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Sanctuary Best of Botswana and Victoria Falls Holiday

Inspirational safari to Zambia and Botswana

The 'full monty' safari, see two of Botswana’s most game-rich wildlife reserves as well as the mighty Victoria Falls, all whilst staying in luxury Sanctuary Retreat's properties.

You will start in Zambia at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, 12km upstream from Victoria Falls. Try rafting the mighty Zambezi River, visit a local school and village or head out on a walking safari. To finish your trip in style why not take a spectacular helicopter flight over the Falls? Next is Sanctuary Chilwero Lodge at the edge of the magnificent Chobe National Park. Chobe supports the largest concentration of elephants in Africa enjoyed from sunset cruises along the Chobe River. Next, the Okavango Delta splitting your time between 2 different camps, Baines and Chief’s. Fill your days with game drives or, water levels permitting, you can float along the Delta in a traditional Mokoro dugout canoe.

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Livingstone
  • 2 nights - Sanctuary Sussi and Chuma, Livingstone & Victoria Falls, Zambia
  • 2 nights - Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, Chobe National Park, Botswana
  • 3 nights - Sanctuary Baines Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
  • 3 nights - Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, Okavango Delta, Botswana
  • Ends - Transfer to Maun for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Botswana, Zambia
  • Nights Icon 10 Nights
  • Safari Icon Safari
  • Scenic Icon Scenic

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Livingstone

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Day 1 - 3

Arrive at Livingstone Airport in Zambia where you will be met and driven to your lodge at Victoria Falls.

  • 2 nights

Sanctuary Sussi and Chuma
All Inclusive  | Tree House
Zambia

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Day 3 - 5

Today you will be driven over the border into Botswana and to your lodge bordering the Chobe National Park.

  • 2 nights

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
All Inclusive | Suite
Botswana

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Day 5 - 8

Transfer today to the nearby Kasane Airport for a light aircraft flight to the Okavango Delta. Here a guide will be waiting at the airstrip to take you to your camp.

  • 3 nights

Sanctuary Baines Camp
All Inclusive | Suite
Botswana

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Day 8 - 11

Fly today by light aircraft to your next camp in the Okavango Delta.

  • 3 nights

Sanctuary Chief's Camp
All Inclusive | Suite
Botswana

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Day 11

Today you will bid the Delta goodbye and fly via light aircraft to Maun Airport where you will connect with your international flight 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

  • International flights as detailed
  • Meals and accommodation as detailed
  • Drinks (excluding premium brands)
  • Road transfers as detailed
  • Light aircraft transfers as detailed
  • Twice daily scheduled safari activities
  • National Park fees
  • Activities as stating within itinerary
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Entry visas and fees
  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any sightseeing activities mentioned
  • Premium Brands whilst all inclusive
  • Additional and non-scheduled activities
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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
  • Mokoro Icon Mokoro
  • 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
  • Photographic Safari Icon Photographic Safari
  • Natural Wonders Icon Natural Wonders
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

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    Wild Dog
  • Wildebeest
    Wildebeest
  • Warthog
    Warthog
  • Spotted Hyena
    Spotted Hyena
  • Sable
    Sable
  • Pels Fishing Owl
    Pels Fishing Owl
  • Lion
    Lion
  • Leopard
    Leopard
  • Lechwe
    Lechwe
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Crocodile
    Crocodile
  • Cheetah
    Cheetah
  • Bushbuck
    Bushbuck
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • Southern Giraffe
    Giraffe
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