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11-Day Botswana's Northern Gems

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Victoria Falls marks the beginning of your northern safari circuit. Hop over the border, into Botswana's Chobe National Park for some spectacular game viewing. Head deep into the Savuti region and then dive into the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, for an excellent combination of wetland and arid mopane savannah wilderness. End your trip in the wide expanse of the Makgadikgadi National Park.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Zimbabwe & Botswana

You'll visit Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans NP & Maun

This tour starts in Victoria Falls & ends in Maun - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks, canoe/mokoro safaris & boat trip

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-2	The Victoria Falls Hotel Luxury hotel in or near Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)	Breakfast Included
3-4	Chobe Game Lodge Luxury lodge inside Chobe NP (Botswana)	All Meals Included
5-6	Savute Safari Lodge Luxury lodge inside Chobe NP (Botswana)	All Meals Included
7-8	Camp Moremi Luxury+ tented camp inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)	All Meals Included
9-10	Leroo La Tau Luxury lodge bordering Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana) without fences	All Meals Included
11	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast & Lunch Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-2 Enjoy Victoria Falls in timeless majesty

You will be met at the airport and driven to Victoria Falls Hotel, one of the most famous hotels on the continent. Seamlessly blending colonial glamour with some serious style thanks to a recent refurb, the Victoria Falls Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1904 and is an icon of a bygone era. Nowadays, the hotel is famous for its tranquil location 10 minutes away from the awe-inspiring Falls, the utterly charming service and mesmerising view of the misty spray rising from the bridge… best enjoyed from the terrace alongside a pot of tea and a tower of scones of course. The on-site activity centre is a handy one stop shop for all your Victoria Falls needs, from the nail-bitingly adventurous white-water rafting and bungee jumping, the slightly more sedate helicopter flights and the perfectly relaxing river cruises and guided walks. Also worth a mention are fishing trips on the Zambezi and a stroll around the town of Victoria Falls for those all-important souvenirs.

Main Destination:	Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:	The Victoria Falls Hotel Luxury hotel located in or near Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3-4 Stay at a stylish, one-of-a-kind riverfront hotel in Chobe National Park

You will be chartered to Chobe Game Lodge. A safari stop with all the luxury of a city hotel, with its forty-eight rooms appointed with all the modern conveniences you'd expect to find. It is, in fact, the only hotel or lodging option within the Chobe National Park - and a perfectly positioned one at that. It also boasts an impressive amount of eco-friendly innovations and initiatives, including a fleet of silent electric game viewers which is not just novel but truly enhances a safari experience. Here, things are structured a bit differently from your average safari lodge - an activities coordinator organises your itinerary though you are encouraged to make suggestions and diverge from the game plan. Despite its size, the lodge achieves personalised service; this, combined with its stunning location on the banks of the Chobe River, make it a top option in the region.

Main Destination:	Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Best Time to Visit August to October (Best at the riverfront area) High Season July to October (The park gets crowded) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Chobe National Park (Botswana) Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Abundant Zebra Abundant Hippo Abundant Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Cheetah Occasional Wildebeest Occasional Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Chobe Game Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Chobe NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6 Down-to-earth comfort and great game viewing along the Savute channel

You will be chartered to your next camp. Relatively traditional in style, this camp offers access to some of Botswana's most dramatic game viewing along the evanescent Savute channel in Chobe National Park. It is perched right on the bank of the channel, which somewhat erratically flows and is dry through other periods, save a few waterholes. This location ensures that a near-constant flow of wildlife streams past your front doorstep. The lodge provides a high level of service and privacy in a very popular region, as well as some expert guiding to help ensure you find what you came to see. The drives usually centre around the Savuti Marsh and along the channel, where the majority of the big game concentrate. There are lots of elephant and zebra to be seen, along with big herds of buffalo and a healthy population of lion and wild dog. Birding is particularly interesting, with seasonal migrant species returning, most noticeably the nesting carmine bee-eaters.

Main Destination:	Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Accommodation:	Savute Safari Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Chobe NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7-8 A classic tented camp on Xakanaxa lagoon in game-rich Moremi

You will be chartered onward to Camp Moremi which is located in one of the busier regions of the reserve, for two good reasons: it's beautiful, and the game viewing is fantastic. The downside is that you have to share with a few other campers. The camp itself is a private refuge, a world away from the buzz. It offers friendly, efficient and personalised service and is both spacious and comfortable. Because of its location within Moremi Game Reserve, Camp Moremi's activities must abide by park regulations. The morning and afternoon game drives can be quite productive - diverse habitats in this region are home to a wide array of predators and antelope species, as well as large herds of buffalo and elephant - but are limited to daylight hours. There's also a high chance of seeing a few other vehicles which does diminish the sense of exclusivity a bit. You can also get out on a boat - a great way to explore the lagoon and get up close to its creatures.

Main Destination:	Okavango Delta (Botswana)
Best Time to Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy) Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Okavango Delta (Botswana) Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Abundant Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional Wild Dog Occasional White Rhino Rare Black Rhino Rare Cheetah Rare
Accommodation:	Camp Moremi Luxury+ tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9-10 Easy going style on the edge of the Boteti River

You will fly to your next camp, Leroo La Tao, perched on the banks of the seasonally flowing Boteti River, west of the well-known Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana. The region is famous for its large yearly migrations of zebra and wildebeest - thousands can be seen in the riverbed during the end of the dry season (September/October). The river itself has a fascinating and tumultuous history, drying up significantly in 1988 for two decades, affecting wildlife behaviour and prompting incredible adaptations like terrestrial dwelling crocodile building dens into the dry riverbanks. However, since a record high flood in 2009, the seasonal flow has been adequate and wildlife again congregate on the river, typically from May through October. The lodge is one of the few luxury options in the region - you'll feel utterly spoiled but also easily at home in this grand setting with warm, down-to-earth hospitality.

Main Destination:	Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana)
Best Time to Visit All year (Areas are best at different times) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy) Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot) Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park (Botswana) Giraffe Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Elephant Occasional Lion Occasional Leopard Occasional Hyena Occasional Cheetah Rare Hippo Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Buffalo None
Accommodation:	Leroo La Tau Luxury lodge bordering Makgadikgadi Pans NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11 End in Maun Airport

You will be chartered to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:	Maun Airport (Botswana)
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Rates Per Person

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2+ people Sharing rooms

Jan 1, 2020 - Jan 25, 2020	$10224	$7707
Jan 26, 2020 - Feb 22, 2020	$10224	$7940
Feb 23, 2020 - Mar 25, 2020	$10224	$7707

Mar 26, 2020 - Jun 21, 2020	$10224	$8485
Jun 22, 2020 - Oct 23, 2020	$11663	$9809
Oct 24, 2020 - Oct 29, 2020	$11663	$9264

Oct 30, 2020 - Nov 26, 2020	$10224	$8485
Nov 27, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	$8786	$7707