7-Day Botswana and Victoria Falls Luxury Tour
Overview
You’ll gaze out at vast plains filled with wildlife from Tau Pan in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Navigate the labyrinth of water channels and secret islands in the Okavango Delta on a mokoro safari. Then cross the border into Zimbabwe to witness The Smoke That Thunders, known as the iconic Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This one-week luxury tour of Botswana brings you the best experiences southern Africa has to offer and is sure to leave you wanting more.
Day 1-2
Arrival in Botswana and Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Fly from Maun to the remote Central Kalahari for a stay at Tau Pan Lodge. Perched atop an ancient dune, the lodge offers rare elevated vistas over the starkly beautiful landscape. Your unhurried days feature expert-led game drives, stargazing, and nature walks with San trackers. Encounter unique desert-adapted species such as oryx and the elusive brown hyena. This sophisticated retreat provides a profound and peaceful connection to one of Botswana’s most secluded and evocative frontiers. Tau Pan Camp (HB).
Day 3-4
Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Fly into the heart of the Okavango Delta to stay at the elegant Splash Camp, situated within the exclusive Kwara Private Reserve. This unique landscape features permanent water channels and seasonal floodplains, offering some of the most consistent and diverse game viewing in Botswana. Choose from a range of unhurried activities, including sunset boat cruises, silent mokoro glides, or nocturnal game drives. This sophisticated retreat provides a profound immersion into the Delta’s most secret and wild corners. Splash Camp (FB)
Day 5-6
Transfer to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Fly from the Okavango Delta to Kasane and continue by road to the elegant Ilala Lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in lush gardens, this boutique hotel is just a short walk from the Smoke that Thunders. Your stay includes a tranquil Ra-Ikane river cruise, offering a serene perspective of the Zambezi. For those seeking further adventure, a wide variety of additional activities, from white-water rafting to helicopter flights, are available to book at an extra cost to perfectly tailor your journey. Ilala Lodge Hotel (FB)
Day 7
Depart from Victoria Falls
Sadly, your luxury tour of Botswana and Victoria Falls draws to a close, and you’ll transfer to Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) in plenty of time for your onward flight. However, you’ll be left with incredible memories of game viewing in some of Africa’s richest wildlife spots, as well as witnessing The Smoke That Thunders at the wondrous Victoria Falls. If you’d like to adjust this itinerary, add time in other destinations, or create your own bespoke Botswana holiday, get in touch with our friendly team of Luxury Travel Specialists at Cycads African Safaris to start planning your dream trip.
RATES $8700 PP
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)
- Drinks (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)
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