Affordable Botswana and Zimbabwe – 4 days or more

Affordable Botswana and Zimbabwe – 4 days or more

Fly into Kasane and picked up by the driver from Tlouwana.

Your first few nights will be at Tlouwana Camp.

Located on the doorstep of Botswana’s world-famous Chobe National Park. Tlouwana Camp offers affordable tented safari experience for couples and families. It is ideal for both experienced safari-goers and first-timers to Africa. Owner run and managed the camp offers daily game drives into Chobe National Park and Boat safaris on the famous Chobe river, full day safaris experience, easy night drives in Lesoma valley and an easy community bicycling tour to get a taste of local village life.

The Chobe region of Botswana is a great location for birdwatching. The area is known for its abundant wildlife, including a wide variety of bird species. Bird lovers can enjoy spotting vibrant kingfishers, elegant lapwings, and many other birds while exploring the area.

Tlouwana will drive you Pandamatenga border and here you will be picked up be your guide from Robins Camp.

Situated within remote Zimbabwe, Hwange National park is the country’s largest park, covering an area of 14 600km2 (more than 5,600 square miles). This large size leads to varying game and landscapes. From the desert scrubs on the edge of the Kalahari, to granite hills, woodlands filled with mopane and teak, as well as wide grass plains fringed by palm trees and acacias. This landscape diversity allows for a flourishing wide range of wildlife. With over 100 species of mammals and almost 400 species of birds, Hwange National Park also contains one of the largest Elephant populations in the world. Other rare animals regularly spotted include the Roan and Sable Antelope. With an abundance of food, massive herds of buffalo can also be spotted traversing Hwange’s grass plains.

Here you will stay at Robins Camp, situated in the rugged northern Basalt area of the park, an area rich in natural water with seeps and springs dotting the area.

Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is a renowned birding destination, boasting a diverse avian population of over 400 species. The park’s varied habitats, from open savannah to dense woodlands, support a wide range of birds, including notable species like the Secretary bird, Grey Crowned Crane, and Kori Bustard. Hwange is also known for its impressive raptor diversity, including various vultures and eagles, as well as unique species like the Crimson-breasted Shrike and Arnot’s Chat.

Where to stay:  Self-drive / camping options – Kazuma Pan Hide, Hwange Main Camp, Ngweshla, Kennedy 1, Sinamatella Camp, Masuma, Shumba and Mandavu

Camps and Lodges – Deteema Springs, Verney’s Camp, Robin’s Camp, Iganyana Tented Camp, Bomani Tented Camp, Camelthorn Lodge, Nehimba Lodge and Jozibanni Camp

Transfer from Hwange to Victoria Falls with Africa Travel Tours.

Plenty to see and do around the Falls, not just the magnificent Falls themselves.

Victoria Falls National Park is a haven for birdlife, boasting over 400 different species. The park’s diverse habitats, from the Zambezi River to the rainforest and woodlands, support a wide array of birds. Some notable species include the African Fish Eagle, the African Finfoot, Schalow’s Turaco, and various hornbills.

Where to stay:   Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Shearwater Village or Bayete Guest Lodge

Every lunchtime a professional guide takes visitors to a viewing platform at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge to see wild vultures feeding. Guests will learn more about the plight of vultures across Africa and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. A small donation is given to the Trust for each lunch that is purchased at the Vulture Culture restaurant, which helps to support the vulture conservation research. The experience is a collaboration between the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust and Africa Albida Tourism.