You've got big footprints to follow. Trace elephant migration routes between Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe, taking in Hwange National Park, Moremi Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds.
Non-participation:
On the Classic Journeys, the team, and the various accommodation staff will look after the operational side of the safari. Your holiday time is exclusively yours to enjoy your safari and get the most from your travel experience. Where porters are available they’ll help with your bags, but sometimes you’ll need to carry your own bags. Please remember that this is still an adventure tour, travelling by vehicle, so the more you put in the more rewarding your experience will be.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Victoria Falls – natural wonder of the world
- Hwange – game drives in open vehicle
- Matobos – game drive
- Nata - salt pan visit
- Moremi game reserve – game drives
- Okavango Delta – river cruise
- Chobe National Park – sunset river cruise
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Victoria Falls
- Day 2 and 3: Hwange National Park
- Day 4 and 5: Matobos National Park
- Day 6: Nata
- Day 7: Maun
- Day 8 to 10: Moremi Game Reserve
- Day 11 and 12: Okavango Delta – Shakawe
- Day 13: Caprivi
- Day 14: Chobe National Park
- Day 15: Victoria Falls Zimbabwe - Tour Ends
Travelling with Eclipse
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- Tailor-made itineraries designed around your unique requirements.
- Freedom to select your preferred style and standard of accommodation.
- Unique itineraries that take you beyond the major highlights, immersing you in each location.
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Day 1: Victoria Falls
The majestic sight of the mighty Zambezi River plunging over the Victoria Falls, welcomes you to your Zimbabwe and Botswana adventure. We check into our lodge before we explore the falls and tropical rain forest surrounds on foot in the afternoon before heading out to a local restaurant for dinner (own
expense).
Day 2 and 3: Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is a wildlife jewel, famous for its big game and large herds of elephant. Hwange is home to a wide variety of habitats, from its western regions on the edge of the Kalahari through large grass plains to the forested woodland in east Hwange. Our comfortable lodge for two nights is
situated on the private concession on the eastern boundary of the park, our time is spent on a full day game drive, in open 4WD vehicles, in the park in search of big game.
Meals Included: [lodge Bx2 Lx1 Dx2]
Day 4 and 5: Matobos National Park
The rounded granite boulders and undulating valleys of the Matobos National Park are home to some of the last of the rhino in Zimbabwe. We spend our day on an excursion into the park that includes a game walk to see the rhino, discovering the ancient Bushmen paintings that adorn the rocks, and admiring the landscapes from Worlds View, the site of Cecil John Rhodes’ grave.
Meals Included: [chalet Bx2, Lx1, Dx2]
Day 6: Nata
This morning we leave Matobos and head west towards the Botswana border, we cross at Plumtree and we make our way to the Nata area for our overnight stop. In the late afternoon we will head out onto the Makgadikgadi Pans, vast saltpans that seem to stretch on to infinity. We will explore the area and have some fun taking photographs before the sunsets golden over the horizon.
Day 7: Maun
Maun’s name is derived from a San word meaning “place of the short reeds” is nestled at the southern end of the Okavango Delta where our lodge overlooks the beautiful Thamalakane River. Here we prepare for our trip into Moremi Game Reserve and our afternoon is free to bird watch along the river,
relax around the pool or take an optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (own expense).
Day 8 to 10: Moremi Game Reserve
Startling and unexpected contrasts are created as the waters of the Okavango flood into the drier Kalahari creating the magnificently rich wilderness area with amazing wildlife of the Moremi Game Reserve. Rivers, lagoons, savannah, woodland, Moremi offers some excellent game viewing. With over
400 species of birds, Moremi is also a great place to sight leopard, lion, wild dog, elephant, giraffe and a variety of antelope. We spend our time on game drives in Moremi GR and the surrounding concession along the Mababe River where the lagoons attract the thirsty animals to drink in the late afternoon.
Our tented bush camp is on a private concession east of Moremi, where we enjoy our meals while watching the animals drinking and enjoy the wilderness far from civilization. On the morning of day 10 we have a game drive on the concession before heading back to our hotel in Maun.
