Highlights of Victoria Falls & Botswana

This exciting safari combining Zambia and Botswana offers some of the highlights of each country. Explore the spectacular Victoria Falls whilst staying at a quiet spot along the river before flying into the remote wetlands of Linyanti where your brilliant safari experience begins. End your holiday in the heart of the Okavango Delta where you can enjoy searching for some incredible wildlife.

1. Fly to Livingstone

2. Days 1-3: Victoria Falls - the Zambia side

   Your journey starts in Zambia at the mighty Victoria Falls. One of the seven natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls is an impressive sight to behold. The area is teeming with fun activities, and aside from viewing the falls from various viewpoints along the way, you could also take in an aerial view from a microlight or helicopter for an unforgettable experience (at extra cost). Once you’re done exploring the Falls spend your mornings and afternoons relaxing in your hotel along the Zambezi. We recommend you spend an afternoon on a sunset boat cruise where you could see some game on the banks, or even float past an elephant having an evening swim.

   Accommodation: Tongabezi (2 nights)

3. Days 3-5: Savute

   Today your safari begins as you cross the border and head into Botswana where you’ll catch a light aircraft flight into the Linyanti wetlands, a remote and unspoilt corner of Chobe National Park. This area is rich in wildlife, with large herds of elephants, plenty of big cats and plains game including zebra, buffalo and kudu. Chobe National Park is famed for its elephant populations and is the gateway into the rest of Botswana. You'll be staying in a mobile tented camp, Savute Under Canvas, for the next couple of nights. This canvas mobile tent offers a perfect mix of a back to basics experience with all the home comforts, including hot showers, comfy beds and delicious meals. Explore this area with expert guides on game drives in the early morning and late afternoon.

   Accommodation: &Beyond Savute Under Canvas (2 nights)

4. Days 5-7: Nxabega Concession

   After a couple days exploring the Chobe you will fly deep into the Okavango Delta where you will spend the next two nights. This unspoilt area boasts superb wildlife including leopard, wild dog, lion, elephant and red lechwe. Spend your days exploring the waterways in a mokoro or on a boat safari, perhaps stopping to enjoy some fishing, or traversing the islands on a game drive. Head out with your expert guide on foot as an alternative way to experience this beautiful area.

   Accommodation: &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Safari Camp (2 nights)

5. Fly home from Maun

• Fishing in the Okavango

  Fishing trips offer visitors to Botswana an opportunity to enjoy a different safari experience. In many areas the fishing is fantastic, you'll also enjoy fantastic wildlife and birdlife over your time on the water. NB not available within national parks.

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• Game drives in the Okavango

  One of the best ways to see the big game of Botswana's Okavango Delta is on a game drive with a knowledgeable guide. Explore in open-sided vehicles to maximise your viewing opportunities, this is a truly wildlife rich environment.

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• Mokoro trips in Botswana

  Botswana's northern safari areas are full of water channels just waiting to be explored. Larger boats can be used to explore the wider channels but for the aficionado, mokoro trips into the smaller channels are a real treat. Always subject to waterlevels

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• Walking Safaris and Nature Walks

  Walking in the African bush with a professional safari guide is a fantastic experience. Enjoy a completely different perspective on foot than from a vehicle.

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Victoria Falls, Linyanti and Okavango Delta