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Botswana Safari
10 days, Victoria Falls to Victoria Falls
Itinerary
Day 1Victoria Falls
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
We highly recommend booking pre or post nights to take full advantage of activities in the Victoria Falls and Zambezi area. We also have a convenient G desk, which can help arrange optional activities.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Victoria Falls/Okavango Delta
Cross the border into Botswana, via a short border crossing through Namibia, continuing on to the Okavango Delta.
Transfer to a houseboat, which is home for the next 2 nights in the Okavango Delta, the world's largest inland delta. Travelling by houseboat allows us to explore a more secluded area of the delta, taking small boats into the channels and waterways for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
Arrive at the houseboat this afternoon where we receive a safety briefing and orientation from the crew. Check into our cabins, enjoy lunch then take our first skiff boat excursion.
Enjoy the journey into the “Panhandle” area of the Okavango Delta, in Northern Botswana. This area is recognized as one of the most peaceful areas in the Delta, due to its remoteness. There are only a handful of permanent camps and boats operating in this wilderness area, which makes it an ideal place to stay.
We have a long drive today but use a private A/C vehicle for your comfort. Rest stops will be made along the way, so sit back and relax, enjoying the passing scenery.
The Houseboat consists of 2 decks- the lower deck has 8 simple but comfortable en-suite cabins with sliding glass doors opening on to the pristine wilderness that is the Okavango Delta. The Upper Deck is approximately three meters above the waterline, where the dining area, bar and sundecks is situated. Power on-board is run by a generator allowing only a few hours a day to heat water and change up any devices. There is no A/C and sometimes hot water can run out. We recommend bringing a small lantern or flashlight for use in your cabin.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Namibia - Botswana)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
This border crossing travels through Namibia. Prior to departure, please determine if you require a visa for Namibia.
Okavango Delta Houseboat
Travel down the river to explore more of the secluded areas of the delta. The houseboat consists of two decks. The lower deck has eight simple, comfortable en-suit cabins with sliding glass doors that open to the pristine wilderness of the Okavango Delta. The upper deck is roughly three meters above the waterline. It’s where the dining area, bar, and sundecks are located. Power on the houseboat is run by a generator, which means there are only a few hours a day to heat water and change up any devices. There is no A/C on the houseboat and sometimes hot water can run out. We recommend bringing a small lantern or flashlight for use in your cabin.
Okavango Panhandle Wildlife Excursion
Take a ride on a small boat down the lush waterways and get up close to wildlife as they come to drink and bathe. Look out for birds, crocodiles, and hippos. Excursions are done on "tender boats," which allow for entry into smaller channels.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Okavango Delta
Enjoy the day on a houseboat with early morning and late afternoon wildlife excursions. Opt to enjoy a cultural excursion to Tsoldilo Hills to view ancient San Bushman rock paintings, or relax on deck with a cool drink watching the passing scenery.
Passengers who choose to take the optional Tsoldilo Hills excursion will miss the morning boat excursion.
All activities in the Delta are subject to weather and water levels. Timing of excursions, access and visits to specific locations are completely dependent on local conditions.
Okavango Panhandle Wildlife Excursion
Take a ride on a small boat down the lush waterways and get up close to wildlife as they come to drink and bathe. Look out for birds, crocodiles, and hippos. Excursions are done on "tender boats," which allow for entry into smaller channels.
Okavango Delta Houseboat
Travel down the river to explore more of the secluded areas of the delta. The houseboat consists of two decks. The lower deck has eight simple, comfortable en-suit cabins with sliding glass doors that open to the pristine wilderness of the Okavango Delta. The upper deck is roughly three meters above the waterline. It’s where the dining area, bar, and sundecks are located. Power on the houseboat is run by a generator, which means there are only a few hours a day to heat water and change up any devices. There is no A/C on the houseboat and sometimes hot water can run out. We recommend bringing a small lantern or flashlight for use in your cabin.
Free Time
Relax on board or opt to visit Tsodilo Hills.
Optional Activities - Day 3 HideShow
Tsodilo Hills Excursion
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage site with a local guide. This spot has the richest concentration of San rock paintings in the world, many dating back 30,000 years. Several walking trails provide helpful routes around the painting sites and after our walk we’ll visit the museum. Then it’s time to enjoy a picnic lunch and stop at a local village and market for an opportunity to purchase handicrafts from local women.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Okavango Delta/Maun
Transfer to the frontier town of Maun. Option to shop and take a scenic flight over the delta.
Stay here at a hotel that offers a pleasant eating area with a beautiful swimming pool. In the afternoon, relax at the hotel, which is situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River.
