Timbavati | Victoria Falls | Chobe
From US$ 13,610 per person sharing (10 days)
Trust us to find you the rarest animals, the most spectacular wildlife events, the remotest landscapes and deeply meaningful cultural encounters!
An exquisite luxury journey combining the unparalleled Big Five safari experience of Timbavati in the Greater Kruger with the iconic Victoria Falls - The Smoke That Thunders - and the Chobe Riverfront.
Imagine drifting silently along the Chobe River as elephants – hundreds of them – come down to drink, bathe, and play just meters away. Or quietly observing a leopard mother and her two cubs play a few meters away, with no other tourists around. Or gazing down from a helicopter - the 'Flight of Angels' - over the mighty Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.
Now imagine all of that, and more, in one safari. Welcome to the reality that our safari experts can help you plan and enjoy.
3 countries & 3 iconic parks in one safari !
Highlights
Incredible wildlife viewing - including the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo) as well as cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas and more
Exclusive, low-footprint safari experience in Timbavati, where you will often enjoy wildlife encounters without any other vehicles, and at most three
A range of activities, assuring excellent, varied wildlife viewing - including guided morning, evening and nighttime (spotlight) game drives, walking safaris, and boat-based safaris on the Chobe and Zambezi rivers.
3 iconic parks and countries in one safari
The iconic Victoria Falls, where optional activities of both the adrenaline-seeking and tranquillity kind include bungee jumping, white-water rafting, helicopter scenic flights, sundowner boat cruises on the Zambezi River, game drives and horse riding.
Locations
Timbavati, Greater Kruger, a private reserve that shares an open ecosystem with Kruger National Park, is home to the legendary Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) and other species such as cheetahs, wild dogs, zebras, hyenas and giraffes. Greater Kruger access is exclusive to lodge guests, ensuring a private wildlife experience.
Victoria Falls - Africa's adventure capital - marks the spot where the mighty Zambezi River gathers its strength and tumbles into dramatic gorges 100 metres below: the single largest continuous falling curtain of water in the world. To immerse yourself in that thumping energy of the Smoke that Thunders is to recharge your batteries. Victoria Falls is rightly on most safari bucket lists - you could spend weeks there and enjoy a new experience every day.
Chobe Riverfront in the massive Chobe National Park attracts huge herds of elephants and buffalo in the dry season, offering fantastic photographic opportunities as they bathe and drink in the late afternoon sunlight. Chobe wildlife includes four of the Big Five (only rhinos are absent), cheetahs, hyenas, wild dogs and plenty of other species.
Lodges
4 nights at Tanda Tula Safari Camp, Timbavati, Greater Kruger, South Africa: a modern lodge overlooking the seasonal Nhlaralumi River and a waterhole that attracts a stream of animals and birds.
3 nights at Victoria Falls River Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: a traditional thatched lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zambezi National Park, just upstream of the iconic Victoria Falls.
2 nights at Chobe Chilwero, bordering Chobe National Park, Botswana: a traditional thatched lodge offering panoramic views across the Chobe River islands and floodplains, to Namibia.
Timing
The best time to view wildlife in Timbavati, Chobe and Victoria Falls is June to mid-November - the dry season - when animals congregate near available water and vegetation is sparse, resulting in better wildlife encounters. Note that September to November will be warm to hot, whereas May to August offers mild temperatures.
The dry season also coincides with lower Zambezi River water levels at Victoria Falls - ensuring a clear view of the Falls, exciting river rafting and less spray to fog your camera lens.
The rainy season months (December to March/April) are excellent for bird-watchers looking to make the most of the influx of migratory species, and for seeing plenty of wildlife babies and predator action as the big cats focus on young prey. These months also see higher Zambezi River levels and more spray at Victoria Falls, resulting in dramatic scenes that are not as clearly visible as they are during the dry months.
You can enjoy this safari at any time of year, with careful planning. Our safari experts will help you make the best timing decision.
Price per person sharing
9 nights (10 days) | ||
Low season | January to March 2026 | from US$ 13,610 |
High season | June to September 2026 | from US$ 15,290 |
Includes: All intercamp and airport transfers, flights Joburg-Hoedspruit-Victoria Falls-Joburg and a flight hop Tanda Tula to Nelspruit; all accommodations, meals, local drinks, conservation levies and park fees, all activities including twice daily game drives, river cruises and a guided tour of Victoria Falls
Excludes: International flights and airport taxes, unless otherwise stated; excess weight charges for luggage; visa or entry permits; insurance (recommended for safaris); tips and personal items as per detailed itinerary on request; telephone calls; optional safari extensions and unspecified activities.
Thank you!
We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.
"Refined luxury"
Ramona Cilliers, AG Botswana safari expert: “Chobe Chilwero offers refined luxury on the Chobe River’s edge, with panoramic floodplain views, exceptional elephant sightings, and seamless service. Perfect for those wanting five-star comfort without losing touch with Botswana’s wild heart”
"Ideal family retreat"
Lynne Phipson, AG safari expert: “An ideal family retreat to end our African safari. After spotting crocs and elephants on the river cruise, the highlight was relaxing with our kids on our private deck. Kids loved the plunge pool!”
"End in the Okavango"
Our destinations expert, Nadia Lautenbach, says, “Easily extend your safari to the magical Okavango Delta - after cruising the mighty Chobe with crocs and hippos, you could soon be gliding by mokoro through the reeds, spotting tiny jewel-like frogs.”
Safari planning
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Timbavati | Victoria Falls | Chobe
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