Luxury Botswana Safari - 6 days

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There are number of different ways to travel around Botswana. For a luxury holiday a fly-in safari is a must as it gives you the freedom to explore this vast landscape and move easily between camps. All the parks are easily accessible via air and can easily be included into a luxury itinerary. The Okavango Delta and the Linyanti / Savute regions offer some of the greatest wildlife viewing not only in Botswana but Africa as a whole. They offer the archetypal Botswana experience and should be the basis for any luxury safari to Botswana.

A luxury Safari to Botswana is also easily combined with a stay at the magnificent Victoria Falls in Zambia at the start or end of your trip. Or if you would like something a little different you could add on a desert experience in the Kalahari or Makgadikgadi regions of Botswana. In many cases guests like the idea of a twin centre holiday and move on from Botswana to the beaches of KwaZulu Natal in South Africa, Mozambique or Mauritius or enjoy a city break in Cape Town. Or as an alternative you could visit the Desert Landscapes of Namibia. What you choose is dependent on season, how much time you have on your hands and of course budget.

The below itinerary is a sample week luxury safari in Botswana. For each region we have provided a choice of accommodation to cater to individual tastes.

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Day 1 - 3:
Linyanti / Savute - Zibidianja Camp Or Kings Pool
Day 4 - 6:
Okavango - Mombo Camp Or Jao Camp Or Vumbura Plains
Day 7:
Fly to Maun to connect with flight to Johannesburg

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Day : 1 - 3

On arrival at Maun Airport you will be met by your pilot and transferred in a light aircraft for your flight bound for the Linyanti Concession between the Chobe and Okavango Delta where you will spend your next 3 nights at either Zibadianja Camp or Kings Pool Camp.

Zibadianja Camp, near the Zibadianja Lagoon and the source of the Savute Channel, is one of the best game viewing areas in Botswana. All of the Chobe wildlife is present at Zibadianja with a varied bird and mammal community. The area is famous for its elephant, lion, leopard and wild dogs which are seen regularly. Spend the next 3 days participating in the activities on offer at the camp.

Overlooking the Kings Pool Lagoon and Linyanti River, Kings Pool Camp is famous for its Elephant Lion, Leopard and Wild Dogs which are seen regularly. Spend the next 3 days participating in the activities on offer at the camp from game drives and walking or for those just wanting to relax enjoy some time in the Lodge’s Hide and watch the wildlife come down to drink. 3 x overnights at Kings Pool Camp (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)

3 x overnights at Zibadianja Camp (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)
OR 3 x overnights at Kings Pool Camp (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)
Day 4 - 6:

After your morning activity and brunch you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your short light aircraft flight to Jao Camp/Vumbura Plains or Mombo Camp in the famous Okavango Delta.

Jao is situated in a private concession called the Jao Reserve which flanks the Moremi Game Reserve and is located on a large, remote island in a private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta . With varied habitats ranging from waterways and lagoons to dry Kalahari grasslands and open floodplains, Jao Camp can offer both land and water experiences, depending on the current flood levels. Spend the next 3 days participating in the activities on offer at the camp from canoe trips, to game drives, walking, fishing and boat cruises.

Mombo Camp - renowned for having what is arguably the best big game viewing in Botswana - lies on the northern tip of Chief's Island, the largest landmass in the Okavango Delta. The sheer numbers and variety of large mammals in this area, year round, defy description: from elephant and buffalo to tiny steenbok, large numbers of herbivores are followed by their predators in equal measure: lion, leopard and cheetah. Activities at Mombo Camp mainly comprise morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles. Spend the next 3 days participating in the activities on offer at the camp.

Vumbura Plains is situated in a large private concession on the Northern side of the Okavango Delta. It has a huge variety of habitats, diverse wildlife and an enormous traversing area of 60 000 hectares. Vumbura Plains offers both land and water activities, principally nature viewing in varied habitats in open 4x4 vehicles, nature walks, mokoro trips and boat excursions. Whilst exploring the spectacular ecology of this area, one can enjoy close-up viewing of lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah and buffalo along with all the plains game. Birding is fabulous here with immense species diversity and mind-boggling numbers. Spend the next 3 days participating in the activities on offer at the camp.

3 x overnights at Jao Camp (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)
3 x Overnights at Mombo Camp in a safari tent (Fully Inclusive)
3 x overnights at Vumbura Plains (Fully Inclusive + Safari Activities)
Day 7:
This morning after your morning activity and brunch you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your short light aircraft transfer to Maun for your flight to Johannesburg and onwards home.

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Cost:
Prices range from £4,675 to £7,200 per person sharing
Includes:
  • Meals and Accommodation (Fully Inclusive of all meals, local brand drinks and activities)
  • Excursions and transfers as shown in the itinerary (usually twice daily game activities at safari lodges and camps unless otherwise indicated in quotation).
  • Relevant park fees.
  • Meet & Assist service on arrival.
  • All Air transfers
Excludes:
  • Any international, regional & scheduled flights and related ticket or airport taxes.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Drinks not specified above, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified above.
  • Staff gratuities.
  • Visa fees where relevant.

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Livingstone Add On (this can be added either before or after your trip to Botswana)


Day : 1 - 2

On arrival at Livingstone Airport in Zambia you will clear customs where you will be met and transferred by road to The River Club, Toka Leya or Tongabezi. Livingstone is the home of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park or Smoke that Thunders National Park and the famous Victoria Falls. Enjoy your next two days taking in the falls, and enjoying boat cruises up the mighty Zambezi. Perhaps take in a helicopter ride or for the more adventurous there is white water rafting, horse riding or even bungi jumping!

The River Club is situated 18 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls. The camp has a distinct Edwardian flavour and guests enjoy the sights and sounds of the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds. Activities included – Vic Falls Zambian side visit, trip to local African village, visits to Livingstone town, the Livingstone museum and Railway museum, fishing, sundowners boat trips and visit to Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park.

Overlooking the mighty Zambezi River and some of its islands, under a shady canopy of jackalberry and waterberry trees lies Toka Leya. The islands in front of camp are intriguing and part of the braided channel of the Zambezi with some rapids, a main channel and fringing dense vegetation. Activities include a tour of the Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, game drives within Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, river cruises and guided nature walks. Other activities on offer in the area at an additional charge include sunset cruises, helicopter flights, micro-lighting, canoeing, jet boating, white water rafting and fishing. Game drives into the Mosi-oa-Tunya Park are productive with an abundance of general game species like buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and impala

Tongabezi Lodge is a romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls and has a selection of houses and cottages, each beautifully furnished using local materials. Guests can dine beside the river or on their own private terrace. Privately owned and run, Tongabezi combines an exclusive ambience with the warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia. Luxury safari trips are included, both on the river and in the bush. Tongabezi is a perfect destination for honeymoons, weddings and special celebrations.

2 x Overnights at The River Club in 1 x Chalet (Fully Inclusive)
2 x Overnights at Toka Leya in 1 x Safari-Style Tent (Fully InclusiveI)
2 x Overnights at Tongabezi in 1 x House or Cottage (Fully Inclusive)
Day 3:

After a leisurely breakfast you will be met at your hotel and transferred by road to Livingstone Airport where you will clear customs for your flight to Botswana.

Cost:
£825 to £1,100

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Client Comments

The Gorilla tekking was amazing and we saw so much wildlife in the other game parks too. Sarah has been amazing – not only in helping us coordinate this, but also in answering our many questions all of the time