Few natural spectacles can rival the Okavango Delta; big cats prowling on evocative floodplains, hippos yawning along lush watery channels, and elephants using their trunks as snorkels. Celebrating the very best of the 1,000th UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 13-day signature safari is handcrafted for travel from June to September, when the lush waterways provide a dreamy journey through authentic Africa. Expect mokoro canoes, exceptional accommodations, and inspiring wildlife encounters.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Jao Concession – Treehouse Safari Seclusion
Your intimate safari camp is hidden in the trees, built on stilts above Hunda Island in the private Jao Concession. Flooded plains roll out from your viewing deck, the lush colors complementing the greens of the forest. Animals congregate along the shallow banks, just beneath your tented tree house, providing a surreal introduction to authentic Africa. After landing in Maun, you’ll transfer to a light aircraft for a flight to Hunda Island in the west of the Okavango. When the Okavango floods, the camp becomes a dry refuge above the plains. Treehouses with canvas walls to complete your immersion in the wilderness. Your safari experience starts from your viewing deck and continues with a short introductory game drive on the island; many animals are marooned, and there’s a tense battle between the resident leopards and the huge herds of red lechwes.
What's Included:
Day 2
Jao Concession – A Private Mokoro Journey
Day 3
Shinde Concession – Spectacular Motorboat Safari
Day 4 - 5
Shinde Concession – The Best of Land and Water-Based Safari
Day 6
Vumbura Reserve – Safari Chic in a Legendary Private Reserve
Day 7 - 8
Vumbura Reserve – Iconic Big Cat Safari on the Floodplains
Day 9
Linyanti Concession – Surrounded by the Elephants of the Chobe Forest
Day 10
Linyanti Concession – In Search of Wild Dogs
Day 11
Livingstone – Morning Game Drive and Cruising the Chobe River
Day 12
Livingstone – The Wonder of Victoria Falls
Day 13
Livingstone – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Explore four private concessions, each offering exceptional big-game safari without any of the peak season Okavango crowds
- Celebrate safari chic with a handpicked collection of Botswana’s finest accommodations, including a treehouse on Hunda Island and luxurious tented camps that immerse you in the wilderness
- Drift along the waterways in a traditional mokoro canoe, passing thousands of animals coming to the banks to drink
- Take a motorboat over the spectacular floodplains, a full-day journey that evokes the inspiring scale of the Okavango Delta
- Game drive across remote islands, where marooned antelopes are chased by a thrilling collection of big cats
- Watch lions battle with buffalos in the iconic Vumbura Reserve; a contest made more exciting by the rising water levels
- Search for the legendary wild dogs of Linyanti Concession, be baffled by the abundance of the Vumbura plains and watch the big cats prowl across Shinde Concession
- Surround yourself with the elephants of the Chobe Forest, then drift through big-game Africa on a Chobe River cruise
- Complete the safari with another remarkable natural wonder, the roaring Victoria Falls that will be heard before being seen
- Tailor the program to your mood with a complete mix of water and land-based safari activities, including rare experiences like nighttime drives and walking safaris
Starting Price
$13,200 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 587 reviews.
Zicasso's travel designer was a pleasure to work with. She went out of her way to help us understand our options and worked with us through multiple versions before landing on the itinerary we ultimately chose. Her insight and suggestions were very helpful during planning and proved effective in execution.
Reviewed By Alex M.
Zicasso's travel agent couldn’t have planned our trip better. He really listened to what we were most interested in and planned it accordingly. He used his personal knowledge of the lodges and areas to ensure we got the experience we were looking for. He also made arrangements to make the logistics of travel go incredibly smoothly.
Reviewed By Eric R.
We just returned from a fantastic two-week trip to Africa, coordinated by our Zicasso travel agent. We started in South Africa (Cape Town/Franschhoek), then went up to Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls), and to Botswana (Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta). Every step of the trip was well coordinated and seamless. The guides and accommodations were fantastic and comfortable.
I can't say enough positive things about our travel agent. She is the most detail-oriented and responsive travel agent I have ever worked with. She has extensive knowledge of travel in Africa and was able to provide outstanding recommendations for every question we had for her. She checked in with us regularly during the trip to make sure everything was going well, which was greatly appreciated. She genuinely cared about providing us with the best experience possible. I highly recommend using her and her agency if you are thinking about traveling to Africa!
Reviewed By Stan C.
Zicasso's travel agent planned the perfect trip for our family. She was attentive and engaged at every step of the process, from not only listening, but also understanding our needs and wants for this family vacation. She designed our trip down to every detail. She took time to meet with us several times during the planning phase and multiple times as we were preparing to leave on our trip, making sure we had all the visa information, requirements, and even advice as to cell phone coverage and tips and tricks, not only for every country we were visiting, but tips and tricks for each of our stops along the way.
She checked in with us via WhatsApp throughout our journey, made sure we had plenty of emergency contact information for each stop along the way, and was not only willing to step in, but eager to help in any way possible.
I wish I could rate this trip 10/5 stars!!! It was truly an adventure that my family will remember and reminisce on for the rest of our lives! We have priceless memories. Thank you to our travel agent and thank you, Zicasso.
Reviewed By Raul W.
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.