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9-Day Highlights of Botswana
Enjoy the essential highlights of Botswana and Zimbabwe on this tailor-made, customised, luxury safari tour of two of Africa's most famous countries. Explore two very different sides of the famous Okavango Delta, home to incredible animals and water activities such as mokoro trips, fishing, boat trips and much, much more. Next, it's onto Victoria Falls, where you'll stay on the Zimbabwean side and enjoy adventures such as white-water rafting and bungee jumping.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Botswana
& Zimbabwe
& Zimbabwe
You'll visit Maun, Okavango Delta, Khwai & Victoria Falls
This tour starts in Maun & ends in Victoria Falls - 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 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: air transfer
This operator can book your international flights 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 |
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| 1-3 |
Pom Pom Camp
Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Okavango Delta (Botswana)
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All Meals Included |
| 4-6 |
The Jackal & Hide
Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) inside Khwai (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
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All Meals Included |
| 7-8 |
Batonka Guest Lodge
Luxury lodge in or near Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
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Breakfast Included |
| 9 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
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 Arrive in Maun
You'll arrive into northern Botswana at Maun Airport, the nearest international airport to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. From here, you'll take a 20-minute light aircraft flight to your accommodation at Pom Pom Camp. Watch hippos splash in the lagoon, enjoy sundowners and relax by the campfire. You'll stay in one of Pom Pom Camp's nine Meru-style tents, secluded in the shade of trees (there is also a family tent, close to the main lodge).
| 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
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| Accommodation: | Pom Pom Camp
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Day 2-3 Explore the Okavango Delta
Pom Pom Island is the perfect place to start your exploration of the delta, paddling from island to island. Spot wildlife drinking or swimming in the water, go on game drives and try your hand at birdwatching and you may be lucky enough to spot beautiful bird species such as the pied kingfisher, African jacana or rare Pel's fishing owl.
| Main Destination: | Okavango Delta (Botswana) |
| Accommodation: | Pom Pom Camp
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Day 4 Transfer to Khwai Private Reserve
After a final morning game drive at Pom Pom Camp, you'll take a short flight to Khwai Private Reserve in the greater Okavango Delta region, where you'll be staying at The Jackal & Hide for the next three nights. In the evening, enjoy a gin and tonic in the "sunken lounge", then retire to your Meru-style tent.
| Main Destination: | Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) |
| Accommodation: | The Jackal & Hide
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Day 5-6 Explore Khwai Private Reserve
With Moremi Game Reserve to the south and Chobe National Park to the east, the Khwai Game Reserve is comprised of riverways, woodlands, floodplains, lagoons, grasslands and more, making this area a rich and diverse habitat for a wide range of species. In particular, the reserve is noted for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo.
| Main Destination: | Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) |
| Accommodation: | The Jackal & Hide
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Day 7 Transfer to Victoria Falls
Next, you'll leave the scenic delta views and big game with a flight to Victoria Falls, located on the border between Botswana's neighbours, Zambia and Zimbabwe. You'll stay on the Zimbabwean side of the falls at Batonka Guest Lodge. This location is perfect for those looking for a relaxing sanctuary outside of town, with excellent proximity to Victoria Falls.
| Main Destination: | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) |
| Accommodation: | Batonka Guest Lodge
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Day 8 Explore Victoria Falls
Enjoy a wide range of adrenaline activities, including bungee jumping, the Gorge Swing, white-water rafting, helicopter rides (Victoria Falls is particularly impressive from above), a micro-light flight, zipline, or swim out to Devil's Pool; a natural infinity pool right on the edge of the falls.
| Main Destination: | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) |
| Accommodation: | Batonka Guest Lodge
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Day 9 Depart from Victoria Falls
Sadly, your luxury safari tour of Botswana comes to an end, as you transfer back to Victoria Falls International Airport in plenty of time for your onward journey home.
| Main Destination: | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) |
| Accommodation: | No accommodation |
| Meals & Drinks: |
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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.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 6 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
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2 people 1 room
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3 people 2 rooms
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4 people 2 rooms
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5 people 3 rooms
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6 people 3 rooms
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7+ people
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Nov 1, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
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$5127
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$3670
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$3603
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$3577
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$3577
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$3500
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Dec 21, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
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$7819
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$6475
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$6408
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$6352
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$6352
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$6280
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Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$5127
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$3670
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$3603
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$3577
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$3577
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$3500
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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$6547
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$5199
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$5173
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$5116
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$5116
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$5044
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Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$7721
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$6372
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$6305
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$6249
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$6249
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$6177
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Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
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$5230
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$3799
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$3706
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$3680
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$3680
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$3603
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Dec 21, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$7922
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$6578
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$6511
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$6455
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$6455
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$6383
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
Getting There
This tour starts in Maun, Botswana and ends in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to Maun Airport (MUB - Check price)
Fly back from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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