Botswana Big Game Safari
11 Nights • 5 Destinations • From $14,890
This enthralling big game safari through Botswana combines non-stop animal sightings in the private concessions of Linyanti Game Reserve and the Okavango Delta. End your safari visiting the widest curtain of water in the world plunging from Victoria Falls into the majestic Zambezi River.
11 Nights
5 Destinations
Full Trip Itinerary
Day 1-2 Johannesburg, South Africa | Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 2-5 Okavango Delta, Botswana | Chitabe
Day 5-8 Okavango Delta, Botswana | Vumbura Plains
Day 8-10 Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana | King’s Pool
Day 10-12 Livingstone, Zambia | Toka Leya
Day 12 Departure Johannesburg, South Africa
Highlights
Get away from the crowds and enjoy exclusive wildlife experiences in private gameviewing concessions
Enjoy more than just game drives and take a relaxing mokoro (canoe) safari in addition to walking and boating in the Okavango Delta channels
Small exclusive safari camps catering for no more than twenty guests
Walk with rhinos in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Victoria Falls and get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures.
Travel Itinerary: Day 1-2
DESTINATION
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg serves as the main International Airport for arrival into southern Africa. Many travelers spend a night here at the beginning or end of their African adventure, as there are plenty of upscale, interesting hotels and restaurants in this city. Jo’Burg is South Africa’s economic capital, and there are plenty of interesting sites to take in, such as an eye-opening tour of the township of Soweto, where Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu both resided at one time.
ACCOMMODATION | 1 NIGHT
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
You would be forgiven for not even realizing you are in the Johannesburg city center when residing at this lush, landscaped urban sanctuary. It's at one and the same time elegant, smart and casual, with a plush country home ambiance.
Travel Itinerary: Day 2-5
DESTINATION
Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango is a water wonderland with a range of habitats; the annual floodwater from the north arriving over Kalahari sand can be seen from space! Lodges perch over swirling pools where hippos and croc glide, and don’t be surprised if your staff greet you with African song! Incomparable game viewing abounds from the boat, mokoro canoe, 4X4, on foot, or aerial light aircraft on your way to your lodge.
ACCOMMODATION | 3 NIGHTS
Chitabe Camp
This eco-camp is unique - even within the Okavango – for its varied habitats of wetlands, woodlands and savanna, attracting a huge diversity of animal and birds. See abundant wildlife on exciting day and night game drives and walking safaris.
Travel Itinerary: Day 5-8
DESTINATION
Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango is a water wonderland with a range of habitats; the annual floodwater from the north arriving over Kalahari sand can be seen from space! Lodges perch over swirling pools where hippos and croc glide, and don’t be surprised if your staff greet you with African song! Incomparable game viewing abounds from the boat, mokoro canoe, 4X4, on foot, or aerial light aircraft on your way to your lodge.
ACCOMMODATION | 3 NIGHTS
Vumbura Plains
Land and water activities on vehicles, mokoro canoes and boats deliver a complete African safari. Your multi-level timber room has a private plunge pool and relaxation sala, from where you can watch game or have a massage. How perfect!
Travel Itinerary: Day 8 - 10
DESTINATION
Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana
It feels as if you have Africa all to yourself in this region; wildlife awaits around every sandy bend in the path. All senses come alive on game in the Linyanti Game Reserve, situated between the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. Sage crushed underfoot sends up fresh scent, glossy starling wings catch the sun, and hippos are so close you can feel the water mist as they plunge back underwater. Rivers, marshes and wetlands attract all wildlife in the vicinity, just for your viewing pleasure, it seems!
ACCOMMODATION | 2 NIGHTS
King's Pool
This sumptuous camp overlooks an oxbow lagoon in a wildlife corridor, where game like elephants and lions can traverse freely. When not on game drives, walks or boat cruises, sit in a hide and see animals really close up.
Travel Itinerary: Day 10 - 12
DESTINATION
Livingstone, Zambia
Dare you take a dip in Devil's Pool right on the edge of Victoria Falls? Many do and see the falls from a unique vantage point very close up. Witnessing the magnificence of Victoria Falls is one of those must-sees, made even more appealing by staying in beautiful Zambezi riverside lodges, with sunset cruises to see Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'The Smoke That Thunders'.
ACCOMMODATION | 2 NIGHTS
Toka Leya
Relaxing beside the Zambezi with elephants wandering past is the ideal start or finish to your African safari. Spend mornings boating on the river, game viewing or visiting Victoria Falls, and afternoons at the spa, practicing yoga, or watching the river flow.
Travel Itinerary: Day 12 | Departure City Johannesburg, South Africa
Botswana Big Game Safari
11 Nights • 5 Destinations • From $14,890
Accommodation & Pricing Information
Your custom safari is always tailored to your preferences, which is why we offer three tiers of accommodation. Location, amenities, game viewing opportunities, dining experiences, property size, and service levels are all factors to consider when planning your safari. Pricing is per person, double occupancy.
Classic
From $14,890
Offers stylish authenticity and includes all your basic comforts (clean sheets, private bathrooms, delicious food, and a hot shower) so that you can experience nature without roughing it.
Classic Plus
From $17,050
Adds a higher level of luxury so you can enjoy all your creature comforts in premier accommodation. Adventure by day and comfort by night. By industry standards, this is generally 5-star in coveted locations.
Premier
From $22,050
The ultimate 6-star experience in the most sought-after locations for the ultimate wildlife sightings. Expect daily gastronomic delights produced by top chefs, attentive staff, and the most knowledgeable professional guides.
INCLUSIONS Domestic African airfare, accommodations, game drives, meals on safari, park entrance fees, naturalist guides, porterage of one soft-sided bag, medical evacuation insurance.
EXCLUSIONS International airfare, personal expenses, excess baggage fees, gratuities, airport departure and security tax, passport and visa fees, trip cancellation insurance.
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