Botswana Wildlife Breakaway

After breakfast, we head south, travelling via Maun to our second camp in the delta. It is situated in a private concession in the Greater Moremi area. This large expanse of pristine delta vegetation is renowned for its concentration of mammals. It is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during a game drive. Game viewing is seasonal and depending on the time of the year, you may see different species in different areas. The best time for game viewing in the delta is towards the end of the dry season and spring from August to November. During this period we will drive further to get closer to the rivers and channels for the best game viewing. In the summer, the abundant birdlife often means exceptional sightings of wildfowl, waders and raptors. Depending on your time of arrival you will get to enjoy either a sunset game drive or an evening drive offering opportunities to spot elusive nocturnal creatures.

Accommodation:

Mankwe Adventure Camp (or similar)
Botswana

We have the opportunity to explore the Greater Moremi area on morning and afternoon game drives, aiming to encounter the diverse wildlife that inhabits this region.

Accommodation:

Mankwe Adventure Camp (or similar)
Botswana

Today, we embark on a full-day game drive in Khwai, situated on the fringes of the Moremi Game Reserve and boasts a diverse ecosystem of lagoons, plains, and forests. With a small population living in harmony with wildlife, Khwai attracts large herds of elephant and buffalo in the dry season, offering excellent opportunities for lion and leopard sightings alongside abundant birdlife and varied flora.

Accommodation:

Mankwe Adventure Camp (or similar)
Botswana

Leaving the Moremi bush behind us, we travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans on this leg of our Botswana safari. The area was once a large river-fed lake that has become saline and empty and incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands. Together this forms the Great Makgadikgadi which is the largest area of salt pans in the world, covering some 37,000 square km. We arrive at our lodge on the edge of the pans in the late afternoon.

Accommodation:

Nata Lodge (or similar)
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana

We head off to Nata Bird Sanctuary in the morning, which offers us the opportunity to enjoy the magnificent view over the Sowa pan, which is part of the Greater Makgadikgadi Pans (please note a visit to the pans is subject to the road conditions and water levels as well as time constraints). After breakfast, we continue our journey north to Kasane, the gateway to your safari into Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second-largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephants found on the African continent. The afternoon is at your own leisure to partake in optional activities or to relax by the pool. Start your morning of day 9 with a spectacular game drive in Chobe National Park. You will return to the lodge for a late breakfast and chill time until your boat cruise on the Chobe River starts around 3 pm. This Chobe River cruise offers excellent opportunities to photograph elephants, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds.

Accommodation:

Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar)
Kasane, Chobe National Park, Botswana

Today, we make our way into Zimbabwe to Nantwich Lodge, situated in the northwest corner of Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe, covering an area of approx. 14 650 km2. Named after a local chief, Hwange is situated in the northwest corner of the country about one hour south of the Victoria Falls. Due to its close proximity to the Falls, Hwange boasts an incredible biodiversity of flora and fauna, and a plethora of African wildlife. There are over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 bird species recorded here. Upon arrival, you can choose to partake in an optional game drive (for own account) to kickstart your wildlife experience.

The following day is spent on a full day game drive where you will discover a variety of animals, including some predators among them. Marvel at the vast herds of elephants, buffalos, and zebras, and witness the impressive concentration of giraffes. Keep an eye out for predators, endangered species, and the diverse birdlife that thrives here.

On Day 12, indulge in a morning game drive, offering yet another chance to witness the untamed wilderness in all its glory. As the afternoon approaches, you can enjoy leisure time at the lodge or opt for additional activities (for own account) that the lodge offers.

Accommodation

Robins Camp (or similar)
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

After breakfast and the end of your safari in Hwange, we head back towards Victoria Falls. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure enjoying one of the many activities that Vic Falls has to offer.

Accommodation:

Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Explore Victoria Falls at your leisure today. This unique town offers a variety of adventure activities and cultural experiences. Your guide will take you on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, known by the local Kololo tribe as Mosi oa Tunya- “the smoke that thunders”. In the afternoon we embark on a relaxing sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River.

Accommodation:

Shearwater Explorers Village (or similar)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Our Botswana and Zimbabwe safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your departure flight. We hope to welcome you again one day on another of our African adventures.