$6,299 to $8,499 pp (USD)
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Day 1-2
Arrival in Botswana and Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Arrival in Botswana and Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
You'll arrive in Botswana at Maun Airport and then take a short domestic flight to the Tau Pan airstrip. Tau Pan Lodge is the first semi-permanent camp inside the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. It offers truly incredible views from the elevated ridge of an ancient sand dune (an unusual experience in a land as flat as Botswana) and overlooks the famous Tau Pan, recognized for its stark beauty and remoteness.
The activities offered at Tau Pan include game drives, day trips to the well-known Deception Valley, Sunday, Piper and Passarge Pans, stargazing and nature walks with Bushman trackers. Species that can be found in the Kalahari include oryx, the desert-adapted springbok, jackals, the rare brown hyena, red-crested Korhaan and herds of wildebeest.
- Main Destination:
- Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Tau Pan Camp
Wildlife in Central Kalahari GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3-4
Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Today, you'll head to the famous Okavango Delta by taking a short domestic flight from the Tau Pan airstrip to the Kwara Airstrip.
You'll be staying at Splash Camp, located in the heart of the Okavango Delta, within the Private Kwara Reserve. The Kwara Reserve shares a 30-kilometre water boundary with the famous Moremi Game Reserve and its unique location boasts both permanent water and seasonal flood plains, as well as extensive dry bush wilderness. With labyrinthine water channels and secret islands, this area offers the perfect delta experience and is considered to be amongst the best in Botswana for game-viewing activities.
Here, you can enjoy game drives, mokoro excursions, boat cruises, seasonal fishing, walking safaris, off-road game drives, and night safaris, which offer the opportunity of observing nocturnal predators in action.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Splash Camp
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Transfer to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Transfer to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Next, you'll take a one-hour flight from the Kwara Airstrip to Kasane Airport, then a road transfer to Ilala Lodge and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel offering luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, this well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
Known as Africa’s adventure capital, high-adrenaline activities such as bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge and white-water rafting down the Zambezi River are popular, whilst more sedate pastimes include Ra-Ikane River cruises and fishing. There is plenty to see and do.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Ilala Lodge Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Depart from Victoria Falls
Depart from Victoria Falls
Sadly, your luxury tour of Botswana and Victoria Falls draws to a close and you'll transfer to Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) in plenty of time for your onward flight. However, you'll be left with incredible memories of game viewing in some of Africa's richest wildlife spots, as well as witnessing "The Smoke That Thunders" at the wondrous Victoria Falls.
If you'd like to adjust this itinerary, add time in other destinations, or create your own bespoke Botswana holiday, get in touch with our friendly team of Luxury Travel Specialists to start planning your dream trip.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
