RUTH ELLEN - THE BIG BOTSWANA ADVENTURE JUNE 2026

Day notes

Day 1–2: Victoria Falls

Arrive just after midday at Victoria Falls Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for a two-night stay on a bed & breakfast basis. After check-in and lunch (at your own arrangement), enjoy a leisurely afternoon siesta before being collected for your sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Watch the sky turn gold as hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife stir along the banks. Return to the lodge for dinner at leisure and overnight.

On Day 2, after breakfast, set out for a guided tour of Victoria Falls, exploring multiple viewpoints of this awe-inspiring natural wonder. Return to the lodge for lunch (at your own arrangement), then witness the educational vulture feeding experience on-site before enjoying a relaxed afternoon at leisure. Dinner is again at your own arrangement, with overnight at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

Breakfast is included each morning, while lunch and dinner are at leisure, allowing you to sample the lodge restaurant or nearby dining options.

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On the morning of Day 3, you’ll transfer across the border into Chobe National Park for a two-night stay at Muchenje Safari Lodge. From this privileged vantage point on the park’s western edge, enjoy thrilling game drives in search of elephants, lions, and abundant plains game, as well as a serene boat safari along the Chobe River, where hippos, crocodiles, and a dazzling array of birdlife await.

These days promise both excitement and tranquility, with spectacular photographic opportunities at every turn. Your stay is on a full-board basis, ensuring you’re well cared for between adventures.

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You l lbe transferred to Kasane Airport, take a scenic flight to Khwai, where you’ll be transferred to Sango Safari Camp for a three-night stay. Set within the Khwai Community Area on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve, this intimate camp offers a truly authentic safari experience.

Your days here are filled with variety:

• Morning and evening game drives tracking predators and plains game

• Mokoro excursions gliding through the Delta’s winding waterways

• Guided bush walks that reveal the smaller details of the wilderness and traditional knowledge of the land

All meals are included, creating a seamless and immersive stay where every moment is tailored to the rhythm of the bush.

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On the morning of Day 8, you’ll fly from Khwai into the Kwara Private Reserve, one of the most game-rich and exclusive areas of the Okavango Delta. Here, you’ll spend four nights at 4 Rivers Camp, a classic tented safari camp surrounded by pristine wilderness and abundant wildlife.

Your stay offers a perfect mix of comfort and adventure, with activities including:

• Morning and evening game drives across the reserve’s diverse habitats

• Boating and mokoro excursions through the Delta’s channels and lagoons

• Optional cultural village visits, offering a deeper connection to local traditions

Renowned for its predator sightings and varied activities, Kwara Reserve ensures a thrilling and memorable finale to your safari. Meals are included on a full-board basis, with warm hospitality making your stay seamless and indulgent.

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This morning, you’ll take a scenic flight to Maun, where you’ll connect onto your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. From here, you’ll board your onward international flight back home — carrying with you unforgettable memories of your African safari adventure.