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Sandibe okavango safari lodge guest suite plunge pool view 2400

Luxury Family Holiday to Botswana, Victoria Falls and Mozambique

Inspirational safari & beach family holiday to South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Zimbabwe

This luxury family holiday beautifully combines 3 very distinct areas of Southern Africa, offering a truly unique holiday experience, filled with activity and excitement. It begins in Zimbabwe at the exquisite Matetsi River Lodge, offering a unique combination of scenic Victoria Falls experiences and rich wildlife viewings such as discovering the wonders of the Zambezi River on sundowner boat cruises, canoeing, or fishing adventures. Yet more safari is to come with a move on to the Okavango Delta in Botswana and a stay at Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, offering some of the most exceptional wildlife sightings in the Delta, which the family can enjoy on day and night safaris, as well as bush walks (age dependant). 

Finally, it is off to an exquisite piece of paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean, &Beyond Benguerra Island, offering pristine beaches and unspoiled coral reefs teeming with marine life. Enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling, sunset dhow cruises, sea kayaking, horse riding, castaway picnics, and, of course, opportunities to lounge on the beach or at the pool.  The lodges offer fun, interactive children’s activities such as tracking and fishing, making traditional bows and arrows, beading, crafting, and painting, as well as fun in the lodge garden or kitchen.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Victoria Falls
  • 2 nights - Matetsi Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
  • 4 nights - Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, Okavango Delta, Botswana
  • 1 night - InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • 5 nights - andBeyond Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
  • Ends - Transfer to Vilanculos for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe
  • Nights Icon 12 Nights
  • City Icon City
  • Beach Icon Beach
  • Safari Icon Safari

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Price per person based on a family of 4
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Victoria Falls

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Day 1 - 3

Arrive at Victoria Falls Airport where the family will be met and privately driven to your lodge.

  • 2 nights
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Matetsi Victoria Falls
All Inclusive | Family Suite
Zimbabwe

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Day 3 - 7

Today the family will fly via light aircraft, via Kasane in Botswana, to the Okavango Delta. A guide will be at the airstrip to drive the family to the camp.

  • 4 nights

Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge
All Inclusive | Family Suite
Botswana

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Day 7

Fly via light aircraft to Maun Airport. From here you will fly to Johannesburg and make your way to a nearby airport hotel for the night.

  • 1 night

InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Bed & Breakfast | 2 x Classic Rooms
South Africa

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Day 8 - 13

Today fly from Johannesburg Airport to Vilanculos in Mozambique. Here you will be met and directed onto a helicopter flight to the Bazaruto Archipelago and to Benguerra Island.

  • 5 nights
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andBeyond Benguerra Island
All Inclusive | Casa Familia
Mozambique

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Day 13

The family will today return via helicopter to Vilanculos Airport and continue your journey home.

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • Drinks (excluding premium brands) with the exception of the night in Johannesburg
  • Light aircraft transfers and helicopter transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
  • Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Based on children between the ages of 6 and 12 years
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
  • Visas and visa fees where relevant
Indulge your passions

ACTIVITIES

This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.

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  • 4 WD Safari Icon 4WD Safari
  • Birdwatching Icon Birdwatching
  • Boat Trip Icon Boat Trip
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walking Safari
  • Night Drive Icon Night Drive
  • Ocean Safari Icon Ocean Safari
  • Helicopter Flights Icon Helicopter Flights
  • Scenic Flights Icon Scenic Flights
  • White Water Rafting Icon White Water Rafting
  • Cultural Experience Icon Cultural Experience
  • Canoeing Kayaking Icon Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing Icon Fishing
  • Horseriding Icon Horse Riding
  • Snorkelling Scuba Diving Icon Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
  • Watersports Icon Water Sports
  • Kids Bushcraft Icon Kids Bushcraft
  • Food Experience Icon Food Experiences
  • Star Gazing Star Beds Icon Star Gazing/Star Bed
  • Natural Wonders Icon Natural Wonders
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick off the Big Five or encounter specific safari species and sea creatures on your safari and coastal stay, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

  • Wild Dog
    Wild Dog
  • Whale Shark
    Whale Shark
  • Pels Fishing Owl
    Pels Fishing Owl
  • Manta Ray
    Manta Ray
  • Loggerhead Turtle
    Loggerhead Turtle
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Leatherback Turtle
    Leatherback Turtle
  • Lechwe
    Lechwe
  • Humpback Whale
    Humpback Whale
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Dugong
    Dugong
  • Crocodile
    Crocodile
  • Coral
    Coral
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • Bottlenose Dolphin
    Bottlenose Dolphin
  • African Fish Eagle
    African Fish Eagle
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