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Victoria Falls, Okavango, Chobe & Makgadikgadi

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Victoria Falls, Okavango, Chobe & Makgadikgadi

This fantastic journey blends four of Southern Africa’s most iconic regions into one seamless adventure, starting at mighty Victoria Falls before crossing into Botswana for three very different safari experiences. Begin with a relaxed arrival in Victoria Falls, where you can choose how to spend your time, from classic viewpoints and river cruises to high-adrenaline activities.

From there, the focus turns firmly to game viewing. Explore the elephant-rich Chobe Riverfront by 4x4 and by boat, where huge herds gather on the floodplains alongside buffalo, hippo and predators working the river’s edge. Next, fly into the Okavango Delta and arrive by helicopter at Karangoma Camp, immersing yourself in a world of waterways, floodplains and big wildlife encounters by day and night game drives, guided walks, and (season permitting) mokoro and boating. Your safari ends on the Boteti River at Moela, where Makgadikgadi’s desert-edge drama plays out at the waterline with zebra and wildebeest crowds, elephant activity, and rewarding seasonal birdlife.

Highlights

  • Witness the mighty power of Victoria Falls and choose from a range of optional adventures
  • Discover the Chobe Riverfront on game drives and boat safaris among vast herds of elephants, hippo and buffalo
  • Experience a quieter side of Chobe via the Ngoma Gate area for a more remote, exclusive feel
  • View the Okavango Delta from the air with a scenic flight and thrilling helicopter charter into camp
  • Enjoy day and night game drives in the Delta in search of elephants, predators and prolific birdlife
  • Walk the wild on guided Delta excursions, reading tracks and learning the smaller details of the bush
  • Glide through channels by mokoro and explore by boat (season and water-level dependent)
  • Explore the Boteti River’s desert-edge wildlife at Moela, where zebra and wildebeest gather to drink
  • Enjoy game drives and guided San Bushman walks with unforgettable sunsets and seasonal birding on the Boteti banks

What's Included

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast Throughout and Lunch and Dinner on day 3-10
  • Air and road transfers as shown in itinerary
  • Excursions and activities included in itinerary

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Victoria Falls
1 - 2Days

Victoria Falls

Arrive independently to Victoria Falls Airport and take your transfer to the hotel. Accommodation here is for two nights at Pioneers Victoria Falls on a bed and breakfast basis.

There are lots of optional activities available here which can be arranged via the hotel. Visiting the Falls is a must and viewpoints are easily accessible on foot. For adrenalin junkies, there is white-water rafting, bungee and zip-wiring and for everybody, river cruises, helicopter flights and visits to the national park. It is also possible to cross the bridge into Zambia and view the Falls from a different perspective.

Accommodation: 2 nights at Pioneers Victoria Falls on a Bed & Breakfast basis

Chobe River Front
3 - 5Days

Chobe River Front

On Day 3 you’ll take your included transfer from Victoria Falls to Chobe Elephant Camp, a beautifully positioned lodge set high on a rocky ridge with sweeping views over the Chobe River and its floodplains. Although located just outside the national park, it’s surrounded by wild bushland where wildlife often moves through. You may spot elephants, impala, warthog and an array of birdlife right around camp.

Over the next three days you’ll explore Chobe by open-vehicle game drives and boat cruises, plus a cultural visit. The camp is close to Ngoma Gate, a quieter access point to the Chobe Riverfront, and boat trips operate from a seasonal jetty (usually May–September) or from Kasane when water levels are low. This region is renowned for its dense concentrations of African elephants, particularly in the dry season when herds gather at the river to drink and socialise, alongside large numbers of buffalo and hippo. Keep watch for lions and other predators along the river’s edge, as well as a rich supporting cast of plains game and prolific birdlife, with fish eagles often providing the soundtrack as the sun sets over the water.

Accommodation: 3 nights at Chobe Elephant Camp with meals, local drinks, activities, laundry and park fees included

Activities Included: Game drives, boat cruise & village visit

Okavango Delta
6 - 8Days

Okavango Delta

On the morning of day 6 you’ll transfer to Kasane Airport for your flight into the northern Okavango Delta, landing at Vumbura Airstrip. From here, the adventure ramps up with a helicopter charter to Karangoma Camp, your home for the next three nights, set along the beautiful Magwegqana Channel amid a patchwork of lagoons and floodplains.

Karangoma blends a strong sense of place with contemporary comfort. Wildlife viewing is the focus, led by fully qualified professional guides on open 4x4 game drives (by day and at night) in search of the Delta’s famous residents, from elephants, buffalo and hippo to predators and a dazzling variety of birds. Depending on the season and water levels, you can also explore on foot and by water, with guided walks, mokoro excursions, and boating (typically June–September, water-level dependent). The Delta is shaped by its annual flood, which draws animals to the lushest grazing and transforms the landscape from sandy tracks to winding waterways, meaning your safari here can shift beautifully between land and water as the environment changes.

