11 Day Botswana and Zambia Deluxe Safari

Your adventure commences upon arrival at Maun Airport, where you’ll be greeted and transferred by scheduled light aircraft to the intimate San Camp. Nestled on the vast, otherworldly Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, this exclusive camp accommodates just 12 guests, ensuring personalized attention. Witness dramatic sunsets and sunrises transforming the landscape, offering unparalleled views of the African sky. At San Camp, unwind in one of six exquisitely appointed white tents, featuring comfortable beds with soft feather bedding and hot water bottles for chilly nights. Explore the camp’s natural history museum, library, or rejuvenate in the tented yoga pavilion. Activities include: Thrilling quad biking expeditions across the pans, delightful close encounters with meerkats, and an interactive San Bushman cultural tour to learn their traditional way of life. Game drives and game walks are also offered

After breakfast, you will be transferred to a light aircraft for a spectacular scenic flight to Tuludi Camp, nestled within the Khwai Private Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This 200,000-hectare reserve offers a truly impressive and varied game viewing experience. Experience the annual floodwaters from the Angolan highlands, which fill the delta between May and August, sustaining a rich ecosystem year-round in its permanent channels and lagoons. The lodge’s seven luxurious, spacious tented rooms blend seamlessly with the natural landscape, each featuring a private deck and plunge pool overlooking the vast floodplains. Between thrilling activities like game drives and walking safaris that allow for off-road exploration, guests can relax at the communal bar and firepit, unwind by the large swimming pool, or retreat to the elevated treehouse library. Depending on water levels, guests can also enjoy tranquil boating and mokoro safaris for a unique perspective of the Delta’s pristine ecosystem.

This morning, another scheduled light aircraft transfer brings you to Selinda Camp, perfectly positioned on the banks of the Selinda Spillway. This lodge provides an authentic bush camp experience blended with contemporary luxuries. The Selinda Reserve is famous for its high density of iconic wildlife, including prides of lion, wild dog, massive herds of elephant, buffalo, hippo, and a spectacular array of birdlife. Selinda Camp’s lounge and main areas offer expansive views of the floodplains and savannah. Additional facilities include a large dining room with a wine cellar, an art gallery, a social fire pit area, and a dedicated viewing hide. Each of the nine en-suite tented rooms is raised on decks, providing excellent views from private shaded verandas, with a special highlight being the open-air en-suite bathrooms featuring stone bathtubs and antique showers. Activities include exciting game drives, thrilling night drives to spot nocturnal creatures, immersive nature walks, and tranquil boat cruises

Today involves a scheduled light aircraft transfer to Kasane, followed by a seamless cross-border road and ferry transfer to Livingstone, Zambia. Here, you will discover the exquisite Tongabezi Lodge, a luxury, exclusive haven near the magnificent Victoria Falls, nestled privately on the banks of the Zambezi River. Tongabezi offers a unique blend of romance, exclusivity, warmth, and attentive service, with each house and cottage assigned a personal valet to act as your private concierge throughout your stay. The rooms are elegantly styled with furniture and embellishments sourced from across Africa. Indulge in exquisite dining experiences either beside the river or on your private terrace, under the African stars by candlelight. Activities include: Game drives, bush walks, and boating trips are all included. Most importantly, you’ll have ample opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls from multiple perspectives: on foot within the national park, from inside the gorge, from Livingstone Island, or even from the air

After a final breakfast, enjoy a scheduled road transfer to Livingstone Airport for your onward travel arrangements, concluding your epic Botswana and Zambia journey