3 Days Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari — Self-Launched
3 days · Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park
Little Roz Tours charges £520
No-markup version: ~£285 per person
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
A DIY version of Little Roz Tours' 3-day Victoria Falls and Chobe Safari. Base yourself in a Victoria Falls backpacker lodge, walk the rainforest trail independently, then take a shared day-trip transfer across the Botswana border to Kasane for a Chobe game drive and river cruise booked direct (or via GetYourGuide/Klook). Finish with a sunset walk over the Victoria Falls Bridge. Everything here is bookable on your own — approximate costs only.
Day-by-day
Arrive Victoria Falls — Rainforest Trail & Craft Market
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Land at Victoria Falls Airport and take a shared shuttle or airport taxi into town (~US$15-20 / £12-16, or the cheaper kombi/shared taxi from the main road) to your backpacker lodge in the Victoria Falls village area. Check in, then walk (~15-20 min) to the Victoria Falls Rainforest entrance and pay the US$50 park fee at the gate — no guide needed, the paved trail loop and viewpoints are well signposted and take 1.5-2 hrs. Wander the Victoria Falls Craft Market for curios, then book tomorrow's Chobe day trip at your hostel reception or online. Evening: instead of the Boma dinner show (US$50-70), grab a plate of sadza and grilled game meat at a local eatery in town for a fraction of the price — or splash out at the Boma itself if you want the drum show.
🚌Airport shared shuttle/taxi to town ~£14; everything else on foot
🛏Backpacker lodge dorm or private budget room in Victoria Falls village (e.g. Shoestring-adjacent hostels) — £16-22/night
- →Self-guided Victoria Falls Rainforest trail (US$50 park entry paid on the gate)
- →Victoria Falls Craft Market browse
- →Optional: sunset drinks at a lodge terrace overlooking the gorge
Chobe National Park Game Drive & River Cruise Day Trip
Kasane, Botswana
Book a budget Chobe day trip direct with a Kasane operator (Shebezi, Kalahari Tours or similar) or via GetYourGuide — expect ~US$130-160 / £105-130 including the shared transfer from Victoria Falls, Botswana park fees (US$120 approx for non-residents, sometimes bundled), a 3-hour game drive and a 3-hour Chobe River cruise with buffet lunch. Get picked up around 07:00, cross the Kazungula border (British passport holders can get a Botswana visa on arrival / visa-free short stay), and spend the day tracking elephant, buffalo, hippo and lion. The river cruise at the end of the day is the highlight — huge elephant herds drinking at the water's edge. Return to Victoria Falls by early evening.
🚌Shared minibus transfer Victoria Falls–Kasane return, ~£20-25 (usually bundled into the day-trip price)
🛏Backpacker lodge dorm or private budget room in Victoria Falls village — £16-22/night
- →3-hour Chobe National Park game drive
- →3-hour Chobe River boat cruise
- →Buffet lunch at a Kasane lodge (usually included)
- →Border crossing into Botswana (visa on arrival for UK passports)
Victoria Falls Bridge Walk & Departure
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Free morning — walk to the Victoria Falls Bridge (about 40 min from town or a US$5 shared taxi) and walk across the span for views back into the gorge and the spray plume. If you're feeling brave, the bungee jump (~US$160) or bridge swing can be booked directly at the bridge. Alternatively swap in a white-water rafting half-day (US$150) or a 15-min Flight of Angels helicopter (US$150) — book direct with Shearwater at their town office. Return to the lodge, collect your bag and take the shared airport shuttle or a taxi out for your flight.
🚌Shared taxi to bridge ~£4; airport shared shuttle ~£14
🛏Departure day — no overnight
- →Walk across the Victoria Falls Bridge (free)
- →Optional bungee jump ~US$160
- →Optional helicopter Flight of Angels ~US$150
- →Optional white-water rafting ~US$150
Self-launched vs. Little Roz Tours
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Little Roz Tours | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£285 | £520 |
| Duration | 3 days | 3 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £235 per person (45%) | |
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 3 Days Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari — Self-Launched cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £285 per person for 3 days in Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park. 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 £520 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £285 — a saving of roughly £235 (45%) per person.
How long is the Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park trip?+
This itinerary runs 3 days, covering 3 day-by-day stops through Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park.
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, budget trip through Victoria Falls & Chobe National Park, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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