11-Day Victoria Falls & Botswana Highlights Safari (Superior)

Ilala Lodge Hotel | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located only 8 minutes away from the spectacular Victoria Falls, making it geographically the closest hotel to the waterfall on the Zimbabwean side. As a family-run hotel, Ilala Lodge has 73 stylish, well-appointed rooms, that offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury. The hotel’s location affords guests unique views of the mist that rises from the mighty waterfall, known as the ‘smoke that thunders

Experience gourmet dining at Ilala Lodge Hotels' top-rated Cassia Restaurant. Centrally located only minutes away from Victoria Falls, the newly-renamed restaurant offers a delicious breakfast buffet, lunch and al fresco evening dining under the starry African sky.

Relive the historical journey embarked by David Livingstone exploring the mighty Zambezi River aboard the Ra-Ikane fleet. Named after his instrumental guide, the boats represent the grace of a bygone era honouring the rich history of Victoria Falls and its explorers, adventurers and heroes. The Ra-Ikane offers a variety of cruises, including birdwatching, breakfast, lunch and sunset, as well as private charters.

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2 Nights

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Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 73

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wildlife, Wine

2 Executive Suites in our new wing. Each suite has their own separate lounge area with satellite TV, Nespresso coffee machine, as well as tea making facilities, air conditioning, fan, lounge suite, writing desk, mini bar fridge, room service, private patio with sliding doors that lead off the lounge.

Separate bedroom adjoins the lounge but has a sliding door separating the two rooms. A king-size bed, clothes closet, hairdryer, safe, robe and slippers. En-suite facilities with walk-in shower, twin vanity basins and separate bath. Minibar fridge with complimentary stocking.

Own private patio with sliding doors leading off the bedroom.

Magnificent views of the sunrise over the mighty Victoria Falls.

The suite comes complete with a private lounge, kitchen, en-suite bathroom with double vanity basins, walk-in shower and an indulgent bathtub. There is a private balcony, where guests can indulge in a large spa bath while enjoying world-class views of the spray rising above the mighty Victoria Falls waterfall.

Guests receive a complimentary in-room mini stocking of breakfast offerings such as yoghurt, cereal cheese, mini bread loaves etc. as well as a relaxing river cruise - subject to availability.

In addition to offering an ideal romantic retreat, the suite can also be transformed into a comfortable and spacious family villa, via a pair of interleading doors into a secondary suite and deluxe guest room.

Experience gourmet dining in Victoria Falls at the top-rated Cassia Restaurant. Centrally located only minutes from the Victoria Falls at Ilala Lodge Hotel, the newly-renamed restaurant offers a delicious breakfast buffet, lunch and al fresco evening dining under the starry African sky.

The Cassia Restaurant delivers an unmatched menu, paired with an extensive wine list comprised of carefully selected wines from South Africa’s top vineyards. The calming and tranquil ambience is further complemented by the gentle rumble of Victoria Falls in the background. A truly unforgettable dining experience not to be missed.

The Cassia Restaurant

Experience gourmet dining in Victoria Falls at the top-rated Cassia Restaurant. Centrally located only minutes away from the Victoria Falls at Ilala Lodge Hotel, the newly-renamed restaurant offers a delicious breakfast buffet, lunch and al fresco evening dining under the starry African sky.

The Cassia Restaurant delivers an unmatched menu, paired with an extensive wine list comprised of carefully selected wines from South Africa’s top vineyards. The calming and tranquil ambience is further complemented by the gentle rumble of Victoria Falls in the background. A truly unforgettable dining experience not to be missed.

Chobe Game Lodge | Chobe River Front

Standard Room and Suite Bathroom Interior

Honeymoon Suite and Family Suite Main Bedroom Interior

Counter-balancing the wilderness are restful, air conditioned, en-suite lodgings. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity.
Other facilities include a large swimming pool with terrace, a riverside boma area, a stylish bar with an outside terrace, an expansive deck offering magnificent views over the Chobe River as well as conference facilities for business travellers. All meals are catered for in various locations throughout the lodge including the terrace, boma and riverfront deck.

Each of Chobe Game Lodge's 4 luxury suites has an individual plunge pool set on a private terrace with breathtaking panoramic views of the endless landscape and open plains. Graceful high arches, quarry tiled floors and barrel vaulted ceilings create an atmosphere of cool tranquillity. All 46 rooms are tastefully furnished, each room with hand crafted Rhodesian teak furniture and walls decorated with original African carvings and paintings.

