Wild + Wonderful Southern Africa: Botswana, Zimbabwe + Victoria Falls (2024 itinerary)
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Tour Code:
1282
Start City:
Okavango Delta
End City:
Hwange National Park
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
9 days
Dates & Prices
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Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Into the Okavango Delta, BotswanaFrom Maun Airport, take a safari transfer flight over vast, virtually uninhabited swaths of northern Botswana to a remote corner of the famed Okavango Delta. Here in the private Abu Concession, famed for its elephant herds, General Tours intimate camps get you closer to the action. Upon arrival at Seba, you can join fellow guests in the lounge, go for a refreshing plunge in the pool or take in the sweeping vistas over the surrounding riverine forest and a perennial lagoon that attracts a wide variety of big game.
Meals D -
Day 2
Okavango by landMorning, afternoon and night time game drives take you deep into the surrounding forests and grasslands interlaced with waterways. Led by General Tours certified, expertly trained safari guide, you’re likely to encounter fierce predators like lion, spotted hyena and the occasional leopard and wild dog. Huge herds of buffalo, elephant, zebra and wildebeest also inhabit the pristine Abu Concession.
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Day 3
Okavango by waterWith lifelong skill, your safari guide will use his ngashi, a long wooden pole, to steer and propel your mokoro canoe through the narrow channels of the Okavango Delta. Drifting in near complete silence puts you at one with the environment, making it all the easier to spot the animals that come to the river to quench their thirst. Tsessebe, red lechwe, impala and zebra often graze at water’s edge and with 380 species recorded, this pristine sector of the Delta is also a birder’s paradise.
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Day 4
Onward to Victoria Falls, ZimbabweTake off from the Abu airstrip and fly to Kasane. From here, General Tours take you overland across the border into Zimbabwe to the luxurious Palm River Hotel where adventurers have met and gathered for nearly a century. Later this afternoon, head down to the banks of the Zambezi River for a cruise that begins with sundowner cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a chance to see hippos and crocodiles wallowing in the water as well as elephant and antelope grazing at river’s edge. As the sun sets and stars begin to fill the darkening sky, an elegant 3-course plated dinner will be served. Meals B+D
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Day 5
Experience the thrill of Victoria FallsDavid Livingstone was the first European to visit the Falls and named it after Queen Victoria. But locals still call it Mosi-oa-Tunya, the Smoke that Thunders. As General Tours expert guide takes you along scenic paths through the rainforest alive with birdlife, you’ll hit the best vantage points including a heart-pounding view over the famed Devil’s cataract. And by tour’s end, you might agree that the local name best captures the dramatic spray and deafening roar of the mighty Zambezi River as it plunges more than 300 feet over a mile-wide chasm! The rest of this day is yours to delight in the Edwardian elegance of your hotel.
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Day 6
To Hwange National ParkThis morning’s flight brings you to Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, a 3-million acre expanse of sandy spoils and broad-leafed woodland at the eastern edge of the fabled Kalahari Desert. Your destination is the intimate Davison’s Camp, offering complete privacy with 9 tents set on the private Linkwasha Concession. This prime southeastern sector of the Park has one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in all of Africa.
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Day 7
Explore Hwange National ParkBoasting over 100 mammal species, including elephant herds and fierce predators, your safari experiences at Hwange promise unforgettable stories and photos you’ll be sharing long after your return home. You’ll track the Big 5 and maybe spot rare White rhino or the surprisingly ferocious honey badger.
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Day 8
More of Hwange National ParkAlong with game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, bush walks with General Tours expert safari guides promise a rare and genuine connection to Africa. And in between these guided activities, spending time on your private verandah can be equally thrilling as giraffe, wildebeest, reedbuck, impala, and zebra congregate at the Camp’s waterhole.
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Day 9
Depart HwangeFly to Victoria Falls Airport for total convenience as you connect to any onward international flight.
Meals B
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Health and Safety Protocols for Alexander Roberts Tours
Alexander+Roberts Tours is committed to your well-being and safety while you travel.
