Okavango Delta Safari in Botswana: Chobe, Livingstone & Victoria Falls

Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa’s dynamic economic and cultural center, where contemporary art, design, and café culture shape the city’s vibrant atmosphere. This evening, gather for a welcome dinner and receive guidance from a professional photographer who shares techniques for capturing memorable wildlife moments during the journey.

Fly to Livingstone in Zambia, a gateway to the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls region. After settling into your luxurious lodge, head out at dusk for a cruise along the Zambezi River. As the sun sets over the water, watch for wildlife along the riverbanks while enjoying cocktails and the changing colors of the evening sky.

Begin the day with a choice of experiences. Options may include tracking rhinos on foot in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, setting out on a guided walking safari to learn about the local ecosystems, or visiting the Livingstone Museum to explore Zambia’s history and heritage. Later, visit Nakatindi Village with a local guide to learn about community initiatives. In the evening, enjoy a chef’s demonstration of traditional Zambian cuisine followed by dinner.

Travel into Zimbabwe for a privately guided exploration of Victoria Falls. Here the Zambezi River plunges more than 350 feet into the gorge below, sending up towering clouds of mist that gave the falls their local name, Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders.” Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing toward the Chobe region and settling into your lodge overlooking the river’s floodplains. Later, set out on either a river cruise or a game drive in search of elephants, impala, buffalo, and possibly lions. The evening concludes with a cultural performance by a local dance group.

Spend the day discovering Chobe National Park, one of Botswana’s most wildlife-rich reserves. Begin with an early morning game drive when animals are most active. Later, cruise along the Chobe River, where crocodiles and hippos move through the waterways and large herds of elephants often gather at the water’s edge. The park’s wetlands also attract a remarkable variety of birdlife.

Fly into the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta and one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems. This vast network of waterways, permanent swamps, and seasonal floodplains forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws wildlife from across Southern Africa. Your Okavango Delta safari begins this afternoon with a choice of activities, such as a seasonal mokoro excursion through the channels or a nighttime game-viewing drive.

Continue your Okavango Delta safari in Botswana with guided morning and afternoon game drives in a customized 4×4 vehicle across the Delta’s diverse landscapes. The region’s diverse habitats support a remarkable variety of animals and birdlife. Guests may also choose to experience the bush on foot, joining an armed safari specialist for a guided walk through the delta’s floodplains and woodlands.

Take to the skies on a helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta as you travel to your next safari camp, enjoying sweeping views of its winding waterways and islands. Often regarded as the “Predator Capital of Africa”, Botswana’s premier wildlife areas, the region supports abundant game including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas. Spend the afternoon exploring with your safari specialists or observing wildlife from your camp.

Set out early for a game drive across the delta’s floodplains, where elephants, buffalo, red lechwe, giraffes, impala, and even rare wild dogs may be seen. Later, continue exploring the area during another safari activity, watching as predators begin to move across the landscape toward evening. Return to camp for a farewell dinner beneath the African night sky.

Fly to Johannesburg and relax in the airport’s Premier Lounge before boarding your international flight home or continuing onward with a post-journey extension.