Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Chobe National Park, Botswana

Photographic Safari

2 nd – 8 th August 2025
Duration : 6 Night /7 Days
Destination : Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Chobe National Park, Botswana

Group Size : 8 Guests + 1 Photographic Guide

# Picturesque Helicopter ride over Victoria Falls.

# Victoria Falls Rainforest Walking Safari.

# Prime Game viewing and unique wildlife photographic opportunity.

# Surface transfer to and fro Victoria Falls – Chobe.

# Perfect combination of River and Land Safari.

# Specially designed Photographic boat with gimbal and 360-degree rotation chair.

# All meals specified in inclusion section, fees, activities, and all local brands (spirits, wine, beer) included in Chobe.

# Online Photography classes month before the tour to understand basics and the
specific requirements for different types of photo opportunities in Chobe River Front.

# On field and in lodge training while on safari.

We welcome beginners in photography as well as experienced photographers who wish to push their photography to the next level. That said, it is not necessary to be a photographer to join this safari, you can simply be a nature lover.

  • Unmatched Wildlife Diversity: From majestic elephants and powerful lions to vibrant bird
    species and hippos, Chobe National Park is teeming with Africa’s most iconic wildlife. The
    Chobe River acts as a lifeline, drawing animals from miles around, creating unique photographic opportunities.
  • Perfect Lighting & Positioning: With exclusive access to specially designed safari boats and vehicles, you’ll have optimal angles and lighting to make every shot picture-perfect. Our expert guides know the best locations and times to bring out the magic of the Chobe landscape.
  • Personalized Photography Tips: Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, our skilled
    wildlife photographers are here to assist. Get tips on camera settings, composition, and techniques to capture award-winning photos. Don’t miss a moment!
  • Small Group Experience: For a truly immersive experience, we keep our groups small, allowing
    for personalized attention and flexibility to capture that perfect shot without interruptions.

Your photography Guide, Matrishva Vyas will lead this safari and ensure that you return home with excellent suite of images and enhanced knowledge on photography.
It is vital that you are well prepared for this safari. To ensure that, we will provide you all the necessary information regarding packing, camera, lenses, and other photographic accessories specifically needed for Chobe and Victoria falls, and a myriad of other general useful
information.

To maximise the game viewing experience, we will embark on a river or land safari depending on the sightings and specific inputs from our Guides. After the safari is over, online classes on post processing will be held to continue our learning experience. We will specifically work on images which has been shot by you to make you understand the nuances of post processing.

Eight lucky guests will have opportunity to experience the world-famous Victoria Falls from the sky during Helicopter ride and on foot during rain forest walk. Chobe is a premium wildlife destination and will provide a perfect combination of land and river safari. This popular safari takes place in the Chobe River Front bordering Namibia. With one of the largest population of Elephants Chobe offers an unparalleled experience. A great photo safari location, Chobe is home to elephants, lion, leopard, cape buffalo, as well as highly endangered African wild dogs, cheetah, and variety of antelope species including kudu, springbok, Impala, sable, red lechwe. Chobe boasts over 60 mammal species and is a bird lover’s paradise.
Your local guides driving the game vehicles, lives in Chobe game reserve and understands its very pulse. Their passion and local knowledge ensure prime time photo safari opportunities, whilst Matrishva’s mentorship will assist you to be ready, prepared and capture that image which will remain with you for life. His eagerness to share his technical knowledge will benefit our wildlife photography irrespective of your skill level.

Upon arrival and immigration check at Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be transferred to
A’Zambezi River Lodge. https://azambeziriverlodge.co
Check-in, freshen-up, high tea and get ready to explore the Natural Wonder of Victoria Falls from the sky
on a Helicopter ride. Watch this video to know what to expect
https://youtu.be/C5WHSCY4PFE?si=uL1AumAsbtBkH0eS Return to the lodge, dinner and retire for the day.

