Savanna Safaris and Tours

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$4,928 to $6,303 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

- Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport
- Road transfer to Shongwe Lookout Lodge
- Pick-up at 2:30 pm for a 2-hour guided tour of Victoria Falls
- After the tour, drop-off at the lodge
- Dinner and overnight

Victoria Falls is one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. It is set on the magnificent Zambezi River which creates the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Considered to be the world’s widest waterfall, Victoria Falls measures an impressive 1,708m in width. Botswana is only 60km away from the first entrance of Chobe National Park. The small town of Victoria Falls, which lies adjacent to the waterfalls, serves as a great base from which to explore the many attractions the area offers.

The surrounding area provides a wide range of adrenalin-filled activities for adventure lovers. Activities include scenic flights, micro lighting, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, lion encounter, elephant-back safari, and swimming at Devil's Pool located across the border to Zambia.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located At
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Chobe Riverfront

Chobe Riverfront

- Pick-up at 10 am after breakfast
- 1.5-hour road transfer to Chobe Riverfront
- Arrive in time for lunch
- Spend 2 nights a Chobe Bush Lodge
- Sunset boat cruise or game drive at 3:30 pm (2.5 hours)
- Return to the lodge at 6 pm for dinner and overnight

Chobe is known for its massive elephant populations, big herds of buffalo (matched only by some large lion prides), and incredible birdlife. The most accessible area of the park is the Chobe Riverfront where you will also find the largest concentration of wildlife. Wherever you go in this park, wildlife encounters are plentiful and all of Chobe feels like true wilderness.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)
High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Chobe Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Chobe Riverfront

Chobe Riverfront

- Breakfast at the lodge
- Depart at 9:30 am for a 6-hour game drive with a picnic lunch
- Return to the lodge and spend the afternoon at leisure
- Dinner and overnight at the lodge

The long game drive in Chobe National Park today will give you a high chance of seeing the Big Five.

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Chobe Bush Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP (Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4-5

Camping in Khwai

Camping in Khwai

- Breakfast at the lodge
- Transfer to Kasane Airport for a charter flight to Khwai
- Arrive at the airstrip and meet your guide
- Game drive in Khwai en route to the lodge
- Lunch at the camp
- High tea at 3 pm
- Afternoon game drive at 3:30 pm, return at 6:30 pm
- 3-course dinner, sit around the bonfire
- Dinner and overnight

Activities at Khwai include a day and night game drive and a village walk. The Khwai Private Reserve (440,000 acres) borders the Moremi Game Reserve. It is an innovative community-based joint venture partnership that adjoins the world-famous Okavango Delta eco-system. The Khwai Private Reserve comprises some of the most fantastically diverse habitats in Northern Botswana, including riverine woodlands, floodplains, open savannah, mopane woodland, rivers, and lagoons. This range of habitats results in a range of wildlife, including elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog, cheetah and of course, the eponymous sable antelope.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Khwai Concession

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6-8

Camping in Moremi

Camping in Moremi

- Light breakfast, tea, coffee, rusks, etc
- Morning game drive at around 6:30 am
- Brunch will be served
- Our team will pack up the camp as we move to Moremi with a picnic lunch
- Arrive at the camp before sunset
- 3-course dinner is followed by sitting around the bonfire with an open bar and coffee station
- Overnight at the campsite

Please note: As the camping safari is private, you may decide to go out for longer drives.

Moremi Game Reserve is situated in the east of the Okavango Delta and ranks as one of the largest reserves. It covers more than 4,871 sq. km of pristine wilderness, and this varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. The diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest, and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Moremi GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9-10

Ghoha Hills

Ghoha Hills

- Morning game drive at 6:30 am and return to the camp for brunch
- Charter flight transfer froom Moremi to Savuti at Ghoha hills lodge (a permanent lodge with 4x4 game drives )
- Lunch at the camp
- High tea at the lodge at 3 pm
- 4x4 game drive at 3:30 pm
- Return at 6:30 pm for dinner and overnight

Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge boasts a prime location on the Ghoha Hills, offering unparalleled views of the Savuti Plains. With a design harmonizing seamlessly with its natural surroundings, this lodge provides an immersive experience in the heart of nature.

With 11 luxurious tents, including 2 family tents, meticulously designed with a views of the valley below, this perfect blend ensures that your safari experience is nothing short of extraordinary. The lodge’s main thatched area houses an open dining space, a bar, and cozy lounges, all overlooking a lively waterhole, where wildlife activity abounds, providing ample opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
  • Luxury tented camp inside Savuti (Chobe NP, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11

Departure

Departure

- Wake-up call at 5:30 am
- Light breakfast at 6:00 am with tea, coffee, rusks, etc
- Early 2.5-hour game drive at around 6:30 am
- Brunch at the lodge
- Charter flight transfer from camp to Maun Airport
- Arrive on time for your flight connection to either JHB or Addis Ababa.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun, Botswana)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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