Victoria Falls and Best of Botswana Safari

Transfer from Maun either by road through Ghanzi or direct by air to Edo's Camp on a private nature reserve adjacent to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Central Kalahari Game Reserve - Botswana's vast savanna wilderness area
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On the way: The vast Kalahari Basin covers several countries in southern Africa and it stretches as far the eye can squint. Drive through or fly over villages dotted about this vast and empty wilderness.

When you're there: Edo's Camp overlooks a waterhole in a private reserve packed with African wildlife including white rhino, large herds of antelope, plains game and plenty of predators. Activities at Edo's Camp include game drives, walking safaris, rhino tracking with San guides, meeting San hunter/gatherers, cultural and eco tours.

Animals that thrive in the Kalahari are not found in the north of Botswana, notable species include gemsbok, springbok, hartebeest, brown hyena and meerkats.

Edo's Camp is a small and intimate safari lodge with personal service and a unique setting. The private reserve is owned by a foreign philanthropist and Stephan Lewis built the four-suited lodge on the edge of Edo's Pan. Stephan's nephew, Stephan, is your personal guide his knowledge of the area reaches into the impossible dialect of the San; his trackers, China (a San villager) and Ivan, offer depth and insight into the ways of the ancient people in this ancient land.

Accommodation: Edos Camp Edos Camp
Edo's Camp is a unique and culturally fascinating Kalahari experience in a private game reserve, western Botswana.
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From Edo's Camp on the western side of the Kalahari, you will travel to Makgadikgadi Pans Accommodation on the eastern side of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Transfer after breakfast to the airstrip or by road directly to Leroo La Tau on the Boteti River.

When you're there: The Makgadikgadi, while part of the Kalahari you've just seen offers a completely different experience. Here, vast pans shimmer into the distance that, in the rainy summer, fill up with water attracting thousands of flamingos, pelicans and migratory waders and woodland birds. The summer rains also attract the second largest mammal migration in Africa as thousands of zebra, wildebeest and other antelope escape the predators up north for some succulent grass down south. The winter dry season offers good general game viewing and fascinating exploration expeditions to the Makgadikgadi and Nxai Pans.

Accommodation: Leroo La Tau Leroo La Tau
Leroo La Tau – the lion's footprint – is a small and comfortable safari lodge on the edge of a dry riverbed in the Park
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Depending on the season, your transfer to the Okavango Delta Okavango Delta
The Okavango Delta is a network of waterways and flood plains in Botswana
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On the way: Which ever way you approach it, the Okavango Delta opens up slowly to reveal its vast, watery wilderness. The land changes from harsh acacia woodlands to lush islands with broad-leafed and riparian woodlands, towering palms and thickets of impenetrable bush.

When you're there: Your first Okavango Delta safari stop is in the Moremi Game Reserve with a ombination of land- and water-based safari activities. Morning and afternoon game drives on the floodplains are punctuated by delta-boat safaris through the channels and waterways of the Okavango.

Camp Moremi is situated on the edge of lagoon in the delta; your tented room has a private balcony overlooking the action and the main lodge has a large game viewing deck and a comfortable lounge and living area.

Wildlife in the Moremi Game Reserve is prolific including lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and plenty of antelope including the rare red lechwe. Birding is superb with hundreds of species on record, plenty of specials and some renowned birding spots.

Accommodation: Camp Moremi Camp Moremi
Camp Moremi is an age-old favourite for its warm hospitality, rustic charm and exceptional Okavango Delta wildlife safari experience.
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Transfer by boat to the permanent waters of Camp Okavango.

On the way: The boat transfer is a beautiful water safari that takes you deep into the delta through channels and across lagoons fringed with palms, papyrus and wildlife.

When you're there: Camp Okavango is on an island surrounded by permanent water. Activities here are water safaris on delta boats and the evocative mokoro (dug-out canoe)safaris; guided walking safaris explore the islands' intricate ecosystems.

Camp Okavango has hammocks dotted about the island and an elevated game viewing deck. Here, life takes a slow turn soaking up the serene tranquillity and allowing you to unwind and take stock.

Wildlife in this part of the delta is more of the water-loving type: elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles, smaller antelope and an amazing variety and number of birds.

Accommodation: Camp Okavango Camp Okavango
Camp Okavango is a luxury safari lodge on an island deep in the Okavango Delta.
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Transfer by boat and road or air and road to yet another radically different game viewing safari setting: the Savuti Channel in Chobe National Park.

On the way: After a brief glimpse of semi-civilisation you'll be plunged back into Africa's beautiful wilderness.

When you're there: Overlooking a waterhole in the Savuti Channel, Savute Safari Lodge is on permanent safari alert playing host to great concentrations of plains game: lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog, hyena and many smaller nocturnal predators; elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and a plentiful supply of antelopes with impressive variety.

Savute Safari Lodge offers guided game drives along the Savuti Channel and into the Savuti Marshes; birding is excellent at the waterhole in front of your tented room and the main lodge.

Accommodation: Savute Safari Lodge Savute Safari Lodge
Savute Safari Lodge is a luxurious safari lodge along the Savuti River Channel in Chobe National Park. The game viewing is excellent and so is the lodge.
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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 birdlife. Transfer by air or road depending on the season to Chobe Savannah Lodge on the Namibian side of the Chobe River.

On the way: It's all game drive from here as you cross the Chobe River into the Namibian version of Chobe National Park – your view across the river is directly intothe park.

When you're there: The Chobe River attracts earth's greatest concentration of elephant. Knee-deep in the gentle river's flooded plains, elephants nibble in their numbers on the juicy jackalberry and mangosteen trees that tower above the ground with huge dense canopies.

The schedule of activities at Chobe Savannah Lodge is flexible and varied with optional motor boat safaris, canoeing safaris, guided walks, fishing, sunset river cruises and game drives into Chobe National Park on offer at a time and frequency that suits you.

In addition to huge elephant herds, the Chobe area has good numbers of plains game including buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, large and small antelope and plenty of predators including lion, leopard, wild dog and hyena. Thanks to the river, birdlife is prolific with over 400 species on record including Pel's fishing owl and African Fish Eagle.

Accommodation: Chobe Savanna Lodge Chobe Savanna Lodge
Chobe Savanna Lodge is an intimate luxury safari lodge with all its attention on the Chobe River on the edge of the Chobe National Park
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From Chobe you will have a fly/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.

When you're there: Victoria Falls is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Both sides offer excellent hotels and safari lodges and a great view of the falls. Both sides are safe and standards are still high in Zimbabwe. Despite that country's economic and political problems, Victoria Falls remains a safe and accessible destination and an essential add it onto any African safari.

Our Travel Expert will provide up-to-date 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 hive of activity. After a day spent exploring the beautiful waterfalls area – one of seven natural wonders of the world – it's time for someaction. 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.

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 options: Victoria Falls Accommodation

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.