14 Days Zambia and Botswana Adventure
14 Days Zambia and Botswana Adventure
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Overview
Considered the best rafting experience in the world, the Zambezi River flowing down the Batoka Gorge provides one of the most intense sensory thrills imaginable. Its white-water rapids and striking scenery, deep within the sheer black cliffs of the Batoka Gorge afford the adrenaline junkie a wild roller-coaster ride along a route carved over millennia by the middle Zambezi River. The rapids are run in large rubber rafts launched from just below the Falls. June to
February, all 23 are navigable but in October the river is kicking!
Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Tokaleye people living in a tribe along the banks of the Zambezi river as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” – “The Smoke that Thunders.” In more modern terms, Victoria Falls is known as the most extraordinary curtain of falling water in the world. Columns of spray can be seen from miles away as, at the height of the rainy season, more than five hundred million cubic meters of water per minute plummet over the edge, over a width of nearly two kilometers, into a gorge over one hundred meters below.
This phenomenon is a wonder of the world, and when you arrive you will soon see why.
The Zambezi River is the most powerful river on planet Earth, making it one of the most adrenaline-filled rafting kayaking, and river surfing excursions one can go on. Zambia is filled with beautiful national parks for wildlife safaris and awe-inspiring nature for you to immerse yourself in. Nature Horizons has built this tour to include all of the above and so much more!
On this tour, we will also travel to Botswana for a wildlife safari.
Traditional dug-out canoe, or “mokoro”, trips have become a very popular way for travelers to experience the tranquility of the Okavango Delta. Okavango Mokoro Safari;
These are an excellent way to slip quietly into and become part of everyday life in this watery wonderland. Nature Horizons runs all of its mokoro trips through the “Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust,” which controls the use of a large area of the delta and sets the guide and community fees for activities.
This community traditionally uses this part of the delta for fishing, reed cutting, and harvesting water lily bulbs. The mokoro is an integral part of these activities. Your days will be spent with your guide gliding silently down waterways, chilling in camp during the midday heat, and taking early morning and late afternoon game-viewing walks. Your nights spent camping at the fire-side on islands immersed in the wild sounds of African nights.
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
| 2 pax | 3-4 pax | 5-6 pax | 7-8 pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| US $8,900 | US $ 8,600 | US $8,400 | US $8,200 |
Included/Excluded
- Airport Transfers;
- Hotel Accommodation in Livingstone Zambia
- Hotel accommodation in Maun Botswana
- Camping accommodation while camping
- Professional Rafting Guides
- Professional safety Kayakers
- Life Vest
- Paddle
- Raft
- Gear / Safety Raft
- All government fees for camping
- Devils pool government fee
- Transportation in Livingstone Zambia
- Transportation from Livingstone Zambia to Maun Botswana
- Transportation in Maun Botswana
- Okavango Delta Wildlife Safari
- Dept Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Visa
- Excursions not specified in itinerary
- Personal Items (souvenirs / travel insurance / Alcohol / bottled water / soft drinks)
- All camping gear (tent / sleeping bag / etc.);
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Livingstone Upon your arrival at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, Zambia, a Nature Horizons team member will be waiting for you at the airport. After you meet your guide, we will transfer you to your hotel in Livingstone. Once you are checked into your hotel, you have the day to relax and get your bearings. If you need anything from town, our team members are always nearby and will assist you in anything you need. Before dinner, we are going to have a safety briefing about our rafting tour. Also, we are going to go through a gear check just to make sure you have all the necessary things you will need on this adventure. If you are missing anything, we will head into town and assist you in purchasing the missing items from our local markets. After dinner, relax and enjoy the nightlife! Welcome to Africa, the Motherland.
Day 2: Village tour – Devil’s pool
Today you will wake up at around 7 am. Enjoy your breakfast and coffee and relax! We will be departing your hotel at 8:30 am for a complete tour of Mukuni Village.
Chief Mukuni’s Village is a Royal village that was founded around the 13th century. It is home to about 7,000 Leya people. The Chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs.
The Chief’s guides and the people of the village are more than happy to show visitors their huts. They will show you inside, explain how they are built and decorated, introduce you to various craftsmen and women at work and ask you to taste some traditional foods and beer. Remember that this is a working village, not a purpose-built tourist attraction, and it is a privilege to be welcomed into their lifestyle.
