Wild Mababe, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Discovery

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Wild Mababe, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Discovery

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A windswept young pride male Lion during the green season at Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana

Destinations

Days 1–2

Livingstone and Victoria Falls

Aerial view of a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery, with a bridge crossing over a gorge below the misty falls.

Days 3–6

Mababe Concession

Days 6–8

Okavango Delta

Begin your adventure in style at Livingstone and Victoria Falls with scenic sunset cruises, tranquil riverside lodges and adventure activities from safaris to white water rafting and helicopter flights. You will then stay in the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta, and the wild Mababe marshes, to take part in game drives, walking safaris and boat trips to spot Africa's majestic big cats and rare birds as well as herds of buffalos, zebras and elephants.

Trip highlights

Take in the epic thunder of Victoria Falls
Explore the massive Mababe wetlands on safari
Watch elephant herds at Wilderness Mokete
Glide through the Okavango Delta in a tradtional mokoro
Go on safari to track lions, leopards, elephants and more
Stay in exclusive luxury safari camps throughout

Spotting hippos from Wilderness Mokete

Victoria falls at sunrise

Spotting a young male lion

Cheetah cubs on the lookout

The Okavango delta from above

Bespoke safaris with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

Luxury accommodation throughout
Privately guided tours
Private transfers
Meticulously selected experiences
Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

Black and white illustration of two guides pointing to a building in the distance

Itinerary in detail

Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.

Days 1–2

A night by the mighty Victoria Falls

The mighty Victoria Falls rank as one of the most spectacular sites in all of Africa and Livingstone is the town found on the Zambian side of the water. Luxury hotels either in the town or alongside the Zambezi upstream are a great base from which to fully explore this magnificent spectacle.

We’ll arrange private guided tours, so you can see the falls in all their majesty.

Days 3–6

Three nights in the Mababe Wilderness Area

The massive 50,000 hectares of the Mababe Concession is home to just one camp, promising a type of exclusivity that’s hard to match. Here, thousands of zebras migrate, smothering the grasslands with a sea of black and white under the watchful eyes of many lions, unafraid to hunt in plain sight throughout the day. The wildlife experiences don’t stop there with buffalos, elephants, hippos and many more species calling this wilderness their home.

This is one of Botswana’s most fascinating and productive ecosystems, where rich and diverse landscapes of grasslands, wetlands and mopane woodland form a haven for a massive range of wildlife and birdlife. These landscapes are fed constantly by a fresh supply of water from the Mababe river and from the famous Okavango Delta which drains into the wetlands – meaning it remains a nutrient-rich and precious source of life for its many residents.

Where you could stay

Mababe Concession

Wilderness Mokete

Set between three of Botswana’s most renowned safari destinations; the Okavango Delta, Linyanti and Chobe, Wilderness Mokete is surrounded by the abundant wildlife of the unique Mababe wetlands.

Days 6–8

Spotting the Big Five in the Okavango Delta

Finally, it’s over to the Okavango Delta to experience sustainable luxury and private concessions at their very best and where epic wildlife sightings are the norm. 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.

Where you could stay

Positive Impact

A Vumburu Plains safari camp bedroom with a view of the plains and natural surroundings

Okavango Delta

Wilderness Vumbura Plains

Botswana’s mesmerizing Okavango Delta is now brighter than ever with the newly transformed (as of 2022) Vumbura Plains. Nestled in a large private concession of 60,000 hectares in the far north of the Delta, the camp is enveloped in some of the most incredible landscapes, home to some of the best wildlife encounters in the area. Inside, the camp celebrates its sense of place and culture, with design elements that pay homage to its wonderful setting with patterns, textures and colours bringing nature inside. 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. The local connections continue throughout the camp experience.The menu celebrates seasonal produce sourced directly from local farmers, suppliers and artisans. 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. You will find day and night drives, walks and mekoro (dugout canoes) activities, with hot-air ballooning – from April to September each year – as well as scenic helicopter flights, making Vumbura an exclusive destination for the discerning adventure-seeker.

Okavango Delta

Xaranna Delta Camp

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.

Okavango Delta

Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp

Nature meets comfort at Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp to create a unique safari experience of both land and water game activities. Set on the edge of the beautifully remote Okavango Delta, this rustic camp boasts just nine tents with a maximum of only eighteen guests staying here at one time. Each tent provides a large en-suite with shower and w/c facilities, while a private deck offers stunning floodplain views. The rest of the camp includes a dining room, sitting room, pool and safari shop. With a wildlife wealthy location, watch out for the impressive animals that reside in this area including buffalo, elephants and hippos plus the big cats such as lions, leopards and cheetahs. The varying range of land and water based excursions on offer consist of bush walks, exciting mokoro and power boat trips plus day and night safaris in 4×4 vehicles.

“Botswana and Rwanda with Jacada‌”

From planning and conception to the 16-ish days we spent on safari throughout Botswana and Rwanda, we had an incredible experience with Jacada. James and Eugenia took care of every detail and all we really had to do was sit back and enjoy the amazing food, culture, and wildlife. We stayed at 4 different camps and our favorite by far…

Published 24th November 2024 on Trustpilot

Sarah Mclear