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5-Day Zambezi River & Mosi-oa-Tunya & Victoria Falls Comfort Private Safari

from C$1,825 (indicative) per person

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Length
5 days
Start and end
Victoria Falls, start and end
Accommodation
Mid-range proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Private party; vehicle and lodge activity sharing to be confirmed
Price from
C$1,825 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

5-Day Zambezi River & Mosi-oa-Tunya & Victoria Falls Comfort Private Safari is designed as a compact journey between contrasting areas, following Zambezi River, Hwange, Mosi-oa-Tunya, Chobe and Victoria Falls. Use it as a private proposal with room to adjust departure times and the daily pace.

Indicative market benchmark: US$1,304 per person, checked on 26 October 2026 against SafariBookings operator listings. This is a planning reference for a comparable route, not a confirmed Book Safari Tours rate or reserved departure. A dated quotation must confirm accommodation, transport, permits, taxes and inclusions. The meal table follows the researched reference programme; the final quotation confirms the services reserved for your party.

How the journey flows

Zimbabwe can combine Victoria Falls with a substantial wildlife stay, especially when the route leaves enough nights for Hwange or Mana Pools. Also, compare road, flight and river transfers as parts of the trip rather than interchangeable upgrades.

Check each day alongside its transfers. In particular, allow for pickup times and road or flight connections before counting a full wildlife-viewing day.

Why choose this route

Zambezi River

River time provides a different rhythm from land-based wildlife viewing. Specify the cruise or canoe arrangement and avoid assuming all river excursions have the same conditions.

Hwange

Several nights in Hwange give a Victoria Falls combination a substantial wildlife component. Compare the camp’s sector, road access and included activities before judging the value of a package.

Mosi-oa-Tunya

A park stop near Livingstone can add wildlife time to a waterfall visit. Confirm the actual guided activity and how its timing fits around transfers and the falls visit.

Chobe

Chobe is a strong river-and-wildlife component in a northern Botswana itinerary. A riverfront hotel, a mobile safari and a remote lodge offer different daily experiences; compare the included activities.

Victoria Falls

A waterfall stay can provide a memorable beginning or end to a wildlife circuit. Confirm the country, airport and included entrance side. Water levels influence views and optional river activities.

Private travel and accommodation choices

A private safari should define what is exclusive to your party. Road transport may be private while a lodge’s activities or a scheduled flight remain shared. Ask for those distinctions in writing, along with the camp names, room categories and exact number of nights at each base.

Accommodation and package scope

The research reference is in the mid-range category. However, it is a starting point for discussion, not a hotel reservation. Then compare the proposed properties by their location, access to activities, room setup and meal plan. A tented camp can offer very different facilities from a basic campsite, even when both appear in the same broad budget search.

Next, request one itemised proposal. It should cover accommodation nights, game drives or guided visits, transfers, park charges, meals and drinking water. However, an activity mentioned as a possibility is not automatically included. Named hotels in third-party research are not evidence of a partnership or available rooms.

Prices, seasons and what can change

The researched USD reference is US$1,304 per person. Other displayed currencies are indicative conversions using the 2026-10-23 reference rates: USD 1 = EUR 0.89342, GBP 0.74804 and CAD 1.3995. Converted amounts are rounded up to whole currency units and are not exchange-rate guarantees.

Also, room sharing, the travel month, vehicle occupancy, domestic flights and permit availability can all change the final amount. Therefore, ask for the price for your exact party and dates. Include any single supplement, child arrangements and mandatory charges. Finally, check international airfare, entry documents, insurance, tips and optional excursions.

For any cross-border combination, identify the actual airport, border crossing and pickup arrangement. Victoria Falls and Livingstone are different gateways, and the waterfall experience changes with the river conditions.

Cross-border connections

In addition, this route crosses national borders. Next, the written proposal should identify each flight or road crossing, any guide or vehicle handover, and time for border checks. Check entry and transit requirements for each traveller’s passport through the relevant official authorities before paying for non-refundable travel.

Planning your 5-Day Zambezi River & Victoria Falls Comfort Private

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Victoria Falls Town to Victoria Falls Town routing?
  • Which mid-range properties and room types are available for my dates?
  • Which transport legs, activities, park fees and meals are included in the final amount?
  • What are the cancellation, amendment and payment conditions for the dated proposal?

Use the safari quote form to send your dates, party size, room needs and preferred pace. Refer to this itinerary title so the proposal can address the actual route. Review the booking terms and cancellation policy with the final quotation.

Official planning reference

For park information and current visitor guidance, consult Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. Research checked on 26 October 2026. The source trail and reference pricing are retained with this package in the editorial record.

Explore the full safari catalogue for alternatives, or send your preferred route through the quote form.

Route

Route map: Victoria FallsStart & Day 1–4 & EndStart & Day 1–4 & EndVictoria Falls: Start & Day 1–4 & End

Zimbabwe

  1. StartVictoria Falls (Day 1)
  2. Day 1–4Victoria Falls
  3. EndVictoria Falls (Day 5)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1 Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote Meals at own expense
2 Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch
3 Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast
4 Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch
5 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast

Places you visit

Chobe Hwange Mosi-oa-Tunya Victoria Falls Zambezi River

Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Travel to Victoria Falls

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Victoria Falls area. River time provides a different rhythm from land-based wildlife viewing. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Victoria Falls
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Meals at own expense
  2. Day 2

    Stay in Victoria Falls

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Victoria Falls area. Several nights in Hwange give a Victoria Falls combination a substantial wildlife component. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Hwange, Victoria Falls
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch
  3. Day 3

    Stay in Victoria Falls

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Victoria Falls area. A park stop near Livingstone can add wildlife time to a waterfall visit. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Mosi-oa-Tunya, Victoria Falls
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast
  4. Day 4

    Stay in Victoria Falls

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Victoria Falls area. Chobe is a strong river-and-wildlife component in a northern Botswana itinerary. The final proposal should state the transport mode and leave a realistic margin for arrival; a route connection is not an additional full day of wildlife viewing.

    • Chobe, Victoria Falls
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Mid-range lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch
  5. Day 5

    Victoria Falls and onward to Victoria Falls Town

    The reference outline includes a final stop in Victoria Falls. A waterfall stay can provide a memorable beginning or end to a wildlife circuit. Complete the return or onward transfer to Victoria Falls Town. The available activity time must be checked against the onward flight or pickup. Keep the connection realistic: airport check-in, road conditions and any border formalities can take priority over extra sightseeing. Accommodation after the tour is a separate request unless your quote includes it.

    • Victoria Falls
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast

Prices & dates

from C$1,825 (indicative) per person sharing

  • Price depends on travel dates, group size and lodge choice.
  • Departure dates and availability require confirmation.
  • Single supplement and child rates on request.
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Included

Included

  • Proposed accommodation nights — properties, room categories and availability to be confirmed
  • Planned transfers and guided activities — exact scope to be confirmed in the dated quote
  • Park, reserve and permit charges only as itemised in the final quotation
  • Meals and drinking water only as specified in the final itinerary

Not included

  • International flights unless expressly included in the final quote
  • Entry documents, personal travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Optional activities and upgrades not listed in the final quotation
  • Single supplements and mandatory surcharges unless expressly itemised

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