Botswana Explorer
- Livingstone and Victoria Falls
- Linyanti
- Mombo Concession - Okavango
- Okavango Delta
- The Makgadikgadi Pans
Visit Victoria Falls and discover the very best of Botswana
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
Itinerary highlights
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Experience the breathtaking Victoria Falls
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Meander around the waters of the Okavango Delta
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See the lunar landscapes of the Makgadigadi Salt Pans
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Meet and learn from local bushmen
What's included
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Top Safari Lodge accommodation throughout
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All meals, game drives and selected drinks whilst on safari
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Private tour of Victoria falls and panoramic helicopter flight
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All internal flights
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Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
At a glance
During this incredible in-depth tour of Botswana, you will discover its many extraordinary habitats, landscapes and wildlife. From the exclusive Okavango Delta reserve to the predator capital of Africa, the Mombo Concession, to the very unique lunar landscapes of the Makgadikgadi pans, Botswana has so much to offer.
Explore in only the finest style why this is Africa’s most exclusive and remote safari destination, staying at the top camps with expert guides so you get the very most out of this trip.
Beginning at the Victoria Falls, the landmark rendezvous of the first pioneers, you’ll then explore the Okavango from every angle: the wildlife rich Linyanti for thrilling land-based game drives, then more water-based safaris in the Delta itself, followed by the exciting big predators of the Mombo. Finally, relax, meet the Kalahari Bushmen and explore the vast open spaces of the Makgadikgadi salt plans and grass plains.
Example trip itinerary
Livingstone and Victoria Falls
Meet and greet at Johannesburg Airport
On arrival at Johannesburg airport you will be met airside by a Jacada representative as you enter the terminal building. You will be fast-tracked through immigration, assisted with baggage collection and assisted to your onward arrangements.
Flight
Flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone
Transfer
Private transfer from Livingstone airport to lodge or hotel
Lodges and Camps in Livingstone
- 12 Luxury Tree Houses
- 2 private Chuma Houses
- Swimming Pool
- Spa
Named after Dr Livingstone’s faithful friends Sussi & Chuma, this boutique property has been built on a dramatic bend of the Zambezi River, 12km upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls in Zambia. Located in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park amongst Jackalberry Trees and Phoenix palms, Sussi & Chuma offer an exclusive escape with incredible views.
Accommodation is in 12 Sussi tree-houses connected by raised wooden walkways, as well as two private Chuma houses. Rounded and thatched, built on stilts into a canopy of trees, the luxury tree-houses line the banks of the Zambezi River in a riverine setting. They feature open plan bathrooms (separate toilet) with a bath and shower, bathroom amenities, air-conditioning, mosquito nets and a private viewing deck to take in the magnificent views. The two Chuma houses are perfect for families, each with two en-suite bedrooms, a spacious lounge, dining area, private plunge pool, private chef and house staff.
The main lodge, built on two levels, has a clean, organic, minimalist feel and large comfortable furniture. The top floor is dominated by the open sided bar; below there is a wine cellar, lounge and open air dining area. A shady path leads you to the river fronted swimming pool with sun loungers and day beds and the superbly located sundowner deck with stunning views onto and across the Zambezi River. Guests staying at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma are able to indulge in a range of spa treatments – including massages, facials and manicures – while enjoying spectacular views over the Zambezi River. The treatment room has been constructed on stilts on the riverbank, providing guests with up close views of African wildlife while they are being pampered by a trained Africology spa therapist. Facilities include Shower, changing room and indoor and outdoor treatment room.
Activities offered at Sussi & Chuma include game drives in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, a tour of Victoria Falls (one visit per stay, includes Heritage fees), sundowner cruises, canoeing, walking safaris, local school and village tours, and more.
- Four villas
- Spa
- Dining area and lounge
- Pool
- Restaurant and bar
- WiFi
You’ll find the Island Lodge in prime position on the exclusive Katombora Island, protected by the Katombora rapids. A Relais & Châteaux property, and sister to the River Lodge, the Island Lodge offers guests a tranquil, luxurious, and exclusive getaway.
Royal Chundu properties support a selection of positive impact initiatives including Pack for a Purpose, a foundation school and a seed project.
The lodge divides itself between four, spacious and magnificent villas, providing guests with the utmost privacy during their stay. Each villa sleeps between four to six people and features private decks and spacious rooms, surrounded by the island’s unique baobabs and two thousand year old Jackalberry trees.
