Epic Zimbabwe and Botswana

On arrival in Victoria Falls, clear immigration and make your way into the arrivals hall. Here you will be met by your driver from Victoria Falls River Lodge and transferred to the camp. The drive time is about 30 minutes to the jetty followed by 20 minutes by boat into Camp.

Later in the afternoon, head out on your first activity before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight: Victoria Falls River Lodge

Victoria Falls River Lodge offers guests an excellent base from which to explore the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls, with a range of activities both on the water and on land. Boat cruises along the Zambezi provide opportunities to spot hippos, crocodiles and elephants along the riverbanks, while sunset cruises offer beautiful views of the river and its wildlife. Guests can also enjoy guided visits to Victoria Falls, where they can walk along the viewpoints and experience the sheer scale and power of the falls.

Guests can head out on guided morning and afternoon game drives in Zambezi National Park, where sightings may include elephant, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, hippo and a variety of antelope, with the possibility of encountering predators.

For those wanting to explore further afield, optional activities include helicopter flights over Victoria Falls, guided canoeing, fishing, walking safaris and adventure activities such as white-water rafting, ziplining and bungee jumping.

This morning, after breakfast, you will be transferred back to Victoria Falls Airport, in time for your scheduled flight to Kasane.  Flying time is approximately 20 minutes. 

On arrival at Kasane Airport, clear immigration. You will be assisted to your scheduled flight to Jack's Camp. This flight is about 1 hour 45 minutes. 

On arrival at the airstrip you will be met by your safari guide where you will set out on game drive to the Camp.  Arrive at Jack's Camp and after being shown to your rooms and a quick refresh, enjoy high tea at the main lodge.

Head out on your afternoon game activity .

Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnights:  Jack's Camp 

 Jack’s Camp offers a unique wildlife experience in the vast, remote landscapes of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where desert-adapted species and seasonal wildlife movements create a striking contrast to the Okavango Delta. Guests can head out across the open pans by quad bike, exploring the seemingly endless salt flats and surrounding grasslands in search of springbok, gemsbok, ostrich and kori bustard. The area is also home to more elusive species, including brown hyena, bat-eared fox and black-backed jackal, while smaller desert-adapted animals thrive in this harsh environment.

One of the highlights is spending time with habituated meerkats, observing them as they emerge from their burrows, forage for food and keep watch for predators. Guided walks with local San Bushmen offer insight into how people have survived in this arid landscape for generations, including their knowledge of tracking wildlife, identifying plants and finding water in the desert.

During the green season, typically following the summer rains, the landscape changes dramatically as the pans and grasslands attract large herds of zebra and wildebeest. These seasonal movements draw predators into the area, creating opportunities to see lions, cheetahs and brown hyenas taking advantage of the abundance of prey. Flamingos and other waterbirds may also gather in significant numbers when conditions are favourable, transforming the pans into an important seasonal feeding and breeding ground.

Wildlife viewing here is shaped by the seasons, with each visit offering a different perspective on this remarkable ecosystem. 

Overnights: Jack's Camp

This morning after breakfast you will be transferred through to the airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Jao Camp. Flying time today is approximately 1 hour. 

Upon arrival at the airstrip you will be met by your safari guide and transferred for about 15 minutes to the magnificent Jao Camp.

Gather for high tea before heading out on an afternoon game drive through the rich riverine woodlands and open floodplains surrounding camp.

Return after sunset for dinner.

Overnight: Jao Camp

A full day to explore the wildlife-rich Jao Reserve in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, where a mosaic of floodplains, waterways, islands and woodland supports an impressive diversity of wildlife.

Lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas inhabit the reserve, while elephants and buffalo move through the grasslands and along the channels. Red lechwe, sitatunga and other antelope are often found around the water, with hippos and crocodiles occupying the lagoons and waterways. The Delta is also a haven for birdlife, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, bee-eaters and a variety of waterbirds.

Game drives provide opportunities to track predators and observe the interactions between the Delta’s wildlife, while mokoro excursions and boat safaris offer closer views of aquatic species and birds along the channels. Depending on seasonal water levels, the balance of land- and water-based activities varies, creating different wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the year.

As evening approaches, wildlife becomes active around the floodplains and water sources, while night drives, where available, can reveal nocturnal species rarely seen during the day. With its diverse habitats and rich concentration of wildlife, Jao Camp offers excellent opportunities to explore the Okavango Delta and observe its remarkable animal life.

Overnight: Jao Camp

After a final morning activity and breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled 30 minute flight to Tawana. 

On landing, your safari guide will be waiting to welcome you and set off on your first game drive to camp. The drive takes around an hour, although it may be a little longer depending on the wildlife sightings along the way.

Arrive in time for lunch, followed by some time to relax and enjoy the surroundings. 

Later in the afternoon, enjoy high tea before setting off on your afternoon game activity.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner.

Overnight: Tawana Camp 

Spend the next two days exploring the wildlife-rich wilderness surrounding Tawana Camp in Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s most celebrated wildlife areas, situated within the eastern Okavango Delta. The reserve is renowned for its remarkable biodiversity and varied landscapes, where winding waterways, seasonal floodplains, open grasslands, and mopane woodlands create a mosaic of habitats supporting an abundance of wildlife. Set out on early morning and afternoon game drives, discovering the reserve’s diverse ecosystems and following the tracks of animals through this beautiful and largely untouched wilderness. Between drives, return to camp for lunch and a relaxing afternoon siesta.

Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebra, buffalo, and antelope, while keeping watch for iconic predators such as lions and leopards. Moremi is also particularly renowned for its African wild dogs, one of Africa’s most endangered carnivores. Along the Gomoti River and its surrounding habitats, keep an eye out for hippos, crocodiles, and an abundance of birdlife, including the striking African fish eagle. The changing seasons bring their own character to the landscape, from lush greenery and seasonal waterways to drier plains where wildlife gathers around reliable water sources. As the sun sets over the reserve, enjoy sundowners in the bush before returning to camp for dinner.

Overnights:  Tawana Camp 

This morning after breakfast and a final game activity in Botswana, you will be transferred back to the airstrip for your flight to Maun and onward to South Africa.

Depart on scheduled flight from Maun Airport to Johannesburg Airport, South Africa. 

On arrival in Johannesburg, clear immigration, collect your luggage and check in for your home-bound flight and Depart Africa

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