Southern Africa Odyssey 12 days

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When the lack of madding crowds becomes a little much, you will be whisked off, across the shortest border in the world, to Botswana, where you will be surrounded by the biggest concentration of African elephants on the continent. Here you will sleep, like Prince Harry and his love, in a Fly-Camp and in a classic Okavango Camp, on a palm island, in the heart ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Scenic helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
    • Zambezi River cruise
    • Private guided tour of Victoria Falls
    • Hot bush breakfast
    • Okavango Delta Walking safari
    • Learn about history with Robben Island Tour
    • Enjoy some beach time

What's this trip about?

    When the lack of madding crowds becomes a little much, you will be whisked off, across the shortest border in the world, to Botswana, where you will be surrounded by the biggest concentration of African elephants on the continent. Here you will sleep, like Prince Harry and his love, in a Fly-Camp and in a classic Okavango Camp, on a palm island, in the heart of the largest inland delta in the world.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityVictoria Falls
End CityBotswana

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Game Drive
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife Viewing

Itinerary

Day 1: Victoria Falls and Zambezi River Cruise

Welcome to Africa. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel. Enjoy sundowners on the terrace with views of the Victoria Falls Bridge and the spray of the Falls, before enjoying traditional African cuisine at the restaurant at the hotel.

Day 2: Scenic Flight over Victoria Falls and Tour

Today, explore the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Board a helicopter for a scenic flight of the falls. Viewing the spectacular Victoria Falls from the air is one of the most breath-taking and exhilarating activities in Africa. Afterwards, enjoy a private guided tour of the mighty ‘Smoke That Thunders.’ Return to the hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 3: Khwai Concession Game Drive

After breakfast, head across the border to begin your wildlife safari, fly to Khwai Tented Camp, located in the Khwai Concession in the Okavango Delta. Settle in before heading out with your specialized guide on a game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle. Return to camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Day 4: Game Drive and Mokoro Experience

Head out on an early morning game drive, watch how the wildlife starts to emerge from the bush before the sun rises. Enjoy a light breakfast served from the hood of your game vehicle, before heading back to camp. After lunch and an afternoon rest, hop into a tradition...

Day 5: Okavango Delta Walking Safari and Cultural Visit

Today experience the thrill of walking in the bush. Accompanied by an armed guide, you will walk from camp, tracking the animals and learning about the wildlife in the area. Enjoy a bush lunch before heading back to camp. After an afternoon rest, you will have the opp...

Day 6: Private Kwara Reserve, Okavango Delta

The wildlife safari in Botswana continues. You will be transferred across the delta to Splash Camp located in the private Kwara Reserve in the Okavango Delta. Settle into your new surroundings and enjoy lunch in camp, each room is positioned in a way that you can enjo...

Day 7: Okavango Delta Game Drive and Mokoro Safari

This morning, head out on a boat excursion through the waterways of the Delta. Being on the water allows for fantastic bird viewing and possible great sightings of animals that drink at the water’s edge. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea with freshly based pastries in ...

Day 8: Okavango Delta Walking Safari

After breakfast, head out with your guide on a walk through the bush, soak up the sun and enjoy your last day in the African bush. Enjoy a delicious brunch amongst the trees before heading back to camp for the afternoon. Head out for an early evening game drive, stopping for sundowner cocktails. Take a moment to appreciate the pristine wilderness as the sky turns fire orange before nightfall.

Day 9: Cape Town

This morning, transfer from your safari in Botswana to Cape Town, one of the most beloved cities in the world. Arrive at The Victoria & Alfred Hotel, located within the iconic V&A Waterfront, offering fantastic views of Table Mountain and Table Bay Harbour. After settling in, take a walk through the buzzing waterfront and enjoy dinner at one of the many fantastic local restaurants.

Day 10: Cape Town Cableway, V&A Waterfront and Robben Island

After breakfast, set out with your guide for a full day exploration of Cape Town. First, head to the Cableway, a fun way to reach the top of Table Mountain, taking in the dramatic views of the city and ocean below. Continue on towards the Victoria & Alfred waterfr...

Day 11: Cape Town Beaches

Today, explore some of Cape Town’s most epic beaches, including Boulders Beach, Camp’s Bay, and Clifton Beach. Finally, head to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Extending south from Cape Town is the Cape of Good Hope, the peninsula that divides the Atlantic Ocean...

Day 12: Travel home

Bid goodbye to this incredible safari in Botswana and South Africa as you connect with your flight home in Cape Town.

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Last Updated: 5/5/2023

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