$7,910 to $11,397 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Welcome to Victoria Falls
Welcome to Victoria Falls
Your adventure begins with a flight from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls, where a private road transfer takes you straight to Waterfalls Lodge — a tranquil escape situated in the heart of Africa's Adventure Capital, perfectly positioned just a ten-minute drive from the Victoria Falls Rainforest. This evening, embark on a dinner cruise along the mighty Zambezi River, where the African sun melts into the horizon as the sounds of the bush settle in around you. Welcome to Zimbabwe!
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
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Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
The Falls Up Close
The Falls Up Close
Spend this morning on a shared guided tour of the Victoria Falls — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely lunch at the iconic Lookout Café, perched high above the Batoka Gorge with views that take your breath away. The afternoon is yours to explore Victoria Falls town at your own pace — a lively hub of shops, galleries and activity operators just a short stroll from the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Soaring Above the Falls
Soaring Above the Falls
There is simply no better way to see the Falls than from the air. This morning, you will be collected for a shared road transfer to take you to the departure point for a thrilling 12-minute scenic flight over one of the world's most spectacular natural wonders. The sheer scale of the Falls, the gorges, and the Zambezi River laid out below you is something no photograph can fully capture. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure before your journey into Botswana tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Waterfalls Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Into Elephant Country - Chobe Awaits
Into Elephant Country - Chobe Awaits
Your private overland transfer takes you across the border into Botswana, where the legendary Chobe Game Lodge awaits — the only permanent lodge situated within Chobe National Park, and Botswana's premier five-star safari venue. Your river-facing room — complete with minibar, en-suite bathroom, private terrace, and tea and coffee facilities — is the perfect place to watch the famous Chobe elephant herds make their way to the water's edge. This afternoon, enjoy your first thrilling game activity.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Game Lodge
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Among Chobe's Giants
Among Chobe's Giants
A full day at Chobe Game Lodge, widely regarded as one of Botswana's finest safari addresses. Game drives and boat cruises along the Chobe River bring you close to some of the largest elephant concentrations on the continent, alongside buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe and a stunning variety of birdlife. Chobe Game Lodge delivers an unforgettable safari experience in every sense.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Chobe Game Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Into the Okavango's Waterways
Into the Okavango's Waterways
A shared road transfer takes you from Chobe Game Lodge to Kasane Airport, where you board your light aircraft and lift off over the shimmering waterways of the Okavango Delta — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last great wilderness areas on earth. On arrival, you are welcomed at either Xugana Island Lodge or Camp Okavango (subject to availability at the time of booking). Xugana Island Lodge is set on the shores of the spectacular Xugana Lagoon — widely regarded as the most beautiful permanent water site in the entire Okavango Delta. Camp Okavango, meanwhile, occupies a remote and exclusive island deep in the permanent Delta, offering an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience from its intimate, tented setting. Both camps are among the Delta's most sought-after addresses, and you are guaranteed an extraordinary introduction to this magical ecosystem.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Xugana Island Lodge
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Explore Okavango Delta
Explore Okavango Delta
A full day in one of Africa's most extraordinary and irreplaceable ecosystems. Your raised, lagoon-facing chalet or tented suite opens onto private viewing decks where the Delta comes to life around you. Spend your time exploring the waterways by mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) or motorboat, discovering the remarkable variety of birds, plants, reptiles and wildlife that make the Okavango one of the world's great UNESCO World Heritage Sites. As the sun sets, gather around the open-air fire pit and let the sounds of the Delta fill the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Xugana Island Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Onto to the Makgadikgadi Pans
Onto to the Makgadikgadi Pans
After a shared road transfer back to the airstrip, your light aircraft delivers you from the watery paradise of the Delta to one of Africa's most otherworldly landscapes — the Makgadikgadi Pans. Leroo La Tau ("Lion's Paw" in Setswana) sits on the western bank of the Boteti River, its twelve luxurious thatched and glass-fronted suites raised on wooden platforms overlooking the river. On the eastern bank, the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park stretches away in all directions — mineral-rich grasslands and ancient salt pans that once formed one of the largest lakes in Africa. Game drives and boat-based game-viewing from the river-hide await.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Leroo La Tau Lodge
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Silence on the Salt Pans
Silence on the Salt Pans
A full day on the edge of the pans. The Boteti River is the lifeblood of this landscape, drawing wildlife from across the national park to its banks — and Leroo La Tau's unique game-viewing hide, built directly into the river bank, offers front-row seats to the drama. Whether it's a cold drink at the bar as the evening chorus begins, a dip in the swimming pool with the panoramic river vista spread before you, or a guided walk through this ancient, lunar landscape, today is one to savour.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Leroo La Tau Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Farewell to Africa's Wild Contrasts
Farewell to Africa's Wild Contrasts
After a shared road transfer back to the airstrip, your light aircraft carries you from Leroo La Tau to Maun, where you connect for your flight back to Johannesburg. As the shimmering salt pans fade into the distance below, you'll be left with memories of one of Africa's most contrasting journeys — from thundering waterfalls to crystal waterways to the vast, silent pans. Until next time.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
