While the wilderness can be found all over Africa, it is in Botswana where you will find a true sense of the wild. Roads do not exist here, just waterways, remote airstrips, and migratory mammal routes. Through the use of private concessions and exclusive camps, this 11-day safari will combine luxury amenities with the resplendent wonder of big game-filled Africa. Access is deliberately restricted, and nothing interrupts the wild to provide you with an authentic and immersive African playground.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Victoria Falls – Victoria Falls Welcomes you to Africa
The smoke that thunders will give you a thrilling introduction to Africa's wilderness. The incredible display seems to come from nowhere as a thunderous sheet of water disappears into the chasm below. Victoria Falls has been declared one of the natural wonders of the world, and it remains completely natural. There are no flashing lights or big-brand advertising signs, no chain coffee houses or buildings crowding around the precipice. Instead, baboons scamper along the trails, narrow bridges run alongside the mile-wide falls, and there are countless places to be completely alone with the falls. You will want to bring your raincoat as the vast clouds of spray emerge from the abyss to quickly soak every visitor.
You will be greeted at Livingstone International Airport and transferred directly to Victoria Falls, where a guide will lead you along the trails on the Zambian side of the falls. Take your time to allow the falls to engage all of your senses softly and then enjoy lunch at a small café. From here, you will be driven into Mosi oa Tunya National Park, where a savannah stretches out from the Zambezi River. Your camp there provides the first night of luxury under canvas with zebra and elephant that wander past as you continue to absorb the untrammeled beauty of Southern Africa.
What's Included:
Day 2
Linyanti Concession – Chobe River Boat Cruise and Into the Wilderness
Day 3 - 4
Linyanti Concession – Exclusive Big Game Safari in Northern Botswana
Day 5
Kanana Reserve – Crossing the Oasis and Exploring By Mokoro
Day 6 - 7
Kanana Reserve – Private Safari in an Untouched Corner of the Delta
Day 8 - 10
Moremi Game Reserve – The Complete Delta Wilderness Experience
Day 11
Maun – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Lose yourself in the wilderness of Botswana with days spent on big game safari in some of Africa's most untouched landscapes
- Discover the eclectic charms of the Okavango Delta by exploring the oasis from multiple angles, including game drives, boat safaris, bush walks and scenic flights
- Cruise along the Chobe River by boat to savor a world of elephants and hippos that is inaccessible by road
- Surround yourself with big game during nights spent in the private Linyanti Concession, where contrasting habitats and wildlife offer a perfect introduction to safari
- Explore a very exclusive corner of the Okavango Delta with nights in the Kanana Reserve, where your extraordinary wildlife scenes are not shared with other visitors
- Experience the abundance of the Okavango nights in the Moremi Game Reserve and a luxury camp that is set on a lush island in the heart of the Delta
- Lose track of your number of encounters with Africa's biggest animals as these wildernesses are filled with lion pride, an assortment of solitary cats, and Africa's largest concentrations of elephant and hippo
- Open your senses to the enchantment of the wild with boutique camp accommodation in the heart of the wilderness as wildlife will often roam past your verandah in camps mostly inaccessible to vehicles
- Connect destinations using light aircraft and enjoy an aerial safari over the Okavango Delta
Starting Price
$10,800 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 443 reviews.
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.
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.
Zicasso's trip designer arranged a flawless, extraordinary trip.
Reviewed By Bernard L.
We’re still not over our trip! Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you for organizing such a great experience and making it so effortless for me. I already have family and friends asking who I went through, and I’m guessing some of them will be reaching out to you in the next year.
I do have one small piece of constructive feedback about our camp in the Olifants West Nature Reserve. The staff, lodge, and food were wonderful, but unfortunately, the safari guide fell short. We had just come from the camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve (where we left our hearts—the guide there was truly exceptional, with such a great personality), so the difference stood out even more. At the Olifants West Nature Reserve camp, we saw very few animals and the guide didn’t engage much—he barely spoke, and when he did, it wasn’t very professional or kind, especially toward my son. My son even said the trip might have worked better in reverse, since after Botswana it was hard to adjust to seeing only a few animals a day.
That said, I’m so grateful for how smoothly you planned everything, especially on such short notice. It really was a trip of a lifetime for us.
Thank you again!
Reviewed By Mona P.