Botswana & Zimbabwe
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Overview
This trip takes you on a journey from Zimbabwe’s iconic Victoria Falls, through some of Botswana’s finest big game viewing areas, rounding off with a stay in the splendid isolation of the Okavango Delta. Offering superb predator sightings, the chance to spot some of Africa’s largest herds of elephant and the opportunity to take a gentle mokoro canoe safari through lily fringed channels, this is a wonderful ...
This trip takes you on a journey from Zimbabwe’s iconic Victoria Falls, through some of Botswana’s finest big game viewing areas, rounding off with a stay in the splendid isolation of the Okavango Delta. Offering superb predator sightings, the chance to spot some of Africa’s largest herds of elephant and the opportunity to take a gentle mokoro canoe safari through lily fringed channels, this is a wonderful snapshot of the immense diversity Botswana has to offer.
Starting at Victoria Falls, guests will be able to enjoy walking tours of the famous waterfall, take a boat cruise along the mighty Zambezi and soar high over the falls on a scenic flight. From there the adventure takes you through to the Chobe National Park where a stay along the riverfront will allow you to enjoy the superb game viewing associated with Chobe, especially the large herds of elephant and buffalo for which the park is renowned. A stay here will also allow you to enjoy a cruise along the gentle waters of the Chobe River.
Next, you move on to the Linyanti region of the Chobe National Park which feels a world away from the riverfront area. Here you can enjoy superb predator viewing in the company of some of Botswana’s finest guides. The trip ends in the heart of the Okavango Delta where superb birding can be enjoyed, along with excellent walking safaris and an altogether gentler safari experience, which is very welcome after a busy few days on safari in the big game viewing areas.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Suggested Itinerary
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DAY 1: ARRIVE VICTORIA FALLS
DAY 1: ARRIVE VICTORIA FALLS
Today you land at Victoria Falls and, having cleared customs and collected your baggage, will need to present yourself in the arrivals area for the transfer up to your lodge. After arriving in time for lunch, you can take the afternoon to relax around the pool or head down to Victoria Falls town to have a look around.
DAY 2: EXPLORE VICTORIA FALLS
DAY 2: EXPLORE VICTORIA FALLS
A full day at the falls offers the chance to enjoy a huge array of activities. Many visitors like to start the day with a scenic helicopter or microlight flight before returning to the lodge for a late breakfast. There are a number of walking routes around the falls on offer which can be enjoyed after lunch, before taking a sunset cruise along the upper reaches of the Zambezi River or enjoying sundowner drinks on the lawns of the lodge.
DAY 3: VICTORIA FALLS - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
DAY 3: VICTORIA FALLS - CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After a leisurely final morning at the lodge, you will be collected and transferred by road up to the Kazangula Border post where you will clear immigration into Botswana before proceeding to your lodge on the outskirts of the Chobe National Park. Lunch in the lodge will be followed by some time to relax around the pool before heading off for your choice of a game drive or boat cruise along the Chobe River. After dinner at the lodge, enjoy some time to relax.
DAY 4: EXPLORE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
DAY 4: EXPLORE CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
A full day in the Chobe National Park will allow you to spend some time exploring the park on a game drive as well as taking a boat cruise along the Chobe River, giving you a totally different perspective on the park. The park is renowned for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, so these are often spotted on both activities. In between the two activities you will be able to relax at the lodge, take a swim in the pool and enjoy excellent food from the restaurant.
DAY 5: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK - LINYANTI WETLANDS
DAY 5: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK - LINYANTI WETLANDS
A morning activity in the Chobe National will be followed by breakfast in the lodge before you are transferred to the nearby Kasane Airport for a flight down to the Linyanti Wetlands. From the airstrip you will be transferred on to your camp, where you will arrive in time for lunch and a period to relax before your evening safari activity: perhaps a game drive to spot some of the abundant big game of the area.
DAY 6: EXPLORE LINYANTI WETLANDS
DAY 6: EXPLORE LINYANTI WETLANDS
Today you will have a full day to enjoy the Linyanti Wetlands, the excellent game viewing that they offer and the variety of activities that can be enjoyed here. Game drives, guided walks, canoe safaris, boat trips, birding excursions and fishing trips are all on offer, as well as the recently introduced helicopter trips over the area which are very popular and give a unique perspective of this beautiful part of Botswana.
