* This tour also runs in the opposite direction: NVJ Okavango and Chobe Trail (South)
COUNTRIES VISITED: SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, ZIMBABWE
Day 1 Botswana – Palapye
We depart Johannesburg heading north to Botswana. After border formalities we continue towards Palapye, previously known as Phalatswe, where we'll spend our first night. Palapye is located on the banks of the Lotsane River.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary - Maun
This morning we visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino. We arrive in Maun in the afternoon and prepare for the Okavango Delta. As our transport is in small planes the limit on personal luggage is a maximum of 10kg, for most people this means repacking! Do not forget your cameras! In the late afternoon there is sometimes time to visit a local Crocodile Farm.
Optional Activity: Crocodile Farm
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3/4 Okavango Delta
We leave the truck in Maun and take transit in to the Delta on a large 4x4 vehicle. During high water we may also take boats. We then join the local people of the Delta and finally set up our bush camp for the next 2 nights. During our time in the Delta we enjoy the best nature has to offer. We go on nature walks and If possible will explore the Delta by mokoro. The Delta is the world’s largest inland delta. The Okavango River has no outlet to the sea, so it empties into the sands of the Kalahari Desert, irrigating some 15,000 square km’s. This is a truly spectacular and unforgettable experience where wild animals are not familiar with people.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Gweta
We leave the Delta behind us and travel east to Gweta, which is located halfway between Maun and Nata, near the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The area is also full of Baobab trees, these large trees are often extremely old and there are many local fables in which they play a part.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Kasane - Chobe National Park
Today we head north to Kasane, on the banks of the Chobe River. Apart from being the 2nd biggest National Park in Botswana, Chobe NP is renowned for its high population of migratory elephants. The afternoon is spent game viewing on a river cruise, into the renowned Chobe NP. This is an excellent opportunity to view some of Africa’s spectacular wildlife. If you did not see enough animals already there will be time tomorrow morning for an optional game drive in the Chobe NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
On arrival in Victoria Falls we have time to plan the next day’s adventure activities before we visit the spectacular Victoria Falls National Park and experience the thundering of the mighty Zambezi as it drops over 100m in to the gorge below. The local Batoka tribe named the Victoria Falls ‘Mosi-o-Tunya’ which translated means “The Smoke that Thunders’. In high-water season the plume of spray rising from the Falls can be seen for kilometres.
Optional Activities: Chobe NP Early Morning Game Drive, Zambezi Sunset Dinner Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Victoria Falls
Although your tour officially ends after breakfast, most people will spend the day White Water Rafting, a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting activities so we recommend you add a post-tour night here.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Walking with Lions, Elephant Excursion, Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast
* This tour also runs in the opposite direction: NVJ Okavango and Chobe Trail (South)












Recent comments regarding this tour from travellers:
“The entire route was amazing and great people on the bus!” - Sally (2009)
"Big Thanks to Charl and George!!!" - Sandra (2009)
“The food has been incredible!” - Laura (2009)
“We really enjoyed the trip, the guides, the beatiful landscapes and nature and had lots of fun. We'll advice anyone to travel with Nomad!” - Marianne (2009)
“Confusion about the local payment and no info of fuel costs.” - Sofie (2009)
“I had a blast and I'm sure that I'll visit Africa again. I love what I have seen!” - Maud (2009)
“Awfull seats and not enough space for your legs!” - Jerven (2009)
"I am thinking of a Cape to VicFalls next year or the year after. I had a great time." - Bart (2009)
"Cheaper activities would be good, but otherwise it was awesome!" - Kendall (2009)
”I had a great time and would definitely recommend this tour!” - Hildegard (2009)
”The Translation was very good. Helen was very good informed about animals and plants. Jan is the best truck driver!” - Nadia (2009)
“The zippers of the tent must be fixed” - Jessica (2009)
”You should offer tours with half the time camping and the other time accommodation because then you don’t have to sleep a long time in the tent but you also have the adventure feeling!” - Meiko (2009)
”I have one thing to say, look after your staff, they work pretty hard and have good ideas. Better inform your staff when dealing with unexpected situations that can come up!” - Adryan (2009)
“Sometimes the tour rushes too fast from one place to another. At nice Campsites you should stay longer without specific activities.” - Christian (2009)
“I expected little more adventure and less holiday. Perhaps longer walking trips or something like that. Perhaps put age limits on specific tours and make it more adventures for those who feel like it.” - Nicole (2009)
”Had such a wonderful time! Michelle, Philani and Ben made it really special! And Michelle made us gain at least 5 kg with her excellent cooking! Thanks so much!” - Elsa (2009)
“Very nice tour, I enjoyed myself very much! Good guides, good organized, good group. We saw lot, I am very happy with the tour.” - Pit (2009)
”But the biggest and most pleasant surprise was the crew (Patrick and Dingi). I have never seen more friendly, enthusiastic and positive crewmembers anywhere. My deepest respect to these two guys. They deserve the best from Nomads. They are their weight worth in gold.” - Rene (2009)
”It was great to have guides who had a good feeling with Africa!” - Kian (2009)