Early wake up and after tea/coffee, find yourself transferred to the rainforest of Victoria Falls. This 3 Km Walk, through the rainforest of Victoria Falls is a lifetime experience. The magnificence of Victoria falls
will make you spellbound. You may watch this video of walking safari
https://youtu.be/VuZLJZfx6YU?si=tLGLFvZayKnAr3 Wz
Return to the lodge, freshen-up, breakfast and embark on a scenic and comfortable road journey to Botswana, passing through Zambezi National Park. After immigration formalities at Kazungula border, you will continue your journey to reach Pangolin Hotel at lunch time. Pangolin Chobe Hotel – Africa’s Top Photo Safari Destination
Check-in, and after a brief afternoon siesta upload yourself on a photographic boat for the river safari. The Pangolin photographic boat is specially designed for photographers.
https://youtu.be/EAfzNXojDQo?si=pNGuq98dhNXe6kMr
After that epic safari experience on Chobe River front, return to the lodge for sumptuous dinner and drinks. https://youtu.be/FOw7HE7np1U

All these days we will have nearly the same routine but explore different parts of the game reserve and river front depending on whether we go for a game drive in open Landcruiser vehicle or on a river safari in photographic boat, targeting different animals and photographic opportunities. Depending on the inclination of group members we will go either for full day drive or morning and evening drive. Please note that we will carry the breakfast and the lunch if we opt for the full day safari.
You will have a fully open Land Cruiser for epic safari experience. Depending on the sightings we will decide our route and stop at a designated place for the sundowner and enjoy the local drinks along with
biting which are part of the itinerary.
All meals, and drinks at the lodge.

This is the last morning in Chobe for this safari, and we will do an early morning game drive, (Depending on the timing of your flight, either from Kasane, or from Victoria Falls) return to the lodge for brunch, freshen up, checkout and proceed to Kasane / Victoria Falls international airport by road for boarding he flight back home.
End of Tour.

(All images in this pdf are personally shot by Matrishva during 2022, and 2024 safari to
Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls.)

Cost: USD4200 per person, ex Victoria Falls Zimbabwe on Twin Share.
USD500 for single supplement.
You will transfer this amount directly to Pangolin Chobe Hotel, Botswana.

Please note that this amount is excluding the bank transfer cost for international transaction.

Booking and Cancellation:

An advance booking amount of USD 300 (non-refundable) to be paid for confirmation of the seat.

Once your seat is confirmed you must pay the full amount in three easy instalments in following manner:

1st instalment: 30% of total amount. (Between 1st December 2024 to 15th December 2024)

2nd instalment: 30% of total amount. (Between 1st February 2025 to 15th February 2025)

3rd instalment: Balance amount (Between 16th April 2025 to 30th April 2025)

If in case, you decide to cancel the booking and if you provide the alternative participant of same gender then the full amount will be refunded at any point of time. But it is your obligation to provide an alternative. (Please note that the alternate participant must procure Visa in time)

Cancellation fee of USD 800 applies if you decide to cancel on or before 31st March 2025.

Cancellation fee of USD 1500 applies if you decide to cancel on or before 30th April 2025.

Cancellation fee of USD 2000 applies if you decide to cancel on or before 31st May 2025.

No refund if you cancel on or after 1st June 2025. However, you can provide an alternative to avoid paying any cancellation fee.

Includes: # All activities mentioned above.

# Meal plan starts from High Tea on August 02 to Brunch on August 08, 2025.

# All local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at Chobe.

Excludes: Visa (Zimbabwe and Botswana), International Airfare, vaccination, travel insurance, Items of personal nature, meals apart from the above-mentioned itinerary, Tips and Gratuities, and any activities not specified in the itinerary.

Please note that your moderate level physical and mental fitness is must to join this safari.

Contact:

Matrishva B. Vyas

+91 98902 20648

info@matrishva.com

https://matrishva.com

It is not necessary to be a photographer,

 to join this tour…….you can simply be a nature lover.

“Your taste can differ;

but our commitment to excellence is unchanged