Big 5 Game Drive & Walk Safari — Victoria Falls & Chobe (Self-Launched)
4 days · Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park (Zimbabwe / Botswana)
Little Roz Tours charges £875
No-markup version: ~£451 per person
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
A self-launched take on Little Roz Tours' 4-day Victoria Falls and Chobe Big 5 safari. Same highlights — the Victoria Falls rainforest walk, a full-day Chobe game drive and river cruise, a night drive, boma/bush dinners and a Chinotimba township visit — but booked piece by piece: a budget lodge or hostel in Victoria Falls as your base, shared shuttles across the Kazungula border, and day safaris booked directly with Chobe operators or via GetYourGuide. Expect to pay roughly half to two-thirds of the packaged price, with far more flexibility (and the option to swap a day for Hwange or add white-water rafting).
Day-by-day
Arrive Victoria Falls — rainforest walk & the Big Tree
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Land at Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) and take a shared shuttle or local taxi into town (~£8-12 for the 20km trip; agree the price first or pre-book through your guesthouse). Check into a budget lodge or hostel in the town centre — places like Shoestrings Backpackers, Victoria Falls Backpackers or N1 Hotel itself if you want the operator's own base at similar-ish rates. In the afternoon walk the Victoria Falls rainforest trail on the Zimbabwe side (~£25-30 entry for non-residents, payable in USD cash or card at the gate) — allow 2-3 hours for the full loop and viewpoints. Finish with the free-to-visit 'Big Tree' (a giant baobab) a short walk away, then a casual dinner in town.
🚌Shared airport shuttle or taxi from VFA (~£8-12); everything in town walkable
🛏Budget lodge/backpackers in Victoria Falls town (dorm ~£10-14, private room ~£25-35)
- →Victoria Falls rainforest walk (self-guided, ~£25-30 entry)
- →Big Tree baobab
- →Sunset drinks at a lodge terrace overlooking the gorge
Chobe National Park full-day game drive & river cruise
Chobe National Park, Botswana (via Kazungula border)
The centrepiece day. Book a Chobe day trip directly with a Kasane-based operator or through GetYourGuide/Klook — these typically include the Kazungula border crossing assistance, a morning game drive in Chobe and an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River, with lunch. Budget roughly £110-150pp plus ~£12-15 Botswana park entry (paid on the day, USD/cash accepted). Alternatively, cross independently: shared taxi from Victoria Falls to Kazungula (~£5-8), walk the border, then a Kasane operator pickup. Bring your passport (you'll do Zimbabwe exit + Botswana entry, and re-entry to Zimbabwe on return), USD cash for fees and yellow fever certificate if applicable. Back in Vic Falls in the evening, join a traditional boma dinner at a local restaurant (~£20-25) with drums and dance.
🚌Shared shuttle to Kazungula border (~£5-8 each way) or operator-included transfer
🛏Budget lodge/backpackers in Victoria Falls town
- →Full-day Chobe game drive (big Five, elephant herds, buffalo, lion)
- →Chobe River boat cruise with hippos and birdlife
- →Traditional boma dinner with cultural drums and dance (~£20-25)
Optional adrenaline morning + night game drive & bush dinner
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Free morning to pick your own adventure — book direct or via GetYourGuide: white-water rafting on the Zambezi (~£95-120), a helicopter flight over the Falls (~£120-150 for 12-15 min), bungee at the Victoria Falls Bridge (~£110), or lion walk / elephant interaction (~£100-140). For a cheaper option, potter around the craft markets and the Bridge viewpoint. In the late afternoon, join a night game drive in the Victoria Falls private concessions (~£45-60) — good odds of nocturnal wildlife and a different feel to Chobe — usually ending with a bush dinner with local beer, wine and traditional music (~£30-40 if not bundled).
🚌Walk or local taxi in town (~£2-4); activity operators collect from lodges
🛏Budget lodge/backpackers in Victoria Falls town
- →Optional: white-water rafting, helicopter flip, bungee or lion walk
- →Night game drive in a Vic Falls concession (~£45-60)
- →Bush dinner with traditional music and drinks (~£30-40)
- →Craft market browsing and Bridge viewpoint
Chinotimba township walk & departure
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Morning walk into Chinotimba, the oldest suburb of Victoria Falls — go with a local community-tourism guide (ask your hostel or book via a responsible-tourism outfit, ~£25-35) which supports a school and a local bar stop. Alternatively many guesthouses will connect you with a resident guide for a small fee or donation. Return, pack and take a shared shuttle back to VFA, arriving with time for your flight (domestic/international check-in 2 hours).
🚌Shared airport shuttle to VFA (~£8-12)
🛏None (departure day)
- →Guided Chinotimba township walk with school visit and local bar stop (~£25-35)
- →Community-tourism donation/souvenirs
Self-launched vs. Little Roz Tours
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Little Roz Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£451 | £875 |
| Duration | 4 days | 4 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £424 per person (48%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Big 5 Game Drive & Walk Safari — Victoria Falls & Chobe (Self-Launched) cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £451 per person for 4 days in Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park (Zimbabwe / Botswana). This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Little Roz Tours?+
Yes — Little Roz Tours charges around £875 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £451 — a saving of roughly £424 (48%) per person.
How long is the Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park (Zimbabwe / Botswana) trip?+
This itinerary runs 4 days, covering 4 day-by-day stops through Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park (Zimbabwe / Botswana).
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, wildlife, culture trip through Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park (Zimbabwe / Botswana), self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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