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2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included

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Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 44

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Owing to the location of Chobe Game Lodge inside the Chobe National Park, early-morning game drives set off as soon as the park opens, giving you the best chance of tracking predators while they are still active. The afternoon drives depart the lodge in the late afternoon (the exact time is dependent on the season), only returning at park closure time after sunset, thus maximising the time you spend out in the park to enjoy those special sightings.

The drives follow the course of the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Elephant encounters are common and huge herds of buffalo abound. The ever-present impala and the majestic giraffe are both common residents, while sightings of the puku antelope are also on offer. Predators are plentiful in the northern region of the Chobe National Park, and excellent sightings of lion, wild dog and leopard are to be had.

The Chobe Game Lodge vehicles are open 4WD game viewers redesigned to make your trip comfortable and your viewing experience astonishing. Included in the fleet are several silent, CO2 emission-free electric vehicles designed to further enhance your Chobe safari.

Camp Okavango | Okavango Delta

Botswana’s Okavango Delta, recognised as a World Heritage Site, is the planet's largest inland delta—a vast labyrinth of life-filled lagoons, expansive lakes, and winding channels. Amid this wild magic is Desert & Delta Safaris' Camp Okavango, a remote treasure situated on Nxaragha Island. Here, an unparalleled, water-based wilderness experience awaits, available year-round. A deep connection with nature is fostered with mindfully guided activities, while luxury and exceptional service are blended masterfully. The result is an unforgettable journey—crafted with intent and delivered with soul.

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2 Nights

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4 Star

Other

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 12

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

For an authentic and tranquil safari experience, Camp Okavango accommodates just 24 guests. The camp features eleven Safari Suites, each perched on raised wooden platforms and set within lush Delta vegetation. En suite bathrooms are spacious, with a double vanity, double shower, and a separate water closet—with a view! Large stack-away sliding doors open onto a private, open-air viewing deck, offering a place to lounge quietly alongside nature and soak up the unobstructed vistas ahead. Each Safari Suite includes:

Suite built on raised wooden platform and connected by winding walkways; Private viewing deck with loungers overlooking the Delta; King bed; En suite bathroom with double vanity, showers and a toilet; Eco-friendly bathroom toiletries; Fans; Mosquito net; Small safe for valuables; Indoor lounge seating; Writing desk/dresser; Tea- and coffee-making facilities; Dressing gowns; Wardrobes; Hairdryer; 220V multi adaptor plugs for charging equipment; 24-Hour solar power; Flashlight, Rain umbrellas; Airhorn in case of emergency; Laundry service (complimentary).

Camp Okavango Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

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Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Netting, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

One Family Suite accommodates guests with children, who are warmly welcomed at Camp Okavango from age 6. This suite consists of two en suite bedrooms—a master bedroom and a twin-configured room. The rooms are joined by their two inter-connecting bathrooms. The bathrooms are spacious, featuring double vanities, double showers, and separate water closets. Both bedrooms open onto private, open-air viewing decks through large stack-away sliding doors, offering stunning views of the Delta. Each room also includes comfortable lounge seating, perfect for relaxing indoors while enjoying the surrounding landscape. The Family Suite includes:

Suite built on raised wooden platform and connected by winding walkways; Two en suite rooms; Two separate private viewing decks with loungers overlooking the Delta; King bed in master room and twin configuration in second room; Two separate bathrooms with double vanity, showers and a toilet and through-fare door between; Eco-friendly bathroom toiletries; Fans; Mosquito nets; Small safe for valuables; Indoor lounge seating in each room; Writing desks/dressers; Tea- and coffee-making facilities; Dressing gowns; Wardrobes; Hairdryers; 220V multi adaptor plugs for charging equipment; 24-Hour solar power; Flashlights, Rain umbrellas; Airhorns in case of emergency; Laundry service (complimentary).

Camp Okavango Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

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Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Netting, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

Camp Okavango is a true celebration of nature and, to deepen this connection further, a Sleep-Out Deck experience awaits—an opportunity to fall asleep beneath a canopy of stars and start the morning with a warm greeting from the African sunrise, thanks to its east-facing position. The sky becomes a live big screen, offering consistently stunning backdrops for the wildlife that frequently roams or soars by. Staying true to Desert & Delta Safaris' commitment to blending nature and comfort, this experience offers a seamless connection to the wilderness and thoughtful touches of luxury. Enjoy morning tea or coffee served in bed, a private bathroom, and mosquito nets. The Sleep-Out Deck experience is inclusive for guests staying three nights or more and can be booked between 1 April and 31 October.