Visit the intimate boma area for outdoor evening meals or the dining room for indoor occasions. There’s also an infinity pool, spa facilities, and two lounges for you to enjoy during your stay.
- 10 suites, sleeps 20 in total
- Spa
- Dining area and lounge
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar and wine cellar
- Kid's Club
- WiFi
Set on a quiet, secluded spot some distance up the Zambezi river, the Royal Chundu River Lodge oozes sophistication and grace. Overlooking the unspoiled expanse of the Zambezi River and the Zimbabwean savanna of the Matetsi Private Game Reserve, it’s a place to come and relax by the river, watching for the wildlife that pass by. The lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property, only one of two in Zambia. The other is The River Lodge’s sister property, The Island Lodge.
Royal Chundu properties support a selection of positive impact initiatives including Pack for a Purpose, a foundation school and a seed project.
Composed of 10 luxurious suites sleeping 20 people in total, River Lodge is the main hub at Royal Chundu and the larger of the two lodges. Each magnificent and spacious river-front suite features thatched roofs and opens on to a private deck for uninterrupted river views. Suites come with double showers and king-size beds.
For evening meals, enjoy the unique African experience of the dining outside at the beautiful boma. There’s also a dining room for intimate indoor occasions. Excellent spa facilities will help you unwind while activities are a mix of river-based relaxation and Falls-based adventure.
- 6 Luxury Chalets
- 1 Honeymoon Suite
- Massage Suite
- Swimming Pool
Located in the heart of the mighty Zambezi River, and spread over two small and untouched islands, this fantastic lodge offers you comfort, beauty and relative privacy while you are visiting the spectacular Victoria Falls. Approximately twenty-four miles from the famous waterfall, you are set away from the buzzing crowds that can frequent Livingstone town and have the chance to simply relax in peace and quiet before and after your excursion to the falls.
The lodge only has six luxury chalets and one stunning honeymoon suite, each with unique views of the flowing hippo-filled waters that eventually cascade over the enormous waterfall just down river. All of these colourfully decorated rooms are standalone and pleasingly private, with luxurious furnishings and private viewing decks where you can enjoy unrivalled views over the stretch of water before you. The honeymoon suite is often the highlight of our honeymoon trips, where the romance of your union is optimised in this beautiful Zambian setting.
- Ten chalets
- Swimming pool
- Dining area, bar and lounge
This owner-run lodge commands a magnificent vantage point and views on a sweeping bend on the Zambezi River.
What’s more, this elegant 1940s homestead offer a glimpse into the region’s past with the owner, Peter Jones, and his team of guides helping to bring alive the history of Livingstone. What started as a settler trading post became a destination for Royal travellers and Hollywood stars, and the area is just as popular today.
Perhaps the most important point to remember is that The River Club is the place where there are no early 05:30 wake up calls, for here guests are encouraged to lie in and enjoy the surroundings. The ‘Do Nothing Activity’ (DNA) around one of the most magnificent pools we know is very popular indeed, especially at the end of a safari.
- 173 rooms and suites
- Restaurant
- Bar and Lounge area
- Pool
- Riverside deck
- Massage rooms
- Gym
Set just a short walk away from the falls themselves on the banks of the Zambezi, one can admire the coil of steam and spray rising from the falls on the horizon.
The 173 rooms and suites are set in well manicured gardens along the banks of the river. This is one of just a few hotels from which the falls can be accessed on foot, making it ideal for those who want to be as close as possible. The hotel has been built in a colonial style, harking back to the days of it’s namesake, with grand dining and lounge areas as well as a large outdoor pool and riverside deck.
Two Days at Victoria Falls and Livingstone
The mighty Victoria falls rank as one of the most spectacular sites in all of Africa. As the mighty Zambezi river crashes over sheer cliffs onto the rocks below it sprays a cloud of water high into the air. Enjoy a variety of activities in this area (as well as the falls themselves).
Private half day tour of Victoria Falls
Sunset cruise up the Zambezi River
This evening, climb aboard your spacious cruiser for a sunset sail up the Zambezi River. You'll be served canapés and refreshments as you take in the golden glow of the river and the wildlife who come down to drink at its banks.
