Chobe Extended Day Trip från Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe
Beskrivning
Denna turné avgår tidigt på morgonen från ditt hotell i Vitoria Falls Zimbabwe för att maximera chanserna att möta katter i både Zambezi och Chobe nationalparker. Du kanske har en möjlighet att bevittna solnedgången på Chobefloden (säsongsbetonad eftersom nationalparken kräver att alla är borta från floden klockan 18.00) och se stora katter igen i Zambezi nationalpark eftersom turen inte lämnar Botswanas gräns till 19.00. Frukostpaket, lunch och förfriskningar ingår.
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Resplan
Det här är en full-dags spelvisningssafari i Chobe National Park med en skillnad. Eftersom du plockas upp tidigare är det här den bästa tiden att möta några av de stora katterna och nattliga djuren på 1 timmes bilresa till gränsen genom Zambezi National Park. Du kommer att vara vid Chobe National Parks grind lite före kl. 6.30 för att börja dagen med halvdagars spelkörning i parken. Det här är den bästa tiden att se stora katter, eftersom de fortfarande kommer att vara aktiva och jaga. Körningen fortsätter tills din paus till lunch om middagstid. Lunch kommer att vara på Chobe Safari Lodge (serverad buffé) och efter lunch får du lite tid att koppla av innan eftermiddagsbåtkryssningen på Chobe River. Detta är en 3-timmars kryssning som börjar på eftermiddagen och slutar om solnedgången. Kryssningen ger en chans att möta många typer av fåglar och andra vilda djur när de besöker floden för en sista drink på dagen, och naturligtvis den afrikanska solnedgången från din båt på floden. Du kommer att vara vid gränsen till Zimbabwe runt 7:00 för 45 km (70 km) transfer till ditt hotell Victoria Falls. Återigen är det här en bra tid att se katterna i Zambezi National Park, eftersom de kommer att vara ute och jaga. Du kommer tillbaka till ditt hotell runt 8:00.
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Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Vi plockar bland alla hotell, lodger och campingplatser i Victoria Falls Zimbabwe och Kasane - Botswana.
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Anpassat för rullstol
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
- Ett aktuellt giltigt pass krävs på resedagen
- Minst 2 personer per bokning krävs
Recensioner(54)
This tour was amazing! We saw a few moms and baby lions, so many giraffe & elephant down by the water. I highly recommend!
The extended trip was absolutely worth it. DK Tour was organized very professionally. Our guides, Owen and LT, were fantastic—especially LT, who went above and beyond to make sure we saw as much as possible and explained the wildlife with great expertise. We wouldn’t have experienced so much without the extended trip. lunch was delicious. The sunset cruise was the perfect, relaxing finish.
Great day out. Our transfer driver Enock was great, it was like we started the game drive when we got picked up. Saw 3 different animals before the border. Cobra the Game driver guide is a Legend for finding the animals! Saw so much. Lunch was lovely, afternoon cruise was great.
We took a private tour (Me and my 13yr old girl and the driver). Highly recommend since deciding what to spend time looking at vs moving on is a big deal and doing that with 7 other people with varying perspective/goals is hard. We covered a ton of ground and opted to stay in the park for 2hrs longer and see more animals and enjoy the park. We saw lion, elephant, kudu, buffalo, huge crocodiles, hippos, warthogs and giraffe it was awesome and weather was perfect all day (warm breeze 80degrees sunny clear skies).
Chobe national park is a must do. Very different scenery from other parks but animals and birds are plentiful. This tour was a mixed bag. Transport from Victoria falls to border was comfortable in a mini van including a bagged breakfast. Tick Entering Botswana we were collected in an open safari jeep to travel 20 minutes to the park entrance. The jeep was old and lacked suspension and definitely not appropriate for open road travel. Very uncomfortable. On entering the park our guide at times was excellent, at other times poor. He did prioritise and found a leopard. Tick. At other times he raced passed photo opportunities of animals and lookouts over the river for no apparent reason (often passing other jeeps that had stopped). Occasionally we were able to get his attentuon but it was hard to communicate in the style of jeep. Disappointing. (Other jeeps in the park were different design and newer). Lunch was a buffet - good was fine without being exceptional. River safari (not a cruise) in a small boat was the highlight. Large was a great guide and captain. He menouved the boat understanding the best position and light for photos (including a very nice sunset where he positioned with three trees in the foreground). Big tick. In summary - the jeep needs retiring, the guide needs more understanding of his clients requirements. Chobe us a must but maybe there are better tour options.