Camp Okavango Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

Seeing the Okavango Delta from a helicopter is a truly magnificent experience. Desert & Delta’s partners at Helicopter Horizons will remove the doors providing uninterrupted views and close up angles of the majestic Delta and its wildlife. A scenic flight is not just a must for keen photographers but an exciting opportunity to witness this remarkable network of land and water from above.

The flights are operated with the utmost respect and caution for the natural environment, the wildlife and travellers. Routes have been carefully marked out ensuring guests on other activities and in camp are not disturbed. The flight routes and take off areas are designed specifically to make use of pristine areas within the concession.

Camp Okavango Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

Camp Moremi | Moremi Game Reserve

Camp Moremi early morning sunrise from the deck

Camp Moremi has a well-deserved legacy in the Botswana tourism industry for being able to deliver the classic African safari experience. Recently completely rebuilt, Camp Moremi is located within Botswana’s world-renowned Moremi Game Reserve, situated on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in an area known for its spectacular game-viewing opportunities

Game drives conducted in open 4x4 vehicles in the morning and late afternoons, offer excellent game viewing including frequent sightings of lion, leopard and cheetah as well as wild dog. Alternatively, guest can explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon and surrounding Okavango channels by boating safari.

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Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 12

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Leroo La Tau | Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Leroo La Tau by Desert & Delta Safaris, on the western bank of the Boteti River, offers an ideal base for exploring Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and offers the chance to witness Botswana’s mind-blowing annual zebra migration.

24 guests are accommodated in 11 luxury chalets and a family suite (2-bedroom; interleading), accommodating up to 24 guests. Each thatched, glass-fronted chalet is en suite and has a private viewing deck overlooking the river, frequented by wildlife.

The main lodge area provides expansive views, with a boma and fire pit, and a photographic hide for day and night viewing. The dining room, curio shop, pool, reading room, and both indoor and outdoor seating by the bar complete the space.

Activities include twice-daily game drives, cultural excursions to Khumaga Village, and day trips to Nxai Pan and Baines Baobabs.

For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, there’s Desert & Delta Safaris’ Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Sleep-Out Experience (15 June to 31 October; Inclusive for guests staying three nights or more; Booking dependent and subject to availability).

*Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Sleep-Out Experience: Scenic helicopter transfers and tailor-made, completely exclusive journeys are also available as part of Desert & Delta Safaris’ Epic Experiences collection. Surcharges apply.

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2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (excl Spirits) Included

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4 Star

Other

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 12

Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Leroo La Tau has 11 en suite Luxury Chalets, each thatched and glass-fronted. All Luxury Chalets provide stunning 270° views of the river and the park beyond, thanks to their east-facing position on the edge of the Boteti. To enhance in-room game viewing, all are raised on wooden platforms and feature private viewing decks with loungers. Wildlife frequents the river, which is in full view. Each Luxury Chalet includes:

Leroo La Tau Luxury Chalet Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

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Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wardrobe

Leroo La Tau offers one Family Suite comprising two interconnected bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms with double vanities and showers. Both rooms are thatched and glass-fronted, providing 270° views of the Boteti River Valley and the park beyond. The main bedroom features a king-size bed and a private viewing deck with loungers, while the second bedroom is configured as a twin. A third bed can be added upon request for small children. The suite's front door opens into the main bedroom, with the second bedroom accessible through a central connecting door. The Family Chalet includes:

Leroo La Tau Family Chalet Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

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Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Wardrobe

Leroo La Tau, meaning "Lion's Paw," offers expertly guided game drives twice daily through Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. This extraordinary region is home to an array of predators, including lions, jackals, cheetahs, leopards, both brown and spotted hyenas, caracals, and more. Antelope, from elegant kudus to towering giraffes, also call this park home. The Boteti River, in particular, is renowned for hosting Botswana’s spectacular zebra migration, a breathtaking display of stripes and hooves that is typically in full swing between May and October.

*Please note: Due to the remote location of Leroo La Tau within the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, the pans themselves are not included in the daily scheduled activities from the lodge.

