Platinum Botswana and Victoria Falls
Botswana
10 days
TAILOR-MADE SAFARI | SAMPLE ITINERARY
Experience an extraordinary luxury safari through Botswana, culminating at the magnificent Victoria Falls. Travel seamlessly by scenic light aircraft between some of the region's most exclusive camps and lodges, where exceptional hospitality, gourmet dining, and personalized service complement unforgettable wildlife encounters, immersive cultural experiences, and remarkably diverse landscapes—from the vast Makgadikgadi Pans and the wildlife-rich Linyanti to the pristine Okavango Delta and the mighty Zambezi River.
Highlights
Explore the ancient Makgadikgadi Pans on game drives, unforgettable meerkat encounters, and immersive walks with the Zu/'hoasi Bushmen.
Discover the wildlife-rich Linyanti and the pristine Okavango Delta on expertly guided game drives, mokoro excursions, walking safaris, and boat cruises.
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River with guided sightseeing and unforgettable sunset cruises.
Enjoy seamless light aircraft transfers, exceptional hospitality, gourmet dining, and stays at some of Botswana's most exclusive luxury camps and lodges.
Accommodations
1. Jack's Camp
Botswana, Makgadikgadi Pans
Jack’s Camp is one of Africa's most storied and iconic camps and just one of three in a one million acre private wildlife reserve. Located in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the 100% solar powered camp is fashioned in classical 1940’s style. The stylish canvas tents feature en suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, an overhead bed cooling system to ward off the desert heat, and a wood burning stove for the chilly morning and evenings. Each tent has a private veranda with a plunge pool. The main tent houses a library with an antique pool table, a nomadic Persian tea tent, a dedicated spa tent and a Natural History Museum with one of the most comprehensive collections of ancient artefacts in Botswana. A swimming pool pavilion, the only one of its kind in Africa, has views of the glittering landscape. An oasis in striking contrast with the rugged wilderness, Jack’s Camp promises Real Adventure in Unreal Style.
2. Wilderness King's Pool
Botswana, Linyanti
The elegant King’s Pool overlooks the handsome oxbow lagoon of the same name in the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, bordering Chobe National Park, and the important wildlife corridor that straddles Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana. The camp is 100% solar-powered. The luxurious thatch and canvas rooms, boasts a large bedroom area and lounge leading to a veranda that soaks up the gorgeous views. The main camp area comprises a lounge, library, dining and a convivial bar area stylishly set on expansive raised decks close to the water’s edge. There is also a pool and an open-air 'kgotla' for evening dining under the stars. The river along which King’s Pool is located hosts numerous species of birds and is a magnet for game, especially elephant, in the dry winter months. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, night drives to spot the nocturnal animals, guided nature walks, game viewing hides and a barge cruise along the Linyanti River (water levels dependent).
3. Xigera Safari Lodge
Botswana, Okavango Delta
Xigera is a bold new safari lodge set in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana's iconic Moremi Game Reserve. Meticulously designed to frame the breathtaking floodplains and riverine forests, the lodge is in complete synergy with its surroundings. Spacious suites look out onto lily-filled lagoons, providing a front-row seat to the theatre of the African bush. Each suite floats delicately above the water, allowing wildlife to pass uninterruptedly beneath. The interiors are filled with exceptional one-off works of art and design created by 76 of Africa’s most globally acclaimed designers. The lodge is 100% solar powered, with a dedicated focus on sustainability. Defined by Red Carnation’s passion and art of hospitality the lodge offers an exclusive experience of unrivalled flexibility. There are no set times, no itineraries, just the unique chance of exploring the bush at a personalized pace.
