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8-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe River & Khwai Luxury Private Safari

from £2,824 (indicative) per person

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Length
8 days
Start and end
Victoria Falls → Maun
Accommodation
Luxury proposal; named properties and room types subject to dated quote
Group size
Private party; vehicle and lodge activity sharing to be confirmed
Price from
£2,824 (indicative) pp sharing

Overview

8-Day Victoria Falls & Chobe River & Khwai Luxury Private Safari is designed as a longer circuit with several changes of setting, following Victoria Falls, Chobe River and Khwai. Use it as a private proposal with room to adjust departure times and the daily pace.

Indicative market benchmark: US$3,775–5,670 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

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.

Chobe River

Time on or beside the river offers a useful complement to game drives. Specify the boat duration, departure point and shared or private arrangement in the quote.

Khwai

Khwai links wildlife country with a distinct concession and community setting. Activities and access differ by area; ask which land the camp and game drives use.

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 luxury 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$3,775–5,670 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 8-Day Victoria Falls & Khwai Luxury Private

  • Where exactly do pickup and drop-off take place for the Victoria Falls Town to Maun routing?
  • Which luxury 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 Falls, Kasane, Khwai, MaunStart & Day 1–2Day 3–4Day 5–8EndVictoria Falls: Start & Day 1–2Kasane: Day 3–4Khwai: Day 5–8Maun: End

Zimbabwe

  1. StartVictoria Falls (Day 1)
  2. Day 1–2Victoria Falls

Botswana

  1. Day 3–4Kasane
  2. Day 5–8Khwai
  3. EndMaun (Day 8)

Accommodation & meals

DayAccommodationMeals
1–2 Luxury lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, dinner
3–4 Luxury tented camp in the Kasane area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
5–7 Luxury tented camp in the Khwai area; property and room type subject to quote Breakfast, lunch, dinner
8 End of safariNo accommodation Breakfast

Places you visit

Chobe River Khwai Victoria Falls

Wildlife safaris

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival and Victoria Falls

    Begin the proposed route from Victoria Falls Town; agree on the pickup point and arrival timing before the programme is finalised. A waterfall stay can provide a memorable beginning or end to a wildlife circuit. 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
    • Luxury lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, dinner
  2. Day 2

    Time in Victoria Falls

    Use the day in Victoria Falls without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Confirm the country, airport and included entrance side. Water levels influence views and optional river activities. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Victoria Falls
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury lodge in the Victoria Falls area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, dinner
  3. Day 3

    Travel to Kasane

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Kasane area. Time on or beside the river offers a useful complement to game drives. 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, Kasane
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury tented camp in the Kasane area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. Day 4

    Stay in Kasane

    The researched overnight base for this stage is in the Kasane area.

    • Chobe, Kasane
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury tented camp in the Kasane area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. Day 5

    Chobe River to Khwai

    Travel from Chobe River towards Khwai, keeping the transfer separate from any dedicated activity time. Khwai links wildlife country with a distinct concession and community setting. 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.

    • Khwai
    • Transfer day; road or flight timing to be confirmed
    • Luxury tented camp in the Khwai area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. Day 6

    Time in Khwai

    Use the day in Khwai without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Activities and access differ by area; ask which land the camp and game drives use. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Khwai
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury tented camp in the Khwai area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. Day 7

    Time in Khwai

    Use the day in Khwai without adding another overnight move, with the activity schedule adjusted to the local conditions. Activities and access differ by area; ask which land the camp and game drives use. Agree with the guide on an early outing, a longer continuous excursion or a slower day according to the activities actually included at the selected base.

    • Khwai
    • Local activities; timing agreed with the guide
    • Luxury tented camp in the Khwai area; property and room type subject to quote
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. Day 8

    Onward connection from Maun

    Complete the return or onward transfer to Maun. 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.

    • Khwai, Maun
    • Departure transfer; duration depends on the confirmed endpoint
    • Breakfast

Prices & dates

from £2,824 (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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