First safari experience in Botswana

Hi all! I have been researching Victoria Falls/Botswana for about a year and am getting ready to book our trip for late August/early September next year.

My husband and I will be traveling and our plan is to do 2 days in Victoria Falls (1 day to visit the falls and 1 day to raft the falls), 3 days in Chobe and 3 days in the Okavango Delta. I have inquired with a lot of the companies on this subreddit and I found that the best *mostly* inclusive option where we aren’t camping is through BushWays properties (Pioneers, Chobe Elephant Lodge, Khawi Guest House). With accommodations/activities/meals in high season and transfers, the cost for 2 people will be about $11,000 USD.

Before I book, I just wanted to post to see if anyone has any tips for the best/affordable way to see Chobe and Okavango in high season. Also if anyone has rafted the Zambezi would love to get some recommendations for companies to raft with. The lodges also require travel insurance, so I would love to get some recommendations for that as well!

Thank you all and can’t wait to share post safari pics with this sub and hopefully help others who want to see this part of Africa!