Arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Arrive at Victoria Falls and settle into your hotel. Explore the spectacular waterfall with a guided experience and enjoy a sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.
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WILDLIFE HOLIDAYS
Rivers, Delta & Desert: Botswana’s Grand Safari
An immersive Southern Africa safari linking the power of Victoria Falls with Chobe’s wildlife, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the waterways of the Okavango Delta.
LETZPLAN OFFBEAT · AFRICADuration11 Days / 10 Nights
Start / EndVictoria Falls, Zimbabwe → Maun, Botswana
Best WindowMay – October
Journey StyleWildlife & Safari Exploration
OVERVIEW
From the Zambezi to the Okavango.
This journey combines some of Southern Africa’s most distinctive environments. Begin at Victoria Falls before moving into the wildlife-rich Chobe region, continue to the surreal Makgadikgadi Salt Pans for a rare desert sleepout, and finish in the pristine Okavango Delta, where mokoro canoeing, walking and boating reveal a remarkable wetland ecosystem.
HIGHLIGHTS
Water, wilderness, desert skies and exceptional wildlife.
Sunset on the Zambezi
Sunset cruise along the Zambezi River at Victoria Falls
Safari Among Giants
Privately guided safaris in Chobe National Park, famous for its large elephant herds
Sleep Beneath the Stars
An exclusive sleepout experience under the stars in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Glide the Delta Waters
Elegant mokoro canoe safaris through the waterways of the Okavango Delta
Fly Into the Wild
Scenic light aircraft flights connecting remote luxury safari camps
BEST TIME TO TRAVELMay – October
Dry-season conditions generally improve wildlife viewing and make the region’s rivers, floodplains and open landscapes especially rewarding to explore.
IDEAL TIME TO VISIT
Follow Southern Africa’s dry-season rhythm.
May through October is a strong period for this route, combining cooler, drier conditions with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing in Chobe and the Okavango Delta.
- Dry-season wildlife viewing in Chobe and the Delta
- Strong conditions for river and mokoro experiences
- Cooler nights can make open-air stays especially memorable
- Light layers and sun protection remain useful throughout
ITINERARY
Eleven days across rivers, delta and desert.
The route moves from Victoria Falls into Botswana’s wildlife landscapes, ending with the Okavango Delta and onward departure from Maun.
Chobe National Park
Travel into Botswana’s Chobe region for game drives and river safaris. Look for large elephant herds, buffalo and a wide variety of predators and birdlife.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Fly toward the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans for a distinctive desert safari experience, with guided activities, walking and an unforgettable sleepout beneath the vast African sky.
Okavango Delta
Fly by light aircraft into the Okavango Delta. Explore its waterways by mokoro and motorboat and venture out on guided walks and wildlife activities.
Final Safari & Departure from Maun
Enjoy a final morning safari activity before flying to Maun for your onward journey. Maun is the end point of the itinerary.
BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE
Waterways, wildlife and vast African landscapes.
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WHERE TO STAY
Selected safari stays across the route.
Accommodation is confirmed according to the selected departure, routing and availability. The journey combines a Victoria Falls base, Chobe-area stays and a Delta camp.
Leroo La Tau
Botswana
A riverside safari base in the Chobe region, suited to wildlife viewing and water-based exploration.
Kwara Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
A remote Delta camp providing access to mokoro, boating, walking and game-viewing experiences.
Victoria Falls Hotel
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
A historic base near Victoria Falls for the opening days of the journey and Zambezi experiences.
Chobe Game Lodge
Chobe, Botswana
A classic Chobe stay positioned for game drives and river safari experiences.
Final properties, room categories, nights and camp configuration are confirmed during enquiry and may vary by departure, routing and availability.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
A safari shaped by wildlife, water levels and wilderness logistics.
This is an easy-paced safari, but several transfers use light aircraft and remote camp infrastructure. Daily activities are designed around local conditions and wildlife opportunities.
Remote safari operations
Game drives, walking, boating and mokoro excursions may vary according to wildlife activity, water levels, weather and local conservation requirements.
Light aircraft transfers
Small-aircraft connections are part of the route into remote safari areas. Baggage limits and aircraft schedules are confirmed with the selected departure.
START PLANNING
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Tell us your preferred travel window, number of travellers and safari interests. We’ll help shape the right combination of Victoria Falls, Chobe, Makgadikgadi and the Okavango Delta.