Botswana attraction

Kalahari Desert

Dune walks, meerkat colonies, and the night sky.

About this place

The Kalahari is the contrast to the Okavango: dry, vast, quiet. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is the second-largest game reserve in the world. The wildlife density is lower than the wetter parks, but the landscape, the stargazing, and the meerkat colonies are the headline. Pair a Kalahari stay with the Delta for the full Botswana contrast.

What to do

Meerkat habituation walks (sit with a wild colony at dawn)

San Bushman walks (traditional tracking and plant knowledge)

Quad biking on the Makgadikgadi salt pans (October-April only, dry pan season)

Sleep-outs under the stars on the pans

Black-maned Kalahari lion tracking

Practical information

Fly-in from Maun. Best November to April for the desert in bloom and zebra migration; June to October for cooler weather and the green Kalahari fringes. Premium camps: Jack's Camp, San Camp, Tau Pan.

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Okavango Delta

Victoria Falls

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Questions answered

Frequently asked questions

Bungee jump: $160 – $210 Off the Victoria Falls Bridge; includes t-shirt & certificate. Night jumps usually at the higher end.

Helicopter flight: $160 – $450 12–15 min “Flight of Angels” $160–$200; 25–30 min extended flight $380–$450.

White water rafting: $130 – $180 Half-day lower Zambezi (low-water season, roughly Jul–Jan); full-day raft with lunch at the top of the range.

Sunset cruise: $55 – $120 Standard 2‑hour cruise with snacks & drinks $55–$80; luxury dinner cruises up to $120.

Devil’s Pool: $100 – $200 Includes Livingstone Island visit, guided swim and meal. Morning tea $100–$140; lunch $160–$200.

Guided walking tour (Falls rainforest): $25 – $50 Park entry and guide on the Zimbabwe side. Private tours a little higher.

Microlight flight: $180 – $250 15 or 25 minutes over the Falls; open-air view, unforgettable.

Gorge swing & zipline: $70 – $110 per activity, combos from $130 Off the bridge or cliff.

Abseiling / rappelling: $100 – $140 Half-day down the Batoka Gorge.

Zambezi River canoeing (half-day, above Falls): $90 – $130

Full-day canoe & walking safari (Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $140 – $180

Game drive (Zambezi NP / Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $70 – $130 3–4 hours; price depends on vehicle type.

Chobe National Park day trip (Botswana): $180 – $260 Includes transfers, river cruise, game drive & lunch. Visas extra.

Livingstone Island swim (Angel’s Armchair): $100 – $200 High-water alternative to Devil’s Pool; meal included.

Steam train dinner / bridge run: $80 – $160 Bamba Tram or Bushtracks experiences.

Village / cultural tour: $30 – $70 Local homestead visit, usually 2–3 hours.

Rhino walking safari (Mosi-oa-Tunya NP): $80 – $120

Quad biking / horse riding along the Zambezi: $90 – $150 per hour.

Tips on Pricing

Low-water season (Aug–Jan) is the peak for Devil’s Pool, rafting, and gorge activities; prices stay firm.

High-water season (Feb–Jul) means rafting and Devil’s Pool usually close, but scenic flights are spectacular; some operators offer small off-peak discounts.

Combo packages (e.g., bungee + swing + zipline) can save 15–25%.

Park entry fees are typically separate: Victoria Falls rainforest ~$30–$50 (Zim), ~$20–$30 (Zam). Transfers between Livingstone and Victoria Falls run about $30–$50.

Yes, popular combinations include: Victoria Falls + Chobe National Park (Botswana), Victoria Falls + Hwange National Park (Zimbabwe), or Victoria Falls + Kruger Park (South Africa). Package tours typically last 5-10 days.
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