A tour to Mukuni Village is a two-hour excursion, where you can gain valuable knowledge of how an African village is run and the day-to-day routines of the people who live there. A headman will escort you around the village to explain village politics and to answer any questions you may have. One highlight you should see is Chief Mukuni’s Palace.
Nature Horizons is proud to introduce you to the ancestral African culture. After we tour Mukuni Village, we will head straight back to Victoria Falls. Get ready for the thrill of a lifetime. From August to December, the water level and current on the Zambezi river’s topside are very low. This allows us to visit Devil’s Pool. Devil’s Pool is a small water pool on the edge of the waterfall! Your guide will safely assist you to the pool, where you can relax and enjoy a swim and literally hang over the waterfall and view the entire falls. The experience you will have here is sure to stick with you forever. The amazing experiences are not over today. Following Devil’s Pool, we will enjoy a sunset over the river. Tomorrow is a big day. After sunset, we will get some sleep.
Day 3 & Day 4: Zambezi White Water Rafting full day
Day 3:
Wake up with the sun and enjoy a sunrise breakfast. After breakfast, we are going to head to the river. Now it’s time to start rafting! Today we are going to raft from Rapid 1 to Rapid 21. This might be the most epic rafting experience in the world. In season, the mighty Zambezi River is the most powerful river on Earth. Rafting it is like no other river you have ever been on in your life. We are going to raft until around two hours before sunset. Once we reach our camp, you will find your tents and camp are already set up. Now we can relax! Dinner is set around 7 pm around the bonfire. After dinner, it’s time to tell stories and get to know each other and those that are tired and want to sleep can do so.
Day 4:
Today we will wake up with the sun. We never want to miss the chance at a magical sunrise on the Zambezi. Coffee and tea will be ready as soon as you wake up and breakfast will be served around 9 am. After we finish breakfast and relax on the beaches of the Zambezi, we head out for more rafting. Today we will raft from Rapid 21 past Rapid 25 and into lower Moemba . We will raft today for about six hours, stopping for lunch along the way and relaxing by the river. Tonight will be our last night camping on the Zambezi. Everyone will gather around a large bonfire and share stories and reminisce on the adventurous day we just had together. After dinner feel free to lay on the beach and watch the stars. The Zambezi night sky is one of the most magical night skies. Fall asleep in your tent as you watch the stars by the large cliffs of the Zambezi.
Day 5: Zambezi White Water Rafting – Exit to Livingston
Our last breakfast on the Zambezi will be ready at 08:30 am. After breakfast, we will head out rafting from lower Moemba to upper Moemba . The group will be rafting for 2-3 hours today on our final day. When we reach our exit destination, we will hop in our 4×4 that will be waiting for us.
Enjoy a beautiful scenic drive to Livingstone. We will travel through several traditional Zambian villages on the way back to Livingstone. When we reach Livingstone we will check you in to your hotel accommodation. Now is a great time to relax and rest. Tomorrow we are heading to Botswana for our Okavango Delta Safari.
Day 6: Transfer to Maun Botswana
Today will be a day of travel. We will wake up with the sun and transport to Maun Botswana. Travel time 8 hours. (Travel time 8 hours)
Day 7: Okavango Delta Safari
We will wake up for an early breakfast at sunrise at around 6 a.m. After breakfast is finished and we are packed and ready to go, we will take a one-hour transport from Maun to the Boro village in Botswana. When you arrive at the village, we will start packing our mokoro boats and prepare for our safari. Once we set off on our safari, you will be on a mokoro gliding along the waterways to your campsite. Once at your riverside campsite, lunch is served followed by an hour or two of relaxation. We have already been on a boat safari on the way to the campsite, now it is time to go on a walking safari.
Once we set out on our walking safari, we will experience the wilderness of the Okavango Delta until sunset, when we need to return to our campsite. Upon arrival back in camp, you may request water to be warmed for you to have a shower (bucket shower hoisted into a tree, hanging over a canvas enclosure) and enjoy your campfire dinner.
