Welcome to Botswana, where untamed wilderness meets unparalleled luxury! We offer the finest experiences in the Okavango Delta by carefully curating a blend of seasonal water-based and land-based camps to showcase the unique and contrasting experiences of this remarkable ecosystem. Complementing your delta adventure is a visit to the thundering Victoria Falls and a wildlife adventure at Savute or Linyanti, famous for housing one of the world’s largest elephant herds but without the tourist crowd that one would expect from the overly commercialized Chobe.
Itinerary Highlights
- Explore Victoria Falls from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides.
- Experience pristine wildlife in Savute, away from the crowds of Chobe National Park.
- Choose from a carefully curated selection of land-based lodges in the Okavango Delta for optimal wildlife viewing.
- Stay at the heart of the delta with our finest selection of water-based or mixed landscape lodge.
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Victoria Falls
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Day 2
Victoria Falls
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Day 3
Victoria Falls / Savute
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Day 4
Savute
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Day 5
Savute / Okavango Delta
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Day 6-8
Okavango Delta
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Day 9
Departure from Okavango Delta
Itinerary
Arrival in Victoria Falls
Transfer: Airport to Hotel
You would be met and transferred to your accommodation for the night, right by one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, located between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls
The Smoke that Thunders
Enjoy a walking tour to Victoria Falls, spanning both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides. The thunderous roar of the falls can be heard over 40km away, and the spectacle of spray and mist rises to heights over 400m. It’s no wonder the local tribes once referred to this natural wonder as Mosi-o-Tunya, “The smoke that thunders.”
Sundowner Cruise on Zambezi River
In the afternoon, delight in a relaxing sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Cruise along the riverbanks, viewing the spectacular scenery of nature’s sanctuary. Keep an eye out for hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and a variety of wild birds, all while sipping your drink against the backdrop of an African sunset in brilliant shades of red and orange.
Victoria Falls / Savute
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be transferred from your accommodation to the airport.
Flight: Victoria Falls to Kasane
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your lodge in the Savute area.
Savute
Savute Seclusion
Set in a secluded corner of Chobe National Park, Savute is renowned for its excellent big game viewing amidst the marshland of the Savute Channel. Abundant with diverse wildlife and bird species, a safari in Savute offers a premium alternative to the more touristy areas of Chobe. Morning and afternoon game drives take you across open floodplains and through thick bands of riverine forest, allowing you to encounter wildlife at the water’s edge.
Savute / Okavango Delta
Transfer: Savute to Okavango Delta
Embark on a journey to the heart of Botswana – the Okavango Delta. We offer the best experiences of Okavango by carefully selecting a blend of water-based and land-based camps to showcase the unique and contrasting experiences of the delta. You will spend two nights in water-based or mixed-based camps for an immersive experience at the delta’s core. The highlight has got to be your two nights in land-based camps, where you will have opportunity to maximise your wildlife viewing opportunities at the heart of the action.
Note: Depending on your exact month of departure, the choice of water-based or land-based camps may differ than the ones listed in this itinerary.
Okavango Delta
Okavango: Heart of Botswana
Designated as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in 2014, the Okavango Delta stands as an important wildlife sanctuary. Fed by floodwaters from faraway Angola, this seasonal environment is home to a diverse array of species, including large herds, predators, and birds. Enjoy morning and afternoon activities in the Okavango Delta. Spanning 15,000 square kilometers of water channels, lagoons, and islands, this wilderness sanctuary is one of Africa’s most incredible natural wonders. Glide through the channels on mokoro or powerboat excursions, immersing yourself in the authentic and unobtrusive beauty of this wetland paradise. The delta’s wildlife is prolific, offering excellent opportunities to spot larger predators, herds of elephants and buffaloes, and a variety of plains animals. Night drives present the chance to encounter nocturnal mammals such as civets, genets, and bushbabies, along with owls and possibly leopards on the hunt.
Departure from Okavango Delta
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
Transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Maun, where you may connect to your homebound flight, or your onward journey.
Hotels & Tour Price
Includes
- Accommodation as stated
- Scheduled domestic flights in Economy Class as stated
- Meals as stated
- Tours and transfers as stated with local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees as stated
Excludes
- Departure taxes for domestic flights (must be paid direct)
- International airfares and airport taxes
- Beverages where meals are included
- Travel insurance
- Visa (if required)
- Personal expenses such as gratuities, spa, laundry, telephone and bar bills, etc.