Itinerary Details
African Travel: Ultimate Botswana Luxury Safari
Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in the "City of Gold" where you'll be warmly welcomed and assisted to your airport hotel. Take the evening to unwind, savoring a restful pause before tomorrow’s journey to Botswana and the beginning of your unforgettable safari adventure.
Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport
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Day 2 Johannesburg / Okavango Delta
After breakfast, you’ll board your flight to Maun, Botswana. From Maun, embark on a breathtaking charter flight over the Okavango Delta, where you can truly appreciate the vastness and beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from above. Upon arrival at your luxury camp, settle into its lavish comforts and enjoy a moment to relax before heading out on your first safari adventure. In a comfortable game-viewing vehicle, your expert guide will lead you on the search for some of the area's most iconic wildlife.
North Island Okavango
Meals: (BLD)
Day 3 Okavango Delta
Today, enjoy the flexibility of an open safari itinerary. Drift through the Delta’s crystal-clear waterways in a mokoro, guided expertly through lily pads and sandbanks to reveal the rhythms of this unique ecosystem. Birdwatchers can look out for specials like the slaty egret, Pel’s fishing owl, and African skimmer. For a different perspective, opt for a thrilling helicopter flight over the Delta or visit Tsodilo Hills to explore ancient rock art (additional cost applies).
North Island Okavango
Meals: (BLD)
Day 4 Okavango Delta
Set out on thrilling morning and evening game drives across untouched wilderness, tracking iconic wildlife like lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, hippo, and the rare sitatunga antelope. Expert guides will reveal the Delta’s best-kept secrets and beloved wildlife treasures.
North Island Okavango
Meals: (BLD)
Day 5 Okavango Delta / Moremi Game Reserve
Awake with the animals as you climb into an open safari vehicle for a game drive. The ancient Savute Channel and productive Linyanti river supports an abundant array of wildlife. After lunch, be ready for more action on a late afternoon game drive. Upon your return, enjoy a refreshing sundowner before a starlit dinner.
Tawana
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Moremi Game Reserve
A guided walk is a wonderful opportunity to get close to nature and observe the smaller things, often missed when in a safari vehicle. Back at camp, a sunken hide is the perfect place from which to watch massive elephant feet and trunks at eye-level.
Tawana
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Moremi Game Reserve
Get ready for some incredible aerial views as you fly off to Xigera Safari Lodge. Surrounded by deep channels and lush vegetation this remote area epitomizes the Okavango Delta with palm-filled islands, riverine forests and expansive floodplains. Tonight, fall asleep to the tinkling of the bell frogs.
Tawana
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Moremi Game Reserve / Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Fly to the otherworldly vistas and discover the Magic of the Makgadikgadi. The old-world glamour of Jack’s Camp is a Kalahari legend with stunning touches like the nomadic Persian tea tent and Natural History Museum cabinets.
Jack’s Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
As the sun rises, meet the pixie-faced meerkats then learn about the secrets of the desert on a walk with the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen. On game drives, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive brown hyena and Kalahari lion. After dinner, enjoy a 360-degree view of the stars.
Jack’s Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
The Makgadikgadi is a place of unpredictable spectacles. During the dry season, a shimmering whiteness envelops the scorched landscape. This is the time of year for a thrilling quad bike ride or sleeping under the stars. When the rains fall, the pans are transformed into a layer of emerald-green grass that stretches out in every direction. Try to time your visit to the second largest migration of zebra and wildebeest in Africa.
Jack’s Camp
Meals: (BLD)
Day 11 Makgadikgadi Pans National Park / Depart
After a final breakfast at Jack’s Camp, take a charter flight back to Maun for your onward journey. As you depart, carry with you unforgettable memories of Botswana’s diverse landscapes, extraordinary wildlife, and the profound beauty of the African wilderness.
Meals: (B)