Accommodation: 3 nights at Karangoma Camp with meals, local drinks, activities and laundry included

Activities Included: Day & night game drives | Walking |Mokoro | Boating (June-September & water-level dependant)

Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans
9 - 10Days

Boteti River - Makgadikgadi Pans

On Day 9 you’ll take a helicopter transfer back to Vumbura Airstrip, then board your charter flight to Maun International Airport. From Maun you’ll continue by road to Moela Safari Lodge, set high above the Boteti River with sweeping views towards Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and offering a superb position for watching wildlife moving along the waterline.

Your time here includes game drives, guided nature walks, and San Bushman walks. The Boteti often acts as a vital lifeline where animals gather to drink, so expect excellent chances of seeing large herds of zebra and wildebeest at the river’s edge, plus a strong supporting cast of desert-adapted wildlife. When water levels are up, elephant bulls frequently come down to splash, drink and browse in the reeds at sunset. Seasonality can shape the experience here. After the rains (Oct–Nov) zebra and wildebeest typically move away towards the pans, returning again in the cooler months (Apr–May), while the greener period brings quieter banks, dramatic sunsets and a notable surge in birdlife.

Accommodation: 2 nights at Moela Safari Lodge with meals, local drinks, activities and laundry included

Activities Included: Game drives and nature and San Bushman walks

Flight to Maun
11Day

Flight to Maun

Following breakfast on the final day transfer to the Leroo La Tau Airstrip airstrip for your flight to Maun where your Botswanan adventure concludes on arrival.

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Accommodation Options

Chobe Elephant Camp

Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River is the excellent Chobe Elephant Camp. This uniquely designed lodge has been built to take advantage of the incredible views overlooking the sweeping floodplains while offering a comfortable stay after a long day of exploration.

The lodge has been entirely constructed from sandbags, the thick sand-filled walls create a natural insulating barrier between the inhabitants and the harsh African climate and enhance the old farm-style feel of the camp. It houses ten rooms, one family room and can sleep 24 guests at a time.

With a variety of activities that include viewing the regions spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles, by boat on the Chobe River or experiencing life in the village, a visit to Chobe Elephant Camp offers a wide range of experiences.

This property is located near the Ngoma Gate for entry to the Chobe Riverfront. Very few lodges are located on this end of the park and few people utilize this entry point, creating a more remote and exclusive experience than at the properties around Kasane. Although outside the park, this option is located in a bush setting where wildlife frequently passes through.

Pioneers, Victoria Falls

Pioneers Victoria Falls is situated in the quiet suburbs of Victoria Falls’ residential area, 2.5 kilometres from the Falls. This welcoming B&B offers 50 elegant en-suite rooms all designed to embrace the Zimbabwean Pioneer era, with private verandas overlooking the beautifully manicured gardens and pool. All rooms at Pioneers are air conditioned and have free limited WiFi. The lodge has four family rooms making it ideal for families.

At the heart of the lodge is a snug lounge, an indoor and outdoor dining area, curio shop, as well as a terrace opening onto the pool and lush garden area. Activities in Victoria Falls (at an additional cost) can be arranged at the activities desk.

Karangoma Camp, Okavango Delta

Karangoma Camp is an intimate tented hideaway tucked along the scenic Magwegqana Channel in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, surrounded by a patchwork of floodplains and mirror-still lagoons. Its name, from the Sembukushu word for drum beating and ancestral healing, hints at the deep cultural roots of this landscape, a place where wildlife, water and tradition are closely intertwined.

With just six spacious tented suites, including a family tent, the camp feels peaceful and personal. Each suite sits on a low wooden deck and comes with ensuite facilities plus both indoor and outdoor showers looking out over the floodplain. Central lounge and dining areas open onto wide Delta views, with a fire pit for starlit evenings and a plunge pool for hot afternoons. Days are spent exploring by vehicle, on foot, or gliding through the channels by mokoro or boat (seasonal and water-level dependent), before returning to a camp that combines modern comfort with a strong sense of place.

Moela Safari Lodge, Makgadikgadi Pans

Moela Safari Lodge is perched high on the banks of the Boteti River, looking out across a vast natural “amphitheatre” of game-rich plains on the edge of Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. This solar-powered lodge has just eight open-plan thatched suites, including two family rooms, each with a private viewing deck so you can watch elephants, zebra and other wildlife drifting down to the valley below without even leaving your room. Built by skilled artisans from nearby Khumaga village, the lodge blends traditional African textures with clean, modern lines, from handmade clay bricks to beautifully detailed thatch and timberwork.

At the heart of Moela, an airy main area brings together an open-plan dining room, bar, library, swimming pool with daybeds and multiple viewing decks, all perfectly positioned for river and sunset views. Activities available depending on duration of stay include a bucket-list sleep-out on the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, reached by helicopter or game drive, to spend a night under an impossibly starry sky. Other activities include game drives and nature and San Bushman walks. Accessible by road from Maun or via nearby Khumaga Airstrip, Moela Safari Lodge offers a stylish, quietly luxurious base for exploring one of Botswana’s most intriguing and dramatic landscapes.

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