Botswana Green Season Safari
10 nights • 5 Destinations • From $15,300
Experience the stark beauty of the Kalahari Desert, explore the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, witness incredible game viewing in Linyanti, and marvel at the awe-inspiring power of Victoria Falls. This adventure promises a unique blend of stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable experiences in nature.
10 Nights
5 Destinations
Full Trip Itinerary
Day 1-2 Johannesburg, South Africa | Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 2-4 Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve, Botswana | San Camp
Day 4-7 Okavango Delta, Botswana |Little Vumbura
Day 7-9 Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana |King’s Pool
Day 9-11 Livingstone, Zambia |Toka Leya
Day 11 Departure Johannesburg, South Africa
Highlights
Experience the world's largest salt pan, the Makgadikgadi Pans, stretching as far as the eye can see
Stargazing where night skies are free from light pollution and offer a breathtaking celestial spectacle
Learn about the fascinating history and traditions of the San people, who have lived in the region for millennia
Explore the Okavango Delta’s intricate network of channels, lagoons, and islands by mokoro or power boat
Enjoy guided walks, fishing, and boat safaris, providing a more intimate connection with nature
See one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls and witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of the world's largest sheet of falling water, spanning over a mile wide and 355 feet high
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 2-4
DESTINATION
Makgadikgadi Pans Game Reserve, Botswana
The strange landscape of the Makgadikgadi salt pans offers unparalleled photographic opportunities on this safari. While you walk with Bushmen to hear just how they live off this land, wonder at the area’s transformation by the seasonal rains, which attracts zebras and wildebeests in numbers to rival the Serengeti migration. Friendly and curious meerkats are a special highlight of this area.
ACCOMMODATION | 2 NIGHTS
San Camp
Splendid pavilion tents create a wildly romantic camp out here on the mysterious Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, a dried-up super-lake. Meet San Bushmen, meerkats and zebras. Take a quad-bike to nowhere across this Kalahari Desert landscape.
Travel Itinerary: Day 4-7
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
Little Vumbura
This classic safari camp is shaded by an ancient forest and surrounded by floodplains, and clear water channels, for which the Okavango Delta is famed. Sit in the plunge pool overlooking the floodplains and go game viewing by mokoro canoe.
Travel Itinerary: Day 7-9
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 9-11
DESTINATION
Livingstone, Zambia
One of the world’s largest waterfalls can be seen from the unique vantage point of Devil’s Pool, right on the edge of Victoria Falls. This is a bucket-list must-see, and does not disappoint! Don a poncho in April and May and walk out to the middle of the suspended bridge for a full view of the ‘smoke that thunders.’ Nearby riverside lodges offer sunset cruises that can take you close to the curtain of the falls, where you can feel the strength of the water pounding into the earth below.
ACCOMMODATION | 3 NIGHTS
Toka Leya
Relaxing beside the Zambezi River 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 11 Departure city Johannesburg, South Africa
Botswana Green Season Safari
10 nights • 5 Destinations • From $15,300
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 $15,300
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 $17,029
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 $21,020
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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