- All Alexander+Roberts staff will maintain appropriate physical distancing at all times.
- All high-touch surfaces in coaches and private cars – like door handles, railings, armrests, and window controls – will be sanitized each morning and regularly throughout the day.
- Alexander+Roberts expert guides and drivers will wear face masks whenever in proximity to guests.
- Alexander+Roberts staff have been trained on Extra Care procedures – and how to respond to issues that may arise as you travel.
- Complimentary face masks and hand sanitizer will be available in all vehicles while touring.
- Larger luxury motorcoaches so each traveler will have two seats to themselves while touring.
- Private airport transfers with a spacious luxury vehicle when you come and go for every tour.
- Regular and frequent sanitizing of all high-touch vehicle surfaces.
- Prearranged entry for all sightseeing minimizes standing in line with other travelers.
- Whisper Headsets for groups of 5 or more allow for proper physical distancing while sightseeing, except for certain nature activities in remote areas like the Amazon.
- Alexander+Roberts carefully selects restaurants to avoid crowded high-capacity venues; Alexander+Roberts emphasizes fine farm-to-table dining with attentive and efficient service – and the choice to dine al fresco whenever available.
- No large-group dining; enjoy more spacious dining settings and smaller, well-spaced tables for included meals.
- Restaurant staff will follow the guidance of local health authorities and WHO protocols which may include facial coverings.
- Alexander+Roberts hotels are always selected for their outstanding locations, evocative ambiance, impeccable service – and cleanliness.
- Alexander+Roberts partners include the most respected luxury brands – like Belmond, Four Seasons, Park Hyatt, Kempinski and JW Marriott; they are now leading the industry with their sophisticated hygiene standards and protocols to ensure the well-being of all their guests.
- Hotels will be continuously and rigorously vetted to ensure that they are following established WHO guidelines including social distancing and sanitizing procedures of guestrooms and public spaces.
- Hotel breakfasts will usually feature à la carte service and group seating will be replaced by smaller, appropriately distanced tables.
In a Small Group of Never More than 16 Guests or on a Privately Guided Tour for just your traveling party, their experienced guides have the flexibility to adjust your sightseeing based upon local conditions – to avoid times of heaviest traffic and crowding, for example. Alexander+Roberts can dine in smaller authentic restaurants, minimize the time waiting in lines, and leave a lighter footprint. You'll learn the history and stories behind the world's most iconic landmarks, immerse more deeply in the wonders of the natural world, and delight in genuine cultural engagement not possible in a larger group. It's travel without a crowd.
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Davison's Camp - Hwange, Zimbabwe
Set within the private, game-rich Linkwasha Concession, General Tours classic safari camp sits beneath a shading canopy of African rosewood trees. Here you’ll find just 8 stylish tents that overlooking open plain - and an active waterhole that regularly draws elephant and buffalo to General Tours camp. Classic furnishings, a spacious en suite bath, and a private terrace enhance your spacious under-canvas accommodations. In the main area, you’ll find an airy lounge with inviting leather sofas and armchairs and an expansive deck with an open campfire that’s ideal for convivial evenings or star gazing. Nearby, a raised upper deck offers a terrific vantage to observe wildlife at the waterhole.
Palm River Hotel - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The Palm River Hotel offers 73 rooms of unparalleled luxury situated along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River, among towering indigenous trees and only 4 kilometers from Victoria Falls. The family-run 5-star hotel introduces a new dimension of modern luxury combined with old-world charm that is the essence of Victoria Falls. Vast and unimpeded views of the Zambezi River are complimented by surrounding lovely landscapes and gardens that encompasses a tranquil, peaceful, and private sanctuary. All Deluxe Rooms include a private balcony where guests can enjoy views of the Zambezi River and the gardens. The spacious bedroom is complete with a writing desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite television, air conditioning, a digital safe, a fully equipped tea & coffee station and a minibar with a complimentary initial stocking.
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