Botswana and Zambia Wildlife and Victoria Falls Safari

Botswana and Zambia Wildlife and Victoria Falls Safari - From £2,575 per person excluding international flights

Day 1

Met upon arrival at Livingstone airport and transfer to the lovely Stanley Safari Lodge. Located on the escarpment with views overlooking the spray of Victoria Falls in the distance this is the perfect place to start your safari.

Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge - a beautiful lodge with cosy rooms in the style of an old English country home (B/L/D)

Day 2

A full day to enjoy the comfort of your lodge and explore the surrounding area. An obvious must is a visit to the breathtaking Victoria Falls, or, for an aerial view, why not try a helicopter flight over the Falls! Alternatives include white water rafting, a visit to the park and romantic meals on Livingstone Island to name but just a few!

Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge (B/L/D)

Day 3

This morning you depart Stanley Safari Lodge and by a series of road and boat transfers (approx 2.5hrs), make your way to the lovely Muchenje Lodge. With only 10 elegantly furnished rooms and located in the western side of Chobe National Park this is a fantastic lodge from where to start your safari. Activities during your stay include game drives by 4x4, night drives, boat cruises on Chobe River, village trips and guided bush walks!

Overnight: Muchenje Lodge - elegant ensuite rooms with views of Chobe River, a swimming pool, cosy bar area and a viewing deck! (FB)

Day 4

A full day to enjoy the various activities on offer in and around Chobe National Park as outliend above.

Overnight: Muchenje Lodge (FB)

Day 5

An early morning game drive in Chobe National Park prior to transferring to Kasane airstrip for your onward flight. A light aircraft transfer to Kwando Lebala Camp where you will be staying for the next two nights. Overlooking the Linyanti Wetlands this camp has recently been renovated and concentrates on game drives by 4x4, night drives and walking safaris...for security reasons the walking safaris depend on the volume of elephants in the area at the time of visiting. A variety of exciting wildlife is on offer in the Lebala area including elephant, buffalo, hippo, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, kudu, roan,sable, wild dog, cheetah, lion and hyena!

Overnight: Kwando Lebala Camp - eight spacious tents set on teak decking with ensuite bathrooms with claw footed baths. The communal areas are set under thatching with a bar, dining area and plunge pool on raised decking! (FB)

Day 6

A full day to explore the Linyanti wetlands and to see what fauna and flora you can spot. Activities today are as mentioned previously.

Overnight: Kwando Lebala Camp (FB)

Day 7

An onward flight to Shinde Camp set amongst its own private concession. Set on the edge of the permanent waterways of the Okavango Delta, Shinde offers you something a bit different. A variety of activities are on offer including game drives by 4x4 (mating lions were a highlight on our last visit!), guided nature walks, night drives, mokoro trips, boat excursions and fishing!

Overnight: Shinde Camp - eight comfortable ensuite tents raised on wooden decking and overlooking the waterways and plains of the Okavango Delta. The communal dining and bar area is spectacular with domed roofing and the feeling of dining in grandeur! (FB)

Day 8

A full day to relax and explore the waterways and game drives of Shinde Camp and its concession area. This is the perfect place for a family or small group with lodging to suit and a selection of activities on offer to suit everyone's needs...

Overnight: Shinde Camp (FB)

Day 9

Following your early morning game drive/boat trip you fly on to your next stop, Kanana Camp. Set deep amidst the Okavango Delta, Kanana Camp is located under a camopy of acacia, fig and sausage trees. Leopard, lechwe, lion and elephant are all residents here and can be seen by 4x4 game drives, boat trips, guided walks and night drives...

Overnight: Kanana Camp - a traditional camp with 8 large safari tents with private ensuite bathrooms. The camp also has a small plunge pool for those hot afternoons! (FB)

Day 10

Activities as previous day. Game drives and boat trips in and around the Kanana Camp area in the Okavango Delta.

Overnight: Kanana Camp (FB)

Day 11

Following your morning game drive (time permitting), you will fly to Maun for your onward flight back home (B)

Notes:

• Why not combine your Botswana safari with some pristine beach relaxation in Mozambique...
• Please note that prices are subject to seasons and time of year of travel