Transfer
Transfer from your lodge or hotel to Livingstone airport
Flight
Light Aircraft flight from Livingstone to Linyanti
Linyanti
Lodges and Camps in Linyanti
- 9 enormous canvas and thatch 'tents' with private plunge pools
- Two wildlife hides
- Communal Pool
- Dining and Lounge Area
This is one of the most luxurious camps in Botswana, with nine huge canvas ‘tents’ with thatched roofs set on raised wooden platforms. Each comes equipped with a private plunge pool, four poster bed, indoor and outdoor showers.
The camp sits overlooking the Linyanti River and the oxbow lake of King’s Pool from which it derives its name. Communal areas include a lounge dining area, bar and a shared pool. These all sit on raised decking allowing for excellent armchair game viewing of the river and lake. This part of the Linyanti borders the Chobe National Park, meaning that great numbers of elephant frequent the area during the dry months as they visit the lagoon and river. Other game is abundant too during these months including giraffe, lechwe, zebra and impala, all helping to draw the large predators; lion, leopard, cheetah and wild-dog.
As well as game drives the camp offers seasonal barge cruises along the river (dependent on the river level) , basic fishing and walking safaris (on request in advance). The camp also has two wildlife hides, excellent for close up observation of game.
- Four luxury tents with private deck and plunge pool, indoor and outdoor shower and separate lounge area
- Indoor and outdoor dining areas
- Gym
- Professional Canon camera equipment for complimentary use (one per tent)
Simply one of the most beautiful tented camps in Africa, Zarafa is a triumph of conservation and attention to detail. There are just 4 immense tented suites set on raised wooden platforms overlooking the floodplain of the Zibadianja Lagoon. The tents are decorated in a style befitting of the explorations of the early 20th Century matched with modern comforts and technological surprises.
Environmentally, Zarafa has a number of initiatives in place to ensure they are having as light an impact on their surrounding as possible, from solar power and water filtration systems, to vehicles that run mostly on vegetable oil. They are also involved in the Rhinos Without Borders project.
In your separate lounge area, an antique wooden chest contains a top of the range Canon camera and lens for your exclusive use whilst in camp (the camp manager will give you the low-down on how to use it). A polished copper bath tub and fireplace adorn the bedroom.
The camp is set inside the 320,000 acre Selinda Private reserve, created to conserve and protect the wildlife of the area and provide corridors for migration around Botswana. This is home to a diverse and rich abundance of species similar to those found in the Savuti and Chobe National Parks but with the exclusivity of a private reserve.
- 10 luxury tents
- Star bed
- Swimming pool
- Animal hides
With uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and a fantastic vantage point from which to watch the areas mega-herds of elephants, the brand-new DumaTau and nearby Little DumaTau are perfectly located for making the most of your stay in Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.
The camps have both been fully redesigned and each spacious tented guest suite has been positioned to offer great views whether you’re relaxing on your deck, or cooling off in your plunge pool. You’ll also find the tents now include spot-cooling meaning you can find respite from the hot afternoons indoors. Spend time investigating the ‘curiosity boxes’ you’ll find in your room and in the main shared area. They are a great way to learn more about the area’s wildlife and rich history. Look out for snare-wire elephant and wild dog art in the rooms and library as well.
The rebuild has also allowed Wilderness Safaris to vastly improve the comfort and facilities in the new camps. In addition to the in-tent cooling systems, you’ll discover that the central Osprey Retreat which sits between the two camps boasts and pool, deli and Safari Boutique area, offering you more space to mingle with your fellow guests if you choose to do so. The upgrade has also seen the decks extended, plunge pools added and awnings erected at each of Duma Tau’s eight tented suites as well as at the four at Little DumaTau.
The DumaTau team continues to focus on the sustainability of wildlife corridors, as they have done since 1997. They believe that it is more vital than ever to protect large, connected, natural tracts of wilderness like those within the vast Linyanti Wildlife Reserve – especially for the African elephant and wild dog that cover extensive ground.
Staying at DumaTau offers you easy access to the Linyanti floodplain as well as the Savuti Channel, in fact, it is the only concession from you you can access both. The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife, and is well-known for its elephant concentrations as they congregate along the waterways and lagoons during the dry winter months. General wildlife viewing is excellent year round including impala, wildebeest, red lechwe, Burchell’s zebra, giraffe, Cape buffalo, chacma baboon, vervet monkey, and warthog. Predator sightings of lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and spotted hyaena are good. As well as day and night game drives, you can explore on nature walks or take to the water on motorboats or the river barge (depending on water levels).
