Ultimate Victoria Falls Itinerary For First-Timers in Africa
All-Inclusive Victoria Falls Itinerary
Ultimate Victoria Falls Itinerary for First-Timers in Africa. A 10-Day Victoria Falls Itinerary for Travellers from the USA and Europe. Visit Africa with JimJam Safaris and Tours. This Victoria Falls itinerary begins with a smooth airport welcome and a riverside introduction that lets the Zambezi do the storytelling: an evening dinner cruise sets a relaxed, cinematic tone as you glide past palms and watch the light fade over the water, followed by restful nights at a comfortable lodge where local hospitality and riverside views are part of the experience. Guided explorations of the falls highlight dramatic viewpoints and lesser-known corners, while tailored cultural evenings, from lively traditional music and dance to authentic local feasts, give you a delicious, human-side perspective of the region that complements the natural spectacle.
Beyond the river, the route moves into elephant country, where a welcoming camp puts a waterhole and elephant drama on your doorstep, offering long, unhurried hours of wildlife-watching from the porch and dining areas. Throughout this 10-Day Victoria Falls itinerary, you’ll enjoy game drives and optional guided walks in the elephant-rich forest, a full-day Chobe river-and-safari excursion that pairs boat time with land-based sightings, and relaxed lodge moments for poolside lounging, stargazing, and cultural visits. Reserve your Victoria Falls itinerary for a balanced blend of riverside romance, up-close wildlife moments, and cultural flavors that turn a trip into a story you’ll want to tell.
Detailed Program: 10-Day Victoria Falls Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] to The Shrub lodge
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), you will be met and greeted by the Shrub lodge team, and you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and settling in. You will then embark on an amazing dinner cruise on the Zambezi that evening, enjoying both the beauty of the Zambezi and the hearty dinner on the cruise. Later, get transferred to the hotel for a good night’s sleep
Accommodation: The Shrub lodge
Day 2: Guided Victoria Falls visit, Sunset cruise & Boma night
On day 2, after an early breakfast, you embark on yet another exploration of the mighty Zambezi, this time through an amazing sunrise cruise, which lasts for about 2 hours. You will get transferred back to the hotel. Around midday, it’s time to visit the falls. You will explore Victoria Falls and learn about the history, formation, and different secret corners of the falls. After making your way back to the hotel, you are poised for another interesting evening
In the evening, you enjoy the Boma dinner night, where you get to experience the local culture through song and dance, enjoying traditional cuisine. After the activity, you are driven back to the Shrub Hotel for a good night’s sleep.
Accommodation: The Shrub lodge
Day 3: Transfer from The Shrub lodge to Elephant Sands
On day 3, after breakfast, you pack up, check out, and get transferred to Botswana, where you will head down on a 4-hour journey to Elephant Sands. After checking in, enjoy your late lunch and take a relaxed afternoon from the comfort of your porch.
Spend the afternoon watching elephants as they come and go from the waterhole located in the center of the lodge facility. You get picked up for dinner, and after dinner, continue to watch elephants interacting with each other in front of the dining area. Later, you get dropped off for a peaceful sleep.
Accommodation: Elephant Sands lodge
Day 4: Nata sanctuary day trip
The next day, you embark on an interesting day trip to Nata Sanctuary, which is part of a dried-up ancient super lake that once blossomed with life. The scenery is beautiful, and you get to learn about the formation, history, and culture of the people living around the Makgadikgadi.
You will then head back to Elephant Sands in the afternoon, enjoy dinner, and get dropped off at your rooms.
Accommodation: Elephant Sands lodge
Day 5: Kazuma Forest Reserve
On day 5, after your hearty breakfast at Elephant Sands, it’s time to head back to the north. Your new home for the next 4 nights will be Ecco Wild Track Safaris lodge, located in the elephant-rich Kazuma Forest Reserve.
