Regal Victoria Falls and Botswana Safari

Transfer by air from Maun to Chief's Island in a private concession of the Okavango Delta.

On the way: The Okavango Delta unfolds beneath you as the Kalahari transforms into a fan-shaped swamp of islands, rivers, lakes and open plains.

When you're there: The first half of your luxury Okavango Delta safari starts in Mombo Concession: a private game reserve in the delta offering safari activities on both land and water.

Morning and afternoon game drives on the floodplains are punctuated by delta-boat and mokoro safaris (water-levels depending) through the channels and waterways of the Okavango. A magical day spent on a walking safari with three orphaned elephants, though optional, is an essential extra activity at both Chief's Camp and your next luxury safari lodge, Baines' Camp.

Wildlife in the Mombo Concession includes lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, wild dog, elephant, white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a variety of large and small antelope including the rare red lechwe. Birding is superb with hundreds of species on record, plenty of specials and some renowned birding spots.

Safari activities allow a flexible schedule usually with morning and afternoon game drives punctuated by relaxing water safaris.

Accommodation: Chiefs Camp Chiefs Camp
Chief's Camp is a five-star safari lodge in the Mombo Concession of the Okavango Delta. The game-viewing, amazingly, surpasses the luxury.
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Transfer by boat to Baines' Camp on the perennial Boro River surrounded by seasonal lagoons.

On the way: The boat transfer is a wonderful extended water safari deep into the delta through permanent rivers and shallow lakes fringed with palms, papyrus and hundreds of birds.

When you're there: Baines' Camp offers a water-based safari to compliment the dry-land safari of your previous stop at Chief's Camp. Even more intimate and more remote while in an equally sublime setting, your luxury Okavango Delta safari rises to a crescendo in this private concession.

Take to the water in the traditional lowslung dug-out canoe, called a mokoro, poled through the shallow channels and lagoons by an expert guide born and raised in the delta region. Motor boat safaris place you above the water level for an excellent game viewing and scenic birding outing; walking safaris explore the islands and if you missed out at Chief's Camp, the same amazing walk with elephants activity is available from Baines' Camp; day and night game drives traverse the plains.

Accommodation: Baines Camp Baines Camp
Baines' Camp is an intimate and luxurious safari lodge an permanent water in a private concession of the Okavango Delta.
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Transfer by boat and air to the Savuti Channel in Chobe National Park: yet another completely different habitat and sublime safari destination in Botswana.

On the way: An aerial view of the open grasslands of the Savuti reveals an area teeming with wildlife.

When you're there: This is deluxe game viewing territory. Predators and plains herds proliferate and the action never stops.

Savute Elephant Camp is a small and secluded luxury safari lodge overlooking a waterhole in the dry Savuti Channel. From the luxury of your lodge you can watch a full day's parade of wildlife from elephant-eating lions to lion-bating hyena. Cheetah, wild dog, leopard and vast herds of zebra, wildebeest and antelope pass through the channel en route to green pastures.

Safari activities at Savute Elephant Camp include daily guided game drives; bird watching; stargazing and relaxing at the lodge with a book from the library or a pair of binoculars trained over the waterhole.

Accommodation: Savute Elephant Camp Savute Elephant Camp
Savute Elephant Camp is a five-star luxury safari lodge in the game-viewing epicentre of Chobe National Park: the Savuti Channel.
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From the dry open grasslands of Savuti to the lush riverside of the Chobe River, your safari continues to provide striking contrasts, beautiful settings and amazing wildlife. And that's not to mention the luxury lodges. Transfer by air or game drive to Chobe Chilwero on the Chobe River.

On the way: The safari doesn't stop as you drive through the Chobe National Park, crammed with every conceivable species of African wildlife.

When you're there: Chobe Chilwero is a luxury safari lodge with palatial living quarters, private gardens and a wellness spa. The luxury is every bit as satisfying as the phenomenal game viewing along the Chobe River and inside the game park.

Activities include game drives; water safaris; sunset river cruises; birdwatching; stargazing and day trips to Victoria Falls – a good option if you don't have time to include a full stay at Victoria Falls.

As well as great herds of elephant, the Chobe area has astonishing concentrations of plains game including buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, large and small antelope and plenty of predators including lion, leopard, wild dog and hyena. Along the Chobe River, birdlife is prolific with over 400 species recorded.

Accommodation: Chobe Chilwero Chobe Chilwero
Silver service gourmet dining, fine wine, wellness spa, exceptional game viewing and a beautiful setting. Chobe Chilwero ticks all the boxes for a luxury safari in Chobe National Park.
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From Chobe you will have a fly-and-game-drive transfer to Victoria Falls either on the Zimbabwean side or the Zambian side.

On the way: Clear customs and immigration and proceed to your lodge through the game reserves on either side of the Zambezi River.

When you're there: Victoria Falls is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Both sides of the falls offer excellent hotels and safari lodges and a great view of the waterfalls. Despite Zimbabwe's economic and political problems, Victoria Falls remains a safe and accessible destination and an essential addition to any African safari.

Your Travel Expert will provide current advice about visiting Victoria Falls before you travel and if the security level is threatened we will not hesitate to intervene and re-arrange your travel plans as necessary.

Victoria Falls is an exciting world of activities and sights. After a day spent at the beautiful waterfalls – a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World – it's time for some Zambezi action. A scenic flight over the falls is amazing and the sunset river cruises are a must; walking safaris with lions and elephants are popular highlights and there are many adventure activities available for the young-at-heart including excellent white water rafting and canoeing safaris.

Hot tip: at full moon, both the Zimbabwean and Zambian Park sides stay open and you can explore the waterfalls at night – the full moon rainbow is eerie, beautiful and oh-so-romantic. Talk to your Travel Expert about arriving in time for the full moon experience at Victoria Falls.

Spend two days exploring Victoria Falls and either cramming in the activities or relaxing in your safari lodge with a beautiful view, a cool drink and the wonderful African weather. After breakfast on your last day, transfer to the nearest international airport and connect to your homeward flight at the end of a sensational African safari.

Accommodation: Stanley and Livingstone Stanley and Livingstone
The Stanley and Livingstone at Victoria Falls is an exlusive, all-suite luxury boutique safari lodge on a private reserve adjoining the Zambezi National Park 15km from Victoria Falls.
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Sussi Lodge and Chuma Villas are the most luxurious and exclusive accommodation options on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls.
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Usually you will have enough time for a leisurely breakfast before your transfer to Livingstone International and the end of your classic luxury African safari extravaganza.

You may find it convenient to reverse the holiday starting in Victoria Falls(Livingstone International) and ending in Maun (Botswana); or starting and ending in Vic Falls… the options are limitless so talk to your Travel Expert now to start African Holiday.