Four Countries Circuit
14 Days / 13 Nights
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia in one amazing journey! This 4 itinerary visiting 4 countries combines incredible safaris in Hwange National Park, the world’s widest waterfall Victoria Falls, famous elephants of Chobe National Park, and lastly Nambwa Tented Lodge within the heart of the World’s largest conservation area where you find the Bwabwata National Park.
Itinerary overview
Your Journey Begins
Days 1 - 3
Hwange National Park
The Hide
The Hide offers a unique safari experience for its guests, from its fantastic game viewing right on the doorstep, to a variety of daily activities to suit everyone and the warm and welcoming staff, who make you feel like family from the minute you arrive. Guests are accommodated in 10 beautifully-furnished deluxe tents, all boasting en-suite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the busy waterhole where elephants, lions, and buffalo can often be seen. Adventures include day and night game drives, guided bush walks, and exceptional game viewing in the seclusion of the camp’s unique underground hides.
Days 4 - 5
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls River Lodge
The first privately owned safari lodge built within the Zambezi National Park (Zimbabwe), the Lodge is ideally located for exploring Victoria Falls and combines the African Safari experience with one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World – the iconic Victoria Falls – the spray of which can be seen in the distance! Victoria Falls River Lodge, on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, boasts 13 Luxury Tented Suites (each with private deck and plunge pool), 6 secluded Island Treehouse Suites , spacious open-plan dining, lounge and bar areas, an onsite fitness centre and the indulgent Africology affiliated Toa Spa.
Days 6 - 7
Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Tongabezi Lodge
This award-winning eco-lodge in Zambia leans into the tranquillity of its hidden location on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls. Tongabezi combines romance and exclusivity with warm and attentive service to make your love story with Africa come true on the Zambezi River. The four River Cottages and seven Houses are individually styled and cater for two to five guests. Unique touches and charming character are at the heart of the Tongabezi design aesthetic.
Days 8 - 10
Chobe River Front
Ngoma Safari Lodge
Located in the Chobe Forest Reserve just 3km from the Chobe National Park (a region renowned for its outstanding wildlife, in particular the famous Chobe Elephants, and home to more than 75 mammal and 450 bird species), Ngoma Safari Lodge commands awe-inspiring views over the Chobe River and floodplains. Each private river-facing suite offers a quiet refuge. Activities include a full day safari comprising a drive in the Chobe National Park, a cruise and a picnic lunch, day or night drives, walks, and birding.
Days 11 - 13
Bwabwata National Park
Nambwa Tented Lodge
Nambwa Tented Lodge is uniquely situated inside the Bwabwata National Park in the heart of KAZA, nestled high amongst majestic trees, honoring the elephants’ right of way below. An authentic walkway joins decadently spacious tented suites, which emanate a feeling of vastness and evoke a gentle balance of serenity. Here you enjoy memorable African experiences on foot, by boat or vehicle, up close and personal with some of the biggest herds of elephants. Soak up the breathtaking sunsets over the infamous Horseshoe Lagoon with animals silhouetted in purple hues over the water.
Day 14
End of Itinerary
Check out of your lodge after a final morning activity and breakfast at leisure .
Meet your driver for the transfer back across the Ngoma borderpost into Botswana and on to Kasane Airport for your onward flight.
Why we Recommend
- Four countries (Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia!) in one spectacular itinerary!
- Hwange National Park is the largest reserve in Zimbabwe and 14600 square kilometres in size.
- Chobe National Park is known for its large herds of elephants and Cape buffalo, which converge along the Chobe Riverfront in the dry months.
- Bwabwata National Park is an important migration route from Botswana to Angola for African elephant and some other game species.
Includes:
Accommodation
- 3 nights at The Hide Safari Lodge in a Deluxe Tent on a Fully Inclusive with local beverages basis.
- 2 nights at Victoria Falls River Lodge in a Luxury Tented Double on a Fully Inclusive of meals, drinks and activities basis.
- 2 nights at Tongabezi Lodge in a River Cottage on a Fully Inclusive with local beverages basis.
- 3 nights at Ngoma Safari Lodge in a Suite on a Fully Inclusive with local beverages basis.
- 3 nights at Nambwa Tented Lodge in a Tented Suite on a Fully Inclusive with local beverages basis.
Flights
- Scheduled charter flight from Victoria Falls Airport to Hwange National Park (return)
Road Transportation
- Cape Town Airport private transfers (return)
- Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Victoria Falls River Lodge
- Cross Border Transfer from Victoria Falls River Lodge to Tongabezi
- Cross Border Transfer from Tongabezi to Ngoma Lodge near Kasane
- Cross Border Transfer from Ngoma Lodge to Nambwa Tented Lodge
- Cross Border Transfer from Nambwa Tented Lodge to Kasane Airport
Included Extras
- Official Airport Meet & Greet at Cape Town, Windhoek and Windhoek Eros Airport to Katima Mulilo Mpacha Airports
- Applicable Park Fees, Community and Consaervation Levies
AVERAGE COST BETWEEN LOW & HIGH SEASONS
Total cost per couple : USD 22,200.00
Valid until 22 December 2022 I Last costed on 08th Feb 2022
Seasonal & tactical offers exist at most of the properties we represent. We have not included these into the calculations for now and will apply them according to the dates and season during which you wish to travel. Please enquire for exact pricing for your intended travel dates.
Days 1-3
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe
The Hide
Days 4 – 5
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls River Lodge
Days 6 – 7
Hwange National Park
Zambia
Tongabezi Lodge
Days 8 – 10
Chobe River Front
Botswana
Ngoma Safari Lodge
Days 11 – 13
Bwabwata National Park
Namibia
Nambwa Tented Lodge
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will be visiting Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia. It sounds exhausting but The KAZA area is where these 4 countries meet and so distances are not as great as one would imagine. On this itinerary, Hwange National park is an immense conservation area, Zimbabwe’s largest national park, that ranks amongst Africa’s top national parks and will deliver a premier wildlife experience. Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage site will be viewied from both sides of the Zambezi River and then the safari experience continues at Chobe National Park in Botswana and Bwabwata National Park in Namibia, both areas which offer a variety of different game viewing opportunities including both land and water-based activities.
All areas can be connected by road. Hwange National Park for instance is only 3 hours away from Victoria Falls by road but can be accessed easily and affordavbly from Victoria Falls airport by daily scheduled charter flights. To connect to the other destinations, shorter road transfer between 30 min and an hour can be arranged. The final transfer to Nambwa from Kasane in Bostwana will be a longer transfer of approxumatelty 3 hours depending on border procedures at the Ngoma borderpost.
All locations on this tour are considered malaria areas and we advise the use of anti-malarial prophylactics year-round. Consult your travel doctor for advice at least three weeks before departure to Africa.
All properties and destinations in this tour are perfect for family holidays and cater for children with specially designed accommodation options, pricing, meals and activity programmes aimed at children of all ages and with a diveristy of activities on offer. Children of all ages are welcome however, on safari, private activities are required for families with children younger that 12.