This was a painful experience. Bottom line up front, there are cheaper alternatives to this company. It felt like paying for champagne and receiving water. Pickup time at our hotel was scheduled for 5:00am. We had to message them at 5:30am and ask when they would be there. Showed up significantly late. The transport from there involved picking up multiple additional parties. We were offloaded at the Botswana border to an open air truck and traveled 20 minutes in freezing cold exposed temps and wind chill to Chobe. There should have been a fully enclosed vehicle between sites to prevent the exposure. The open air truck company they subcontract to is sub-par. They clearly found the cheapest contractor. The truck is 1980's old and not up to par with other vehicles in the park. At the lunch buffet you are intermingled with dozens of other tour companies at a golf course. The lunch buffet is OK slash good. Not great...but OK. Then all the other tour companies will depart the lunch area to go back on safari. We did not. We waited for 2 hours after lunch. Sitting..doing nothing, waiting. There is nothing to do at this location as it is a hotel. Remote and not near anything. There are 2 hours wasted doing nothing. Completely voids the point of getting up at 4am for this excursion. Other tours are out touring/safari during this time frame and then they do a boat trip. The trip we were on makes us wait doing nothing for hours after lunch. They eventually picked us up and took us miles away to a boat dock. The boat that they booked was broken. The transmission in the boat was broken so the top speed was around 4-5 mph up and down the river. Other boats sped past. Ours was limited to barely moving. Again, it appears that they work with the cheapest available subcontractors and pocket the maximum that they possibly can. Additionally we were added to other groups in the boat so they maximize the total seats in the broken boat. It was not a great experience for us. We felt that it was vastly overpriced and were left severely disappointed at the end. If it had cost half the price that we paid, we felt that it would have been too much for what we received.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet the high standards we aim to provide. We truly regret the issues you encountered and appreciate the opportunity to address them. Firstly, we are deeply sorry for the delayed pickup. Punctuality is crucial to our service, and I assure you this was an isolated incident. We’ve already taken steps to ensure that such delays are avoided in the future, as it is not reflective of our usual standard. Regarding the vehicles, we use open-air safari trucks for all our tours, as this is the standard in Chobe National Park. These vehicles are designed to provide an immersive game-viewing experience, allowing guests to fully appreciate the wildlife and surroundings. We understand the cold morning made this uncomfortable for you, and we apologize for not preparing you better for the weather. While the trucks are in line with local safari standards, we will review our fleet and partnerships to ensure we provide the highest quality experience possible. The extended break after lunch is designed to help our guests avoid the intense afternoon heat before continuing with the safari. However, we understand that this could feel like wasted time if not properly communicated. We’re actively working on improving this part of the day, possibly by offering more engaging activities or better explaining the purpose of the break upfront. Regarding the boat ride, we sincerely apologize for the mechanical issue you experienced. This was an unfortunate and rare incident. That said, we want to explain that boats on the Chobe River are generally not meant to speed, as maintaining a slower pace helps prevent disturbance to the wildlife and ensures a more relaxed, peaceful experience for all guests. We understand how this could have been misunderstood given the issues with the boat, and we regret the frustration it caused. Rest assured, we’re working closely with our boat operators to ensure that such issues do not happen again. Finally, we acknowledge that our tours are group-based, and we believe traveling with others enhances the experience, allowing guests to share moments and meet fellow travelers. However, we apologize if this was not clearly communicated during the booking process. We are truly sorry that your trip did not meet expectations, and we take full responsibility for the shortcomings. This is not reflective of the quality we aim to deliver, and we are treating your feedback seriously to ensure such issues do not recur. We hope you’ll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the exceptional experience we’re known for. If you decide to visit again, please reach out directly, and we will do everything in our power to make your next experience truly memorable.
Excellent experience on this extended safari day it is definitely worth choosing this one as a longer day means you get to the park earlier and have more chance of seeing all the animals before the day gets too hot! The drivers and guides were super and the lunch included was at a 5star resort it was amazing!
Chobe National Park was great, seen a lot of animals. Tour guide was great, both on land and on the river. The only major disappointment was in the middle of the day, when they drop you off for lunch, after the land part and before the river part, there is a three hour break. They advertise it as a 15 hour excursion but you only are getting 12 hours realistically. That is kind of misleading. Other than that, it was a great excursion.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful review of your Chobe National Park safari experience with us! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the diverse animal sightings, our knowledgeable guide, and the unique combination of land and river exploration. We understand your concern about the extended lunch break. Our tours indeed have a scheduled 3-hour pause around midday. However, this timeframe isn't just about enjoying a meal; it's strategically chosen with your comfort and wildlife observation in mind. Midday in Chobe National Park can be incredibly hot. During this time, most animals seek shade and shelter, making sightings less frequent and the overall experience less enjoyable. By taking a break during this period, we ensure you avoid the harshest heat and can resume your safari refreshed and ready for more encounters. The lunch location itself offers a unique opportunity to relax and observe the park from a different perspective. You can enjoy a delicious meal on the deck overlooking the Chobe River, a breathtaking scene in itself. This chance to unwind, refuel, and witness the river's activity can be a very rewarding part of the tour. While we strive to be accurate in our advertising, we appreciate your feedback and will consider including a clearer explanation about the purpose of the midday break in future descriptions. Ultimately, we aim to provide an unforgettable safari experience, and part of that is ensuring your comfort and maximizing your chances of seeing remarkable wildlife. Thank you once again for choosing our tour and for your valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another incredible adventure in the future!
The entire trip was wonderful: the game drive, lunch and river cruise were incredible. We saw a lot of animals, even though at this time of year they are more spread out because the rains have fallen. Our drivers and tour guides were punctual and professional. I recommend this trip!
We saw a lion and a bunch of other animals. Getting very close to some of them from the boat this felt like an amazing magical experience. Highly recommend. Also, the staff is excellent and very kind
