In the Footsteps of Livingstone – Zimbabwe and Botswana

Overview

We Love…

• – Victoria Falls: Feel the full force of nature as rainbows form in the gathering mists above Victoria Falls.
• – Safari Sundowners: Enjoy sundowners as bathing buffalo and skittish antelope visit the waterhole of your luxury safari lodge.
• – Aerial Views: Fly in a light aircraft above the pristine waterways of Chobe National Park, spotting herds of elephant and pods of hippo.

Following in Doctor Livingstone’s footsteps, we have some pretty big explorer shoes to fill. We manage it by combining two of the world’s greatest natural wonders – Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park. Exploring by air, boat, and 4WD, we get closer to nature. Cruise along the banks of the Zambezi past bathing elephants, view herds of giraffe from the skies, and criss-cross savannahs in search of the Big Five. If you’re looking for wildlife, waterfalls, and wonders, this 13-day Botswana and Zimbabwe adventure is just what the doctor ordered.

Included with Every Escorted Tour:

• VIP Door-to-Door Travel Service
• Knowledgeable Tour Managers
• Selected Meals and International Flights
• Included Excursions

Itinerary

Day 1 – UK – In flight

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

UK – In flight

Day 2 – Victoria Falls

Arriving at Victoria Falls airport, we transfer straight to our lodge. Overlooking Zambezi National Park, wash away your journey in the two-tiered tropical pool, grab a drink on the deck as dusk draws in, and wait for the wildlife come to you. Voted as one of the ‘Great Bars of the World’, the bar overlooks a natural waterhole, whose nightly patrons include thirsty elephant, buffalo and kudu.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (5-star)

Day 3 – Victoria Falls

We start out on a high with a day at Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Discovered by Livingstone in 1855, the pre-colonial name of ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ (the smoke that thunders) perfectly describes this force of nature. A mile-wide curtain of water freefalls down the rockface for almost a quarter of a mile, causing mists that can be seen from up to 12 miles away. After a guided walk stopping at different viewpoints around the falls, we take to the water for a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi River. The calm before the cascade, the water at the top of the falls is slow and meandering – with hippo, crocodile, elephant and giraffe coming to the water’s edge to drink.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (5-star)

Day 4 – Mpisi Village

Today we visit Mpisi, a local rural village near Victoria Falls where we get an insight into traditional life – learning about indigenous customs, generations-old farming methods, medicine and healing. The afternoon is at leisure back at the lodge.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (5-star)

Day 5 – Kasane

Crossing the border into Botswana, we arrive at Kasane – the gateway to Chobe National Park. Our home for the next seven nights is located on the tranquil banks of the Chobe River. With monkeys, kudu and countless species of bird on our doorstep, it’s the perfect base to relax and watch the wildlife from the riverbanks after a day exploring the park.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

Day 6 – Chobe National Park

Chobe was Botswana’s first national park, and the overflowing tributaries, lily-strewn waterways and miles of floodplains are home to Africa’s greatest concentration of wildlife – including the largest elephant population on earth. On our first game drive into this pristine and protected wilderness, keep a lookout for lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, buffalo and antelope.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

Day 8 – Chobe National Park

We’ve viewed Chobe’s wildlife from land and water, so today we take to the skies. Following the course of the Zambezi River in a light aircraft, we get a unique perspective of Chobe’s waterlogged landscapes. Like ink on litmus paper, the dotted islands and tributaries spread out beneath us – with herds of elephant, giraffe and buffalo visible from up high.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

Day 9 – Chobe National Park

Back down to earth, today we get deeper into the national park. A river cruise promises further sightings of elephant, hippo and watchful birds on the riverbanks; while a 4WD safari holds the possibility of more big game – including lion, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, leopard, sable and wildebeest.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)

Day 10 – Chobe National Park

We’ve been living on the wild side all week, so today is free to take stock, relax and recharge. Spend the day by the pool, watch the world go by from the riverbanks, and reflect on our favourite moments with new friends.

Chobe Safari Lodge (4-star)