Botswana the Quintessence of Luxury

Day 1-2: Livingstone (Victoria Falls)

Meet our representative at the airport and transfer to Tongabezi Lodge.
Get out into the bush where animals, both predators and prey, wander through unfenced camps, and where the human footprint is nowhere to be seen. The rewards of travelling in Zambia are those of exploring remote, mesmerising wilderness as full of an astonishing diversity of wildlife as any part of Southern Africa. Where one day you can canoe down a wide, placid river and the next raft through the raging rapids near world-famous Victoria Falls.
One of the original natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls is a World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourism attraction. Known locally as ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ this spectacle is accessible from both Zambia and Zimbabwe and it is an ideal place to combine a game viewing and water sports. Overnight at Tongabezi Lodge, a luxurious and unique upmarket lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, just 15 Km upstream from the Victoria Falls. It is perfect for a honeymoon or for the discerning traveller seeking an unforgettable African safari holiday Zambia.
The central lounge, bar and dining room are under thatch and there is a swimming pool which has been landscaped into the rock face. Meals are served in the large dining room, on one of many decks overlooking the river, in the privacy of your room or floating on the Zambezi River.
There are a large number of activities (inclusive and non-inclusive), which will keep you exhilarated throughout your stay.
The activities included are: canoeing on the Zambezi, island lunch, Sampan floating candlelit dinner, visit to Mukuni Park, sunrise and sunset boating, introduction to Simonga Village, visit to Victoria falls, guided bush walks, Museum tour, fishing, game drive, Maramba market visit.

Accommodation at Tongabezi Lodge
Full Board – Activities included

Day 3-4: Chobe River

After breakfast meet your driver for a transfer to the Chobe Park.
The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its reliable and diverse game viewing. This section of the park is best known for its elephant and hippo populations but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them.
Overnight at Ngoma Safari Lodge, located in the Chobe Forest Reserve just three kilometres from the Chobe National Park
(a region renowned for its outstanding wildlife, in particular the famous Chobe elephants, and home to more than 75 mammal and 450 bird species). The Lodge’s central area includes a well-appointed sitting room, dining room and bar area as well as a plunge pool. Your own private river-facing suite offers quiet refuge and is one of only eight luxuriously styled and spacious lodges, each complete with bath, indoor and outdoor showers and a private outdoor living area.
Due to its location in the Chobe Forest Reserve the Lodge is able to offer game walks with a professional guide as well as night drives. A full day safari in the Chobe National Park incorporates a game drive, sumptuous lunch and boat cruise on the Chobe River. Ngoma Safari Lodge, a joint community and privately funded project, is committed to making a sustainable difference to the local communities and their environment.

Accommodation at Ngoma Safari Lodge
Fully Inclusive – Activities included

Day 5-6: Selinda Game Reserve

Transfer by air to your next destination, the amazing Selinda area between the Chobe National Park and del Okavango Delta.
This 320,00-acre reserve is in northern Botswana – west (upstream) from Savute Channel and Chobe National Park, and north of the expanding reaches of the greater Okavango Delta. This unique position gives it the advantages of both of these famous areas but with the tremendous advantage of exclusivity. It is a truly spectacular and varied landscape hosting a wide range of species in diverse habitats. It is particularly well-known for its African wild dog, large elephant herds and the rare roan and sable antelopes.
Selinda Reserve, at the crossroads of some of northern Botswana’s most prolific wildlife areas, boasts staggering wildlife populations year-round. Home to some of the classic species, such as leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo, Red lechwe, zebra and giraffe, it is also a refuge for some of the more uncommon species such as African wild dog (which usually den each dry season near camp), cheetah, roan and sable. The nearby African skimmer colony is a highlight, as are the antics of the Black egret on the shores of Zibadianja Lagoon. From camp, hippos are visible in the lagoon and elephant wander through regularly. Night noises will either lull you to sleep or wake you from a deep slumber. It is an exciting area, and guests are in the heart of a wilderness wonderland.
Just four magnificent tented villas and a spectacular main area, all raised on decking to take advantage of views over the lagoon, reflect the desire for exclusivity and privacy which inspired Zarafa’s design.Few camps rival the location of this little gem, Botswana’s first and only Relais & Chateaux property. Overlooking the crystal waters Zibadianja Lagoon, the source of the famous Savute Channel, every area of camp has a magnificent view.

Accommodation at Zarafa Camp
Full Board – Activities included

Day 7-8: Okavango Delta

After a last early morning activity and a sumptuous breakfast, flight to Abu Camp, in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
In 2014 the Okavango Delta became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This delta in north-west Botswana is comprised of permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains. It is one of the very few major interior delta systems that do not flow into a sea or ocean. One of the unique characteristics of the site is that the annual flooding from the River Okavango occurs during the dry season, resulting in a synchronisation of the biological cycles of native plants and animals with these seasonal rains and floods. It is an exceptional example of the interaction between climatic, hydrological and biological processes. The Okavango Delta is home to some of the world’s most endangered species of large mammal, such as the cheetah, white rhinoceros, black rhinoceros, African wild dog and lion.
At Abu Camp, you are invited to immerse yourself in the majestic world of the African elephant and to see the African bush and its wildlife through the eyes of the elephants – by joining the Abu herd. You will form a strong emotional bond with the herd that is both humbling and inspiring and at the same time, gain an understanding of elephant conservation – the premise on which Abu Camp is based. Named after a very special bull elephant, Abu Camp is set in a pristine copse of riverine forest and blends in seamlessly with the magnificent surrounding hardwood trees. Looking out over a large lagoon, an imaginative use of canvas has created a unique and luxurious style of tent. Each of the six en-suite tents has its own distinctive furnishings and fittings, imparting an air of opulence in the bush, and featuring an indoor and outdoor shower, an outdoor copper bath and a generous elevated teak deck. The multi-decked lounge and dining area and a well-stocked library and study, gym and pool will keep you entertained, informed and energised while at Abu Camp.
Activities include: elephant back safaris, game drives, Mokoro excursions (seasonal) and guided bush walks.

Accommodation at Abu Camp
Full Board – Activities included

Day 9: Departure

On this day after breakfast and last morning activity you will be transferred by air to Maun Airport for your onward connecting flight back home.