- Seven tents
- Swimming pool
- Hide sleepout
Savuti Camp is situated in the private Linyanti Concession along the Savute Channel. This famous watercourse stopped flowing between 1980 and 2008, when a shift in the land once more brought deep, clear waters to this parched patch of the Botswanan bush.
There are just seven large tents at this intimate camp, including a family unit that is raised off the ground. Outside the thatched dining area, a small pool and large viewing area with fire pit extend outwards on raised wooden decks, providing a wonderful view over the channel and its prolific wildlife.
The area is renowned for its very large elephant population which can reach especially high densities during the dry winter months. Alongside abundant plains game, species such as roan and sable antelope, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyaena, black-backed jackal and wild dog may also be encountered. This area can also be excellent for the rarely-seen aardvark and aardwolf, and birding is spectacular.
Guests can explore the area on morning and afternoon game drives in open Land Rovers, as well as on night drives to spot rare nocturnal. Nature walks accompanied by a qualified guide can be arranged, as can night out on the elevated hide with a star bed – a truly unforgettable experience. Depending on water levels, boat trips and catch and release fishing are also available.
Two Days on Safari in Linyanti
Sitting north of the Okavango, the Linyanti is home to some of Botswana's most exclusive lodges and camp. Due to the fact that the reserve is private, there are no limitations to the activities on offer as in the National Park, so it is possible to do game drives at day and at night, as well as walking safaris, boating, fishing and sleepouts in the reserve’s various hides.
Flight
Light aircraft flight from Linyanti to the the Mombo Concession in the Okavango
Mombo Concession
Lodges and Camps in the Mombo Concession
- Three luxury tents
- Plunge pool
- Restaurant and lounge
Little Mombo is the smaller more intimate sister to Mombo Camp, with just three elegant safari suites. Each are nestled under a shady canopy, each with their own en-suite bathrooms, outdoor shower and large deck to enjoy the views over floodplains that host some of the best big game viewing in Africa. The suites are linked together on the raised platform which allows wildlife to pass by underneath.
Little Mombo has its own dining room, boma, kitchen, lounge and pool, making it an ideal base for a family or group of friends seeking extra exclusivity. A raised walkway leads back to the main camp’s communal lounge, gym and thatched decking area.
Dedicated to conservation, a solar farm powers much of the camp and wastewater is treated above ground. Your rate also contributes to various conservation projects including rhino re-introduction, lion research and elephant monitoring.
While you are offered daily morning and afternoon game drives, many choose to stay behind and take in the prolific wildlife surrounding camp. Herbivore densities – especially of red lechwe, plains zebra, giraffe and impala – are extremely high and this supports one of Africa’s highest density lion populations. Spotted hyena and leopard are other frequently seen carnivores, the latter often in camp. Birding is excellent with a great mix of water birds (wattled crane, long-toed plover) and also those species associated with Kalahari thornveld (crimson-breasted shrike, pied babbler).
- Nine spacious tents
- Library
- Plunge pool
- Dining area
- Bar
One of the most famous camps in all of Africa, Mombo rightly deserves its reputation due to its remarkable game viewing experience coupled the service and luxury of the camp.
Recently rebuilt in 2018, the camp is made up of nine very spacious and elegantly appointed tents, each built on a raised platform giving fantastic views across the plains.
Set deep in the Okavango Delta, the design of the camp perfectly captures the spirit of its wild surroundings while also providing unparalleled luxury. Each tent comes with a private plunge-pool and ‘sala’ for observing passing wildlife or enjoying the panoramic sunsets. The suites also have an indoor and outdoor shower, a beautifully designed lounge and a plush king-size bed.
The main communal has a small library and a plunge pool to relax during the afternoons. Enjoy delicious meals in the dining area that overlooks the plains.
The camp is committed to conservation, with much of the power provided by a solar farm and a portion of your rates go towards their preservation projects.
Two Days on Safari in the Mombo Concession
Enjoy your time in what is dubbed the 'predator capital' of Africa, full of abundant game and set right in the heart of the Okavango.
Flight
Light aircraft flight between lodges in the Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta
Lodges and Camps in the Okavango Delta
- 14 enormous rooms (including two family rooms) split into two seperate camps of seven each.
- Private plunge pools
- Lounge and dining area
Vumbura is one of the most comfortable and stylish lodges in the Okavango Delta. It’s set inside a large private concession of 60,000 hectares in the far north of the Delta.