4. Matetsi Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
Nestled on an exclusive stretch of the Zambezi River, Matetsi Victoria Falls celebrates the region’s fascinating heritage. The spacious suites boast contemporary interiors embellished with natural finishes and decorated with abstract pieces of art created by a renowned local artist. Designed to make the most of the reserve’s spectacular views, the lodge’s two camps, are complimented by tranquil guest areas. Meals are served indoors or al fresco beneath a canopy of trees. In between activities, guests can spend the leisure hours indulging in a soothing massage or the more actively inclined can enjoy a lap in the pool or a session in the gym. At the end of the day, gather in the cozy bar and swap stories of the day’s adventures.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Arrive at Maun Airport where you are met and assisted for your onward light aircraft flight into the Makgadikgadi Pans. Enjoy a scenic tour flight over the vast salt flats and desert landscapes before arriving at camp. Settle into your tented suite and take in the surreal beauty of this ancient desert environment. (LD)
Jack's Camp
Day 2. Makgadikgadi Pans
Wake in the stillness of the desert and set out for morning and afternoon activities exploring the extraordinary Makgadikgadi ecosystem. Encounter habituated meerkats at close range, one of the region’s most iconic experiences, and head out on game drives across the vast salt pans where zebra migrations may be seen seasonally. For a more adventurous perspective, enjoy seasonal quad biking or fat biking across the shimmering white expanse of the pans. Return to camp to relax in the lounge or by the pool before another unforgettable evening in this otherworldly landscape. (BLD)
Jack's Camp
Day 3. Makgadikgadi Pans
Spend the day immersed in the culture and heritage of the Kalahari with a guided walk alongside the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen. Learn ancient tracking skills, survival techniques, and gain a rare insight into one of the world’s oldest living cultures. Between activities, return to camp to relax in the cool interiors or enjoy views across the endless horizon of the pans. (BLD)
Jack's Camp
Day 4. Makgadikgadi Pans / Linyanti
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Makgadikgadi before transferring by light aircraft via Maun into the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. On arrival, transfer to camp and settle into your suite overlooking the wilderness. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive in this wildlife-rich private concession, known for its large elephant herds and predator sightings. Return to camp as the sun sets and enjoy dinner overlooking the floodplains. (BLD)
Wilderness King's Pool
Day 5. Linyanti
Wake to the sounds of the bush and set out on an early morning game drive in the Linyanti Reserve, where wildlife concentrations are exceptional year-round. Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast and time to relax, perhaps watching elephants move through the riverine landscapes or spending time in the camp’s photographic hides for close-up wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive with your expert guide, with opportunities to spot lion, leopard, and wild dog. End the day with dinner at camp under the African night sky. (BLD)
Wilderness King's Pool
Day 6. Linyanti / Okavango Delta
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Linyanti before your light aircraft flight into the Okavango Delta. On arrival, transfer to the ultra-luxury Xigera Safari Lodge, where extraordinary design, curated African art, and exceptional service define the experience. Settle into your beautifully appointed suite before enjoying your first Delta activity. (BLD)
Xigera Safari Lodge
Day 7. Okavango Delta
Set out on morning and afternoon activities exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Glide through lily-covered channels by mokoro or boat, enjoy guided game drives or walking safaris, and discover the Delta’s rich wildlife. Between activities, relax in Xigera’s art-filled lodge or unwind on your private deck overlooking the floodplains. Learn how Xigera Safari Lodge’s partnership with Wild Entrust Africa supports conservation of the Okavango Delta through research and wildlife protection. (BLD)
Xigera Safari Lodge
Day 8. Okavango Delta / Victoria Falls
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Delta before your scenic flight to Victoria Falls . On arrival, transfer to Matetsi Victoria Falls, a luxury safari lodge set along the Zambezi River, and settle into your suite before your afternoon experience. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the river, the perfect introduction to this wildlife-rich environment, as elephants, hippos, and crocodiles gather along the banks. Return to lodge for dinner under the African night sky. (BLD)
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Day 9. Victoria Falls
Set out on a guided visit to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rainforest trails as the spray rises dramatically from the gorge and experience the power of the falls up close. Return to lodge for lunch and time to relax, or enjoy an optional afternoon game drive within Matetsi Private Game Reserve, where elephant, buffalo, and other wildlife roam freely along the Zambezi. (BLD)
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Day 10. Victoria Falls / Depart
Enjoy one last magical morning at Matetsi before your transfer to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) for your onward journey. (B)
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Pricing
Land Arrangements (Price per person)
Sample pricing shown; this fully customizable independent travel itinerary is available year-round, with pricing on request
Air Arrangements (Internal Airfare)
Tour Flights between camps included. Additional regional flights Johannesburg - Maun - Johannesburg
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TAILOR-MADE SAFARI | SAMPLE ITINERARY
Embrace the wild heart of Botswana’s most extraordinary landscapes. Glide through the Okavango Delta's hidden channels by mokoro, track majestic wildlife on safari drives in Moremi Game Reserve, and marvel at the vastness of the Makgadikgadi Pans. From serene waterways to desert plains, each day unveils a new, untamed wonder.
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