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.

4 Night Victoria Falls & Chobe Houseboat Safari

Itinerary at a Glance:

  • Day 01 (Thur)

    Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

  • Day 02 (Fri)

    Tour of Victoria Falls and board the Chobe Princess Houseboat

  • Day 03 to 04 (Sat-Sun)

    On Safari aboard the Chobe Princess

  • Day 05 (Mon)

    Chobe Princess to Johannesburg

Day 01 (Thur)

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.

Victoria Falls River Lodge dining area overlooking the Zambezi River
Wildlife in camp at Victoria Falls River Lodge
Luxury Tents all have gorgeous river views

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.

The Chobe Princess moored on the banks of the Chobe River

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.

The lounge and bar area aboard the Chobe Princess
Tranquil rooms overlooking the Chobe River

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.

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
Travel Insurance

Your Safari Planning starts here.

Learn from our experience.

Expert advice on safaris & logistics.

Supportive ‘one on one’ service.

Quick Enquire

Read Why Our Clients Love Us

Excellent
Based on 68 verified
reviews
Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell
01 May 2025
We asked for a holiday of a lifetime for my wife's birthday ... and Lize Enderstein and ATG certainly delivered!!! We could not have experienced such a magnificent trip without all Lize's organisation and planning. It was an absolute dream! So much so, we're looking to visit again and will certainly be using Lize for our next adventure. Nothing was too much trouble and all the planning made everything work so very smoothly. We felt like royalty throughout our trip with all sorts of birthday surprises already booked at every location. Incredible!!! We are so very grateful for everything Lize arranged and can't thank her enough and would heartily recommend Lize and ATG. Jim and Melanie xxx
Teresa Harrison
Teresa Harrison
29 January 2025
I have been using African Travel Gateway for about 30 years and not once have they let me down. My travels have been varied, visiting different countries and cultures in Africa, but with their help, it is always a magic carpet ride. Lize has been my contact for many years, and the intineries devised have been spectacular. She really understands our requirements and goes the extra mile to ensure all is OK. This time, we visited South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Everything was amazing. Our highlights, however, were La Fontaine in Franshoek and Camp Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We HIGHLY recommend African Travel Gateway
Debbie Isaacs
Debbie Isaacs
21 January 2025
We used African Travel again for the second time over Xmas and New Year. Once again, every little bit of our trip ran smoothly and without a hitch. Their communication was great throughout and we will, no doubt, be returning to them in the future too. Thanks Petru.
Daniel Stewart
Daniel Stewart
08 January 2025
We had the most amazing time on our self drive tour of Namibia organised through African Travel Gateway. Everything from the planning and booking process, to the arrival and welcome in Windhoek, to the app with the itinerary and directions made for a really relaxed and well organised holiday. But the most important part was getting to experience Namibia - what a spectacular country! The only negative was that we should have booked for longer!
Hilda Stanfliet
Hilda Stanfliet
27 December 2024
Amazing hotel booked by Lize of African Travel Gateway, the most attentive service leading up to holiday
Zoe Heelas
Zoe Heelas
27 November 2024
ATG were fantastic from start to finish organising our trip 3 week trip in South Africa.Communication with Debbie was excellent before and during our trip. All accommodation and trips chosen by ATG was fantastic. This is our third trip with ATG and we are already thinking about our next.
Harrison Shore
Harrison Shore
09 November 2024
We used African Travel Gateway to plan our honeymoon, and it was incredible! Putting together the itinerary was really smooth and fun - Lize sent us a few options, and was really quick to make the changes we wanted and let us know what made the most sense. The planning portal had a lot of really useful information so we knew what to expect and made the whole thing very comfortable (this was our first trip to Africa!) The itinerary we ended up with was spectacular, and very well structured. We spent most of our trip in the greater Kruger area (Kapama River Lodge then Walkers Plains Camp) and then finished in Victoria Falls (Vic Falls River Lodge) - each stop was both nicer and more wild than the last, which made for a very cool trip. Some real gems - Walkers and the camp at Victoria Falls had both been open less than a year, and were super luxurious, no way we would have found places like that on our own! And starting at Kapama, which is a bigger operation and a little more controlled (fully fenced, very close to the Hoedspruit airport) was a great way to ease into the trip. The animal viewing at all three locations was amazing - we saw the Big 5 at both camps in South Africa, plus wild dogs and a cheetah at Walkers, and not just from a distance - we were able to get up pretty close at several of the viewings. The guides were excellent at all three, same with the staff, and the other guests! Logistics were seamless - all of our transfers were easy, the lodges knew our schedule and drivers were where they needed to be exactly on time. I would absolutely recommend African Travel Gateway, and hope to work with Lize on our next safari!
