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Luxury Safari Botswana and Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

Best of Botswana and Victoria Falls

11 Days / 10 Nights

Overview

A grand circuit across Zimbabwe and Botswana, opening at Victoria Falls before crossing into the Chobe River Front and deep into the Okavango Delta — first its remote northern reaches, then the wildlife-dense Moremi Game Reserve, and finally the great white pans of the Makgadikgadi. Five distinct ecosystems, linked by light aircraft and one continuous sense of discovery.

  • Includes all accommodation
  • Includes meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Meet & greet
  • Scheduled charter flights between camps
  • Airport and airstrip transfers
  • Park entry fees and activities as indicated

  • International flights
  • Tips/gratuities
  • Entry visas and fees
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Optional extra activities in Victoria Falls
  • Any other items of a personal nature

The Journey – Your Itinerary

2 Nights · Full Board Plus

The Smoke That Thunders — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, on Zimbabwe’s most dramatic approach.

Day 1
A guided tour through the rainforest opposite the Falls reveals the geology, wildlife and legend behind Mosi-oa-Tunya, with scenic flights, sunset river cruises, white-water rafting and walking safaris available for guests who want more.
Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport and private transfer to Ilala Lodge Hotel.

THE STAY — ILALA LODGE HOTEL
The closest hotel to the Falls on the Zimbabwean side — an eight-minute walk from the main viewing points — with 73 rooms and suites, two pools, and the award-winning Cassia Restaurant.

Day 2
A morning guided tour of the Victoria Falls rainforest, followed by an afternoon at leisure or a choice of scenic flights, sunset cruises and white-water rafting (own cost).

2 Nights · Fully Inclusive

Earth’s greatest concentration of elephant, watched from open 4x4s and silent solar-electric boats.

Day 3
Morning and afternoon game drives follow the Chobe River in search of elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard, with a solar-powered river safari adding a second, water-level perspective on the wildlife.
Road transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe Game Lodge, crossing the border from Zimbabwe into Botswana; afternoon game drive on arrival.

THE STAY — CHOBE GAME LODGE
The only permanent lodge inside Chobe National Park, with 46 rooms including four luxury suites with private plunge pools, and a fleet of open 4WD and solar-electric game viewers.

Day 4
A morning game drive along the Chobe River, followed by an afternoon solar-electric boat safari for close-up elephant, hippo and birdlife sightings.

2 Nights · Fully Inclusive

A UNESCO World Heritage wetland, and a remote island camp reached only by light aircraft.

Day 5
Mokoro excursions through reed-lined channels, water-based game viewing and walking safaris on nearby islands make for a deeply immersive introduction to the Delta.
Light aircraft transfer from Kasane to Camp Okavango on remote Nxaragha Island; afternoon activity with the lodge on arrival.

THE STAY — CAMP OKAVANGO
A remote, water-based camp on Nxaragha Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, offering an intimate, year-round wilderness experience.

Day 6
A full day of water-based activities through the Delta’s meandering channels, with the option of a walking safari on a nearby island.

2 Nights · Fully Inclusive

One of Africa’s most beautiful reserves, on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon.

Day 7
Morning and afternoon game drives across savannah, waterway and forest habitat bring frequent lion, leopard and wild dog sightings, complemented by boating safaris on the lagoon and surrounding channels.
Light aircraft transfer to Camp Moremi on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon; afternoon activity with the lodge on arrival.

THE STAY — CAMP MOREMI
A recently rebuilt camp on the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the Moremi Game Reserve, with a long-standing reputation for the classic African safari experience.

Day 8
Morning and afternoon game drives across the floodplains, punctuated by a motorised boating safari through the Delta’s channels.

2 Nights · Fully Inclusive

Botswana’s great white pans, and one of Africa’s most striking zebra migrations.

Day 9
Twice-daily game drives track the Boteti River’s seasonal zebra migration (typically May to October), with cultural excursions to Khumaga Village and day trips to Nxai Pan and Baines’ Baobabs also on offer.
Light aircraft transfer to Leroo La Tau on the western bank of the Boteti River; afternoon activity with the lodge on arrival.

THE STAY — LEROO LA TAU
Eleven thatched, glass-fronted chalets and a family suite on the Boteti River, with a photographic hide and views over a stretch of river frequented by wildlife.

Day 10
Morning and afternoon game drives through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, tracking the Boteti River’s wildlife and, in season, its zebra migration.

Light aircraft transfer to Maun for onward international connections.

Where You Will Stay

  • Ilala Lodge Hotel

    Just an eight-minute walk from the Falls’ main viewing points, Ilala Lodge pairs 73 rooms and suites — each with garden…

  • Chobe Game Lodge

    Built along the Chobe riverbank with views over the floodplains, Chobe Game Lodge pairs 46 rooms — four with private plunge…

  • Camp Okavango

    A remote island camp in the Okavango Delta where water-based exploration, mokoro trips and walking shape the experience.

  • Camp Moremi

    A rebuilt tented camp on the Xakanaxa Lagoon, deep in Moremi Game Reserve, with game drives and boat trips.

  • Leroo La Tau

    Leroo La Tau — “Lion’s Paw” — overlooks a stretch of the Boteti River that draws wildlife throughout the day, with…

Why ChoosE TRAVEL WILD?

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Access to experiences few others can offer

Hand-selected luxury hotels in every destination

Guides who know this land as home

Airport meet and greet with private transfers