What’s special about this area is the diversity of habitats and species that it encompasses, two of particular note are the Red Lechwe and the Sable antelope, which are particularly rare and beautiful animals.
Rooms at the lodge are amongst the biggest in the delta, all open plan, with a sunken seating area, private shaded deck and swimming pool outside as well as indoor and outdoor showers. There is an amazing sense of space here, in keeping with the wide-open plains that the rooms face onto. The rooms are open on three sides (with netting) giving a feeling of being closer to the nature and wildlife whilst still remaining is absolute comfort.
Activities here are a mixture of game drives and water activities which will vary according to the level of the water and the time of the year.
The lodge is actually set into two almost identical camps of seven rooms each. Both camps (and all rooms) are connected by a wooden walkway that runs north to south. Each of the two camps is served by its own communal lounge and dining area.
- Nine luxury tents
- Jao spa
- Wine cellar
- Two plunge pools
- Library
- Curio shop
- Gym
Very intimately placed in the private Jao Concession area bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Jao Camp is a rather luxurious way to experience this beautiful part of the world.
With just nine tented rooms, you will be well looked after and be able to enjoy some incredible service tied in with excellent guiding. Each of the tented rooms are situated a short distance from the main area and are accessed via raised walkways which adds to the charm of the place. All of the tents have their own deck area with great views over the expanse of floodplains before them, you will be nice and comfortable in your luxurious canvas setting. Jao Camp also has a great wine cellar where you can enjoy a private dinner and if you really wanted to treat yourself, they have a great spa where you can enjoy some superb treatments.
Within the camp itself, you have access to two plunge pools which you might want to dip into in the afternoon heat when you aren’t relaxing inside the beautifully decorated interior with a nice book from the library. Activities here are entirely dependent on the flood levels at the time of year you visit, however as a rule of thumb you can expect about 30% game drives and 70% water activities which give you a brilliant and new perspective of the animals that call this place their home. Mekoro trips are highly recommended! As the camp is within its own concession area, it also has the ability to provide night drives (weather permitting) to spot the elusive nocturnal creatures found here.
- 10 rooms
- Plunge Pool
- Boma
- Lounge
Caught on a riverine island in the Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve, Xigera is a truly excellent camp amidst the wetlands for its dynamic and varied activities, altered slightly according to the season so guests get the most out of the wildlife and terrain. It’s also the only camp in the area, giving you total privacy and where it doesn’t get much wilder.
Ten simple, standalone, and sublimely comfortable stilted tent rooms are shrouded in the riverine forest, and its main areas are typically and tastefully African: thatch roofs, wooden floors and furniture, warm lantern light, bonfire, a traditional boma and a plunge pool to cool off in.
Xigera’s (pronounced Keejera) position amidst permanent water all year round means you can embark on the area’s signature mokoro (canoe) safari, game drives and motorboat outings. The camp is also a good choice for keen birdwatchers, with Pel’s Fishing-Owl, African Skimmer, Slaty Egret, Wattled Crane and a host of raptors, other waterbirds and colourful kingfishers to be seen.
- Eight suites with private plunge pools
- Dining room
- Candle-lit boma
- Spacious deck
- Massage sala
Organic and hand-woven, private and intimate, Sandibe is an architecturally unique hideaway deep in the mighty Delta. Dressed in shades of copper and wood, the lodge’s grand and high interiors open out to even grander views, with spacious decks offering a spectacular spot to drink in the resident wildlife.
Emerging among riverside trees in a private concession come the eight elegant suites, each exuding a sense of laid-back luxury. Filled with giant king-sized beds, outdoor showers and sparkling private plunge pools, they provide the perfect comfort after a day of spotting the Big Five on exhilarating game drives.
An alfresco banquet of Pan-African cuisine is then cooked up by expert chefs, while the relaxed but attentive butlers ensure you enjoy an entirely seamless stay.
- 9 Spacious tents with private plunge pool
- Dining and Lounge Area
Xaranna has a uniquely contemporary style, uncommon in the delta with the use of clean whites and colourful textiles and fittings in its decoration. Set on an island in a private concession of 25,000 hectares There are 9 very spacious tents, each with their own private plunge pool.
This is a water-based camp but there is a full range of activities on offer, from the traditional Mokoro rides, to boat safaris, game drives and guided bush walks. The standard of service and guiding here is exceptional.