Settle in and enjoy your relaxed afternoon in your rooms until around 1530, when you will take your high tea and immediately embark on your first game drive in Kazuma Reserve. You make it back to camp in the evening and enjoy a warmly prepared dinner. You can either sit around the fire and enjoy stargazing or get straight to your room to relax.
Accommodation: Wild Track Safaris Eco Lodge
Day 6: Kazuma Forest Reserve
Morning Experience:
- Early Start: Wake up to the sounds of the bush.
- Game Drives/Walks: Head out for morning game drives in Kazuma Forest Reserve or guided bush walks on the lodge’s property to see wildlife like zebra, giraffe, and elephants.
- Breakfast: Return for a hearty breakfast.
Mid-Day Relaxation:
- Lounge: Relax in the main lodge area with comfortable seating and a fireplace.
- Pool Time: Take a dip in the pool overlooking the waterhole.
- Cultural Immersion (Optional): Engage with local Batswana culture through visits to community projects or nearby farms, learning about sustainable practices.
Afternoon & Evening:
- Afternoon Drive: Enjoy a late afternoon game drive as the sun begins to set, often with sundowner drinks and snacks.
- Dinner: Return for gourmet dinners served in the indoor or outdoor dining areas.
- Stargazing: Experience incredible night skies, a highlight of the location.
Accommodation: Wild Track Safaris Eco Lodge
Day 7: Kazuma Forest Reserve
Morning Experience:
- Early Start: Wake up to the sounds of the bush.
- Game Drives/Walks: Head out for morning game drives in Kazuma Forest Reserve or guided bush walks on the lodge’s property to see wildlife like zebra, giraffe, and elephants.
- Breakfast: Return for a hearty breakfast.
Mid-Day Relaxation:
- Lounge: Relax in the main lodge area with comfortable seating and a fireplace.
- Pool Time: Take a dip in the pool overlooking the waterhole.
- Cultural Immersion (Optional): Engage with local Batswana culture through visits to community projects or nearby farms, learning about sustainable practices.
Afternoon & Evening:
- Afternoon Drive: Enjoy a late afternoon game drive as the sun begins to set, often with sundowner drinks and snacks.
- Dinner: Return for gourmet dinners served in the indoor or outdoor dining areas.
- Stargazing: Experience incredible night skies, a highlight of the location.
Accommodation: Wild Track Safaris Eco Lodge
Day 8: Kazuma Forest Reserve
On your third day in Kazuma Reserve, you take a Chobe full daytrip. The day trip is inclusive of a packed lunch and has the following exciting activities:
- 3-hr boat cruise in Chobe
- 3-hr. game drive in Chobe National Park
The transfer is included, and you head back to the lodge in the afternoon, where a warm dinner awaits you. After dinner, enjoy a relaxed sleep after a long, exciting day.
Accommodation: Wild Track Safaris Eco Lodge
Day 9: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
On your last day in Kazuma Forest Reserve, you take your breakfast as usual and immediately head to Kasane to cross over to Victoria Falls again.
Check in at The Shrubb Lodge and relax from the road trip from Botswana. Enjoy dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: The Shrub lodge
Day 10: Transfer from The Shrub lodge to Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA]
After your hearty breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to Vic Falls after 9 nights.
You get dropped off at the airport to fly back home. Thank you for spending time with us!
End of your 10-Day Victoria Falls Itinerary
10-Day Victoria Falls Itinerary Inclusions
- 2 nights Victoria Falls (dinner, bed and breakfast, and activities)
- 2 nights Elephants Sands lodge (dinner, bed and breakfast, and activities)
- 4 nights Ecco Wild track safaris lodge (Fully inclusive)
- Vic Falls-Botswana Road transfers
- All airport pickups and drop-offs
- All park fees and government levies
10-Day Victoria Falls Itinerary Exclusions
- International flights
- $50 border fees
- Victoria Falls entrance fees ($50)
- Travel insurance
- All items of a personal nature
