Wild Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari (10 days)
10
daysWild Botswana and Zimbabwe Safari (10 days)
Tour the pristine habitats of Botswana and Zimbabwe's finest wildlife-rich assets with the twist of refined luxuryDiscover the finest wildlife areas of Botswana and Zimbabwe on this sensational Southern African safari. Your tour begins in the little-visited Khwai Community Area along the northern boundary of the Moremi Game Reserve. This is an unfenced boundary allowing wildlife to move freely between the woodlands in the wet season when water is plentiful and back to permanent rivers and lagoons in the dry season. Once the natural bounty of Botswana begins to make itself apparent, you'll jet off to the largest inland delta in the world; the Okavango. This flourishing waterlogged oasis features countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife.
You'll end your journey in Hwange National Park, the wildest and largest of Zimbabwe's national parks. Elephants abound here and are certainly not opposed to posing for the perfect snapshot. You'll encounter the endangered African wild dog and enjoy the warm hospitality that Zimbabwe is known for.
Round this all off with glamorous tented camping and luxury and your journey is complete.
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What to Expect on This Safari
This popular itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates by adding/removing a few days or selecting different lodges
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1 to 2 to 3
Khwai Community Area | Botswana
You start your fly in safari with a flight from Maun into the Khwai region where you will then be transferred to Machaba Camp which is where you will be spending the first three nights of your safari. The Khwai Concession is a 35 000 hectare reserve situated in the north eastern Okavango adjacent to the Moremi Game Reserve. Settle into your tent and enjoy your first evening game drive followed by dinner at the camp.
Two full days to enjoy this increasingly popular area of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy morning and evening game drives, experience a mekoro ride (dug out canoe), walking safari, visit a local community or relax at the pool with incredible views over the Khwai River.
Meals: Included
Drinks: Included (local brands only)
Transport & transfers: Included
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4 to 5 to 6
Okavango Delta | Botswana
Today you will enjoy a scenic flight over the Delta towards your next destination, the Gomoti Plains Camp which is situated on the edge of the Gomoti river system. The area is known for its large concentrations of wildlife which thrive on the Gomoti plains and waterways.
Enjoy a range of activities on offer by Gomoti Plains Camp such as morning and evening game drives, walking safaris, mekoro safaris as well as boating (water level dependant). The food served at camp is a wonderful mixture of local cuisine flavoured and cooked in good old fashion home style cooking.
Meals: Included
Drinks: Included (local brands only)
Transport & transfers: Included
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7 to 8 to 9
Hwange National Park | Zimbabwe
Today you sadly depart Botswana but head towards the beautiful country of Zimbabwe to enjoy your safari in a different environment. You will be flown to Kasane and then transferred by road across the border to Victoria Falls Airport - the transfer time is approximately 45 minutes. You will then fly to Manga Airstrip in the Hwange National Park ( about a 45 minute flight) and transferred to Verney's Camp - your home for the next 3 nights.
Verney’s is a private concession area in a remote and little-visited part of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The tents are tucked perfectly under the shady arms of the teak trees bordering the open waterhole in front of camp. Enjoy morning and evening game drives or a full day drive with a picnic lunch.
Meals: Included
Drinks: Included (local brands only)
Transport & transfers: Included
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