Southern Africa's treasures dance on a blanket of reverie, the landscapes imbued with fresh expressions of natural wonder. Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Etosha, Sossusvlei; each destination oscillates between fictional fairytales and intimate reality as you experience the safari highlights of Southern Africa. Covering three countries, this handcrafted itinerary is for couples looking to explore an untrammeled world of kaleidoscopic wildlife and beauty.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Livingstone – Starting the Adventure at Victoria Falls
The shores of the Zambezi River provide your first idyllic evening vista in Africa. Gaze out from your riverside suite and there's a good chance of spotting crocodiles and hippos; there's an even better chance of hearing a loud wheeze-honk as you enjoy dinner for two beneath the stars. Your international flight lands in Livingstone, Zambia, and a chauffeur greets you outside customs for the short drive to the lodge. All is quiet, except for the wild soundtrack and except for the distance rumble of Victoria Falls, barely ten miles away.
What's Included:
Day 2
Livingstone – Helicopter Ride above Victoria Falls
Day 3
Linyanti Reserve – Luxury Boat Safari in Chobe National Park, Botswana
Day 4 - 6
Linyanti Reserve – Big Five Safari and Romance
Day 7 - 8
Moremi Game Reserve – Deluxe Safari Experiences in the Okavango Delta
Day 9 - 10
Moremi Game Reserve – Traditional Canoe Safaris and Exploring the Okavango Delta
Day 11 - 12
Etosha National Park – Dramatic Beauty in Namibia
Day 13 - 14
Sossusvlei – The Burning Red Sand Dunes of Sossusvlei
Day 15
Windhoek – Depart to Home
Trip Highlights
- Visit seven of Southern Africa's most untouched highlights and experience a vast array of natural wonders, from burning red sand dunes to Victoria Falls, and Big Five covered savanna to rivers covered in hippos
- Explore five unique safari destinations, each home to the Big Five and specializing in an idiosyncratic side to African wildlife and ecosystems
- Heighten the romance with some fabulous accommodation, each night offering serenity, solitude, and an enviable location above the landscapes you've come to explore
- A series of micro flights connect the destinations, each journey delivering fascinating aerial vistas and propelling you between natural wonders
- Experience the remote beauty of Chobe National Park and the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, just two of Botswana's renowned safari destinations
- Cruise over the Okavango Delta and enjoy delightful safari experiences in this wildlife oasis, the big game likely to be roaming past your camp all evening long
- Gather a complete perspective of Southern Africa safari with an eclectic collection of activities and experiences: traditional canoe safaris, scenic flights, game drives, and much more
- Discover what resides in one of Africa's largest wildlife reserves as you spend two days in Namibia's remote Etosha National Park
- Start your Southern Africa adventure at the majestic Victoria Falls, an inspiring helicopter ride the perfect romantic introduction to this itinerary of highlights
- Complete the vacation with the mythical sight of Sossusvlei, the scorched red sand dunes another inspiring backdrop for amorous evenings engulfed by nature
Starting Price
$22,200 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.93 stars based on 619 reviews.
The trip was the best we have ever had. Africa is a very special place. Zicasso's travel expert did a fantastic job of organizing the itinerary. The only disappointment was that we were not scheduled to see the mass migration across the river.
Reviewed By Andrew K.
Our special trip surpassed all of our expectations!
We had a large group wanting to go on safari and started planning around a year in advance. We also had small children coming with us and we were celebrating a milestone birthday! My first call was with Zicasso’s travel agent, who had the best enthusiasm and confidence in delivering what we wanted. The other travel partner was my main point of contact afterwards and she probably ended up answering at least 10,000 questions for me!
Each moment of the trip was specially curated and special. They did a great job finding camps that would give us a unique experience rather than becoming redundant. The hospitality at the camps and accommodations were unique and comfortable. We were all so happy with how everything went! We would definitely use this travel company again for our travel needs!
Reviewed By Shruti B.
We had an amazing trip, planned by Zicasso's travel partner. This is the first time I've ever used a travel agent and I'll admit, I was nervous. She took all of our feedback into consideration while planning. I highly recommend!
Reviewed By Kris C.
This was a well-planned trip that was personally rewarding and fulfilling.
This trip provided a great balance of the diverse locations from both countries (Namibia and South Africa).
I chose Zicasso as, at this stage of life, when taking well-deserved vacations, I just want to pay, pack, show up and have everything (accommodations, transportation, domestic and international flights, tours, attention to safety, and additional recommendations) accounted for. And that is exactly what the Zicasso's travel expert provided via her tour agency.
I was able to share my must-haves/nice-to-haves and she customized a vacation package that tended to every detail. It was a wonderful balance of rustic and luxury. It was also our July “birthdaycation” for my aunt and me, and we were surprised at multiple locations with surprise birthday acknowledgements. Birthdays are very special to me, so this was a major “icing” on the cake for me on this vacation.
Although there was a minor “hiccup” on the day of arrival, the travel specialist's “on-the-ground” (local) staff pivoted and quickly and professionally found another option for us for our airport pickup. This shows the mark of a company interested in ensuring the complete satisfaction of their clients.
For the destinations the travel expert specializes in, they will be my first point of contact when looking to make my next vacation destination.
Well done!
Reviewed By Andrea +.
The trip was carefully planned and we received optimal assistance throughout the trip and constant availability and monitoring during the journey. Our Zicasso travel agent was very professional and always available to respond to our requests and needs. The choice of hotels was excellent and reflected the expectations. The activities offered in the different locations were very well structured and the guides were of high quality, particularly those in Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.
Reviewed By Roberto B.
We had a wonderful trip, with nearly seamless arrangements. All hopes and objectives were fulfilled. All camps were in good locations, with excellent service. We had experienced and knowledgeable guides at all camps. We were sorry to have it end!
Reviewed By Jean D.