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12-Day Botswana Luxury Tour
Experience the best that Botswana and Zimbabwe have to offer, from breathtaking wildlife encounters in private game reserves to gorgeous lodge accommodation. Recline and unwind next to the swimming pool and meet big game favourites on daily game drives, including Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), rare species such as African wild dog, as well as colourful birdlife. The perfect combination of elegance and adventure, this is the superlative safari tour.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Botswana
& Zimbabwe
& Zimbabwe
You'll visit Maun, Selinda, Vumbura, Moremi GR & 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 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) & canoe/mokoro safaris
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 |
Selinda Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Selinda (Botswana)
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All Meals Included |
| 4-6 |
Vumbura Plains
Luxury+ lodge inside Vumbura (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
|
All Meals Included |
| 7-8 |
Mombo Camp
Luxury+ tented camp inside Mombo (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
|
All Meals Included |
| 9-11 |
Matetsi River Lodge
Luxury lodge in or near Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
|
All Meals Included |
| 12 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
|
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
Arrive into Botswana at Maun International Airport in the north of the country, the best port of entry for the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. From here, you'll take a short 45-minute light aircraft flight to Selinda Game Reserve, a private concession in the Kwando-Linyanti Region. You'll be staying at Selinda Camp, an intimate and luxurious safari camp comprised of just three exclusive tents, featuring en-suite facilities, private verandahs for wildlife viewing and epic views over the surrounding scenery.
| Main Destination: | Selinda Concession (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 Selinda Concession (Botswana)
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Abundant
Lion
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Selinda Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2-3 Explore Kwando-Linyanti
Head out on game drives around the 136,000-hectare reserve or taking a guided walk through the bush. Slip into Selinda's waters on a boat trip for a wildlife-watching cruise, as well as incredible birdwatching opportunities. With around 200 recorded bird species to spot, keep your binoculars on hand for sightings of herons, kites, cranes and kingfishers.
| Main Destination: | Selinda Concession (Botswana) |
| Accommodation: | Selinda Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Today, you'll take a morning game drive around Selinda, then head to the Okavango Delta on a light aircraft flight to Vumbura Plains. You'll be staying at Vumbura Plains Camp, set in the private Vumbura Reserve. If you prefer, you can charter a helicopter, fly over the plains on a safari from the air, before arriving at the camp's helipad. Vumbura Plains Camp is a duo of luxury tented camps, North and South, with each camp comprised of seven lavish suites. Elegant interiors atop raised wooden platforms, each tent features en-suite bathroom facilities (including both outdoor and indoor shower options).
| Main Destination: | Vumbura Concession (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 Vumbura Concession (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: | Vumbura Plains
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5-6 Explore the Okavango Delta
Game drives through woodlands and savannah grasslands offer sightings of big game favourites, including elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, hyena, cheetah, lion, kudu and antelope species. Head out after dark on a night safari and you'll see the region's nocturnal creatures come alive. Take a mokoro (traditional dug out canoe) through the delta's maze of waterways for encounters with hippos and crocodiles, plus secret island discoveries.
| Main Destination: | Vumbura Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana) |
| Accommodation: | Vumbura Plains
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7 Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve
Take one last morning game drive at Vumbura before boarding a light aircraft flight to Botswana's famous Moremi Game Reserve, where you'll be staying at Mombo Camp. Mombo was built using all natural facilities and boasts 100% solar power, blending perfectly into the wilderness. The nine elegant tent accommodations feature both indoor and outdoor showers, bathtubs, separate bedroom and living areas, plus stunning views over the surrounding floodplains.
| Main Destination: | Moremi Game Reserve (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 Moremi Game Reserve (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: | Mombo Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8 Explore Moremi Game Reserve
Nicknamed as "The Place of Plenty," Mombo Camp is situated on the northern tip of Chief's Island, the biggest islands in the Okavango Delta and an incredibly fertile area that attracts diverse wildlife and birdlife. With high concentrations of big game, you'll be treated to large herd of elephant, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe and zebra, plus predators and big cats such as hyena and lion. Rarer species to keep your eyes peeled for include cheetah, African wild dog, as well as black and white rhino.
| Main Destination: | Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta, Botswana) |
| Accommodation: | Mombo Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 9 Transfer to Victoria Falls
Today, you'll leave Botswana behind and head to Zimbabwe, with a flight to Kasane and a transfer onto Victoria Falls. You'll be staying at Matetsi Victoria Falls, a luxury river lodge located on a private 15-kilometre stretch of the Zambezi, around 40 kilometres upstream from the majestic falls. Enjoy comfort and elegance in your spacious suite, which includes both indoor and outdoor rain showers, bathtub and lovely Zambezi River views.
| Main Destination: | Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) |
| Accommodation: | Matetsi River Lodge
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 10-11 Explore Victoria Falls
Mosi-Oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders) is an impressive natural phenomenon. Explore the falls at your own pace, with hikes to gorgeous, spray-filled viewpoints or 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: | Matetsi River Lodge
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 12 Depart from Victoria Falls
Sadly, your luxury safari tour of Botswana and Zimbabwe 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 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
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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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$22849
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$16964
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$16912
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$16860
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$16834
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$16808
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Get Quote
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Dec 21, 2019 - Jan 5, 2020
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$24308
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$18019
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$17988
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$17915
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$17869
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$17791
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Get Quote
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Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$18712
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$13861
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$13809
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$13757
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$13731
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$13705
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Get Quote
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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$22849
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$16964
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$16912
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$16860
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$16834
|
$16808
|
Get Quote
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Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
|
$24308
|
$18019
|
$17988
|
$17915
|
$17869
|
$17791
|
Get Quote
|
|
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
|
$22849
|
$16964
|
$16912
|
$16860
|
$16834
|
$16808
|
Get Quote
|
|
Dec 21, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
|
$24308
|
$18019
|
$17988
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$17915
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$17869
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$17791
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Get Quote
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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
- 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
- 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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