2024 Botswana 13-Day Fly-In Safari (Gold)

Day 1

Arrival in Maun

Transfer to our accommodation. On the way, we’ll experience our first taste of "pure Africa"! Goats, cattle and donkeys roam freely in the streets here. Thamo Telele Lodge is a unique lodge on the banks of the Thamalakane River. An abundance of giraffe, zebra, springbok, ostrich, eland, oryx and kudu as well as a diverse birdlife inhabit this area. The afternoon can be spent at leisure as we recuperate from our long flight.

Thamo Telele Lodge

Day 2 & 3

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Today, we begin our fly-in adventure on a flight to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. The park covers an area of 52 800 km², making it the world's second largest game reserve. The land is predominantly flat, covered with bushes, grass, dunes and large trees. The park is home to animals such as giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, lions, blue wildebeests and numerous antelope species. Each tent at our small, exclusive lodge overlooks the waterhole where we can expect exciting game viewing. Day and night game drives, guided bush walks, bird watching and stargazing activities are offered here.

Dinaka Lodge

Day 4 & 5

Okavango Delta

We continue to the famous Okavango Delta. The delta is one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa and is the largest inland delta in the world. The Okavango pours into the Kalahari Basin, forming many waterways lined with papyrus and palm trees. The islands in between are a paradise for wildlife and birdlife.

On the flight there, we can enjoy the spectacular view of the delta from above. On the Xudum side of the Okavango in the south-west of the Delta, lies Kanana Camp, a special natural paradise with many grass and palm-covered islands. We will spend two wonderful days here. We are accommodated in one of eight spacious, luxurious tents and even have the choice of spending the night under the open night sky on a special sleeping platform!

The camp is a water paradise and offers game drives and guided walks in addition to water activities. It is possible that we will see lions, hyenas or even a leopard very near by. We are booked in on a full inclusive basis, so all activities such as game drives in four-wheel drive vehicles, boat trips, mokoro (dugout canoe) trips and guided walks are included in the price.

Kanana Camp

Day 6 & 7

Moremi Wildlife Resort

We fly to our next accommodation situated in the heart of the world-famous Moremi Game Reserve. Covering an area of 4872 km2, the reserve is one of the most diverse nature reserves on the entire continent. Only the relatively dry eastern part is accessible by a network of tracks.

Camp Okuti is situated on the northern edge of Moremi Park on the Maunachira River, a branch of the Okavango. We explore the area either in the lodge’s open safari vehicle or by boat. We see buffalo, giraffes, elephants and numerous smaller animal species. Of course, predators such as lions, cheetahs and the shy leopard also inhabit the area. We can look forward to exceptionally impressive safari moments here.

Okuti Camp

Day 8 & 9

Savute area

We continue to the Savute Game Reserve, which lies south of the Linyanti River in the western part of Chobe Park. Up until 2010, the Savuti River held no water due to many years of drought. At present, it has dried up again, but thanks to the surrounding waterholes, there are still many animals to be seen in the area. The exclusive Savute Safari Lodge is located at the eastern end of the Savuti Channel. The waterholes in front of the lodge are illuminated at night, so we can watch the animals coming and going in the tranquil evening atmosphere. We spend two eventful days in this area in search of elephants, giraffes, waterbucks, lions, hyenas, cheetahs and many more.

Savute Safari Lodge

Day 10 & 11

Chobe River

In the morning, we fly to Kasane. We can admire the vast bushveld of Chobe National Park to the south and the water-rich wetlands of the Linyanti and Chobe Rivers to the north during our flight. In Kasane, we board the Chobe Princess houseboat. The houseboat affords us exceptional views of the wilderness from the water.

Numeous wildlife experiences await us on the Chobe river, as there are about 80 000 elephants, numerous hippos and thousands of buffalo in this area. The buffalo are usually only seen in the early morning or late afternoon when they leave the bush to quench their thirst at the river.

Chobe Princess Houseboat

Day 12

Victoria Falls

Transfer to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The traditional Victoria Falls Hotel is situated close to the famous falls. In the afternoon, we can visit the world-famous waterfalls, where huge masses of water cascade over a 110 m drop over a width of 1708 m. A breathtaking spectacle! The local Kololo people call the waterfall Mosi-oa-Tunya = "Thundering Smoke". The name comes from the spray that rises up to 300 m and can still be seen 30 km away.

The Victoria Falls Hotel

Day 13

Departure

In the morning, we have the opportunity to partake in various activities (optional). Transfer to the airport and departure in the early afternoon.