On arrival at Maun Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your lodge. This evening you will meet your guide and the rest of the group for your pre-departure meeting at 18h00.

Departure: 15h00
Distance: 210 km

This morning after breakfast, you will depart Maun and travel to the area of the Makgadikgadi Pans. After settling into your accommodation, take a stroll with your guide through the surrounding baobab grove, as your guide explains the local ecology, geology and the unique biology of the baobabs, which are in fact not trees but the largest succulents in the world. (BLD)

After breakfast, depart for either Nxai Pan or Ntwetwe Pan. These excursions are seasonal based on wildlife sightings and road conditions. Both pans form part of the greater Makgadikgadi system. (BLD)

Nxai Pan Excursion: January – May & December
An early departure takes you west towards Nxai Pan National Park. Nxai Pan adjoins the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park on its northern border. The pan itself is a fossil lake-bed about 15 sq. miles (40sq. km) in size. Covered in nutritious short grasses and small islands of acacia trees, Nxai Pan attracts vast numbers of desert herbivores such as gemsbok, springbuck, and extraordinarily large herds of giraffe, up to 30 in a group. In the South of the park are Baines’ Baobabs, a cluster of millennia-old baobab trees, named after the famous artist who discovered them in 1862, Thomas Baines. It is rare to see Baobab trees so close together and as one was growing on its side, Baines named his painting ‘The Sleeping Five’. The famous explorers: The Green brothers passed this way too and to this day their inscription into the bark, ‘Green’s Expedition 1858 -1859, can clearly be seen. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon after exploring this unique area.

Ntwetwe Pan Excursion: June – November
The Ntwetwe Pan is one of the two major pans that make up the Makgadikgadi Pans, and is amongst the largest saltpans in the world. The pan was fed by the Boteti River until it was left permanently dry following the construction of the Mopipi Dam, which provides water for the diamond mines in Orapa. The waters may have returned to the river but Ntwetwe is now famous for its extraordinary lunar landscape, particularly the rocky outcrops, dunes, islets, and channels found along the western shore. We explore the area, in search of uniquely adapted desert species such as bat eared foxes, springbuck, kori bustards, and some of the Kalahari’s most fascinating inhabitants, the meerkats. Return to the lodge in the afternoon with some time to relax by the pool. 

Departure: 07h00
Distance: 330km

This morning travel via Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, to your camp, which is situated in a private concession in the Khwai River region. This large area is renowned for its concentration of mammals and it is not unusual to see many different types of wildlife during just one game drive. Game viewing is seasonal; depending on the time of the year you may see different species in different areas. The best time for game viewing is the end of the dry season or spring from August to November. During this season, in order for us to offer the best game viewing possible, extra driving may be required due to the animals migrating closer to the river. In the summer, birdlife can also be viewed in abundance with exceptional sightings of wildfowl and raptors. After dinner, explore the concession on a night game drive. (BLD)

Departure: 07h00
Distance: 150km

Today head into the famous Moremi Game Reserve known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa with an unprecedented concentration of wildlife. The full day is spent in the unspoiled nature of the Moremi Game Reserve. (BLD) 

Departure: 09h00

You will be transferred to Khwai Airstrip for your flight to Kasane (flight cost not included). On arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge. Enjoy a boat cruise on the Chobe River in the afternoon from where you can watch elephants, hippos, crocodiles and a variety of birds without having to reach for our binoculars – you’ll be near enough for close-up photographs, as well as having the chance to witness a spectacular African sunset. (B)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 270km (Day 7)

This morning depart Chobe and make your way to your lodge in a private concession near to Hwange National Park. The next two days are spent exploring this wildlife rich area. This afternoon you can partake in an optional game drive if time allows (at own expense). On the following day, you will have plenty of time to explore this vast wilderness on a game drive. Hwange National Park is one of Africa’s finest havens for wildlife and is home to vast herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra and has a very large concentration of giraffe. It is also home to many predators and endangered species plus varied birdlife. You will also visit the Painted Dog Conservation Centre to witness the work that is done to protect these endangered species. (BLD)

Departure: 08h00
Distance: 190 km

Today travel to Victoria Falls, full of real African experiences. Later this afternoon enjoy a delightful sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Spend your next day at leisure or partake in one of the many optional activities (at own expense). (B)

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN VICTORIA FALLS
Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Victoria Falls. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact the reservation office for further information.

15 Minute Helicopter Flight
22 Minute Helicopter Flight
Boma Dinner incl. transfers
Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
Dinner Cruise
Bungee Jump
Bridge Swing
Bridge Slide
Historical Bridge Tour
Canopy Tour
Flying Fox (Cable Slide)
Gorge Swing
Zip Line
Horse Back Safaris (novice)
Canoeing (full day)
Rafting (full day, low water)
Rafting (full day, high water)
Batoka Gorge Hike and Ndebele Village Tour
Traditional Village Tour

Your safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your onward flight. (B)