Detailed itineraries for Botswana and Zimbabwe – 16 days

Day 1: Maun
You will arrive in Maun around midday and can spend a relaxed afternoon soaking up the African sun at your accommodation. There, you’ll receive all the information about your upcoming stay in the Okavango Delta.

Day 2: Okavango Delta
Enjoy a breathtaking flight over the Okavango Delta on your way to the lodge, where you’ll spend two nights. Experience the African sunset during a mokoro (dugout canoe) ride on one of the many shallow waterways of the Delta.

Day 3: Okavango Delta
In the morning, you’ll go on a bush walk and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool. Alternatively, you can join an afternoon game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle or a night drive, before enjoying a delicious dinner by the campfire under the African starry sky.

Day 4: Maun
After returning from the Okavango Delta, you’ll receive your 4×4 vehicle at the airport. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to stock up on all the necessary supplies for your four days in the national parks.

Day 5: Moremi Game Reserve (200 km / approx. 4 h)
After breakfast, you’ll head to the Moremi Game Reserve on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta. You’ll camp at private campsites, where you can enjoy the sounds of the African bush. Since the campsites are unfenced, there’s a good chance you’ll have some wild visitors.

Day 6: Moremi Game Reserve (between 2–8 h)
Early in the morning, you’ll begin your safari and have the chance to experience some of Botswana’s wildlife up close.

Day 7: Savuti Marshes (Chobe National Park) (200 km / approx. 6 h)
Early in the morning, you’ll leave the Moremi area, cross the famous North Bridge over the Khwai River, and continue toward the Savuti Marshes – a vast grassland. The roads become sandier as you drive along the Sandridge “road,” a branch of the Great African Rift Valley. Tonight, you’ll camp on the edge of the Savuti Marshes.

Day 8: Chobe National Park (140 km / approx. 4 h)
Early in the morning, you’ll head toward the Chobe River. The route takes you partly through deep sand and along public gravel roads. You’ll enter Chobe National Park near the Namibian border and enjoy a safari along the riverbanks before reaching your camp overlooking the Chobe River.

Day 9: Victoria Falls (100 km / approx. 3 h)
Today, you’ll leave Botswana and cross the border into Zimbabwe. After completing the border formalities, you’ll reach the town of Victoria Falls in about an hour. There, you can book activities in and around Zimbabwe’s “adventure capital.”

Day 10: Victoria Falls
A day to explore the town, enjoy your booked activities, and visit the world-famous Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. If time allows, you can also visit the legendary Victoria Falls Hotel and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.

Day 11: Hwange National Park (120 km / approx. 2 h)
After breakfast, you’ll drive toward Hwange National Park. A short drive takes you to your accommodation, and in the afternoon, you can explore the park either on your own or on a guided game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle.

Day 12: Matopos National Park (380 km / approx. 6 h)
Today, you’ll continue to the city of Bulawayo, known for its colonial architecture. From there, you’ll drive on to Matopos National Park, where you’ll spend the night outside the park. The region is famous for its striking granite and basalt formations.

Day 13: Matopos National Park
A full day of exploration with a local guide: Highlights include the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, ancient San rock paintings, and a game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle where you’ll also have the chance to track rhinos on foot.

Day 14: Goo Moremi Gorge (360 km / approx. 5 h)
Today, you’ll leave Zimbabwe and return to Botswana, heading to the impressive Goo Moremi Gorge. After checking in, you can take a short hike to the viewpoint overlooking the gorge.

Day 15: Khama Rhino Sanctuary (130 km / approx. 2 h)
Today, you’ll drive to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary – your last chance to encounter the elusive black rhino on a game drive.

Day 16: Maun (520 km / approx. 6 h)
Today, you’ll make your way back to Maun. There, you’ll return your vehicle and prepare for your journey home.

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