Hamdan nazarudin
Hamdan nazarudin
28 September 2024
Contacted Lize to get assistance with our trip. Her help has been really great! Enquiries are replied within a short period. Even asking for last minute arrangement of extra baggage and early hotel check-in. Itinerary are also seamless at every transition of camps and location.
Archie B
Archie B
16 August 2024
Travelled across South Africa with ATG. They picked the most amazing places to stay where we felt like royalty. The planning was efficient and there was regular communication during the booking process. The knowledge of Lize was excellent and so we knew what to expect at each stage. Would we use them again? YES, of course, and we are!!! - Already planning our next trip across Namibia for next year!
yvonne omer
yvonne omer
07 August 2024
We chose African Travel Gateway because of their awesome reviews and they did not disappoint! Bianca created a fabulous itinerary combining a luxury private reserve experience, a trip to Victoria Falls, a riverboat stay viewing the animals from a different perspective, ( and BTW the best scrambled eggs we have ever tasted) and a stay at a lodge where we saw different animals and a ride on a bush plane landing in what seemed the middle of nowhere! Every connection was seamless, no stress traveling at its best.Our hosts and guides were excellent, and lovely people. The food was wonderful and of course loved the sundowner drinks and our first” Bush Bar! Would definitely go back for more adventure, thank you ATG for a lovely experience!
Jennifer Morawiecki
Jennifer Morawiecki
06 August 2024
We've just returned from an incredible two-week holiday across Botswana and Zimbabwe with African Travel Gateway. The arrangements made by Bianca were perfect, the documentation provided was extremely thorough, and every detail of our journey was meticulously planned. Communication was excellent throughout. Coming from North America, we felt it best to work with a travel agent located in Southern Africa and it was absolutely the right choice. Highly recommended!
Maria Lohan
Maria Lohan
01 August 2024
Lize helped us find accommodation in Kruger when there was practically none to be got - and t was the best place. The tours she booked were tremendous and the people she booked were great and we are very grateful and glad we had the opportunity to book with Lize. Maria & family form Belfast
Arishana Riek
Arishana Riek
03 July 2024
Tailormade itinerary with knowledgeable guides (Apartheid Museum and Cradle of Humankind).
Sivan Debeljakovic
Sivan Debeljakovic
03 July 2024
Petru, of African Travel Gateway, planned our 12-day South Africa-Zimbabwe itinerary for three of us (arriving from two continents). Her expertise, keen insights, and care in arranging the most perfect accommodation for us, prompt and efficient transfers/drivers, and booking all internal flights, meant this was the smoothest, most enjoyable holiday experience, ever! We covered a lot of ground in a short time, but the precision-timing with transfers, and Petru's choice of such knowledgeable and personable tour guides really made all the difference. Huge thanks to Natasha (Afrifriends) and Chris (Paradise)! Highlights were: The Peech Hotel in J'burg (delightful boutique hotel with a fabulous breakfast - thank you, Oliver!); Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe; Nkorho Bush Lodge in Sabi Sand (if you want up close & personal experiences with the wildlife, this is where you need to go!); Rickety Bridge Manor House in Franschhoek (perfectly appointed and beautiful accommodation); Boschendal Winery (try the pinotage; farm shop is a must!); Woodstock Markets in Cape Town (so much to see and buy here!). We had the most exceptional holiday – we will definitely return to SA in the future, and will be utilising the expert services of Petru at ATG. Thank you again, Petru.
Sergio Santini
Sergio Santini
03 June 2024
Petru has been our reference person at African Travel Gateway: she organised our self-drive travel through South Africa during April 2024. The itinerary has been tailored according to our wishes and her suggestions. She did a great job , fully meeting our requirements and tacking care about us in real time even during the trip. We really enjoyed the safaris she proposed and we saw what has to be seen in this beautiful country for a 3 weeks visit. The TravelKey App was new for us; it is an efficient tool and has been a very positive experience, having everything filed in the HP.
Buy My Travel Insurance Currency Converter
Recommended on