Spend the evening around the campfire, enjoying the interaction with your guides and sharing stories. This is such an incredible experience, and you are now just at the beginning. Prepare for bed. Tomorrow morning, we will wake up with the sun with the
best time to spot nocturnal wildlife. When the sun is rising, they will just be finishing their night. We must be ready and prepared to experience the magic.
Day 8: Okavango Delta Safari
We will be waking up early, at around 5:30 a.m. Coffee, tea, biscuits, and fruit will be waiting for you to enjoy as the sun is coming up. Once the sun is up, we will be heading out on a four-hour, early morning game walk. Once our game walk is finished, we will be returning to camp at around 10 am for an amazing breakfast in the wilderness. It is now time to relax. If you wish, your guide can take you on a mokoro ride, and you can experience a refreshing swim in the Okavango Delta.
By mid-afternoon, we will head out on our game walk into the sunset. When we are in the delta, we are searching for wildlife. You can trust our guides to lead you to the magic. As always, depending on your energy level, we can finish our walking safari into the sunset, or we can end our walking safari early and finish our sunset safari on the boat. A sunset boat safari is one of
the most relaxing things one can do; The sounds of the pole and the mokoro peacefully making their way through the waterways while listening to and seeing the wildlife is an experience that cannot be matched.
Day 9: Okavango Delta Safari – Transfer to Maun Botswana.
Enjoying your coffee as the sun rises for our final day on safari is sure to be a memorable experience. Today we will head back to the village by 3 pm, but your Botswana safari experience isn’t over yet! This morning we will again go on a walking safari for around 2 hours, giving us plenty of time to relax and enjoy our last day.
We will return to camp at around 9 am for an amazing breakfast. After breakfast is finished, we will pack up camp and head out on our mokoro safari, stopping for any wildlife on the way, as always. At your request, we can even go for a swim in the Delta. After we reach Boro village, we will then transfer you to your hotel accommodation in Maun, Botswana, where you can relax and prepare for your departure tomorrow.
Day 10: Transfer from Maun, to Livingston Zambia
Today will be a day of travel. We will wake up with the sun and transport to Livingston Zambia. Travel time 8 hours. (Travel time 8 hours)
Day 11, Day 12, Day 13:
Free day in Livingstone Zambia. We will decide as a group what we would like to do. We can break the day up between relaxing by the pool at our hotel and exploring deeper into Zambia.
Day 14: Departure day
Wake up for breakfast and enjoy your last morning in Africa. It was our pleasure to guide you on one of the most amazing experiences planet Earth has to offer.
Accommodation
Day 1: https://maramba-zambia.com
Day 2: https://maramba-zambia.com
Day 3: Camping on the Zambezi River
Day 4: Camping on the Zambezi River
Day 5: https://maramba-zambia.com
Day 6: Hotel accommodation Maun Botswana
Day 7: Camping Okavango Delta
Day 8: Camping Okavango Delta
Day 9: Hotel Accommodation Maun Botswana
Day 10: https://maramba-zambia.com
Day 11: https://maramba-zambia.com
Day 12: https://maramba-zambia.com
Day 13: https://maramba-zambia.com
Day 14: Departure Day
Do I need a Visa?
What’s the weather like?
Do I need to take malaria medication?
What is the Language in Zambia?
Wil I Be able to do laundry during my Zambia Tour?
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What should I pack for a Safari in Zambia?
CLOTHING FOR ZAMBIA SAFARI
- Light weight shirts/blouses with long sleeves as protection from the sun and mosquitos
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Jeans or safari trousers
- Pajamas
- Socks
- Underwear
- A light weight water-proof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers
- Comfortable walking sandals or flip flops for warmer days
- A wide brimmed hat with under-chin tie to prevent it from flying away
- Swimsuit
- A WARM WINDPROOF jacket (winter)
- A fleece jacket that will go under the warm jacket (winter)
- A warm polo neck shirt (winter)
- A beanie (winter)
- Gloves (winter)
- A warm scarf (winter)
EQUIPMENT / OTHER
- Sunglasses
- Spare prescription eye glasses/contact lenses
- Binoculars
- Cameras and related paraphernalia like lenses etc and plenty of memory cards and spare batteries
- A small powerful flashlight and extra batteries
- Travel alarm clock
- Small purse size umbrella can come in handy
- Small lint roller
- A light packable backpack or tote to carry equipment and stuff on game vehicles
- A supply of Ziploc bags in different sizes may come in handy for dust or water proofing cameras , wet bathing suits etc.
