10 day Okavango, Vic Falls and Chobe Private Fly-In Safari

Your journey begins in Zimbabwe, where you will be warmly greeted by your private driver and transferred to the elegant Palm River Hotel. Nestled along the banks of the iconic Zambezi River under the shade of towering indigenous trees, this hotel offers a sanctuary of tranquility just moments from the action. On a quiet day, you can hear the distant roar and see the mist rising from the falls directly from the hotel grounds. This location perfectly balances relaxation with adventure, serving as your base for the next two nights.

Stay at Palm River Hotel

Situated on the lush banks of the Zambezi River just minutes from Victoria Falls, the 5-star Palm River Hotel offers a luxurious, nature-immersed retreat where you can relax in riverfront suites, embark on scenic wildlife cruises, savor open-air gourmet dining, and listen to the thunder of the falls right from your private balcony.

During your stay, you have the freedom to curate your own experience. You might choose to explore the rainforest trails bordering the magnificent Victoria Falls (known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya or ‘The Smoke That Thunders’), or perhaps take to the sky in a helicopter or microlight for a breathtaking aerial view. For a more relaxed pace, join a luxury cruise on the Ra-Ikane river boat, enjoying birdwatching and sunset cocktails on the Zambezi. Adrenaline seekers can opt for white water rafting or bungee jumping off the bridge. Whether you seek thrills or serenity, Victoria Falls delivers.

After a delicious breakfast, you will transfer across the border into Botswana, heading toward the world-renowned Chobe National Park. Your destination is the historic Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent safari lodge located inside the park itself. Perched on a hill, the lodge offers sweeping panoramic views of the Chobe River and its fertile floodplains. This region is affectionately known as the “Land of Giants,” boasting the highest concentration of elephants in Africa, with populations exceeding 40,000.

Over the next two days, you will immerse yourself in this diverse ecosystem through a variety of safari activities. Because the lodge is inside the park, you are first in line for wildlife sightings. You will explore the terrain on classic game drives in open-view vehicles, or take to the water on solar-electric powered safari boats for a silent, eco-friendly river cruise. Witness massive herds of buffalo and elephants converging at the water’s edge to drink, while keeping a sharp eye out for predators; lions, leopards, majestic African wild dogs, and crocodiles are regular sightings here. As the sun sets, enjoy a classic gin and tonic while watching the river turn gold.

Stay at Chobe Game Lodge

As the only permanent luxury safari lodge situated directly inside Botswana’s Chobe National Park, the 5-star Chobe Game Lodge offers an eco-conscious riverfront retreat where you can experience silent solar-powered boat cruises alongside massive elephant herds, early-access 4×4 game drives, elevated boardwalk wildlife viewing, and fine alfresco boma dining from luxury river-facing rooms.

Following a final morning activity and breakfast at Chobe, you will transfer to Kasane airport for your first light aircraft flight. This scenic journey flies you over the Linyanti marsh and Savuti plains, offering endless views before landing in the Moremi Game Reserve. You will spend three nights at Camp Moremi, situated in a spectacular location where the solid earth meets the waters of the delta. This area is celebrated for its biodiversity and dramatic landscapes, featuring Mopane forests, floodplains, and lagoons.

Moremi offers a quintessential “Big Five” safari experience. Your days will be filled with morning and afternoon game drives led by expert guides. You might spot a leopard lounging in the branches of a Mopane tree, a pride of lions camouflaged in the tall grass, or herds of elephants grazing under the green canopy. In addition to land-based drives, you can explore the Xakanaxa Lagoon by boat, navigating the winding channels to view the impressive birdlife and aquatic ecosystems. This blend of land and water activities ensures you see the very best of Botswana’s wildlife

Stay at Camp Moremi

Nestled beneath a canopy of ancient ebony trees on the edge of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in Botswana’s renowned Moremi Game Reserve, Camp Moremi is a classic luxury safari lodge where you can experience high-density wildlife tracking on open 4×4 game drives, navigate the Okavango Delta’s papyrus channels on motorized boat safaris, spot exceptional birdlife, and unwind in elegant elevated canvas suites while taking in sweeping lagoon views, open-air bush dining, and poolside lounging under the African stars.

Your adventure continues with a flight deeper into the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Okavango Delta. You will touch down at Camp Okavango, a lodge dedicated to the water-based magic of this pristine wilderness. Unlike the previous camps, the focus here shifts from game drives to exploring the intricate network of waterways and islands that make the Delta unique.

For two days, you will experience the silence and beauty of the Delta through water-based activities. Glide through the reed-lined channels in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), poled by an experienced guide who will reveal the tiny details of the ecosystem, from painted reed frogs to vibrant kingfishers. For covering larger distances, modern motorboats allow you to roam vast expanses of water. If you wish to stretch your legs, guided bush walks on nearby islands offer a thrilling way to track larger land species on foot, providing an intimate connection with nature that vehicles cannot replicate

Stay at Camp Okavango 

Situated on the secluded Nxaragha Island in the heart of Botswana’s permanent Okavango Delta, Camp Okavango is an eco-friendly, water-based luxury safari lodge where you can experience year-round aquatic exploration—navigating winding channels by traditional mokoro canoe and motorized boats, tracking wildlife on guided island walking safaris, spotting rare bird species, and relaxing in elevated, open-air canvas suites connected by elevated wooden boardwalks with panoramic delta views.

On your final morning, you will wake to the chorus of the bush one last time. After a hearty breakfast, you will board your light aircraft for the final leg of your journey. As you fly south toward Maun, enjoy one last spectacular aerial view of the glittering Okavango Delta below—a fitting goodbye to one of Africa’s last true wildernesses. Upon landing in Maun, you will connect with your onward flight home