Victoria Falls & Chobe Family Magic - 5 days

You are met on arrival at Victoria Falls airport and transferred to your hotel.

The Victoria Falls is a sight not to be missed - the clouds of spray generated by this thunderous descent have resulted in a lush rain forest full of stunning wild flowers. This is truly one of Africa's most spectacular sights and the Victoria Falls village in Zimbabwe is the perfect base from which to appreciate it.

A host of activities are centred on three separate delights: the Falls, the magnificent Zambezi River and the surrounding Zambezi National Park. The 'Flight of Angels' helicopter flight gives you an amazing overall impression of the Falls, whilst the more adventurous can enjoy a serious white-water rafting trip through the gorge below the Falls. Game drives and horse riding are offered in the Zambezi National Park to view elephant and buffalo. Elephant back safaris are also available for those who want to get up close and personal with these mighty pachyderms. A high tea amidst the colonial splendour of the Victoria Falls Hotel is a daily event that should not be missed. 

For the whole family to enjoy we include a number of family-friendly activities during your stay - a guided tour of the Falls where your guide will bring to life the flora and fauna of the rainforest as well as providing a history of the Victoria Falls themselves; an adrenaline-inducing (don't worry it's not too scary, and caters to all ages) Canopy Tour which sees the family criss-crossing the Batoka Gorge on a series of ziplines; and finally a feast at the Boma Restaurant where an inter-active drumming, singing and dancing show will have every family member on their feet! 

Stay at:
Standard - Lokuthula Lodge or similar (full description below)
Upgrade - The Kingdom at Victoria Falls Hotel or similar (full description below) - Note: Children's breakfast is not included in the package price and should be paid for locally

Lokuthula (Lock-oo-too-la) means 'Place of Peace' in the local siNdebele tongue, and the lodge certainly lives up to this description. Surrounded by beautiful gardens the lodge has easy access to a three-tiered pool, bar and the award winning Boma restaurant. All 37 lodges offer stylish comfort, flexibility and privacy and are perfect for a family. They are split-level, furnished in a riot of African colours, fully equipped and serviced daily. All lodges have fans, mosquito nets and a range of customised toiletries including insect repellent and sunscreen lotion. A regular shuttle bus transports guests into Victoria Falls and to the National Park entrance gates, whilst onsite, families can enjoy the Vulture Restaurant and fabulous sunsets from the bar / lounge at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. 

Enter the legendary world of The Kingdom at Victoria Falls, a modern tribute to Africa's ancient allure. Built around a man-made water feature, the views from the almost three hundred guest rooms create an impression of having been built on a lake. The Kingdom’s crested domes and pillars join the hazy divide between comfortable reality and extravagant fantasy with its distinctive architectural design based on the Great Zimbabwe monument in Masvingo. The Kingdom at Victoria Falls is centrally located within Victoria Falls, close to all the major attractions including the entrance to the Victoria Falls rain forest.

All well appointed guest rooms are beautifully decorated in deep browns and beiges, with natural wood furnishings. A large number of family rooms include bunk beds making this a truly child friendly hotel. Rooms with balconies have attractive views of the surrounding lakes and water features, whilst from all the rooms in the hotel guests can wake up to the soothing rumble of the mighty Victoria Falls in the nearby distance.

Kasane is the perfect base for exploring Chobe Riverfront , the section of the Chobe National Park which runs along the southern shore of the Chobe River. Chobe Riverfront has very high concentrations of animals – especially in the dry season when the animals are drawn to the river. Chobe is famous for its huge herds of elephants which together with massive herds of buffalo often delight visitors. A sunset cruise on the Chobe River is a wonderful option - cruise amongst the grunting hippo or watch the elephants wade amongst the reed beds.

During your stay two (standard package) or four (upgrade package) exciting game activities are included to experience the wonderful wildlife that inhabits the Chobe riverfront. Game activities include game drives and a river cruise.

Stay at:
Standard - Chobe River Cottages or similar (full description below)
Upgrade - Chobe Safari Lodge or similar (full description below)

This comfortable, family-friendly, fully equipped self-catering accommodation is located in the heart of Kasane within walking distance from shops, banks, and many restaurants. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, air-conditioning, lounge area and Wi-Fi. Additional facilities include barbecue area for each unit, swimming pool and deck overlooking the Chobe River. Guests can enjoy guided game drives within the Chobe National Park, relaxing cruises along the Chobe River and day trips to both Victoria Falls or Livingstone.

Chobe Safari Lodge is perfectly located in Kasane, overlooking the Chobe River and adjacent to the National Park. Individually decorated rooms offer every comfort including luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The rooms are set in expansive gardens along the banks of Chobe River, look out for the resident warthogs! At its heart the Lodge has a fabulous restaurant, bar and pool area where families can while away the hours between exciting game activities along the Chobe Riverfront.

Return transfer across the border to Zimbabwe for your onward flight from Victoria Falls International Airport.