Botswana Highlights

Day 1: Arrive Maun, Botswana

On arrival into Maun Airport, you will be met and transferred to your lodge located on the Thamalakane River. This town is the safari capital of Botswana! You will have the day free to explore or perhaps book an optional sunset cruise on the river (additional expense).

Meals: Dinner

Days 2-3: Maun to Greater Moremi (Botswana)

Travel from Maun to your safari lodge situated on the banks of the Khwai River. During your time in the Moremi Area you will have the opportunity to enjoy a full day Mokoro (canoe) trip and guided game drives.

The Okavango River flows into the Kalahari Desert and creates a myriad of waterways home to some of Africa’s most endangered wildlife and birds. We explore the natural majesty of the Delta by boat and vehicle on this leg of your Botswana and Zimbabwe safari.

The central and eastern parts of the Okavango Delta are protected by the Moremi Game Reserve, this includes not only the waterways but also the drier regions so there is a huge diversity of wildlife and over 500 species of birds. It has been  described as one of the most beautiful wildlife reserves in Africa, and with the  reintroduction of white rhino its once again a big five reserve.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 4-5: Greater Moremi to Greater Chobe (Botswana)

This morning take a light aircraft flight to Kasane which is the gateway to the Chobe National Park.  Cruise along the Chobe River for great game viewing and enjoy a lunch on this boat safari.  You will then be transferred to your Chobe lodge.

The following day, rise early for an included game drive through the Chobe bush. Famous for its large herds of buffalo and its impressive elephant population, Chobe is an up close and inspiring safari destination as it has some of the highest game densities in Africa.

Cool morning temperatures make for great game viewing as the large numbers of animals move around before the heat of the day arrives. The rest of the day in Chobe is at your leisure. Relax at the lodge poolside and soak up some sun, or take an optional extra game drive or night game drive for more game viewing (extra game drives, additional expense).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6-7: Chobe (Botswana) to Northern Hwange (Zimbabwe)

Travel to your lodge in Hwange, Zimbabwe’s largest national park which is a haven for wildlife, including herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra, as well as a concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators, endangered species and over 400 bird species. This means is offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. During the dry season from July to October animals concentrate around the waterholes and pans, so this is the best time to visit.

Here you will have the opportunity to search for African wildlife on a half day game drive the first day, followed by a full day game drive taking in the beautiful fauna and flora of the park. For something different, you will end the day with a special safari painting experience led by a professional artist.  Create your own masterpiece as the sun sets over the horizon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Hwange to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Continuing our trip, leave Botswana and drive to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Once settled in at your lodge, the rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall and is also one of the seven wonders of the world! Explore the town and enjoy the great selection of adventure activities that are available.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Cruising down the mighty Zambezi River at sunset, basking in the afterglow of the day before returning to indulge in a mouth-watering 3-course potjie creation.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10: Depart Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Your safari ends today with a transfer to Victoria Falls Airport in for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Looking to explore other parts of Africa? We have a selection suggested of Africa Vacation Adventures:

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Ultimate Africa – 21 Days
South Africa Garden Route – 8 Days
The Spectacular South – 15 Days
Africa Overland Safari – 20 Days
Best of South Africa – 20 Days
Wild Tanzania – 7 Days
The Great Migration – 15 Days
Wild Uganda Gorilla Adventure – 11 Days

Africa Camping Safaris

Heart of Africa – 13 Days
Africa Explorer – 13 Days
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Africa Tailormade Vacations

Madagascar Beaches & Lemurs – 8 Days
Cape Town & Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve – 7 Days
Cape Town & Kruger – 7 Days
Zimbabwe Victoria Falls & Hwange – 6 Days

Africa Road Trips

South Africa Garden Route Road Trip – 6 Days