- Morning: Arrive at Lusaka International Airport.
- Transfer: Take a local bus to your accommodation (e.g., Backpackers Lodge).
- Afternoon: Explore Lusaka; visit the National Museum and local markets.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Lusaka
Meals: Dinner
14-Day Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique Backpackers
14
Days
Overview
We not only give you the experience of Lusaka and Livingstone but we also give you the feel of Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, and more.
Trip Highlights
- Arrival in Lusaka, Zambia
- Lusaka to Livingstone
- Victoria Falls Adventure
- Livingstone to Chobe National Park, Botswana
- Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana
- Chobe National Park Safari
- Kasane to Maun, Botswana
- Okavango Delta Adventure
- Maun to Nata, Botswana
- Nata to Francistown, Botswana
- Francistown to Maputo, Mozambique
- Explore Maputo, Mozambique
- Maputo to Tofo Beach, Mozambique
- Relaxation at Tofo Beach
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Lusaka, Zambia
Day 2 :
Lusaka to Livingstone
- Morning: Take a bus from Lusaka to Livingstone (approx. 6 hours).
- Afternoon: Check into your accommodation (e.g., Livingstone Backpackers).
- Activity: Visit the Victoria Falls and explore the area.
- Evening: Enjoy dinner and socialize with other backpackers.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 :
Victoria Falls Adventure
- Full Day: Engage in adventure activities around Victoria Falls (optional: bungee jumping, white-water rafting, or a helicopter flight).
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local café.
- Evening: Take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Morning: Depart for Chobe National Park (approx. 1.5 hours by bus).
- Activity: Take a half-day safari tour in Chobe for wildlife viewing.
- Lunch: Picnic lunch in the park.
- Evening: Return to Livingstone for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Livingstone
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic), Dinner
Day 5 :
Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana
- Morning: Travel from Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana (approx. 1 hour by bus).
- Accommodation: Check into a local backpackers’ lodge.
- Afternoon: Explore Kasane and visit the local markets.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Kasane
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 :
Chobe National Park Safari
- Full Day: Enjoy a full-day safari tour in Chobe National Park with lunch included. Experience game drives and boat cruises.
- Evening: Return to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Same as Day 5
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (included in safari), Dinner
Day 7 :
Kasane to Maun, Botswana
- Morning: Depart for Maun (approx. 6-7 hours by bus).
- Afternoon: Arrive in Maun, check into your accommodation (e.g., Maun Backpackers).
- Evening: Dinner at a local eatery.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Maun
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 :
Okavango Delta Adventure
- Full Day: Take a day trip to the Okavango Delta for a mokoro (dugout canoe) safari. Experience wildlife and birdwatching.
- Lunch: Included in the trip.
- Evening: Return to Maun for dinner.
Accommodation: Same as Day 7
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (included in trip), Dinner
Day 9 :
Maun to Nata, Botswana
- Morning: Depart for Nata (approx. 2 hours by bus).
- Accommodation: Check into a local backpackers’ lodge.
- Afternoon: Visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Nata
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 :
Nata to Francistown, Botswana
- Morning: Depart for Francistown (approx. 2 hours by bus).
- Accommodation: Check into a budget-friendly lodge.
- Afternoon: Explore Francistown and its local markets.
- Evening: Dinner at a local eatery.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Francistown
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11 :
Francistown to Maputo, Mozambique
- Morning: Travel to Maputo, Mozambique (approx. 6-7 hours by bus).
- Accommodation: Check into a budget hostel (e.g., Maputo Backpackers).
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant, try traditional Mozambican dishes.
Accommodation: Budget hostel in Maputo
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 :
Explore Maputo, Mozambique
- Morning: Explore the Maputo Central Market, Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
- Lunch: Local lunch at the market.
- Afternoon: Visit the Museum of the Revolution.
- Evening: Enjoy dinner at a beachfront restaurant.
Accommodation: Same as Day 11
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 :
Maputo to Tofo Beach, Mozambique
- Morning: Depart for Tofo Beach (approx. 7 hours by bus).
- Accommodation: Check into a beachside backpackers’ lodge (e.g., Tofo Beach Backpackers).
- Evening: Enjoy a beach bonfire and dinner.
Accommodation: Budget lodge in Tofo Beach
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 :
Relaxation at Tofo Beach
- Full Day: Spend the day relaxing at Tofo Beach. Options for scuba diving, snorkeling, or just soaking up the sun.
- Lunch: Lunch at a beachside café.
- Evening: Enjoy your last dinner on the beach, soaking in the views.
Accommodation: Same as Day 13
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Costs
The Cost Includes
- • Accommodation in budget lodges and hostels
- • Ground transportation (buses and shared vehicles)
- • Entrance fees for national parks and attractions
- • Activities as specified in the itinerary
- • Selected meals as specified
The Cost Excludes
- • International flights to/from the starting point
- • Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, drinks)
- • Tips for guides and drivers
- • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
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