Visit the untamed wilderness of Botswana with this 9-day luxury safari experience. This itinerary leads you from the vast salt pans of the Makgadikgadi to the lush forests, plains, and waterways of the Okavango Delta. The wildlife is abundant, and other humans are rare in these private concessions. Here, hospitality, comfort, and barefoot luxury are promised by each boutique safari camp.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Adventurer’s Delight
The Makgadikgadi Pans are a vast expanse of salt desert in northeastern Botswana that are part of the greater Kalahari. Your international flight will arrive in Maun, and a representative will help you connect to your scheduled flight to the Kalahari Desert. Upon landing, a private driver will transfer you to your luxurious tented safari camp on the edge of the salt pans. In the dry season, sun-baked pans offer a unique salt desert experience with activities that include bush walks, game drives, horseback riding, and quad bike adventures. The rains of the wet season attract flocks of pink flamingos and Africa’s largest zebra migration.
What's Included:
Day 2
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Desert Safari in Old World Comfort
Day 3
Okavango Delta – The Legendary Okavango
Day 4
Okavango Delta – The Best of All Worlds
Day 5
Okavango Delta – Embracing Safari Life
Day 6
Linyanti Concession – In Search of Big Game
Day 7
Linyanti Concession – Secrets of the Night
Day 8
Linyanti Concession – An Exclusive Paradise
Day 9
Kasane – Depart to Home
Trip Highlights
- Luxuriate in fully-inclusive safari camps with unrestricted access to the expansive wilderness
- Explore the world’s largest desert salt pans with walks, game drives, quad bikes, or horseback rides in the Makgadikgadi
- Walk with Bushmen and spend time with a habituated meerkat colony
- Marvel at the plentiful herds of plains, game, and elephants with exclusive traversing rites on the private Linyanti Concession
- Track big game in open 4WD vehicles through the forests and floodplains of the mighty Okavango Delta
- Seek out birds and frogs on the Okavango Delta’s tranquil waterways in a dugout wooden Mokoro
Starting Price
$16,100 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
Reviews of this Travel Agency
4.96 stars based on 50 reviews.
We began planning our trip to Kenya with Zicasso nearly two years ago—and every moment was worth the wait. This was a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience and it had to be perfect. Thanks to the team at the travel agency, it was.
From the very beginning, the team listened attentively to our priorities: exceptional service, seamless logistics, and, most importantly, privacy. We did not want to follow crowds of Jeeps just to glimpse wildlife. The agency understood this perfectly and delivered an itinerary that exceeded every expectation.
Each lodge, from the one in Amboseli to the one in Laikipia, the one in North Mara and, finally, the one in Lamu, was of a consistently high caliber. We were welcomed with warm hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and extraordinary accommodations throughout.
At every destination, we had a private guide and vehicle, which made each game drive feel intimate and deeply personal. Our guides were not only highly knowledgeable, but also a true pleasure to spend time with. Every transfer, domestic flight, and internal connection unfolded without a single hitch.
This was our fourth trip planned with Zicasso and it will not be our last. Their ability to transform complex travel into flawless, enriching experiences is unmatched—and we are already dreaming of where they will take us next.
Reviewed By Frederique C.
Zicasso's travel designer was easy to work with and, most importantly, listened to what we wanted our trip to be. He is a true professional and helped guide us to some truly spectacular places in Tanzania and Rwanda. We highly recommend his travel company!
Reviewed By Cathy W.
There aren't enough superlatives to describe our safari. Every single aspect exceeded expectations. The Zicasso trip designer, who handled the in-country arrangements, was terrific, and literally every arrangement went smoothly. A few last-minute changes on the front and back end were handled effectively.
Each of the camps was different, but wonderful in its own way. We liked the variation. The accommodations were great and the food was great. But the people – hosts, driver/guides, spotters, service personnel were really great – friendly, fun, helpful, enjoyable to be with, and really great. It's difficult to put into words how much we enjoyed being with them and with each other (me, my five adult children, and their spouses). And the wildlife and landscapes, again, quite different over the three camps, were spectacular. Every game drive was a much-anticipated adventure and the guides were, to a person, superb in helping us understand the animal behaviors we observed.
There is nothing we would have done differently and we were constantly amazed at how smoothly everything worked out (literally no hitches, even minor ones), how much fun we had with each other and our hosts, and how much the people we were with contributed to our experience. I'm not given to hyperbole, but I'm left without words to describe how great the experiences we had were and how seamless the arrangements seemed to be.
Reviewed By Jim K.
The Zicasso travel company was a pleasure to work with and their attention to every detail was much appreciated. Communication from our agents was open and clear. Their experience and insights were invaluable to making our safari an amazing experience.
Our trip included stops at three camps, each with a unique and different perspective. The accommodations, food, and service at these camps were outstanding and tailored to us. The guides for the game drives were all exceptional, with deep knowledge about the animals and plants. They went above and beyond to ensure we saw the complete variety of animals and were able to capture amazing photos. This trip was truly an epic adventure and exceeded our expectations.
Reviewed By Monica D.
"Our three-week trip was fantastic. The Zicasso travel company made some great recommendations to make our trip a success."
Reviewed By Gordon R.
"We had a fantastic experience. From our hotel in Cape Town to our camps in Botswana and Zambia, we could not have imagined a better experience."
Reviewed By Francie S.