Leroo La Tau Game Drives Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

Picture an endless stretch of flat salt, all the way to the horizon—a surreal, lunar-like environment that captivates the senses. As the sun sets, the sky transforms into a vibrant canvas of burnt orange, periwinkle, and pink—the kind of African sunset that dreams are made of.

The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are so remote that both sound and light pollution are non-existent, an experience described by many as life-changing. This is where Desert & Delta Safaris bring guests for their iconic Makgadikgadi Salt Pans Sleep-Out Experience.

Guests are transported from Leroo La Tau to sleep under the stars, dine around a campfire, and revel in the profound solitude of nature. All logistics, including bedrolls, meals, and transport, are handled by the lodge team. The sleep-out is guided expertly, with safety a top priority for all guests.

Available between mid-June and October, the experience is inclusive for guests staying three nights or more, subject to weather and availability. To enhance this adventure, guests can opt for one-way or return helicopter transfers (surcharges apply). For a fully exclusive, bespoke journey, inquire about Desert & Delta’s newly launched Epic Experience itinerary.

Leroo La Tau Salt Pans Sleep-Out Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

A helicopter scenic flight offers an unparalleled opportunity to truly grasp the vastness of the Makgadikgadi Pans wilderness.

Every month unveils a unique spectacle: from the dusty trails of thousands of zebras migrating along the Boteti River to the dramatic transformation of the pans. Soaring above, guests can witness the lush green islands scattered across vast water basins, ancient baobab trees standing sentinel, and Kubu Island’s migratory flamingos that gather in their thousands to breed and nest. The landscape is further enriched by the ancient rocks of Gondwanaland and its fascinating archaeological sites.

Helicopter scenic flights such as these, along with optional transfers to and from the Salt Pans Sleep-Out Experience, are a truly special addition to any Leroo La Tau adventure—offering the chance to see some of Africa’s most striking settings from the skies.

*Please note: Scenery and wildlife vary with the seasons, weather patterns and Mother Nature’s unpredictable will. Please enquire about flights and seasonal events before booking.

Leroo La Tau Scenic Heli Flights Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

Desert & Delta Safaris is renowned for crafting immersive adventures that go beyond the ordinary. Culture and community play a central role, offering guests an authentic, enriching, and educational itinerary that leaves a lasting impact.

Guests are invited to Khumaga Village, located near Leroo La Tau, for a guided day trip to explore this vibrant community and gain insights into local life.

During the visit, visitors can engage with local farmers, try their hand at milking cows, and perhaps bottle-feed baby goats (kids). They'll meet local families, who often invite guests into their homes for a tour, and can visit the community school.

Additionally, guests can support the community by purchasing beautifully woven homeware, including baskets, trays, and vessels crafted by local women.

Leroo La Tau Village Tour Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

Guests staying three nights or more at Leroo La Tau can enjoy a day trip to Nxai Pan National Park. The excursion starts in the early morning and includes a visit to Nxai Pan as well as Baines Baobabs for a chance to see the expansive salt pans. Lunch will be enjoyed while out exploring Nxai Pan.

Leroo La Tau Nxai Pans Day Trip Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

Restaurant, Bar & Dining

The main dining room at Leroo La Tau is set indoors and offers communal dining with both plated and buffet-style meals. At every meal, a variety is served, with dietary requests deliciously catered for.

A selection of lovely wines is served at dinner, with the option to order preferred, inclusive drinks.

The main bar remains fully stocked and open for all guests to enjoy, with an indoor seating area and reading room and various outdoor seating spots to sit and sip at. Premium drinks are available at an additional cost.

The main area also includes a boma and fire pit set atop the cliffs of the Boteti River Valley—the perfect spot for a warm drink in the early mornings and sundowners after a day of adventure. The photographic hide, for both daytime and night time viewing, offers private dining on request and by prior arrangement.

Weather permitting, Leroo La Tau loves to surprise guests with unforgettable bush meals, adding an extra touch of magic to mealtime.

Leroo La Tau Dining Credit: Desert & Delta Safaris

11-Day Victoria Falls & Botswana Highlights Safari (Superior)

Ilala Lodge Hotel | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

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Chobe Game Lodge | Chobe River Front

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Camp Okavango | Okavango Delta

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Camp Moremi | Moremi Game Reserve

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Leroo La Tau | Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

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