10 days in Victoria Falls & Botswana Itinerary

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Spend the 5th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, tour the pleasant surroundings at Siduli Hide, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, and view the masterpieces at Tami Walker Gallery.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Victoria Falls trip itinerary planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Victoria Falls is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Victoria Falls is 1 hour. Traveling from Zurich in January, expect Victoria Falls to be warmer, temps between 34°C and 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Okavango Delta.

Listed as a World Heritage Site, Okavango Delta represents a sanctuary for a rich and diverse animal and plant life, which continues to attract swarms of tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers.

When in Okavango Delta, make a side trip to see Okavango River in Maun, approximately Maun away. Spend the 8th (Sun) in the pleasant surroundings of Moremi Wildlife Reserve. Spend the 9th (Mon) in the pleasant surroundings of NG/32 Okavango Kopano Mokoro Community Trust.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Okavango Delta travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of car, bus, and flight from Victoria Falls to Okavango Delta takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Victoria Falls in January, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Okavango Delta: temperatures range from 38°C by day to 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.