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4 Days Victoria Falls Safari Zambia
Overview This remarkable 4-day Victoria Falls Tour Package immerses visitors in an exhilarating Zambia Safari Adventure while ensuring outstanding value for the experience. African safari vacations in Zambia often include visits to the iconic Victoria Falls, known as the "Smoke that Thunders."
Visitors are invited to join this incredible journey to experience the magnificence of Victoria Falls at a price that ensures visitors get the most out of their African adventure. A chance to create indelible memories and experience the sheer grandeur of this natural wonder without breaking the bank. Safari vacations in Victoria Falls offer the opportunity to witness one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders.
Day 1: Zambezi River Sunset Cruise
This Victoria Falls Tour Package begins with pick-up from the international airport in Livingstone, Zambia. From the airport, visitors are transferred to the Protea Hotel on the outskirts of Livingstone town, near the Victoria Falls waterfall. African safari adventures in Zambia often begin with a stay near the iconic Victoria Falls.
In the afternoon, visitors head to the Royal Landing, where visitors are greeted by a Marimba Band before embarking on a scenic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Departing at around 15:30, the cruise takes about two hours, traveling downstream towards Vic Falls as far as Siloka Island and back along the edge of Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Safari tours in Victoria Falls provide a perfect way to begin an African adventure.
The leisurely Zambezi River cruise is the ideal way to end the first day at Victoria Falls, catching a spectacular African sunset over the tranquil river and bush. The laid-back boat cruise includes sundowners and tasty snacks to complete the experience. Hippos and crocodiles are commonly spotted from the boat, along with various other wild animals such as elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and even rhinos. An amazing array of birds can also be sighted on this mellow-paced cruise in nature. Safari holidays in Zambia offer the chance to witness incredible wildlife up close.
After the mellow sunset cruise, visitors return to the hotel for an evening of relaxation.
Day 2: Chobe National Park – Botswana
On day two of the Victoria Falls Tour Package, visitors set out early for a full-day safari in Chobe National Park, one of the best game parks in Botswana. African safari adventures in Zambia often include cross-border visits to neighboring countries for unique wildlife experiences.
Visitors travel to the Zimbabwe border post (passports required) and once through there, visitors head to the Botswana entry gate, stopping en route to step on a sanitized mat to prevent Foot and Mouth disease from entering the country. On arrival in Botswana, visitors transfer to an open safari vehicle for the trip to Chobe National Park and for game viewing in the park. The journey is headed for the northern section of the park, where the Chobe River forms the border in the north. Safari tours in Chobe National Park provide ample opportunities for wildlife sightings.
The adventure begins with a river cruise into the park, providing an opportunity to view the many waders and animals that frequent the river banks, as this is a major watering spot, particularly in the dry season. This area is known for its dense woodland, which has attracted herds of elephants resulting in a huge elephant population, estimated to be about 50,000. Safari holidays in Botswana offer the chance to witness large herds of elephants in their natural habitat.
Visitors take a welcome lunch break at the recently renovated Chobe Game Lodge, where a buffet awaits. A complimentary drink and tea or coffee are served with lunch.
Feeling revived, visitors set out on their afternoon game drive. Apart from the many elephants visitors are sure to see, visitors can expect to see up to 15 different animal species, including buffalo, giraffe, kudu, roan and sable, impala, warthog, bushbuck, monkeys, and baboons, along with the accompanying predators (lion, leopard, hyena, and jackal). Cameras and binoculars are recommended, as well as sunscreen and a hat for this 3-hour game drive in the hot, afternoon sun. Safari adventures in Chobe National Park provide an incredible diversity of wildlife sightings.
After the exciting Chobe Safari in Botswana, visitors head back to Victoria Falls in Zambia, through the border posts, arriving at the hotel around 18:00.
Day 3: Game Drives in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park – Zambia
Get ready for an adventure-packed day at Victoria Falls in Zambia. Day three of the Victoria Falls Tour Package includes a game drive in the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, visiting the Victoria Falls waterfall, and a local cultural experience. African safari vacations in Zambia offer a perfect blend of wildlife, natural wonders, and cultural immersion.
In the morning, visitors set off on a game drive in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Visitors explore the park on optional 3-hour game drives with experienced guides. Mosi-Oa-Tunya is home to various wild animals, including the endangered white rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, and buffalo, among others.
Visitors can also spot hippos and crocodiles along the Zambezi River, as well as an abundance of birds. Visitors are collected from and transferred back to their accommodation, and refreshments, as well as park fees, are included in the optional game drive outing on this Victoria Falls Tour Package. Safari tours in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park provide a unique opportunity to witness endangered species in their natural habitat.
In the afternoon, the adventure continues with a guided tour of Vic Falls, led by an experienced and skilled local guide. Visitors walk through lush rainforests on the Zambian side of Vic Falls, visiting vantage points for spectacular views of this natural wonder. The walk takes visitors across Knife Edge Bridge and through the forest, hosting plant species rarely found in other parts of Zambia or Zimbabwe. During peak season, visitors can even feel the spray of the "Smoke that Thunders," as Vic Falls is called. Safari holidays in Victoria Falls offer the chance to witness the majesty of this natural wonder up close.
Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, is an awe-inspiring sight to behold, especially when the Zambezi water levels are high. Considered the largest waterfall in the world, the falls plummet 100 m into the gorge below and span 1.5 km across. About 550 million liters of water flow over Vic Falls per minute.
The skilled guide explains the geology of Victoria Falls and tells visitors more about this epic waterfall as visitors walk.
A skilled guide takes visitors on a village tour, which provides insight into the lives of local Zambians and their rich traditions. Visitors visit Mukuni Village to see how the Leya people live and find out more about their unique history and customs.
Founded in the 13th century, Mukuni village was the largest village on the Zambian side of Vic Falls before Livingstone was established. Formerly known as Gundu, the village was renamed after Chief Mukuni from the Congo when he conquered it in the 18th century. Today this African village is home to about 7,000 people and has its own clinic, school, two churches, shops, boreholes, and bars. Visitors see how locals build and decorate their huts, engage in small-scale farming, and create African curios. A fascinating glimpse into the mix of modern and traditional living in Zambia. Safari adventures in Victoria Falls often include cultural experiences to provide a deeper understanding of the region.
Day 4: Flight of Angels over Victoria Falls – Zambia
On the final day of the Victoria Falls Tour Package, visitors take to the skies for unforgettable aerial views of the mighty falls. African safari vacations in Zambia often include unique experiences like helicopter flights over Victoria Falls. Today, visitors lift off on their thrilling helicopter flight. This Flight of Angels takes visitors on a scenic chopper ride over the thundering Victoria Falls waterfall, providing fantastic views and a whole new perspective of this natural wonder.
The 15-minute helicopter flight provides an uninterrupted bird's eye view of the magnificent Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, and surrounding bush. Visitors fly upstream over Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, looking out for game below, and downstream over the impressive Batoka Gorge. This scenic Flight of Angels is conducted in a helicopter designed to offer each passenger superb views. Safari tours in Victoria Falls offer the chance to witness the majesty of this natural wonder from a unique perspective.
From above the falls, visitors can see why the helicopter flight over Victoria Falls is called the Flight of Angels. After the Flight of Angels, visitors are transferred to the international airport in Livingstone for their onward flight, bringing this action-packed Victoria Falls Tour to a close. Safari holidays in Zambia leave lasting memories of incredible landscapes, wildlife encounters, and cultural experiences.