Xaranna is very much a place to come and look for the detail, the smaller animals and birds that live in the delta as well as the beauty of the habitat itself. This means it’s best combined with another lodge that has more big game activity to provide a balanced stay whilst in Botswana.
- 9 split level rooms with private plunge pool and a viewing sala on the roof
- Lounge Area
Xudum has just nine newly decorated suites, located close to permanent river channels that flow year round. These means its a reliable place to come for water based activities. The thicker vegetation brought by the abundance of water also helps to draw a lot of bird life to the area. The smaller creatures and the environment itself are the highlight here, so it works best combined with a lodge that has more prolific big game viewing.
The lodge and rooms are all built with two levels, this is quite a unique feature and allows beautiful views out across the delta.
Guiding is excellent is outstanding and there are a variety of activities here, from game drives to mokoro and boat trips. Guided bush walks are also available as this is a private concession.
- Nine tents
- Communal lounge and dining area
- Two outdoor pools
A charming little camp set up in a concession to the North of the Okavango, cverlooking a secluded lagoon in the northern Okavango Delta, Kwara provides great access to the permanent waterways of the Delta, as well as expansive dry land areas, ideal for spotting wildlife.
The lodge is made up of nine canvas-style tents overlooking a lagoon. Each tent comes equipped with a spacious deck for relaxation, an en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers and a gorgeous bath, all the while enjoying superb views out to the floodplains. Throughout the rest of the camp, guest will discover a dining area, lounge and curio shop, as well as two small pool areas at each end of the camp, providing guests with more private areas in which to relax. Each pool has a small bar and pool loungers, perfect for guests hoping to enjoy the afternoon siesta period.
Guiding here is of a great standard with all game drives accompanied by a guide and tracker. You can take morning, afternoon and evening game drives as well as boat trips (by Mokoro or speedboat). Guided bush walks are also available.
- Five 'tree-house' chalets
- Dining room
- Lounge and drinks area
- Plunge pool
Nestled seamlessly among the treeline is the intimate Kwetsani Camp and its five airy tree-house suites. Based in the central Jao Concession on a long stretch of island, this relaxed camp provides wonderful Okavango floodplain views thanks to its elevated setting.
Watch the wildlife of lion, cheetah and lechwe from your comfortable tree-house which comes fully furnished, while the rest of the camp, including the lovely dining room and lounge, also enjoys floodplain panoramas.
Get up close to the game here on exciting land and unique water activities when you’re not unwinding in your room or relaxing in the plunge pool.
Two days exploring the Okavango Delta
Experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta and the magnificent wildlife that lives here. This is a unique opportunity for both water-based safaris by mokoro and boat and land-based big game drives taking place in the mornings and evenings. Your expert guide will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding the environment and wildlife as you are privately driven across the Delta. Depending on which lodge you choose to stay at there will be a number of different activities that you can choose from to immerse yourself in this incredibly diverse, natural environment.
Flight
Light aircraft flight from the Okavango to the Makgadikgadi Pans
The Makgadikgadi Pans
Accommodation in The Makgadikgadi Pans
- Ten tents (all completely different from one another)
- Tea tent
- Lounge
- Swimming pool
Perhaps the most unique camp in Botswana. Inspiringly enigmatic, the camp is named after the original founder and is still run by his family.
A tented camp on the pans, Jack’s is chock full of original antique furniture and fittings making for a stay that is both unique and authentic, harking back to the safari expeditions of yesteryear.
As this is a harsh, arid landscape game is sparse and the activities therefore focus on exploration of the landscape, archaeology and the very special experience of interacting with the bushmen. Some of the drives and walks are with bushman trackers, allowing for an amazing insight into their skills and traditions. Weather dependent, tremendously fun quad bike expeditions across the pans are also possible.
- Six tents with bucket showers and flush toilets
- Mess tent
- Museum
- Tea tent
Set on the edge of the vast Ntwetwe salt pan (an open space the size of Switzerland) San Camp has a wonderful sense of space and freedom. Added to that are the projects the property has in place to support environmental and community initiatives. One such project is aimed at expanding large mammal migration routes between northern Botswana and Makgadikgadi National Park and the Kalahari Desert. Another works with children from disadvantaged backgrounds, teaching them respect for the environment.