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Chargers for cell phones, iPads, cameras, computers and you may want to invest in a mini travel charger surge protector with dual USB ports and five charging outlets.
PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT
- Band aids
- Antiseptic cream
- Pain tablets
- Heartburn relief
- Eye drops
- Insect repellant
- Itch spray for bug bites
- Sunscreen with high SPF factor
- Hand sanitizer
- Purse size kleenex packets
- Eye drops
- Chapstick
- “make you go ” pills “make you not go” pills as well as any prescription medications that you reply on on a daily basis.
Zambia/Botswana Safari Packing list
If this is your first time in Zambia/Botswana or your first time on safari, this packing list below can help to be well prepared and comfortable during your adventure. If you do forget a few things, do not worry, you can pick up most everyday items in town before you leave.
Travel Documents
- Valid passport
- Yellow fever vaccination records/ certificate.
- Zambia/Botswana visa, available at airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of UK/European Union and most other countries.
- Copy of flight itinerary.
- Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance.
- Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
- Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
- Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2004 or later)
Clothing
Remember, it’s not a fashion show out there, so be a bit more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colours – khaki and other neutral colours tend to work well. It is probably best if you dress in layers since it can get cold, but also very hot.
- Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
- Sturdy boots or sandals
- Sun hat
- Sun glasses
- T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
- Long sleeve shirts (light weight)
- Shorts
- Long trousers
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Travel towel
- Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept)
- Rain coat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec)
Highly recommended
- Camera and memory cards
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Insect Repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops etc)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone etc
- Power adapter to fit the UK style electrical socket
Others tips
- Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack or sports bag. These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into the vehicles.
- Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items including travel documents, money, camera, medication etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
- Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/ straighteners, expensive jewellery, make up and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
- If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry-on luggage, wallet and money belt just in case something happens to one of those carry items.
- Leave some space in your luggage for the all-important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL etc, however this can sometimes be an expensive option.
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Jennifer F2025-04-27Amazing Tanzanian Safari Nature Horizons planned an unforgettable Tanzanian safari for 20 guests on a yoga retreat. Beginning in the planning stages, Dominick was helpful, knowledgeable, and would go out of his way to ensure we had an amazing trip planned. He was on top of the details, such as collecting passport and travel info, and answered all of our questions. Because of NHT’s attention to detail? Our guests enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime trip. If we needed anything during our stay, Dominick was responsive and would get any problem resolved. Every detail was fine tuned, and several of the accommodations were beyond expectation. The guides he set us up would were funny, personable, and genuinely cared to make sure we had the best safari experience. I highly recommend the hot air balloon ride!If you are looking to plan a Tanzanian safari, FIBI! Look no further and reach out to Dominick for a life-changing vacation.Erin Y2025-04-23Magical restorative adventure! My yoga studio hosted an unforgettable trip to Tanzania, thanks to Nature Horizon Tours! Every detail was perfectly planned—from the beautiful accommodations to the incredible excursions and welcoming local guides. The trip created space for adventure, reflection, and connection, making it both inspiring and restorative. We came home with lasting memories, a deeper bond as a group, and new friendships that we truly treasure. This experience far exceeded our expectations, and we’re so grateful for the care and thought that went into every moment. We can’t wait to travel with this team again!Jen B2025-04-08Life-Changing Safari I am very grateful for Natures Horizons Tours for providing the trip of a lifetime. They ensured our safety, took care of all of our needs, and treated us with the best care and consideration even when some of us didn’t deserve it. This tour company is very PROFESSIONAL!! They know what they are doing and they do it very well. I would tour with them again in a heartbeat! The attached photo is completely untouched. This is how close they got us to the action! If we weren’t