Overnight: 2x nights remote & private tented bush camp – exclusive tented bush camp in a private concession area, bordering Moremi Game Reserve. Twin-share permanent tented camp with en-suite facilities. WiFi not available.
Sedia Hotel – standard twin rooms with en suite facilities. Swimming pool, bar, restaurant, telephone. Wifi available in public areas only.
Meals Included: [2x tented bush camp, 1x hotel Bx3, Lx3, Dx2]
Day 11 and 12: Okavango Delta - Shakawe
We drive around the Okavango Delta, and north to our lodge on the banks of the Okavango Pan handle. From the lodge we’ll explore the Okavango by mokoro and motor boat. Tranquil reed lined rivers, crystal clear water and abundant bird life. Time to rest, relax and enjoy the views of the Okavango Delta.
Day 13: Caprivi
Crossing out of Botswana into Namibia and the Mahango Game Reserve. We game drive through the reserve to our lodge on the Kwando River. We spend our afternoon exploring on a river cruise.
Day 14: Chobe National Park
The Caprivi Strip, Zambezi Region, is a thin wedge of Namibia, which separates Botswana in the south and Angola in the north. We cross the Caprivi, back into Botswana at Ngoma and head to our lodge in the town of Kasane. The Chobe River attracts large herds of elephant as it flows lazily along the
northern boundary of the Chobe National Park. Our final afternoon is spent on arguably the best wildlife activity in Southern Africa, the game-viewing cruise. See herds of elephants, large crocodiles, pods of hippo and other wildlife as they quench their thirst at the end of the day. The magnificent river
sunset is a photographer’s dream.
Day 15: Victoria Falls Zimbabwe - Tour Ends
Enjoy an optional early morning game drive (own expense) before our last breakfast together. We bid a sad farewell before we embark on a road shuttle transfer to either Kasane airport in Botswana, or Victoria Falls airport in Zimbabwe, in time for midday flight departures. Our tour ends at 10:00am.
| Dates | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2025 - 06 Apr 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
| 15 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
| 20 Jul 2025 - 03 Aug 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
| 07 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
| 28 Sep 2025 - 12 Oct 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
| 12 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
| 02 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
| 09 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2025 | AUD$7450pp | Contact us |
** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
** Single supplements may apply
Suggested Accommodation
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Victoria Falls | Phezulu Lodge or similar |
| Hwange National Park | Hwange Safari Lodge or similar |
| Matobo National Park | Big Cave Campsite or similar |
| Nata | Nata Lodge or similar |
| Maun | Sedia Riverside Hotel or similar |
| Okavango Delta | Guma Lagoon Camp or similar |
| Caprivi | Camp Kwando or similar |
| Chobe National Park | Chobe Safari Lodge or similar |
Whats included?
- Professional Safari Guides
- 14 Breakfasts 5 Lunches & 7 Dinners
- Entrance Fees
- 14 nights in 3+ star lodges
What’s not included?
- International Airfares
- Internal airfares
- Airport entrance/departure taxes
- Passport, visa, and immigration fees
- Additional hotel nights
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Travel Protection Plan
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included
Notes
- Small group safari maximum: 12 travellers
- Non-participation:
On the Classic Journeys, the team, and the various accommodation staff will look after the operational side of the safari. Your holiday time is exclusively yours to enjoy your safari and get the most from your travel experience. Where porters are available they’ll help with your bags, but sometimes you’ll need to carry your own bags. Please remember that this is still an adventure tour, travelling by vehicle, so the more you put in the more rewarding your experience will be.
Price Assurance
At Eclipse Travel, our expert destination knowledge and decades of travel planning experience come at no extra cost to you. While many think booking through a tour operator is more expensive than planning a trip independently, that’s not the case. We’re paid by our travel partners—such as hotels, activity operators, and cruise providers—via commissions, not by our clients.
Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
Take advantage of our team’s expertise and let us help you plan the perfect holiday—hassle-free!
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