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Every detail taken care of

  • Personalised journeys from start to finish

  • Every trip helps support Conservation

  • Every detail taken care of

Itinerary highlights

  • Take scenic helicopter flights over Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta
  • Explore the Mana Pools waterways in a canoe
  • Spot wild dogs and hyena in Matetsi Private Game Reserve
  • Enjoy a private tour of the impressive Victoria Falls

What's included

  • Top level safari accommodation throughout
  • All meals, game drives and selected drinks whilst on safari
  • Chartered light aircraft flights
  • Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
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At a glance

A two-week safari through Zimbabwe and Botswana in the utmost style, staying in a handpicked collection of the region’s flagship lodges.

Begin in Zimbabwe in private concession on the edge of the vast UNESCO protected Mana Pools National Park at Ruckomechi Camp. On the edge of the Zambezi River, looking out into Zambia, this camp is a favourite of passing elephants who you can watch feast on albida tree seedpods from your roll top bath after a day of walking safari, canoeing and game drives.

Next follow the meandering Zambezi upstream for an unforgettable helicopter flight over the thundering Victoria Falls and on to the opulent Matetsi River Lodge. Explore the game-rich private reserve on expertly guided game drives, horseback safaris, bush walks, sunset river cruises and canoe trips, and discover Victoria Falls on a private tour.

Then cross the border into northern Botswana for three nights within the Linyanti Reserve, a place shared among a select crowd of luxury lodges, filled with huge buffalo herds and one of the best places in Africa to spot predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog.

End in Mombo in the Okavango Delta, one of the most famous and exclusive concessions in Africa, at one of an equally choice selection of camps. Rightfully known as the ‘place of plenty’, it’s incredible abundance of wildlife makes this a fitting finale to your trip.

Example trip itinerary

Days 1-5

Mana Pools National Game Park

Flights & transfers

Transfer

Meet and greet at Johannesburg Airport

Flight

Charter flight from Johannesburg to Mana Pools via Bulawayo

Accommodation in Mana Pools National Game Park

Four days on safari in Mana Pools National Game Park Four days on safari in Mana Pools National Game Park

Spend your days in this remote and pristine national game park on canoe and walking safaris. Get a close look at the amazing resident animals as you track lions and head out on thrilling game drives.

Flights & transfers

Flight

Charter flight from Mana Pools to Victoria Falls airport

Days 5-7

Victoria Falls

Aerial view of Victoria Falls Bridge at Victoria Falls, Livingstone with helicopter
Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls en route to Matetsi River Lodge Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls en route to Matetsi River Lodge

Accommodation in Victoria Falls

Matetsi River Lodge, Zimbabwe
Two days on safari at Matetsi Private Game Reserve Two days on safari at Matetsi Private Game Reserve

Located on one of the largest wildlife concessions in the area and boasting extensive Zambezi river frontage, Matetsi covers a diverse range of habitats that are home to an extensive number of species. Zebra, giraffe and buffalo, as well as the enormous herds of elephant that Matetsi is justly renowned for, can be found on the reserve. African Wild dogs and hyena are spotted on a regular basis and large prides of lion have made the reserve their home. Cheetah, and leopard, as well as the elegant sable and roan antelope are also among the species seen at Matetsi. Explore the concession on expertly guided game drives, horseback safaris and bush walks, or head out onto the water on canoeing excursions, fishing trips and sunset river cruises. You can also discover Victoria Falls, just 40km (24 miles) away and the famous adventure activities that surround it

Private tour of Victoria Falls Private tour of Victoria Falls

No visit to Victoria Falls would be complete without a tour of the mighty falls themselves, otherwise known as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning the smoke that thunders. A knowledgeable guide will take you on an unforgettable experience through the Victoria Falls rainforest, a journey that not only affords a view of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World but provides a great deal of interesting facts about the geology, wildlife and history of Africa’s most famous landmark.

Private transfer to Victoria Falls airport Private transfer to Victoria Falls airport

You will be met by your guide at your hotel and privately transferred to Victoria Falls airport in time for your onward flight.

Flights & transfers

Flight

Charter flight from Victoria Falls airport to Zarafa via Kasane airport

Days 7-10

Linyanti

Accommodation in Linyanti

Three days on safari in Linyanti Three 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.

Flights & transfers

Flight

Light aircraft flight to Mombo

Days 10-14

Mombo Concession

Accommodation in Mombo Concession

Four days on safari in the Mombo Concession Four 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.

Scenic helicopter flight over the Delta Scenic helicopter flight over the Delta

Enjoy an incredible aerial safari over the Okavango Delta, an exception photographic opportunity from a new perspective.

Flights & transfers

Flight

Charter flight from Mombo to Maun airport

Flight

Flight from Maun to Johannesburg

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