Deluxe Safari

    start
  12 Apr
  17 May
  14 Jun
  19 July
  02 Aug
  16 Aug
  06 Sep
  20 Sep
  04 Oct
  18 Oct
  01 Nov
  15 Nov
  13 Dec

finish

23 Apr
28 May
25 Jun
30 Jul
13 Aug
27 Aug
17 Sep
01 Oct
15 Oct
29 Oct
12 Nov
26 Nov
24 Dec

The Deluxe Safari is an activity-packed safari allowing you to discover the diversity that Botswana and Namibia has to offer. Comfortable transportation between the lodges is done in an enclosed, air-conditioned mini bus. Accommodation throughout your journey with us includes lodges and bungalows, whilst in the Khwai/Moremi area a scenic tented camp consisting of large bow tents, camp beds and bedding as well as en-suite bush ablutions, enabling you to feel at one with nature.

Highlights
• 2 nights in North Eastern Namibian National Parks - Caprivi area
• Central Okavango Delta & mokoro excursions
• Motorboat in the Delta
• Optional Scenic Delta flight
• 2 nights Moremi Game Reserve
• 1 night Makgadikgadi Pans
• 2 nights Chobe National Park
• Victoria Falls, Livingstone,

Day 1: Susuwe/West Caprivi National Park 
The safari begins in Livingstone, Zambia, at 09h00. A full safari briefing by our experienced guide commences your adventure with us after which we head west. Crossing the border into Namibia at Katima Mulilo gives us the opportunity to pause for lunch. Afterwards, we head further into the Caprivi Strip of Namibia to Camp Kwando. This lodge has a lovely vista over the Kwando River, a tributary of the Chobe River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia. [ lodge D] Livingstone – Susuwe: 340 km
Day 2: Susuwe/West Caprivi National Park 
Stomachs full from an early breakfast, a guided bush walk is in store. Experiencing this area on foot provides a close and personal look at the multiple aspects of African fauna and flora, from indigenous plant species and birds, to various animal spoor. In the afternoon a game drive in the nearby Mudumu Game Reserve offers the prospect of seeing larger game. Elephant, Kudu and other antelope are commonly seen in this area. [lodge B,D]
Day 3: Okavango Delta
After an early rise the safari continues east along the Caprivi Strip until reaching Poppa Falls located on the Okavango River. From Poppa Falls we continue on our way to Botswana, entering Mahango Game Reserve just before the border. Situated on the flood plains of the Okavango River, Mahango Game Reserve is well known for its sightings of Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope amongst other wildlife. Leaving this scenic reserve, a short stop at the border crossing back into Botswana sees us heading south to Nguma Lagoon for 2 nights. Nguma Lagoon Lodge is situated right in the Okavango Delta overlooking a large lagoon, which gives the lodge its name [ lodge B,L,D] Susuwe – Nguma Lagoon:350km
Day 4: Okavango Delta 
Early in the morning, enjoy a motorboat cruise through the papyrus-lined channels of the Delta to the mokoro station, where your day of exploration in the heart of the Okavango Delta begins. Mokoros are traditional dugout canoes, which have been used by the Bayeyi River Bushmen for centuries to negotiate the intricate pathways of this unique area. This full day excursion allows the opportunity to encounter a large number of bird species and view landscapes many people can only dream of. [lodge B,L,D]
Day 5: Maun 
Inspired by the beauty of the Okavango, travel south to Maun by minibus. An optional scenic flight over the Delta to Maun is available. This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta’s distinctive water system. During the flight it is even possible to spot large game animals such as Elephant, Giraffe and Hippopotami. If you choose to take the flight, a leisurely afternoon at the lodge awaits, writing postcards, reading a book or soaking up the experience of being totally immersed in a stunning natural environment. Your guide will travel to Maun with the vehicle and meet you at the airport. [lodge B,D] Guma Lagoon – Maun: 290 km
Days 6-7: Khwai River area 
From Maun the drive meanders through to the Khwai River area, on the border of Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana with very high concentrations of game. The next two days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Enjoy game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets. Accommodation consists of a tented camp with large bow tents and camp beds, with an en-suite bush toilet and bucket shower. [luxury safari tent B,L,D] Maun – Khwai area:160km
Day 8: Nata 
An early start will see us travelling back through Maun, and then towards Nata, on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Watching the landscape change from green swamplands to vast saltpans, our journey pauses along the way for lunch and sees us arrive in the late afternoon at Nata Lodge [ lodge B, D]
Khwai - Nata: 480 km
Days 9-10: Kasane 
An eventful start to the day commences with a visit to Nata Bird Sanctuary, where depending on the time of year, it is possible to see large flocks of flamingos and pelicans feeding and nesting on the pans. The safari then heads North towards Kasane, a town on the edge of Chobe National Game Reserve, where we will stay 2 nights to explore the northern reaches of the park. Time is spent in Northern Chobe, a park which is incredibly rich in game due to the Chobe River providing water all year round. Large herds of elephant are frequently seen walking to and from the river. Due to the high density of herbivores in this area many predators, such as lions and leopards, can be found. While staying at The Old House in Kasane, a game drive into the park in the early hours of the morning, and a river cruise on the Chobe River in the afternoon allows the discovery of this incredible area from both land and water. [ lodge B, D]
Nata – Kasane: 320 km
Days 11: Livingstone, Zambia 
Today the journey traverses the Zambezi River by ferry and then goes through to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, (Visa required), where you will spend the night at the comfortable Maramba lodge. In the afternoon come face to face with the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios with the roar of the water reverberating nearby. At Livingstone there are many activities to partake in which your guide can assist in organising. The safari officially ends at 8h00 on Day 12. [ lodge B]
Kasane –Livingstone: 100 km
Safari price includes:
All accommodation (rooms in comfortable lodges or luxury tents), all transfers and activities as per the itinerary, all meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D – dinner), services of a Professional Guide, all Botswana and Namibian park fees for activities included on itinerary and transport in enclosed, air-conditioned or specialised safari vehicles.
Safari price does not include:
Entrance to the Falls, visas, airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions at the lodges (scenic flight over the Delta, activities in Livingstone/Victoria Falls, game drives, fishing etc), beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water), Insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation.