Stars of Botswana
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From experiencing the meandering waterways of the Okavango Delta to the vast open vista of the Central Kalahari, this itinerary ticks off all the contrasting highlights of Botswana. A stay in Chobe National Park, home to the highest concentration of elephants in Africa, followed by witnessing the magnitude of the mighty Victoria Falls concludes this trip of a lifetime.
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Full InfoKwando Tau Pan CampLuxury
Full InfoDeception Valley LodgeComfortUpon arrival at Maun Airport, guests will be met by a representative and transferred by light aircraft to the border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
The Central Kalahari Game Reserve is the largest reserve in Southern Africa and is home to an abundance of wildlife. Desert species such as the black maned Kalahari lion, bat eared fox and oryx can all be spotted here.
While here, guests can explore the Kalahari animals on day and night game drives or enjoy an excursion with the local San Bushmen. The days are rounded off with dinner under the stars listening to the sounds of the African bush.
The Kalahari is a unique destination that is also seasonal. Many migratory animals such as zebra and antelope move to the Kalahari during the green season, when the rains attract them to fresh mineral rich grazing. Predators however are territorial and do not move around, which means at all times of the year guests will have the chance to spot the iconic black maned Kalahari lion and amazing cheetah populations.
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Full InfoXugana Island LodgeLuxuryA scheduled light aircraft will transfer guests in to the heart of the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the next exclusive experience.
The Okavango Delta is a bird watcher’s paradise, with possible sightings of Pel’s fishing owl among 500 other bird species. Other activities to enjoy include tracking on open game drive vehicles and exploring the delta waterways on a motor boat or mokoro.
The Okavango Delta is the largest inland Delta in the world and is made up of a myriad of waterways and floodplains. Focusing on high value, low impact tourism, this is one of the last remaining true wilderness areas left on Earth.
Accommodation in the Okavango Delta offers a truly remote and wild experience. Dining is not always undertaken at the lodge itself, guests may be treated to a bush dinner under a sky full of stars. It is not uncommon to stop by a waterhole for a memorable sundowner drink and simply listen to the unique sounds of the bush. There are few places in the world so untouched and special as the Okavango Delta.
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Full InfoChobe Game LodgeLuxury
Full InfoChobe Bakwena LodgeComfortThis morning guests will be transferred by light aircraft to Kasane Airport, the part of the country where all 4 countries – Zambia, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe – meet.
The next 3 nights will be exploring Chobe National Park, home to the highest concentration of elephants in Africa as well as an abundance of other wildlife. One of the best sights in Chobe is the impressive Chobe River which is ideally viewed from a tranquil boat cruise at sunset. Early morning game drives will thrill any safari enthusiast where the opportunity of seeing the Big 5 and a wide variety of birds is possible.
Chobe National Park is one of Botswana’s greatest assets, a park that showcases natural diversity and impressive scenery. It contrasts beautifully with the dry, arid park of the Central Kalahari.
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Full InfoVictoria Falls HotelLuxury
Full InfoBayete Guest LodgeComfortGuests will be transferred approximately 2 hours by road across the border to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe for their final 2 nights.
Victoria Falls is the largest sheet of falling water in the world and is a world heritage site. The town is a bustling tourism hub offering a wide variety of adrenaline and cultural activities but the highlight is a guided tour of the falls themselves. A visit should definitely be made to the Lookout Cafe for lunch or a drink. Positioned overlooking the gorge it provides phenomenal views and is the ideal place to break after an activity filled morning.