Both sides of the Falls
Victoria Falls Classic Safari
See both banks of Victoria Falls, cruise the Zambezi at sunset and stay with a village host.
Gap Year · 8 weeks · Botswana
Botswana Wilderness & Teach
Volunteer in rural schools, then explore the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
Duration8 Weeks
EnquiriesWhatsApp
RegionBotswana
Group size4-12
DifficultyVaries by departure
What you’ll actually do
Teach, then the Delta
Volunteer in rural schools, then explore the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park.
- Airport welcome and route briefing
- Locally led activities throughout
- Small group or private departure
- 24/7 in-country support
Day by day
The full itinerary
Your guide adapts each day to conditions, wildlife and how the group is going — the shape stays, the detail flexes.
Wildlife is free-ranging. Species and sightings vary with season and conditions, and no animal encounter is guaranteed.
- D1
Arrive — Volunteer Orientation
Arrive in Botswana and meet your volunteer coordinator. Full orientation, cultural briefing, and introduction to your placement school.
- Airport pickup
- Volunteer house and school orientation
- Botswana cultural briefing
- Village walk with coordinator
- Welcome dinner
- D2
Weeks 1-4: Rural School Teaching
Four weeks of teaching in a rural Botswana village school. Weekend excursions to local wildlife areas, village markets, and cultural sites.
- Daily teaching sessions
- Community integration with local families
- Weekend: local wildlife reserve visits
- Village market and craft exploration
- Coordinator weekly check-in
- D3
Okavango Delta Expedition
Light aircraft into the Okavango Delta for four days of mokoro canoe safaris, walking safaris on the islands, and 4x4 game drives. Africa's greatest wilderness at its most intimate.
- Light aircraft flight over the Delta
- Mokoro canoe through papyrus channels
- Guided walking safari; wildlife encounters depend on conditions
- 4x4 game drive in Moremi
- Night under canvas in the Delta
- Sunset mokoro — extraordinary bird life
- D4
Chobe National Park
Travel to Kasane for two days in Chobe — boat safari on the river for elephant herds crossing, hippo pods, and crocodiles. Then an inland game drive for lion, wild dog, and cheetah.
- Chobe River boat safari
- Look for elephants along the river
- Look for hippos from a safe distance
- 4x4 inland game drive
- Lion and wild dog territory
- D5
Victoria Falls Day Trip & Departure
Day trip to Victoria Falls from Kasane (45 minutes) before returning to Gaborone for international departure. Debrief and certificate.
- Day trip to Victoria Falls Zambian side
- Knife Edge Bridge and Falls viewpoints
- Return to Kasane/Gaborone
- Debrief and certificate presentation
- Airport transfer
One package
What is included
Check the lists alongside for this trip’s inclusions and exclusions. Message us for current booking details.
Included
- All accommodation
- All meals
- Volunteer placement support
- Okavango Delta mokoro safari
- Chobe game drive
- Airport transfers
- All transport
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Before you ask
Common questions
What exactly is included in the price?
Everything on the included list on this page — accommodation, meals as stated, all ground transport, permits and park fees, your guide team, and every activity in the itinerary. International flights, travel insurance, visas and personal spending are not included, and we never add them later.
How much is the deposit and when is the balance due?
Message us on WhatsApp for current booking and payment details. It holds your place and is fully refundable if you cancel 90 or more days before departure. The balance is due 8 weeks before you fly, in a single payment.
Can I travel solo, or do I need to bring people?
Most travellers book alone and join a small group. If you'd rather have the trip run privately for you or your friends, tell us in the enquiry and we'll price it — private departures usually work from two people.
What if I'm not fit enough?
Tell us honestly in your enquiry and we'll say honestly whether it's realistic. On trekking routes we'll often suggest a shorter itinerary rather than sell you one you won't enjoy. Nobody is talked into a trip here.
Are the dates fixed?
The itinerary length is fixed but start dates are flexible on almost every trip. Give us the window you're working with — term dates, exam finish, a flight you've already found — and we'll build around it.
Your next step
Ask about Botswana Wilderness & Teach
Chat with us about dates, availability, inclusions and booking details.
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