The Gametracker - Zimbabwe & Botswana
For the amimal lover, this itinerary packs some of the best sights that the human eye or a camera lens can capture. The Okavengo Delta gives you a remarkable opportunity to spot rare predators like cheetahs, lions, leopards, and African wild dogs, as well as endangered black and white rhinoceros. The Chobe Riverfront is most famous for its large herds of elephants and cape Buffalo, which during the dry winter months converge upon the river to drink. And top it up with a visit to the majestic Victoria Falls!
Trip Highlights
- Visit the Great Zimbabwe Monument – a UNESCO World heritage site with its 11 m high granite wall and witness the largest ancient stone structure in Sub Saharan Africa
- Spot the famous Zim Rhino at Matobo National Park
- Enjoy a spectacular guided walk through the edge of the “smoke that thunders” – Victoria Falls
- Experience the adrenalin surge in the white waters of Zambezi river or bungee jump or take a “flight of angels“
- Take a game-viewing cruise on Chobe river in Botswana and witness wildlife as they quench their thirst
- Spend a day in Ngamiland village to experience the ethnic culture & craft of the Wayeyi tribe
- Witness the exhilarating Okavango delta for prolific game viewing especially lions, leopards and wild dogs
- Cross over from the Kalahari Desert into the Khama Rhino Sanctuary to enjoy some amazing afternoon game safari
Which Visa Do I Need
Indian citizens require a visa to visit Zimbabwe & Botswana
Length of Stay
We recommend at least 12-15 days for this itinerary. There are no direct flights to Zimbabwe and Botswana. Please keep aside at least a day each way for travel
Best time to visit
June-September is the best time to view wildlife in both countries
waterfalls, wildlife safari, river cruise, tribal culture, adventure sport, birdwatching, jungle lodges
Did you know
- While known as the world’s largest waterfall Victoria Falls is neither the highest (Angel Falls) nor the widest (Khone Falls). However, it is the largest curtain of falling water on the planet, one and a half times wider than Niagra Falls and twice as high. The Falls are 1,708 metres wide and 108 metres high. Every minute, over 5 million cubic metres of water pour over Victoria falls. The noise of the Victoria Falls can be heard as far as 40 kilometers away
- Victoria Falls is home to a ‘Moonbow’, which is a rainbow at night. As the sun sets on a full moon, Victoria Falls hosts a rare and beautiful sight as the light from the moon bouncing off the spray gives life to a ‘moonbow’, a rainbow during the night. The spectacle lasts from sunset to sunrise and is one of Africa’s most distinctive and striking secrets.
- In Zimbabwe, men with large stomach are considered wealthy. A large stomach indicates that a person is financially stable and can afford to eat meat each day
- Brand names do not matter in Zimbabwe. Every tooth paste is called “Colgate” and every soft drink is called “Coke.”
- Zimbabwe is a multi-currency nation. It abandoned its own currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, for foreign currencies, such as South Africa rand, US dollar, euro, and the Botswana pula. You can buy an item priced in South African rands, pay in euros, and get a change in US dollars
- Botswana is famously known as being one of the four African countries which meet at the eastern end of the Caprivi Strip in Namibia. This is the only place in the world where four countries meet namely Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The border between Botswana and Zambia spans just 150 meters, making it the shortest border in the world.
- Water is so valued in Botswana that their currency is called the ‘pula’, which means ‘rain’ or ‘blessing’ in Setswana, the national language
