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13 days Botswana, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe and Botswana Ultimate Safari

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Is the Zimbabwe and Botswana Ultimate Safari for Me?

This journey takes you from Victoria Falls to Hwange and Mana Pool in Zimbabwe, combining with the Khwai Concession and Okavango Delta in Botswana. The rhythm of the safari allows for full immersion within the destinations, from wild remote escape to historical spots and most rewarding game viewing with diverse activities. You need to be a little bit adventurous, prepared to be guided by the most wonderful and knowledgeable rangers, while enjoying classic and luxury properties. This is Africa at its best!

$18380 USD

? Can be customised based on your budget and requirements. International flights not included.

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Transport + transfers included

MEALS

All meals + drinks at certain lodges included (see itinerary)

ACTIVITIES

Lodge game activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities
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Your 13-Day Itinerary

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

Ilala Lodge Hotel

Ilala Lodge Hotel

The perfect base from which to explore one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders, the majestic Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls accommodation at Ilala Lodge Hotel provides distinguished yet affordable accommodation in a gracious and secluded surrounds.

Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally situated on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River, where it is the closest hotel to the magnificent Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls, recently voted one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders, are within easy walking distance for guests, as is the Victoria Falls town centre. Wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns and restaurant diners can see and hear the majestic roar of “the smoke that thunders” in the background and enjoy Zimbabwe’s finest cuisine in The Palm Restaurant.

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Ingwe Pan

Ingwe Pan

 

 

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Verney’s Camp

Verney’s Camp

Verney’s Camp is situated in the south-central part of Hwange National Park, on a remote private concession of 10 000 hectares. It is a beautiful amphitheatre fringed by teak forest that opens up onto a waterhole that is a playground to the famous elephant herds of Hwange.

The camp comprises of ten classic style tents, two of which are family tents. All are at ground level set on wooden decks and each tent is tastefully furnished, with en-suite bathrooms comprising shower, toilet and double basins.

Natural paths lead to the main camp areas where the dining area, lounge and boma overlook a waterhole.

Activities include day and night game drives, bird-watching, guided walks with armed rangers (guide availability dependent) and shorter cultural visits to villages nearby.  A half day tour to a local school in the national park may be arranged, the tour also stops at a small village, and the Wild Dog Research Centre.

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Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp

Machaba Camp is situated in the game rich Khwai area, on the eastern tongue of the Okavango Delta, constructed on the same site as the previous Machaba camp.

The name Machaba is the local Setswana name for the Sycamore Fig Tree, the tree of life. The Machaba tree abounds in the Okavango Delta and most African riverine forests.

Machaba trees are renowned for their abundant fruit, which feed a vast array of animals throughout the year, including elephant, baboons, bush buck, green pigeons and many more.

The camp is built in the classic 1950’s style, with luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms and living areas, not forgetting the romantic outdoor showers. All the tents are situated on the ground and the pathways to the tents meander between the large riverine trees.

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Kiri Camp

Kiri Camp

 

 

 

 

 

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Peak, low and mixed refer to different travel seasons, which also affect the price.
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Zimbabwe

  • Peak of the rainy season, with Hwange transformed into a lush, emerald landscape.
  • Afternoon storms cool the air and create dramatic skies for photography.
  • Game disperses widely due to abundant water, but scenery is spectacular and fresh.
  • Excellent for birding, with migrants and breeding species active around pans and river edges.
  • Newborn antelope are common, making predator-prey interactions more dynamic.

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Every journey we craft is enriched by our experts’ personal exploration. Their time in the field guarantees an insider’s perspective on Africa’s most remarkable safari experiences.

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