The vehicle used from her until our return back to Victoria Falls is a 12-seater Toyota Landcruiser, with open sides and a removable canvas roof. There is no A/C in the vehicle and the ride can often be dusty and a little rough. Some travel days can also be quite long. This vehicle is used throughout the tour on all wildlife safari drives and long drives.
Road conditions in the region can range from good to very poor. As such, we slow our traveling speed in the rough spots and enjoy some sand and bumps en route – something which is of course part of the adventure of traveling in Africa!
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Free Time
Opt to take a scenic flight over remote areas of the Okavango Delta or shop at the local shopping centres.
Optional Activities - Day 4 HideShow
Okavango Delta Flight
Get a fresh perspective on the vast wilderness of Africa with a once-in-a-lifetime view only a select few will ever see. Enjoy the hippos in the waterways and elephants and buffalo in the tree line. Gaze at the winding water channels as they make their way through the Delta.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Maun/Moremi Game Reserve
Drive to the Khwai River area bordering Moremi Game Reserve. With astounding wildlife, this area has been rated one of the best for wildlife viewing in the world. Relax this evening on the camp deck, admiring the stunning views with a cool drink.
Take a leisurely drive to our camp in the Khwai River area via Savuti, an area best known for large populations of bull elephants and prides of lions that patrol the banks of this channel. Due to the fact that none of Botswana’s wildlife areas are fenced, wildlife can move freely between wilderness areas. This region’s diversity of game is astounding and Moremi has been rated as one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the world.
Our lodge boasts a majestic dining and lounge area leading onto a viewing deck over the bushveldt. Enjoy spectacular sunsets over sundowners from the quaint bar or from the deck of your comfort en-suite tent.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Moremi Wildlife Safari Drive
Enjoy fantastic views of game in the open savannah of this unspoiled paradise. See elephants, lions, leopards, and more as they roam freely.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Moremi Game Reserve
Embark early on an open vehicle wildlife safari drive in Moremi and surrounding concession areas, enjoy lunch and continue with the wildlife safari drive. Make it back to camp in the afternoon with time to relax at the comfortable tented camp.
Moremi Wildlife Safari Drive
Enjoy fantastic views of game in the open savannah of this unspoiled paradise. See elephants, lions, leopards, and more as they roam freely.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Moremi Wildlife Safari Drive
Enjoy fantastic views of game in the open savannah of this unspoiled paradise. See elephants, lions, leopards, and more as they roam freely.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Moremi Game Reserve/Chobe National Park
Leave the Khwai Area and move eastwards to Chobe National Park. Later, travel deeper into the Chobe wilderness to Ghoha Hills, with spectacular views of the surrounding bush. Enjoy late afternoon wildlife viewing in open vehicles around the hills and waterholes in search of elephants, lions, hippos, and giraffes.
In the early afternoon, head south towards the Ghoha Hills and the Savuti area, enjoying wildlife viewing along the hills and surrounding water holes.
At Ghoha Hills Savuti Camp, meru tents have been placed on platforms on the hills overlooking Chobe National Park. The tents are large, spacious with en-suite. The guest area consists of an intimate lounge, bar and dining area overlooking the Ghoha Hills.
Moremi Wildlife Safari Drive
Enjoy fantastic views of game in the open savannah of this unspoiled paradise. See elephants, lions, leopards, and more as they roam freely.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Chobe National Park/Kasane
In the morning, take a slow wildlife safari drive along the southern bank of the Chobe River. This afternoon, opt to take a sunset photography river cruise for wildlife viewing, accompanied by an expert wildlife photographer and guide.
After an early start, take a slow wildlife safari drive along the southern bank of the Chobe River and look for Chobe Bushbuck and Puku Antelope, which are found only in this part of Botswana. The Chobe River is home to the world’s largest elephant herds; buffalo, hippos, and lions can also be seen here. Enjoy a private morning wildlife viewing that takes place along routes that overlook this river -- a remarkable variety of animals are drawn to it.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Chobe National Park Safari Drive
Immerse yourself in Chobe National Park in an open-backed, open-seated safari vehicle, and experience the stunning wilderness of the game-rich park in the care of a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Explore with your eyes as the tour drives along routes that overlook the beautiful Chobe River and keep an eye out for the remarkable variety of animals that are drawn to this permanent water source.
During the safari drives it is not uncommon to spot several of Africa’s “big five” in the greater Chobe area and the early morning drive lasting 3 hours is a wonderful opportunity to have some unique sightings.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 9Kasane/Victoria Falls
Cross the border back into Zimbabwe for our final evening.
4x4
Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.
Border Crossing (Botswana to Zimbabwe or vice versa)
Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 10Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.