Livingstone (Victoria Falls) One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourist attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine game viewing and water sports. There is excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial whitewater rafting in the world.

Overnight: Tongabezi Lodge The luxurious Tongabezi Lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, just upstream of the Victoria Falls. The lodge features a lounge, a bar, and a swimming pool which has been landscaped into the rock face. Meals are served in the large dining room, on an outdoor deck overlooking the river, in the privacy of your room, or floating on the Zambezi River. The five houses and four river cottages are each individually styled and cater for two to five guests. Game drives, bush walks and boating trips are all-inclusive. Victoria Falls can be viewed in close proximity to the lodge, on a short excursion with your guide.

Zambia With sunrises and sunsets unlike anywhere else in the world, abundant wildlife roaming free over rugged terrain, a mighty river and a famed waterfall, welcome to the Africa of your imagination. Home to the legendary Victoria Falls, walking safaris, the mighty Zambezi River and diverse wildlife, with many protected parks and safari areas, Zambia is your gateway to the ‘real Africa’. From laid-back to adventurous, Zambia has something on offer to accommodate for all moods, tastes and preferences. If you are looking for an easy-going and relaxed experience, Zambia has a non-stop offering. Walk with the king of the jungle on escorted lion walking safaris, take advantage of all the game drives that are offered (some will be overnight excursions, taking you into Zimbabwe or Botswana, while others are half-day trips), pay a visit to the majestic Victoria Falls or meet Africa’s white rhino at the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Livingstone’s market is also a great place to find those precious keepsakes from your trip and offers the ideal opportunity to get acquainted with the locals.

Chobe River Front The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them. A visit to this area guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Visitors can look forward to some exciting activities such as: driving along the game-dotted river banks in a 4WD; cruising along the river in a motorboat, spotting rare birdlife and for a unique, luxury safari experience, hire a houseboat.

Botswana Across the vast stretches of endless sand of the Kalahari Desert, to the spectacular oasis that is the Okavango Delta, and animal encounters that have to be seen to be believed, there are few places on earth that will bring you as close to nature as Botswana does. Whether you’re a tireless adventure seeker, a happy-go-lucky camper, serial safarist, or simply just a curious traveller, Botswana holds some of the world’s most impressive natural spectacles. The magnificent Makgadikgadi Pan, which is almost always arid and dry, transforms almost overnight into a veritable desert oasis that supports hundreds of different species from across the country, and the seemingly never-ending Kalahari Desert will enchant you with its ever-changing dancing dunes.

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