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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Victoria Falls
Arrival in Victoria Falls
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, your guide warmly welcomes you and assists with your transfer to your lodge. After settling in, you will embark on a luxury sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. This elegant welcome activity allows you to unwind while enjoying panoramic river views, refreshments, wildlife sightings, and the golden African sunset—an ideal introduction to your safari journey.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
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Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Guided Tour of Victoria Falls & Helicopter Flight
Guided Tour of Victoria Falls & Helicopter Flight
Today begins with a guided exploration of the iconic Victoria Falls. You will walk through the rainforest and visit several viewpoints, learning about the waterfall’s geology, history, and local significance. After the tour, enjoy a thrilling helicopter flight above the falls, offering breathtaking aerial views and unforgettable photo opportunities. The afternoon is free to relax or enjoy optional activities.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day in Chobe National Park – Boat Safari & Game Drive
Full Day in Chobe National Park – Boat Safari & Game Drive
After an early transfer to Botswana, enjoy a full day exploring Chobe National Park. Begin with a spectacular Chobe River boat safari, gliding past large herds of elephants, hippos, crocodiles, buffalo, and prolific birdlife. After lunch, head into the park on a game drive, where predators such as lions and leopards may be spotted. Chobe’s wildlife density guarantees an action-packed day.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Safari Lodge (Botswana)
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to Elephant Sands & Afternoon Game Drive
Transfer to Elephant Sands & Afternoon Game Drive
Start the day early with a thrilling morning game drive in Chobe National Park, where the soft dawn light brings the wildlife to life. Large herds of elephants graze along the riverbanks, predators such as lions and leopards become active, and plains animals including giraffes, buffalo, and antelope move through the golden grasslands.
After the morning safari, depart Chobe and travel deeper into Botswana’s wilderness to Elephant Sands, a unique lodge renowned for its natural waterhole that attracts wild elephants throughout the day.
Later, embark on an afternoon game drive through the private reserve. This area is known for its intimate and unhurried wildlife encounters, with elephants, kudu, wildebeest, and occasional predators frequenting the plains. As evening falls, Elephant Sands comes alive elephants often gather around the lodge’s central waterhole under the soft glow of lanterns, offering extraordinary close-up wildlife views that few other safari experiences can match.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Sands Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Morning Game Drive & Travel to Gweta (Makgadikgadi Salt Pans)
Morning Game Drive & Travel to Gweta (Makgadikgadi Salt Pans)
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive, capturing the early-morning behaviors of wildlife before the heat settles. After returning for breakfast, continue your journey toward Gweta, a small village near the famous Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
As you arrive and check in, the vastness of the surrounding landscape becomes apparent—endless horizons, ancient baobab trees, and the silence of a land that was once a massive inland lake. The afternoon is at leisure, giving you time to relax, explore the lodge grounds, or enjoy the slow, peaceful pace of life in this desert region.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
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Gweta Lodge
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Meerkat Encounter & Transfer to Maun
Meerkat Encounter & Transfer to Maun
Your day begins at sunrise with a remarkable visit to a habituated meerkat colony on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. As the first light warms the desert, the meerkats emerge from their burrows, standing upright to scan the horizon before heading out to forage. This experience allows you to observe these charming creatures at incredibly close range, often just a few feet away, an intimate and unforgettable wildlife moment filled with excellent photographic opportunities.
After spending the morning with the meerkats, return to your lodge for breakfast before beginning your transfer to Maun. The journey takes you through stretches of open savannah, passing traditional villages, wildlife corridors, and expansive desert landscapes. Upon arrival in Maun, you check into Cresta Maun and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. You may relax by the pool, explore the town, or rest in preparation for your thrilling delta adventure starting the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Cresta Maun
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Full-Day Mokoro Safari in the Okavango Delta
Full-Day Mokoro Safari in the Okavango Delta
Spend the entire day gliding through the delta’s serene waterways in a traditional mokoro canoe, guided by expert polers who know the channels intimately. This silent mode of travel allows for up-close encounters with birds, frogs, aquatic antelope, and elephants drinking along the edges. The delta comes alive with gentle sounds of nature, rustling reeds, lapping water, and distant wildlife calls.
A picnic lunch is enjoyed on one of the delta’s secluded islands, followed by a guided nature walk where you can learn about tracks, trees, and animal behavior before returning to lodge for a peaceful evening.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Cresta Maun
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Transfer to Khwai – Game Drive to Khwai Guest House
Transfer to Khwai – Game Drive to Khwai Guest House
After breakfast, depart the delta and travel through wilderness areas toward the Khwai Community Concession. The journey acts as a game drive in itself, with wildlife commonly spotted en route. Upon arrival at Khwai Guest House, settle into your cozy accommodation surrounded by riverine trees and natural tranquility. This community-run concession is renowned for its wildlife density and off-road viewing freedom, offering a truly authentic safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Khwai Expeditions Camp
Wildlife in Khwai Concession
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Khwai
Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in Khwai
Enjoy a full day of game viewing in the Khwai Concession, starting with a morning game drive when predators such as lions, leopards, and wild dogs are most active. The region is also home to abundant elephants, hippos, zebras, and elegant red lechwe.
After a refreshing midday break at the lodge, head out again for an afternoon game drive, exploring different landscapes and seeking new wildlife encounters. As the sun begins to set, Khwai transforms into a golden wilderness rich with photographic opportunities and vibrant animal activity.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Khwai Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Final Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Maun
Final Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Maun
Begin your final full safari day with a memorable early morning game drive in the Khwai Concession. This is your last opportunity to witness the vibrant wildlife of Botswana’s wilderness up close. As the morning sun casts long shadows across the floodplains, watch elephants meander along the river, lions and leopards move stealthily through the grasslands, and herds of antelope graze peacefully. The early hours are also perfect for birdwatching, with the skies alive with colorful species that are unique to the region.
After the game drive, return to Khwai Guest House for breakfast and a final moment to soak in the serene surroundings. Then, begin your journey back to Maun, traversing scenic landscapes of mopane woodland, open plains, and winding river channels that make this region so special. Arrive at Cresta Maun Hotel in the late afternoon, where you can check in, relax, and reflect on your incredible multi-destination safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Cresta Maun
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Fly Out From Maun
Fly Out From Maun
After breakfast, your guide transfers you to Maun Airport for your onward flight. With unforgettable memories, from roaring waterfalls to desert horizons and the untouched beauty of the Okavango Delta, your safari adventure concludes.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
