room with private en-suite facilities. Accommodation includes all meals, activities, park fees, laundry, medical evacuation insurance and local beverages.
Road transfer lodge – airstrip
Charter Mapula – Maun Airport
All charter flight taxes in Botswana
VAT in Botswana

What is not included in the itinerary:

All items of a personal nature
Gratuities
Curios shop purchases
Visas
Travel insurance
Premium brand drinks

The Kingdom:   Everything other than accommodation, breakfast and transfers will be an additional cost.

Elephant Valley Lodge:    International flights

Code: AD7

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