DAY 7: LINYANTI WETLANDS - OKAVANGO DELTA
DAY 7: LINYANTI WETLANDS - OKAVANGO DELTA
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Linyanti Wetlands before breakfast at the lodge. You will then be transferred back to the airstrip for the short flight down to the heart of the Okavango Delta, the final stop on your journey through Botswana. From the airstrip you will be taken on a short game drive transfer to your camp where you will arrive in time for a sumptuous lunch. After relaxing by the pool in the afternoon you should be sufficiently recharged to head out for an afternoon game drive before returning to the camp for dinner.
DAY 8: EXPLORE THE OKAVANGO DELTA
DAY 8: EXPLORE THE OKAVANGO DELTA
A day in the delta offers you the chance to enjoy the wonders of Botswana's most sought after and renowned safari area. Take a game drive through the open plains, mokoro canoe through the channels and lagoons, or enjoy a boat cruise with a cool box of drinks handy. However you choose to spend your day, you will be assured of some wonderful game viewing, beautiful landscapes and superb guiding.
DAY 9: OKAVANGO DELTA - MAUN
DAY 9: OKAVANGO DELTA - MAUN
A final morning on safari awaits you today, offering the opportunity to try and spot any animals that may have eluded you thus far. A breakfast fit for kings will await you in camp before you are transferred back to the airstrip for your flight to Maun and onward arrangements where your tour ends.
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Chobe Elephant Camp, Chobe National Park
Set high on a rocky ridge overlooking a beautiful sweep of the Chobe River, the lodge offers easy access to the quieter western part of the park. It has a strong, traditional farmhouse feel with exposed wooden beams, lots of deep comfortable sofas and long verandas with stunning views. Using modern ingenuity, the lodge uses sandbags for insulation so that it stays cool in the summer heat and warm during the cold winter nights, greatly enhancing the lodge’s eco credentials. The 12 spacious, en-suite rooms boast indoor and outdoor showers and their own private verandas. Enjoy Chobe’s famed game drives; boat cruises along a quiet section of the river; and cultural, local village visits.
Lagoon Camp, Linyanti Wetlands
Set beneath a towering grove of wild ebony and marula trees on the banks of the Kwando River, Lagoon Camp is a wonderful place to pass a few days in this game rich corner of Botswana. The views from all around the camp are superb and the location looking down to the river means animals can always be spotted coming to drink when relaxing in camp. With seven double or twin rooms and one two-bedroom family unit, it is a small camp that retains a wonderfully warm and friendly feel. The tented rooms are spacious and comfortable, with Persian rugs, deep leather armchairs, en-suite bathrooms and stunning views out to the river. The main lodge has a thatched roof, open sided lounge area housing the bar and dining room with the nearby swimming pool, a popular spot for guests during the afternoon to take in the views to the Kwando River. A stay here offers some of the most outstanding game viewing in Botswana, with your guide and tracker team always going the extra mile to capture exciting sightings. This is regarded as the best camp in Botswana from which to see wild dogs and the elephant herds in the region.
Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta
Named after the heart shaped island on which it sits, Pelo’s central location within the delta, lack of Wi-Fi and splash of luxury make it a popular choice to relax. The small camp has just five spacious tents which are comfortably furnished with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, and shaded decking areas. The swimming pool and outdoor dining area, complete with a scenic firepit, are nestled under a tree grove. Pelo is a seasonal camp; its opening (Mar-Nov) coincides with rising water levels in the delta, and so water-based activities are a focus including boat safaris, mokoro canoe trips and fishing. Guided walks and dedicated birdwatching safaris can also be enjoyed.
Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls
The beautifully styled boutique hotel provides easy access to Victoria Falls and the town. With 56 rooms there is always a vibrant atmosphere, but superb staff ensure an efficient and personal service. Bedrooms are spacious and have air-conditioning, full amenities and a traditional feel to them, with small verandas decorated in teak furnishings. The excellent Palm Restaurant, the lounge and bar and well-appointed swimming pool are set amongst luscious gardens. Ilala also owns its own small cruising boat, Ra-Ikane, offering breakfast, lunch and sunset cruises along the upper stretch of Zambezi. Activities are not included in the stay but can be arranged via the concierge.
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