4 Night Victoria Falls & Chobe Houseboat Safari

The 4 Night Victoria Falls and Chobe Safari is an ideal tour for travellers with limited time who want to see Victoria Falls and experience a Chobe safari.

The Chobe National Park of northern Botswana and Victoria Falls are quite close to each other, so it just makes good sense to combine these two major Southern African attractions, and this is done by enjoying 3 nights aboard the Chobe Princess Houseboat on the Chobe River. The Chobe Princess is officially located in Namibian territory but to access the boat we take you through Botswana territory (the town of Kasane), and then you enter Namibia by boat via Impalila Island.

Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1 - Depart Johannesburg for Victoria Falls River Lodge, Victoria Falls. Sunset River Cruise.
Day 2 - Tour of Victoria Falls, transfer to the Chobe Princess Houseboat, Botswana, and Namibia.
Day 3 – On board the Chobe Princess Houseboat, activities on offer (Fishing, Game Drives, Village Tours).
Day 4 - On board the Chobe Princess Houseboat, activities on offer (Fishing, Game Drives, Village Tours).
Day 5 – Transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Johannesburg.

Day 01 (Thu) - Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

Today you board your flight at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for the Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe. On arrival at Victoria Falls, you will be met and transferred to the Victoria Falls River Lodge, where you will spend the next (1) night on a fully inclusive basis in a luxury tent on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Nestled deep within the Zambezi National Park on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, all tented suites have unobstructed views of the Zambezi River, a splash pool on the private deck, and are equipped with all of the amenities that you could need to make this your home away from home.

In the afternoon you will be collected for a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River including drinks (beer and wine) and light snacks.

Day 02 (Fri) - Tour of Victoria Falls and board the Chobe Princess Houseboat

After breakfast depart on a guided tour of Victoria Falls, before being transferred by road & boat via Botswana to Namibian territory, where you board the Chobe Princess Houseboat for 3 nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Day 03 to 04 (Sat-Sun) - On Safari aboard the Chobe Princess

Days spent enjoying the many activities offered on the Chobe Princess. This includes boat-based game viewing on the banks of the Chobe, guided fishing, island walking, or a visit to a local Namibian village. The opportunity exists, as an optional extra to take a guided game drive in Chobe National Park.
The Chobe Princess has been recently refurbished to create a fresh new look capturing the beauty of the Chobe River and translating that into all the furnishings aboard the boat. Each room is tastefully decorated with stunning views over the river, there is a splash pool and the top deck has been converted into a viewing platform with unspoilt views of the surrounding landscapes.

Day 05 (Mon) - Chobe Princess to Johannesburg

This morning after your breakfast you will be transferred by boat to Impalila Island to clear customs before re-entering Botswana. Here you are met and transferred by road directly back to the Victoria Falls Airport, Zimbabwe. Here you will board your outbound flight back to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Safari Prices

** Each period has both a USD and a ZAR price component.
*** The itinerary commences on Thursdays, to coincide with the Chobe Princess departures.

Jul - Nov 2024
$995 per person sharing
R45,740 per person sharing

Dec 2024
$840 per person sharing
R35,525 per person sharing

Jan - Feb 2025
$940 per person sharing
R30,745 per person sharing

Mar - Jun 2025
$1,115 per person sharing
R38,845 per person sharing

Jul - Nov 2025
$1,115 per person sharing
R39,055 per person sharing

Dec 2025
$940 per person sharing
R32,545 per person sharing

Price Includes

1-night accommodation on a fully inclusive basis (Victoria Falls River Lodge:
All Meals
Local beverages
Teas/coffee & snacks
Tour of the falls
River Cruise

3 nights accommodation on a fully inclusive basis (Aboard the Chobe Princess):
All meals
Teas/coffees & snacks
Twice daily game viewing activities (Boat based game viewing, guided: fishing excursions, birding, Impalila Island walk, or visit to a local Namibian village)
Fuel for houseboats & tender boats
Fishing equipment & licenses
Road & boat transfers as per itinerary
The services of a boat staff
Bar accounts (excluding premium imports)

All road transfers as per itinerary
Sightseeing in Vic Falls as per itinerary
Flights: Johannesburg - Vic Falls - Johannesburg return excl taxes

Price Excludes

Airport taxes
Visas if required
Personal items and gratuities
Victoria Falls entrance and park fees
Guided game drives in Chobe National Park (optional)
Bar accounts not specified & premium imports on the Chobe Princess
Meals not specified
Additional activities