$13,573 to $21,531 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Maun
Arrive in Maun
You'll arrive in Botswana at Maun International Airport, the gateway to the country's best safari destinations. From here, it's a short internal flight to Camp Kalahari, a rustic safari camp located in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Here, you can disconnect from modern life (there's no Wi-Fi out here) and reconnect with each other and with nature.
Hidden amongst palms and acacia trees on Brown Hyaena Island, this camp is right on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, next to Makgadikgadi-Nxai Pans National Park. The 12 Meru-style tents of Camp Kalahari are simple and authentic, yet also offer 4-poster beds, en-suite facilities and alfresco showers.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Camp Kalahari
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Explore the Salt Pans
Explore the Salt Pans
Start your luxury safari with a range of adventure activities, including traditional game drives which offer excellent wildlife viewing like the migration of zebra and wildebeest between January and April.
Brown Hyaena Island takes its name from the animal of the same name, the third-rarest large carnivore in the whole of Africa. Other species to keep your eyes peeled for include bat-eared foxes, aardvarks, aardwolves and elephants, whilst predators are never too far behind - keeping an eye on their prey.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Camp Kalahari
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Khwai Private Reserve
Transfer to Khwai Private Reserve
After your morning activities at Camp Kalahari, you'll take a light-aircraft flight to the Khwai Private Reserve and your next accommodation, Little Sable Camp.
Located between Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park and the Khwai River, Little Sable Camp is located in a really beautiful concession, with a mixture of stunning channels, floodplains and mature woodlands. The camp itself has just 8 rooms and a beautiful main area overlooking the floodplains as well as a swimming pool and look-out deck.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Little Sable
Wildlife in Khwai Concession
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Explore Khwai Private Reserve
Explore Khwai Private Reserve
With Moremi Game Reserve to the south and Chobe National Park to the east, the Khwai Game Reserve is comprised of riverways, woodlands, floodplains, lagoons, grasslands and more, making this area a rich and diverse habitat for a wide range of species. In particular, the reserve is noted for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo. Khwai's impressive cast of characters includes lurking hippos and crocodiles in the waters, big cats and fearsome predators hiding in the bushes, graceful herbivores such as sable, roan, impala, kudu, as well as appearances from rare African wild dogs.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Little Sable
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to Okavango Delta
Transfer to Okavango Delta
Take a morning game drive back to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to your next destination; the famed Okavango Delta and Kwara Camp. Set next to a beautiful lagoon, Kwara Camp is an adults-only 9-tented camp, offering a peaceful and romantic atmosphere for visiting couples. Each tent features a private deck for wildlife-watching and gorgeous views across the floodplains, as well as en-suite facilities (indoor shower, outdoor shower and bathtub). Between game drives and excursions, enjoy a siesta and relax with a digital detox (there is no Wi-Fi or phone signal at this camp).
- Main Destination:
- Kwara Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Kwara Camp
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8-9
Explore the Okavango Delta
Explore the Okavango Delta
The Kwara Private Reserve is noted for its abundance of predators. You may also be able to tick off the most elusive of Africa's Big Five, as the region is home to the rare white rhino. Other species often found in these parts include big game favourites such as hippo, impala, lechwe, sitatunga, zebra, giraffe and elephant. When you need a break from the "African massage" of a game drive, enjoy a smooth boat cruise on a double-decker boat to the Godikwe Lagoon - an ideal spot for birdwatching.
- Main Destination:
- Kwara Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Kwara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Victoria Falls
Transfer to Victoria Falls
Next, you'll leave Botswana behind and move into neighbouring Zimbabwe to the epic cascades of Victoria Falls. First, take an internal flight to Kasane, then a road transfer to the falls where you'll be staying at the historic Victoria Falls Hotel. Built in 1904, the building was originally conceived as accommodation for labourers working on the Cape-to-Cairo railway, but was transformed in the 1970s to welcome guests. The 161 rooms and suites are divided into many categories, including 2 grand honeymoon suites located in the Stables Signature Wing. A stay here is pure romance.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- The Victoria Falls Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Explore Victoria Falls
Explore Victoria Falls
The planet's largest curtain of falling water, Mosi-Oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders) is an impressive natural phenomenon. Explore the falls at your own pace with hikes to gorgeous, spray-filled viewpoints, cruises along the Zambezi or horseback riding along the river. Those who are looking for a little more adventure can enjoy a wide range of adrenaline activities, including bungee jumping, the Gorge Swing, white-water rafting, zipline, or swimming out to Devil's Pool.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- The Victoria Falls Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Depart from Victoria Falls
Depart from Victoria Falls
Sadly, your luxury safari tour of Botswana and Zimbabwe comes to an end as you transfer back to Victoria Falls International Airport in plenty of time for your onward journey.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
