Explore the premier wildlife areas of Botswana, starting with the dense riverside thickets of the Chobe River in the Chobe National Park, one of the most renowned wildlife areas in Africa. Move to the arid open spaces of the Savute before enjoying the contrast of the lush wetlands of the Okavango, the world’s largest inland. Traverse its winding channels, palm-fringed islands and wide, grassy floodplains in search of unforgettable encounters on game drives and mokoro cruises. Round off your trip on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River at Matetsi Private Game reserve in Zimbabwe.
• The Savute area of Chobe National Park, famous for its annual zebra migration • The Chobe River in Chobe National Park, renowned for its density of elephant • The Okavango Delta • The mighty Zambezi River at Matetsi
Day 1 & 2: Kasane area of Chobe National Park Upon arrival at Maun Airport you will be met by a representative from &BEYOND and assisted onto your light aircraft transfer to Kasane Airport. An open 4x4 safari vehicle will be waiting to take you on your first game drive on the way to the camp.
Spend two nights in a luxury tent at a secluded private campsite near the Chobe River at &BEYOND Chobe Under Canvas. Daily game drives and walking safaris abound in opportunities to track the abundant wildlife drawn to the dense riverside vegetation.
Day 3 & 4: Savute region of the Chobe National Park A light aircraft flight will take you to a remote corner of Chobe for your two nights at &BEYOND Savute Under Canvas, with its semi-arid vegetation. Accommodation is in a luxury ensuite tent at a private campsite. As at Chobe, you will enjoy a variety of game drives and walking safaris.
Day 5 & 6: Okavango Delta Another flight will take you to the camp or lodge of your choice.
Relax at &BEYOND Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge in a thatched cottage under a cool canopy of forest for the next two nights. Take full advantage of daily game drives, bush walks, river cruises, mokoro excursions, bird watching and stargazing. For relaxation there is a hammock, which sways in the trees outside the main living area, and a shaded plunge pool.
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An elegant safari tent on a wooden deck at &BEYOND Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp will be your home for the next two nights. Enjoy your choice of daily adventures, including meandering along the floodplains of the Delta by mokoro, exploring the deeper channels by motor boat, nature walks accompanied by a professional guide or tracking game by open 4x4 safari vehicle in the mopane forests and open grasslands. The added highlight of an evening game drive by spotlight assures you of the most complete lodge experience in Botswana.
Day 7 & 8: Okavango Delta While away the day at your leisure until it is time for your short flight to Xudum Airstrip, where you will be met by a representative from the lodge or camp of your choice for an exciting game drive en route to your lodge or camp.
Spend two nights at &BEYOND Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge in a luxury safari suite with en-suite facilities and plunge pool. Make the most of every minute with a selection of morning and night game drives, power boat or mokoro adventures and guided walks.
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Enjoy two nights at &BEYOND Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp in a luxury tent with ensuite facilities, sala and plunge pool. Explore the watery wonderland of the Delta on game drives, night drive, power boat adventures, guided walks and mokoro excursions.
Day 09 & 10: Matetsi Private Game Reserve You will be flown to Kasane Airport, where a vehicle will be waiting to take you to &BEYOND Matetsi Water Lodge by road, clearing customs and immigration en route.
Watch the mighty Zambezi River rolling by for the next two nights in a spacious suite on the shady river bank. Go in search of the abundant wildlife on morning game drives and discover the exciting nocturnal world of the carnivores on thrilling night drives. Track game coming down to the river to drink on guided bush walks or admire them from the smooth waters on sunset boat cruises or from a canoe. Try your hand at catching the fierce tiger fish or any of the varied species that inhabit the Zambezi.
Day 11: Victoria Falls You will be driven to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight home.
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