Essence of Botswana

Okavango Delta
Moremi
Chobe
Victoria Falls
Traditional canoe excursions, walking and boating, Walking Safari, Game drives

Day 1 & 2: ILALA, Victoria Falls
DAY 3 & 4: CHOBE ELEPHANT CAMP, Chobe (Ngoma)
Day 5 & 6: KHWAI TENTED CAMP, Khwai Community Area
Day 7 & 8: PELO CAMP, Okavango Delta

• Day 1 & 2: ILALA, Victoria Falls

  Upon guest’s arrival into Victoria Falls Airport, they will be met and transferred by shared road transfer to Ilala Lodge, where they will stay for two nights. Ilala Lodge is situated close to the Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe as well as to the town centre. Wild animals are often seen grazing the hotel lawns as the National Park borders the front of the property. Access to Victoria Falls is within easy walking distance from the town centre. Water flow over the Falls varies throughout the year.
  Overnights Ilala Lodge B

• DAY 3 & 4: CHOBE ELEPHANT CAMP, Chobe (Ngoma)

  Following breakfast, guests will be transferred by shared road transfer to Chobe Elephant Camp in Kasane, where they will stay for two nights. Located high on the edge of a rocky ridge overlooking the famous Chobe River is the newly developed Chobe Elephant Camp. This uniquely designed lodge has been built to take advantage of the incredible views overlooking the sweeping floodplains while offering a comfortable refuge from the harsh African conditions.  The lodge has been entirely constructed from sandbags, the thick sand-filled walls create a natural insulating barrier between the inhabitants and the harsh African climate and enhance the old farm-style feel of the camp. It houses ten rooms, one family room and can sleep 24 guests at a time. With a variety of activities that include viewing the regions spectacular wildlife from open safari vehicles, by boat on the Chobe River or experiencing life in the village, a visit to Chobe Elephant Camp offers a wide range of experiences to our guests.
  Overnights Chobe Elephant Camp BLD

• Day 5 & 6: GUNN'S CAMP, Okavango Delta

  After a morning activity (time permitting) and an early breakfast, guests will be transferred by road to Kasane Airport for their seat in plane transfer to Gunn’s Camp, where they will stay for two nights. Overlooking the legendary Chiefs Island and bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, Gunn’s Camp is one of the few remaining luxury, vintage safari camps. Set under leafy palms and African Ebony to blend naturally with its unique surroundings, Gunn’s Camp achieves a fine balance of comfort without isolating guests from the sights and sounds of the wilderness. The accommodation offered at Gunn’s Camp consists of 6 deluxe Kenyan-style meru tents with en-suite bathrooms featuring standalone baths and outside private showers. Set on raised platforms overlooking the delta plains Gunn’s Camp is ideal for honeymooners or guests looking for a more intimate and personalised safari experience. Activities on offer are motor boat cruises, mokoro excursions (water level dependent) guided walks and island camping (island camping must be booked in advance) which allow you to experience the beauty of the unique Okavango Delta.
  Overnights Gunn’s Camp BLD

• Day 7 & 8: Rra Dinare CAMP, Okavango Delta

  After an early morning activity and breakfast, guests will be transferred from Gunn’s Camp to Rra Dinare Camp by seat in plane transfer, where they will stay for two nights. Rra Dinare Camp is situated the NG32 private concession in the southern Okavango Delta bordering Moremi Game Reserve. This exclusive and game-rich area offers a mixed habitat comprising of the Gomoti River and its channels, lush riverine forests, scenic big open flood plains interspersed with clusters of palm-treed islands and Acacia and Mopane woodlands. The camp location and views are spectacular, especially with the classic flooding of the Okavango across the seasonal floodplains. Rra Dinare Camp is a classic 8-tented camp, offering a family tent with two tented rooms sharing a bathroom. Each spacious fan cooled guest tent is set on a raised wooden deck and features an en-suite open air bathroom to the back and a cosy lounge to the front with a secluded veranda, allowing you to enjoy game viewing from the privacy of your tent. The spacious main area under cooling thatch, are linked by a series of walkways, connecting the main dining/lounge area through to the open boma deck and separately to the swimming pool deck.
  Activities consisting of game drives, with the night game drives (on request) assisted with guide and tracker. In addition, you can explore this side of the delta on seasonal mokoro trips (water levels permitting) as well as game walks with armed guides
  Overnights Rra Dinare Camp BLD

• DAY 9: SAFARI ENDS IN MAUN

  After an early morning activity and breakfast (time permitting), guests will be transferred by a seat in plane transfer to Maun Airport, for their onward travel arrangements. B

• Departure Dates

  Flexible departures (any day)

• Included

  All transfers
  Park Fees, local taxes
  Local bush flights
  Meal plan as indicated
  2 Nights Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls (bed & breakfast)
  2 Nights Chobe Elephant Camp, Chobe (fully inclusive)
  2 Nights Khwai Tented Camp, Khwai Community Area (fully inclusive)
  2 Nights Pelo Camp, Okavango Delta (fully inclusive)

Best Seasons: May to October