3-Day Victoria Falls Safari - Botswana Tours, Fly in
3-Day Victoria Falls Safari
Matetsi, on the banks of the Zambezi River, is renowned for its massive herds of elephant. Only 45 min from Vic Falls. Offers an unrivalled river experience, with romantic sundowner cruises and peaceful canoe excursions.
Tour Code: SAP/&B/01
Depart From: Victoria Falls
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Duration: 3 Days
Country:
Botswana
Departures: Daily
Type: Safari | Fly in's | |
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Tour Description
Matetsi Private Game Reserve, on the banks of the Zambezi River, is renowned for its massive herds of elephant and buffalo, sable and roan antelope, as well as thrilling night drives.
The breathtaking Victoria Falls are just a short drive away, easily explored in between morning and afternoon game drives.
Track vast herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as rare sable and roan antelope on morning and afternoon game drives. Explore the mighty Zambezi River on boat cruises and canoeing trips, or try your hand at fishing.
The breathtaking spectacle of Victoria Falls is only a short drive away. A complementary daily shuttles take guests to Victoria Falls, where they can enjoy the famous spectacle of the mighty river plunging into the depths of the gorge below.
With 15 km of exclusive river frontage, Matetsi offers an unrivalled river experience, with romantic sundowner cruises and peaceful canoe excursions.
Itinerary
Day 1 - 2
Guests are met at the airport, Victoria Falls town or the Botswana border and driven to the Lodge. Driving time from Victoria Falls or the Botswana border to Matetsi River Lodge is approximately 45 minutes and from the airport to the Lodge is about one hour.
At Matetsi Water Lodge the days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and the nights to delight you with the indulgence and romance of Africa.
Morning Game Drive - As dawn breaks over the Zambezi River, a gentle tap on your door will wake you to the delights of a new day. Your guide will discuss what you hope to see that day over fragrant tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks. Set out in an open 4x4 safari vehicle in the company of a guide and tracker team, who will attempt to track your favourite animals. Look out for huge herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as the beautiful sable antelope.
Breakfast - Return to the Lodge for a delicious breakfast, with platters of fruit and cheese followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes. Choose from eggs, oats, waffles or a number of other options.
Lunch - If you wish, you can walk off your breakfast on a short walk near the lodge, accompanied by your guide, who will share his insight into the smaller animals and vegetation in the area. Lunch is served on the banks of the Zambezi.
If you prefer, you can skip lunch and catch the shuttle into Victoria Falls for a tour of this magnificent natural spectacle.
Afternoon Tea - Cool off with a refreshing dip in your fully sized private plunge pool or indulge in an afternoon siesta. Over a late afternoon tea, your guide will discuss what you hope to see during the afternoon game drive.
Evening Game Drive / River Cruise - Set off on an exciting game drive that begins in the late afternoon and lasts until after dark, when spotlights are used for a glimpse into the nocturnal bush life. For a change of pace, take to the water for a river cruise between herds coming down to drink and frolic in the river. Enjoy sundowners in a scenic location as the sun slowly sinks beneath the horizon.
Dinner - Return to the Lodge for a mouthwatering dinner in the elegant thatched dining area.
Day 3
After an early morning game drive return to the Lodge for breakfast and then for the return trip to Victoria Falls.
Tour Include
- Accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Teas and coffees
- Refreshments on game drives
- Laundry
- Scheduled safari activities
- Complimentary daily transfers to the Victoria Falls (scheduled times only)
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- VAT
Tour Exclude
- Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
- National Park fee of USD 15-00 per person, per stay at Matetsi Water Lodge. Fee to be paid directly to the lodge in USD.
- Sightseeing and excursions in Victoria Falls
- Visas (please thoroughly check requirements, depending on your nationality, for the countries being visited prior to travel)
- International flights to and from Victoria Falls
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