This is the sister camp to Jack’s Camp in the same region and shares the focus on the environment, archaeology and interaction with the bushmen as the game is very sparse here for most of the year. There are some interesting creatures still to observe here, such as a nearby colony of habituated meerkats. When conditions are right, guests can take expeditions on the salt-pans by quad bike exploring archaeological sites and ancient fossil beds. Guiding is often with the bushmen who teach us their amazing survival techniques in this difficult environment.
The camp itself mirrors the simplicity and open spaces of the pans. Six elegant spacious pavilion style tents sit each under a cluster of tall palms. Period style pieces adorn the interiors with lovely wooden chests, boxes and brass fittings about. Bathrooms are equipped with bucket showers and a flush toilet. The rooms are lit by the warm glow of old-fashioned spirit lamps.
The main communal areas include a tea tent, dining area and small museum.
- 10 Meru Tents
- Swimming pool
- Library
Camp Kalahari is nestled amongst the acacias and Mokolwane palms of Brown Hyaena Island, on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This Camp is a great way to experience the Kalahari and Makgadikgadi in a fresh and adventurous way, without sacrificing comfort and style.
With just 10 spacious Meru tents, the camp is brilliant for getting to know other like-minded individuals who are keen to explore remote lands such as this. All tents have en-suite outdoor bathrooms, flush loos, hot and cold running water, along with comfy beds, crunchy cotton sheets, stripy African blankets and hot water bottles in winter.
All year round you can get unbelievably up close and personal with a gang of incredibly friendly habituated meerkats, walk with Zu’hoasi Bushmen Trackers for a glimpse into their ancient culture and participate in game drives to experience unique desert wildlife. Horse rides can also be organised and there are quad bike trips out onto the pans during the dry season.
During the wet you get to experience the spectacular migration of zebra and wildebeest – the second biggest in Africa, and the last remaining in Southern Africa.
Three days exploring The Makgadikgadi Pans
Enjoy your time out on the vast salt pans and grass plains of Makgadikgadi, that form part of the central Kalahari, a visit here shows one that there is much more to experience than simple game viewing.
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Light aircraft flight from the Makgadikgadi Pans to Maun
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Flight from Maun to Johannesburg
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During this incredible in-depth tour of Botswana, you will discover its many extraordinary habitats, landscapes and wildlife. From the exclusive Okavango Delta reserve to the predator capital of Africa, the Mombo Concession, to the very unique lunar landscapes of the Makgadikgadi pans, Botswana has so much to offer. Explore in only the finest style why this is Africa’s most exclusive and remote safari destination, staying at the top camps with expert guides so you get the very most out of this trip. Beginning at the Victoria Falls, the landmark rendezvous of the first pioneers, you’ll then explore the Okavango from every angle: the wildlife rich Linyanti for thrilling land-based game drives, then more water-based safaris in the Delta itself, followed by the exciting big predators of the Mombo. Finally, relax, meet the Kalahari Bushmen and explore the vast open spaces of the Makgadikgadi salt plans and grass plains. | Whats included?
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| Meet and greet at Johannesburg Airport On arrival at Johannesburg airport you will be met airside by a Jacada representative as you enter the terminal building. You will be fast-tracked through immigration, assisted with baggage collection and assisted to your onward arrangements. |
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Flights & transfers
Flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone |
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Lodges and Camps in Livingstone
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Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma Lodge - $$$$$
Named after Dr Livingstone’s faithful friends Sussi & Chuma, this boutique property has...
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Royal Chundu Island Lodge - $$$$$
You’ll find the Island Lodge in prime position on the exclusive Katombora Island,...
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Royal Chundu River Lodge - $$$$$
Set on a quiet, secluded spot some distance up the Zambezi river, the Royal Chundu River Lodge...
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Islands of Siankaba - $$$$$
Located in the heart of the mighty Zambezi River, and spread over two small and untouched...
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The River Club - $$$$$
This owner-run lodge commands a magnificent vantage point and views on a sweeping bend on the...
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The Royal Livingstone - $$$$$
Set just a short walk away from the falls themselves on the banks of the Zambezi, one can...
