This journey starts with a visit to the impressive Victoria Falls, the largest in the world, and takes adventurous travelers through the Okavango Delta in northern Botswana. Visit private concessions and national parks on this Botswana safari as you traverse this sparsely populated country. Travel back in time to an age where lit lanterns quelled the darkness, canvas provided shelter and unexpected wildlife encounters lay around every bend.
Highlights
River cruise through Chobe National Park, home to non-predatory animals
Visit Victoria Falls, the world's largest waterfall
Explore Linyanti Concession, home to diverse habitats & wildlife
Take day and night game drives through Santawani Concession
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Upon arrival to the Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport meet your Safari representative and head straight to Victoria Falls, the world's largest sheet of falling water! Take a guided tour of the area before departing for camp on the Zambezi River.
*Please note that the falls are seasonal and almost completely disappear in November and December.
We fly to Kasane for a Chobe River Boat Cruise. The area is famous for its vast herds of elephants in the dry season and other unique species. Enjoy a light lunch on the boat.
Transfer back to the airport this morning to catch a light aircraft flight to Kasane for a Chobe River Boat Cruise. This area is known for vast herds of elephants as well as non-predatory species such as bufallo, giraffe, hippo, zebra, hippo and white rhino. ripe with the Linyanti Concession. After the cruise, depart Kasane by air to the private Linyanti concession. Arrive to camp in time to freshen up and enjoy dinner.
The Linyanti's perpetual waters attract herds of wildlife that walk well-worn game paths to quench their thirst in the dry season. Predators follow in their footsteps providing diverse and exciting game viewing. The area’s range of habitat includes riverine, savannah, forest, and plains, and offers travelers a diverse safari experience available in few other, if any, destinations. Spend time on traditional game drives, and keep your eyes peeled for the rare roan and sable antelope, plains game and of course their predators, the lion and leopard, with the endangered wild dog as an incredible bonus.
Return to the airstrip in time for a flight to the Santawani Concession. Spend the next 3 days exploring the concession on a mix of day and night game drives, nature walks, and seasonal canoe rides. Birders will be thrilled with the area’s variety of winged species. The Santawani Concession is one of the most diverse areas in northern Botswana which seldom disappoints when it comes to producing fascinating wildlife experiences. Move through the Mopane forests in search of large herds of elephants, different types of antelope, kudu, tsessebe, wildebeest and zebra. Because the waterway attracts so many animals it is a natural allure for predators as well. Keep an eye out for a lion crouching in the tall grasses, spotted hyena, wild dog, and if you are really lucky you may even see a leopard.
Fly this morning to the Jao Concession of the Okavango Delta. The reserve is comprised of both permanent water areas as well as drier savannahs, creating exciting contrasts for the traveler. Wildlife concentrations depend on the water flow and volume, thus changing from season to season, but all the large animals can be found in the area including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo. Enjoy meals in the lofted dining room of your camp, giving you unparalleled views of the delta.
Day 11: Departure
1 Breakfast
Depart Jacana Camp for the airstrip and take a light aircraft flight to Maun, where you will continue with your international flights.
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Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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