Day 5
Road transfer
Batonka Guest Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to BBK (Kasane, Botswana)
Crosses into Botswana at the Kazungula border
An Explore Africa journey
Zimbabwe & Botswana
Ref EA2026002·Indicative from AUD 2,200·6 nights
When to go
Aug–Oct for big game; the Falls are fullest Apr–Jun. May–Oct (dry) for the Okavango flood and concentrated game; Nov–Mar is green and great for birds.
Country information
Zimbabwe pairs the thunder of Victoria Falls with first-class guiding in Hwange and the canoeing wilderness of Mana Pools. It is warm, knowledgeable and firmly back on the map. What to know from the start: • Visa: required — visa on arrival / e-visa. • Currency: USD is widely used. • Health: malaria in the Zambezi valley and Falls area. • Best time: Aug–Oct for big game; Apr–Jun for the Falls in full flow. Botswana is safari at its most exclusive — the water-wilderness of the Okavango Delta, the elephant herds of Chobe and the vast Kalahari, run on a low-volume, high-quality model with few vehicles and big wilderness. What to know from the start: • Visa: visa-free for Australians. • Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP); USD useful for tips. • Health: malaria area — take precautions. • Getting around: light-aircraft hops between camps; strict ~20kg soft-bag luggage limit. • Best time: May–Oct (dry) for the Delta flood and concentrated game.
The journey
Day by day
Days 1–2
On requestVictoria Falls River Lodge
Victoria Falls · 2 nights
Details for this stay are available on request. Ask us and we will share them with you.
Selected experiences
- Cultural visit
Selected experiences
Day 3 · TransferTransfer between stays
Days 3–4
Batonka Guest Lodge
Victoria Falls · Zimbabwe · 2 nights
Booking guidance
Direct reservations are available through the official lodge website. Explore Africa can include the stay, transfers and activities in an itinerary, but does not make the booking.
Day 5
Light aircraft transfer
BBK (Kasane, Botswana) to Chief's Camp airstrip, Moremi, Botswana
Days 5–6
On requestChief's Camp
Moremi · 2 nights
Details for this stay are available on request. Ask us and we will share them with you.
Day 7
Light aircraft transfer
Chief's Camp airstrip, Moremi, Botswana to MUB (Maun, Botswana)
The route
How to book this trip
This is a plan you can book yourself. We’re a planning service, not a booking platform. Here’s the order of play:
- 1Camps first. Enquire with each camp below to confirm availability and rates, and book direct.
- 2Then transfers & regional flights. Arrange these once your camp dates are locked.
- 3International flights last. Booked separately from Australia, once the ground trip is confirmed.
Victoria Falls River Lodge (on request)
2 nights
Batonka Guest Lodge
Enquire ↗Zimbabwe · 2 nights
Chief's Camp (on request)
2 nights
Safari packing checklist
Pack a soft duffel, not a hard case, as light aircraft cap luggage at ~15–20 kg including hand luggage. Neutral colours, and layers for cold mornings.
Documents & money
- Passport (6+ months validity)
- Visas / e-visas as required
- Travel insurance details
- Vaccination certificates
- Cards + some USD cash
- Copies of key documents
Clothing: neutral tones
- Lightweight long sleeves & trousers
- Warm fleece / layer (cold dawns)
- T-shirts
- Swimwear
- Sleepwear
- Smart-casual for dinners
Footwear
- Closed walking shoes
- Sandals / camp shoes
Gear
- Binoculars
- Camera + spare batteries & cards
- Sunglasses & wide-brim hat
- Headtorch
- Small daypack
- Reusable water bottle
Health & toiletries
- Antimalarials (if advised)
- Insect repellent (DEET)
- High-SPF sunscreen & lip balm
- Personal medication
- Hand sanitiser
- Basic first-aid kit
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