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| Two Days at Victoria Falls and Livingstone The mighty Victoria falls rank as one of the most spectacular sites in all of Africa. As the mighty Zambezi river crashes over sheer cliffs onto the rocks below it sprays a cloud of water high into the air. Enjoy a variety of activities in this area (as well as the falls themselves). |
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| Sunset cruise up the Zambezi River This evening, climb aboard your spacious cruiser for a sunset sail up the Zambezi River. You'll be served canapés and refreshments as you take in the golden glow of the river and the wildlife who come down to drink at its banks. |
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Flights & transfers
Transfer from your lodge or hotel to Livingstone airport |
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| Light Aircraft flight from Livingstone to Linyanti | |
Days 3-5 |
Linyanti |
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Lodges and Camps in Linyanti
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King’s Pool - $$$$$
This is one of the most luxurious camps in Botswana, with nine huge canvas ‘tents’ with...
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Zarafa - $$$$$
Simply one of the most beautiful tented camps in Africa, Zarafa is a triumph of conservation...
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DumaTau - $$$$$
With uninterrupted views over Osprey Lagoon, and a fantastic vantage point from which to watch...
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Savuti Camp - $$$$$
Savuti Camp is situated in the private Linyanti Concession along the Savute Channel. This...
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| Two Days on Safari in Linyanti Sitting north of the Okavango, the Linyanti is home to some of Botswana's most exclusive lodges and camp. Due to the fact that the reserve is private, there are no limitations to the activities on offer as in the National Park, so it is possible to do game drives at day and at night, as well as walking safaris, boating, fishing and sleepouts in the reserve’s various hides. |
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Flights & transfers
Light aircraft flight from Linyanti to the the Mombo Concession in the Okavango |
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Days 5-7 |
Mombo Concession |
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Lodges and Camps in the Mombo Concession
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Little Mombo - $$$$$
Little Mombo is the smaller more intimate sister to Mombo Camp, with just three elegant safari...
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Mombo Camp - $$$$$
One of the most famous camps in all of Africa, Mombo rightly deserves its reputation due to...
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| Two Days on Safari in the Mombo Concession Enjoy your time in what is dubbed the 'predator capital' of Africa, full of abundant game and set right in the heart of the Okavango. |
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Flights & transfers
Light aircraft flight between lodges in the Okavango Delta |
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Days 7-9 |
Okavango Delta |
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Lodges and Camps in the Okavango Delta
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Vumbura Plains - $$$$$
Vumbura is one of the most comfortable and stylish lodges in the Okavango Delta. It’s set...
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Jao Camp - $$$$$
Very intimately placed in the private Jao Concession area bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in...
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Xigera Camp - $$$$$
Caught on a riverine island in the Delta’s Moremi Game Reserve, Xigera is a truly excellent...
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Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge - $$$$$
Organic and hand-woven, private and intimate, Sandibe is an architecturally unique hideaway...
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Xaranna Delta Camp - $$$$$
Xaranna has a uniquely contemporary style, uncommon in the delta with the use of clean whites...
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Xudum - $$$$$
Xudum has just nine newly decorated suites, located close to permanent river channels that...
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Kwara - $$$$$
A charming little camp set up in a concession to the North of the Okavango, cverlooking a...
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Kwetsani Camp - $$$$$
Nestled seamlessly among the treeline is the intimate Kwetsani Camp and its five airy...
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| Two days exploring the Okavango Delta Experience the beauty of the Okavango Delta and the magnificent wildlife that lives here. This is a unique opportunity for both water-based safaris by mokoro and boat and land-based big game drives taking place in the mornings and evenings. Your expert guide will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding the environment and wildlife as you are privately driven across the Delta. Depending on which lodge you choose to stay at there will be a number of different activities that you can choose from to immerse yourself in this incredibly diverse, natural environment. |
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Flights & transfers
Light aircraft flight from the Okavango to the Makgadikgadi Pans |
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Days 9-12 |
The Makgadikgadi Pans |
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Accommodation in The Makgadikgadi Pans
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Jack’s Camp - $$$$$
Perhaps the most unique camp in Botswana. Inspiringly enigmatic, the camp is named after the...
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San Camp - $$$$$
Set on the edge of the vast Ntwetwe salt pan (an open space the size of Switzerland) San Camp...
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Camp Kalahari - $$$$$
Camp Kalahari is nestled amongst the acacias and Mokolwane palms of Brown Hyaena Island, on...
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| Three days exploring The Makgadikgadi Pans Enjoy your time out on the vast salt pans and grass plains of Makgadikgadi, that form part of the central Kalahari, a visit here shows one that there is much more to experience than simple game viewing. |
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Flights & transfers
Light aircraft flight from the Makgadikgadi Pans to Maun |
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| Flight from Maun to Johannesburg |