in the rover, this beautiful but very full, lioness was only feet away. We could see every beautiful detail of her.Nancy C2025-04-06Lasting memories My trip to Tanzania was amazing. Nature Horizons put together a fantastic itinerary. Our guides were knowledgeable, hard working, and friendly. They turned the Safari from a trip into an awesome and unforgettable experience.Getaway310895774142025-03-24A bucket list trip dreams are made of! Nature Horizons organized a trip for 20 people from our yoga community for a yoga and safari tour in Tanzania. Every detail was curated perfectly from the those greeting us at the airport to those touring us through the urban and cultural centers of Arusha all the way though an unforgettable experience in the Serengeti. Our 5 tour guides were friendly and fun and beyond knowledgeable and we got to see THE BIG 5!!! The locations they choose for our Safari camp and for our journey along the way were superb with perfect views for our yoga practice and the food was out of this world every place we went! We will for sure be traveling with Nature Horizons again, in fact we already have Egypt booked as our next destination!!! For world class bucket list travel these are your people. Rarely does one get the owner and CEO of a travel company hand selecting every detail of your trip and ensuring it goes off without a hiccup… this oversight and hand on help is unbeatable in the travel industry… trust me after a decade of taking yoga groups traveling, this is something you never see! Thanks Dominick and Team for a memorable bucket list trip and for taking superb care of us along the way!Shreya B2025-03-11Excellent customer care! We travel a lot and for the first time let Nature Horizons Tours plan our trip for us! It was an amazing experience as there was always someone to take care of us and our needs. Our daughter needed urgent care on the last day of the trip and we were helped all the way through! Better than 5*s!!!Mary D2025-02-11Fantastic Safari My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the safari that we took thru Nature Horizons Tours in Tanzania last month. It truly was a trip of a life time. We saw lots of animals and birds throughout Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. To see 20 elephants (including babies) casually stroll by us was an experience I will never forget. Another time, we saw two herds of zebras that must have totaled 20,000 zebras. WOW! Our guide, Praygod was great and we really enjoyed spending time with him. He was great at identifying animals and provided lots of the environmental, historical and cultural information. I recommend bringing a notebook to write down all the animals you will see.One advantage we had with Natures Horizon compared to other Safari companies is that there are only four people in a jeep during the safari (well, plus the driver). This was really nice being able to easily see animals on both sides of the jeep without stepping over people. We saw a lot of jeeps that had 6 people in them.Everyone associated with Nature Horizons Tours and the lodges we stayed at went out of their way to make our stay/experience fantastic. We learned that if there was something that we wanted, we just had to ask. At the Kilimanjaro Lux Camp, Grace personally made avocado toast for us each morning. In Zanzibar, we asked the driver where we could buy spices and he took us to a local outdoor market which I appreciated as I enjoy experiencing the local experience.It was a great trip and I would have no doubt that I would go on another tour led by Natures HorizonsTrail311312224182025-02-11Fantastic Photo Safari I traveled with Nature Horizons to Tanzania in 2024. I am writing this review as a Travel Agent. My clients just returned from their safari with Nature Horizons. From the time they booked, Dominick was in close contact with both me and my clients. He made sure that all of our questions or concerns were handled very quickly. He took the time to do zoom calls with me and my clients more than once to make sure that they were comfortable with everything to do with the trip. While there were a couple of things lost in translation with his team in Tanzania, they were minor and were dealt with immediately. The driver/guide is the absolute best. The lodging, while not close to town, was all very nice with fabulous food. The balloon ride is not to be missed! One of the things that I appreciate the most is that Dominick will not take more than 4 people in a vehicle, even though more can fit. He wants every passenger to have the best view, no matter which side of the vehicle has the views of the wildlife. I am very happy with Dominick and his team at Nature Horizons and would not hesitate to use them again for myself and my clients!Geri M2025-02-10Tanzania and Serengeti Safari Phenomenal experience! Once in a lifetime trip! The guide was top of the line! I would suggest this trip to everyone! We added on Zanzibar and that was beautiful as wellByrd B2025-01-14The BEST Partner for a Travel Agency!! Nature Horizons has been an amazing partner for us. I own a travel agency that does $13MM in revenue and when it comes to unique, off the beaten path, this partner always delivers exactly what my clients are looking for. The support is impressive and the work has love poured into every detail. You cannot go wrong with this company!
