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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival and Transfer to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Arrival and Transfer to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
The Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, covering 3,900 square km, lies at the heart of Botswana’s dry savannah. These vast salt pans are the remnants of the once-mighty Lake Makgadikgadi. In their arid state, they resemble stark, white deserts, where the only vegetation is a delicate layer of blue-green algae. During the wet season, however, the pans come alive, attracting migrating wildlife, including wildebeest, one of Africa’s largest zebra populations, some of the region’s largest elephants, and the predators that follow them.
Upon arrival at Maun Airport (MUB), you will be met and transferred to Planet Baobab Lodge [200km], located within the Makgadikgadi Pans. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to visit nearby local villages in the afternoon.
Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at Planet Baobab Lodge [or similar].
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Planet Baobab
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Activities at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Activities at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Embark on a full-day adventure to Makgadikgadi National Park, one of Botswana’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Departing at 07:00, explore the vast plains in search of migratory zebras, blue wildebeest, and majestic elephant herds. Keep an eye out for lions, hyenas, and other plains game such as springbok and kudu. Marvel at the park’s iconic baobab trees, offering endless photographic opportunities. Enjoy lunch and refreshments amidst the wilderness before resuming your afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge by 18:00, having experienced a full day of wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable memories.
Dinner and overnight at the Planet Baobab Hotel [or similar].
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Planet Baobab
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ntwetwe Pan vist and Transfer to Maun
Ntwetwe Pan vist and Transfer to Maun
You will explore the Ntwetwe Pan section of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, where you can observe meerkats in their natural habitat and meet the local Bushmen to learn about their traditions and customs. You will return around 11:00 for your transfer back to Maun.
For an optional experience, you can take a sunset helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta, offering breathtaking views of one of the world’s most remarkable inland deltas and a true sense of its vastness and beauty.
Dinner and overnight at Cresta Maun [or similar].
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Cresta Maun
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Okavango Delta Game Viewing Activities
Okavango Delta Game Viewing Activities
After breakfast, depart in our comfortable open-sided safari Jeep for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. In the morning, explore the delta channels on mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), the highlight of the Okavango Delta. Return to camp for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon game-viewing activity with another mokoro ride to observe wildlife as they visit the water. After sunset, return to camp.
Overnight camping in the delta includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshments.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Game Viewing Activities in Moremi Game Reserve
Game Viewing Activities in Moremi Game Reserve
After breakfast, break camp and set off for an exciting game drive to the nearby Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s most famous wildlife destinations. Renowned for its abundant predators, the reserve offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, and cheetahs in their natural habitat. Spend the full day exploring the diverse landscapes on thrilling game drives, observing elephants, buffalo, and other plains game along the way. Return in the evening to your comfortable overnight camp within the heart of the reserve.
Overnight camping with all meals.
- Main Destination:
- Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Moremi GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game Viewing / Transfer to Savuti National Park
Game Viewing / Transfer to Savuti National Park
Today begins with an extended morning game drive, immersing you in the heart of Savuti’s wildlife. After several hours exploring the terrain and observing the animals, we will return to camp for refreshments and a leisurely lunch. As temperatures start to cool in the late afternoon, we will embark on another game drive. Predators are most active during these cooler periods, and we will follow their natural feeding patterns to increase the likelihood of witnessing them hunting or feeding. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at the camp in Savuti, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Game Viewing Activities in Savuti National Park
Game Viewing Activities in Savuti National Park
The Savuti area, nestled between the Okavango Delta to the west and Chobe National Park to the east, is one of Africa’s most renowned big game regions. It is particularly famous for its predators, including resident lions and spotted hyenas, and offers excellent chances of spotting cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, and other carnivores. The upper Savuti region is among Botswana’s most scenic areas, with exceptional game viewing and a wide variety of activities that make it a must-visit destination. Savuti is also home to large herds of buffalo, zebra, elephant, and numerous other plains animals.
You will set out on a game drive to Savuti, arriving at the camp in Savuti National Park by the afternoon. After lunch and a short siesta, you will embark on a sunset game drive—the prime time to see the predators in action as they become active and hunt again. The drive concludes with a return to camp after sunset.
Overnight camping in Savuti Game Reserve includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Game Viewing / Transfer to Chobe National Park
Game Viewing / Transfer to Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park, Botswana’s first and most biologically diverse national park. It is the third-largest park in Botswana, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Gemsbok National Park, and is renowned for hosting one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The park is particularly notable for its lions, which occasionally prey on elephants, targeting calves, juveniles, and even sub-adults.
Today, after breakfast, you will depart Savuti and embark on an en-route game drive to Chobe National Park. You will explore a quieter part of the park, away from the popular Chobe Riverfront, where large herds of elephants and buffalo can often be seen in their hundreds—a truly unforgettable sight. Arrival at the camp is expected around lunchtime. After some rest, you will head out on a sunset game drive in the upper Chobe area, searching for the park’s predators in the cooler, more active hours.
Overnight camping in Chobe National Park includes all meals and refreshments.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Game Viewing Safari in the Chobe National Park / Overnight in Kasane
Game Viewing Safari in the Chobe National Park / Overnight in Kasane
Chobe National Park is one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations, teeming with wildlife. Today, we explore the iconic Chobe Riverfront in search of lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and a wide array of plains game. The combination of wildlife, birdlife, and reptiles along the river makes this a photographer’s paradise. Today’s game drives provide ample opportunity to experience and capture the richness of this remarkable area.
In the evening, you will check in at the Chobe Safari Lodge and conclude the day—and your safari—with a relaxing boat cruise on the Chobe River. This is often considered a highlight of the trip, offering the chance to view abundant wildlife from the water while enjoying a spectacular sunset over the river and its iconic palm trees.
Overnight at the Travelodge Hotel [or similar], including dinner and breakfast.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Accommodation:
- Travelodge Kasane
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Transfer to Victoria Falls and Guided tour of the Falls
Transfer to Victoria Falls and Guided tour of the Falls
You will be picked up at 08:00 for a road transfer to Victoria Falls, a journey of approximately two hours, including border crossings. Upon arrival and check-in, you will embark on a guided tour of Victoria Falls. This three-hour tour will take you to the Big Tree, explore the upper Zambezi River before the falls, and include two hours of walking through the lush Victoria Falls rainforest.
At 16:00, you will be collected for a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River. The cruise includes drinks and snacks, along with return transfers, and you can expect to be back at the lodge by 19:00.
Dinner arrangements are at your own discretion, and you will overnight at Elephant Hills Resort on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hills Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Optional Tours and Boma dinner at Victoria Falls
Optional Tours and Boma dinner at Victoria Falls
Today is a free day to relax at the hotel, enjoy some shopping, or take part in optional activities. Your guide will be available to assist with bookings for any experiences you wish to undertake.
In the evening, you will be picked up at 19:00 for dinner at the award-winning Boma Restaurant. Enjoy a unique cultural experience with traditional entertainment, including drumming, singing, and dancing. The return transfer will bring you back to the hotel by approximately 21:30.
Overnight will again be at Elephant Hills Resort on a bed-and-breakfast basis.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Elephant Hills Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Transfer to the Victoria Falls International Airport
Transfer to the Victoria Falls International Airport
Today marks the final day in Victoria Falls and the conclusion of your unforgettable Botswana and Zimbabwe adventure. Thank you for joining us on this journey! Please plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight. We hope the memories you’ve created here will stay with you forever.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Airport (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
