On arrival at Livingstone you are met and transferred to your lodge. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure to wander around town and to book any optional tours or activities through local agents. In the evening we enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Upper Zambezi River. Our cruise begins in the late afternoon with some game viewing, as our boat captain looks out for elephant, hippopotamus and the elusive white rhinoceros, whilst cruising along the banks of the Zambezi River. The sunsets here can be quite spectacular and the cruise makes for a memorable and relaxing evening.

Today our time in Livingstone is our own to use as we see fit. In addition to visiting the falls, there are many various activities that you can partake in. These include canoeing and inflatable kayaking along the upper Zambezi (well above the falls!), whitewater rafting beneath the falls (along the lower section of the river) and morning or afternoon game drives or walks in Zambezi National Park. Alternatively, an excellent range of curio and craft shops provide a pleasant distraction for those seeking a more sedate kind of day. Details of optional activities are set out in these notes (below) and can be booked through our local operator.

(Driving time: approx 2 hours not including time at border; game drive times variable) This morning we are taken on a guided tour of Victora Falls from the Livingstone (Zambian) side. Once inside the park our guide takes us through the falls area, stopping at different viewpoints and explaining about the history of the falls and its surroundings. After returning from the tour we check out of the lodge and are collected by our Botswanan operators at 10.30am and transferred to Kazangula. Here we complete border formalities (please bring along your passport and sufficient US dollars to purchase a new Zambia visa, if necessary, when returning) and then take the ferry across to Botswana. It is then just a short drive to Chobe Safari Lodge which is situated on the river-front a little way out of the park. After settling in and having lunch there will be time to relax until the mid-afternoon when we take a game drive into the park. We will almost certainly see elephants drinking at the waters' edge, and the area often boasts large herds of buffalo. The sunsets on the river can be breathtakingly spectacular. We return to our lodge soon after sunset for dinner and overnight. Chobe Safari Lodge is a delightful lodge comprising various styles of accommodation. Clients who choose the standard package are accommodated in rondavels - comfortable individual circular thatched units with private facilities and balcony. The lodge is situated on the southern bank of the mighty Chobe River, bordering the national park. Its bar is a great place to enjoy a drink at the end of the day and dinner is often served outside with a lovely smorgasbord of choices. The pool is a great place to relax during the hotter part of the day.

A full day is planned with an early morning game drive followed by relaxation during the heat of the day and a mid-afternoon boat trip out on the river. The bird life on the water is often spectacular and we are sure to be enthralled by sightings of saddle-billed storks, malachite kingfishers, fish eagles, goliath herons and beautiful bee-eaters, to name but a few. There are good numbers of hippopotamuses in the river and, from time to time, you may see a crocodile on the banks - although they are surprisingly shy - or a large monitor lizard seeking to make a meal of crocodile eggs. Please note that a visit to Chobe National Park itself is not a complete wilderness experience, as we are sure to see other people, boats and vehicles when inside the park. However, we are also sure to see wildlife that can be the equal of anything anywhere in Africa.

(Driving time: approx 2 hours not including time at border) This morning we get to have a sleep-in before enjoying breakfast. We are collected at 10am for a transfer back to either Livingstone or its airport, where our tour ends on arrival at around midday. Please do not book a flight departing from Livingstone before 1pm. Additional accommodation and transfers can be pre-booked, at additional costs, if you would like to extend your stay in the Livingstone/Victoria Falls area.