Botswana Wildlife Safari

Day 1  Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Arrive in Victoria Falls. Meet in the hotel reception at 6pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Victoria Falls at any time.

Day 2  Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park, Botswana
Leaving our guesthouse this morning we drive to our camp site located on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana. This afternoon we head out for our first safari on a late afternoon game drive. Chobe is the heart of elephant country and is home to approximately 120,000 of the giant creatures.

Day 3  Chobe National Park
We'll maximise our time today to ensure we make the most of game drive opportunities. We head out in the morning and again in the afternoon, for the chance to spot huge trumpeting herds of elephants around the southern bank of the Chobe River, where we can also find Chobe Bushbuck and Puku Antelope.

Day 4  Chobe National Park to Nxai Pan
Depart our Chobe River camp early, driving south through forest reserves via Nata to Nxai Pans. The pans offer a contrasting experience to both Chobe and Moremi, with open grassland dotted with acacia and baobab trees and the opportunity to witness unforgettable sunsets. In the evening sit around the fire and witness the magnificent clear night skies, then experience safari wild camping.

Day 5  Nxai Pan
We will head out for morning and afternoon game drives in search desert adapted species including the black maned Kalahari lion, oryx, elephant and cheetah.

Day 6  Nxai Pan to Moremi Game Reserve
Today we take a drive out of Nxai and journey on to Moremi Game Reserve, which boasts some of the best game viewing in Africa. For the next three nights we will be camping in Moremi where the waters feed an abundance of flora and fauna, including the frequently-visiting wild dog.

Day 7  Moremi Game Reserve
We will enjoy two game drives today. Setting off for our morning game drive at first light (when predator activity is most expected). Returning for brunch as the day starts to heats up, the hottest part of the day is spent at leisure at our campsite. Our afternoon activity departs after tea, returning in the early evening.

Day 8  Moremi Game Reserve
The mighty Okavango is the third largest river in southern Africa. Remaining in the Moremi Game Reserve, today we drive further into the delta area. This exceptional geography and topography attracts amazing wildlife to the waterways and we'll begin game viewing on our arrival.

Day 9  Moremi Game Reserve to Maun
This morning we take a slow drive out of Moremi, looking out for wildlife along the way and should arrive at Thamo Telele around lunch time. The magnificent Thamo Telele is set amongst a lush forest around 25 minutes outside of Maun, each luxury safari-style tent is on raised wooden platforms with hardwood floors and en-suite bathrooms, all with outdoor showers and nature as the back drop. The afternoon is free for you to explore the lodge and its wild surroundings on self-guided walking trails.

Day 10  Maun to Okavango River
Departing after breakfast, we drive to Shakawe, where we leave our vehicle behind and board a motor launch to our houseboat. The next couple of days are spent enjoying this spectacular setting. During our time on the river, there is a possibility of seeing a variety of wildlife.

Day 11  Okavango River  
This morning there is the opportunity to visit the intriguing and sacred World Heritage Site of the Tsodilo Hills. A expert local guide will accompany us around the site, interpreting a selection of the paintings. After a late lunch back on board the houseboat, we head out for further wildlife viewing on board our launch.

Day 12  Okavango River to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe  
This morning will be an early start to ensure enough daylight hours for the very long journey to Victoria Falls. The drive takes us through north to Namibia's Caprivi Strip, before heading to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. A late afternoon arrival to Victoria Falls provides just enough time for a refreshing sundowner at our lodge accommodation.

Day 13  Victoria Falls
This morning we'll visit the falls from the Zimbabwean side of the river where the Zambezi River plummets over a sheer cliff wall spanning more than 1676 meters and dropping approximately 100 metres into the abyss below. This afternoon is free to relax.

Day 14  Victoria Falls
Our tour ends in Victoria Falls after breakfast.