Trip Details at-a-Glance
The arrangements were flawless. The guides were excellent and highly trained.K. McElwain—Santa Barbara CA
Wildlife viewing is world-class in Botswana, with ecosystems ranging from the game-rich floodplains and sparkling waterways of the Okavango Delta to the famed savannas of Chobe National Park. Thrilling game tracking by open vehicle, safaris by riverboat and mokoro, and game walks with your naturalist guide are complemented by stays in premium luxury camps.
March to December
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
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$4995 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $1300
High Season Surcharge (June 15-Nov 15): $1790 per person
Internal Airfare: $600 per person (subject to change)
Premier Camp Upgrade:
Jao Camp (Okavango) $1590 per person (three nights)
Kings Pool (Linyanti Game Reserve) $1590 per person (three nights)
Cape Town extension from: $1595
Sossusvlei Dunes Extension from: $2995Prices valid through November 15, 2010
Includes all land transportation and fully guided throughout
Note: Due to the small size of the camps, early booking is highly recommended
One of the major wilderness sanctuaries of Africa, the Okavango is the largest inland delta system in the world. Waters from the central African highlands seasonally flood its vast landscapes, home to an amazing variety of wildlife including sitatunga and red lechwe antelope and an abundance of birds, including the rare Pel’s fishing owl. With your expert naturalist guides, enjoy amazing gameviewing as you explore the pristine waterways by mokoro (dugout canoe), and roam the islands on foot and by 4WD vehicle on both day and night drives. At our intimate tented camps, enjoy highly personalized service, superb cuisine, and spectacular locations. Amenities include large walk-in tented rooms on raised platforms with en suite facilities, thatched dining areas, and easy access to wildlife in the heart of the African wilderness.
Fabled Chobe National Park and the Linyanti Game Reserve, an exclusive private reserve on Chobe’s western edge, are the places to see spectacular concentrations of elephants (estimates range up to 120,00 individuals!) as they congregate along the waterways to bathe and drink. Among the treasured habitats of Chobe and Linyanti are the broad Chobe River and the famous Savuti Channel, also known for its predators, particularly its resident lions, spotted hyenas, and African wild dogs. From delightful tented camps (or lodges), set out with your guide for up-close wildlife viewing in a dramatic environment. In addition to enormous herds of elephant, game here includes kudu, with their beautiful spiraled horns, zebra, giraffe, waterbuck, impala, and often roan and sable antelope, while the marshes hold hippo pools, crocs, and an incredible array of birdlife.
The huge Zambezi River stretches a mile wide when it creates thundering Victoria Falls. From the 5-star Royal Livingstone Hotel, enjoy options of a sunset cruise, scenic overflight, bungee jumping, canoeing a peaceful stretch of the Zambezi, or thrilling whitewater rafting. Depart on Day 8.
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If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following options:
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Okavango Delta, Botswana
Our secluded Okavango Delta camps are set on lush islands amid glorious Delta waterscapes. They feature roomy thatch-roofed tents with private facilities and indoor as well as outdoor showers and verandas. The dining and bar areas overlook the floodplains, and swimming pools offer a refreshing dip. The wildlife is all around us, and the sunrises and sunsets are unforgettable. Choose from our options listed below for full descriptions and more photos of each camp:
Days 4 to 6 (3 nights), Linyanti Game Reserve, Botswana
In the Linyanti Game Reserve (bordering Chobe National Park), our camps offer serene settings in riverine forests and grasslands, a delightful contrast to the Okavango Delta. The camps have luxurious, raised, tented rooms under thatch with private facilities, indoor and outdoor showers, and plunge pools. There are beautiful open-air dining and bar areas where we relax and can sip a sundowner or watch the wildlife right from camp. Choose from our options listed below for full descriptions and more photos of each camp:
Day 7 (1 night), Victoria Falls, Zambia
The Royal Livingstone has a location that simply can’t be beat—just a 10-minute walk from mighty Victoria Falls, one of the ...
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Day 7 (1 night), Victoria Falls, Zambia
The River Club, 10 miles upstream from Victoria Falls on the Zambia side, is a colonial-style retreat on the hills overlooking the Zambezi. There ...
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If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.