Today, we have the opportunity to spend the day on game drives. In our open 4x4 vehicle we will explore the Greater Moremi area on morning and afternoon game drives hopefully spotting a variety of game that frequent this region. After dinner your guide will take you on a night drive, and you will hopefully be able to spot some rare nocturnal animals.
Today, another full day of game drives awaits as we head back into the famous Moremi Game Reserve, known as one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in Africa, with an incredible concentration of wildlife. We’ll spend the day exploring Moremi’s unspoiled landscapes and watching for its abundant wildlife.
Hotel: Camelthorn Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Inspiring Highlights
- Game drive of the Moremi Game Reserve
Day 10 - Moremi Game Reserve Nata
Today we travel east towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, leaving the bush behind us. Once a large river-fed lake, it has now become saline and empty. This area incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands and forms the Great Makgadikgadi, which comprises the largest area of salt pans in the world, covering some 37,000 square km overall. We arrive at our lodge in the late afternoon for an evening at leisure.
Hotel: Nata Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
Day 11 - Nata Chobe National Park
This morning we head to the Sowa pan where we can visit Nata Bird Sanctuary, with magnificent views of the pan, which is part of the Great Makgadikgadi Pans. We continue our journey north to Kasane, the gateway to the Chobe National Park. Chobe, which is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of elephants found on the African continent. The afternoon is at leisure to partake in optional activities or to relax by the pool.
Hotel: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Inspiring Highlights
Special Information
Access to the pans is dependent on road conditions, and during the dry season, lower water levels may limit bird activity in the area.
Your travel time today will be approximately 7 hours.
Day 12 - Chobe National Park
First up this morning, we enter Chobe National Park itself for a spectacular game drive. After returning to the lodge for a late breakfast, we enjoy a boat cruise on the Chobe River mid-afternoon. Here we can watch elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds, making for excellent up-close photo opportunities.
Hotel: Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Inspiring Highlights
- Game drive in the Chobe National Park
- Sunset game cruise on the Chobe River
Day 13 - Chobe National Park Hwange National Park
After breakfast, we depart Botswana and make our way across the border into Zimbabwe and onto our lodge located in a private concession near Hwange National Park, where we will spend the next three nights in this wildlife-rich area. This afternoon, you can partake in an optional game drive if time allows.
Hotel: Robins Camp - Matabeleland
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 3 hours.
Entrance into Zimbabwe is via the Kazungula border crossing.
Day 14 - Hwange National Park
Over the following two days, we will have plenty of time to explore this vast wilderness on game drives. Hwange National Park is one of Africa's finest havens for wildlife and is home to massive herds of elephant, buffalo, and zebra, and has a very large concentration of giraffes. It is also home to many predators and endangered species, plus varied birdlife.
Hotel: Robins Camp - Matabeleland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Inspiring Highlights
- Game drives in the Hwange National Park
Day 15 - Hwange National Park
Today we enjoy a morning game drive in Hwange National Park. Continue exploring this vast park and its varied topography. Seek out more sightings of your favourite species or perhaps see something new! The bush is always full of surprises.
In the afternoon you can enjoy leisure time at the lodge or opt for additional activities that the lodge offers (own expense).
Hotel: Robins Camp - Matabeleland
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Inspiring Highlights
Morning game drive in the Hwange National Park
Day 16 - Hwange National Park Victoria Falls
After breakfast, we head back towards Victoria Falls. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure, enjoying one of the many activities available in Victoria Falls.
Hotel: Shearwater Explorer Village - Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
Special Information
Your travel time today will be approximately 2 hours.
Day 17 - Victoria Falls
After breakfast today, your guide will take you on a tour of the mighty Victoria Falls. You will also have the opportunity to explore Victoria Falls at leisure, including the town itself, which hosts a range of activities from adventure to cultural experiences. This afternoon, we enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Hotel: Shearwater Explorer Village - Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast
Inspiring Highlights
- Victoria Falls
- Zambezi River cruise
Day 18 - Victoria Falls -Johannesburg
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your included flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival, please make your own way to your hotel, using the free shuttle bus.
Hotel: Southern Sun O.R Tambo International Airport
Meals: Breakfast
Flight time will be approximately 2 hours
Day 19 - Johannesburg
Depending on your flight details you have some time at leisure before it is time to head to the airport for your flight back home.
