Luxury Victoria Falls and Botswana Safari
This luxury safari offers the chance to see one of the world's 7 natural wonders, the spectacular Victoria Falls, as well as Botswana's 2 richest game-viewing regions. The accommodation selected is of the finest on offer in each region, offering personalised service in small camps, with expert guiding in private concession areas. Begin at Matetsi, the ultimate safari experience and idyllic accommodation retreat from which to visit the largest waterfall on planet Earth. It offers the ideal combination of safari, river, Victoria Falls and relaxation.
From here you will commence your fly-in Botswana safari splitting your time between Duma Tau Camp in the Linyanti region and Vumbura Plains in the famous Okavango Delta. Both areas offer some of the best wildlife experiences on the continent, seen on game drives, boat trips, walks and mokoros (dug-out canoes). A safari in Botswana is all about the luxury of space and privacy, it is the perfect safari destination for that extra special experience.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Livingstone
- 2 nights - Matetsi Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
- 3 nights - DumaTau Camp, Linyanti, Botswana
- 3 nights - Vumbura Plains, Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Ends - Transfer to Maun for your international flight home
At a glance
- Botswana, Zimbabwe
- 8 Nights
- Safari
Tailormade itineraries
Every Mahlatini trip is custom created to your exact travel wishes – no readymade tours or set departures. Get in touch with our experts to start creating your bespoke itinerary.
Guide Price
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Highlights
- See the Victoria Falls while staying in an idyllic retreat along the river
- Sunrise safaris and sunset boat cruises
- The Okavango Delta - some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent
- See one of the worlds largest elephant herds at Duma Tau
- Private plunge pools on wooden walkways mere steps from wildlife corridors
Day-by-day
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.
Includes
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as specified
- Drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Light aircraft 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
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
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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Big 5 Safari
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4WD Safari
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Guided Walking Safari
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Mokoro
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Night Drive
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Helicopter Flights
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Scenic Flights
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White Water Rafting
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Canoeing/Kayaking
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Fishing
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Kids Bushcraft
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Food Experiences
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Photography Safari
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Star Gazing/Star Bed
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Natural Wonders
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Wellness/Spa
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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African Wilddog
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Sable
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Pels Fishing Owl
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Lion
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Leopard
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Lechwe
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Hippo
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Elephant
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Crocodile
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Cheetah
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Buffalo
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African Fish Eagle
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