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Quite understandably, Africa safari lovers often want to squeeze the magnificent Victoria Falls into their itinerary alongside their time on safari. The Falls' proximity to northern Botswana's safari destinations makes this combination a simple undertaking, with a diverse range of options to suit all budgets and tastes. This suggested itinerary is relatively short at just a week long, dropping in at Livingstone and Chobe before finishing on a high in the Okavango Delta; perfect for those travellers who are looking to really make the most of their time with a trip that really packs a punch and includes some of Southern Africa's unmissable highlights.
13.5 hours from London
When to go
- All year round
Average temperature
- 30°C
Average rainfall
- 40mm/month
What Makes it Special?
- Be inspired by the magnificent Victoria Falls and enjoy a boat trip or white-water rafting adventure on the Zambezi.
- Cruise along the Chobe River and watch elephants, buffalo and hippos enjoying the water.
- Explore the Okavango Delta and its abundant wildlife on day and night game drives.
- Discover the many animals and birds that make the relaxing waterways of the Delta their home, on a guided walking safari or Mokoro trip.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day by Day
Here's a summary of what you might get up to day-to-day on this Botswana holiday. As always, this is just an idea. Every single day of your trip will be tailored to suit you.
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Your Botswana adventure begins with an overnight flight from London to Johannesburg.
Board a connecting flight to Livingstone, which should take roughly two hours. Here you will be greeted and transferred to your accommodation for a two-night stay.
You can explore the fabled Victoria Falls under your own steam or arrange to go on a guided tour. There are various other activities that can be booked in advance, such as white water rafting and microlight flights.
This morning you'll be driven to Kazangula border post. After Zambian exit formalities it's a very short ferry crossing to Kasane, where you'll go through Botswana customs. Then it's just a short drive to your hotel for a two night stay.
During your time on the Chobe Riverfront you should try to fit in both a game drive and a river cruise to view the abundant elephants, buffalo and lion.
There should be time for a morning game viewing activity before you transfer to the airport for a flight into the Okavango Delta. On landing in a private Delta reserve you'll be greeted and taken on a short game drive to camp, where it's a three-night stay.
Game drives in the Delta's private concessions are sensational, with off-road driving and night drives firmly on the agenda.
Depending on the time of year and water levels, further activities such as mokoro trips, walking safaris and fishing are often included in your stay on a private concession.
Your morning game drive finishes at the airstrip for a light aircraft transfer to Maun. Then it's a short flight to Johannesburg before an overnight journey home.
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What You're Saying
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We had an amazing time in Botswana, thanks to Holiday Architects. We originally booked the trip 4 years ago and having postponed it 3 times due to Covid, it was great to finally get to Southern Africa! A stay at the Pangolin Hotel in Chobe followed by a stay at Sango Safari Camp in the Okavango Delta were real highlights of our trip. Kirsty made sure the trip all went to plan when we actually managed to get away in May 2023, and Kirsty was also very helpful each time we had to rearrange it in the preceding 3 years. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending Holiday Architects or using them again in the future.
MP
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First-class organisation and communication throughout. Many many thanks to Kirsty for putting our amazing family trip to Botswana and Zimbabwe together. The entire holiday was everything and more than billed. This is my second big family holiday with HA and I’ll definitely be using them again. Thank you. 5 stars.
James Cartwright
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Just back from the most wonderful trip to Botswana!! Beautifully organised from beginning to end. This was initially booked 2 years ago and has been moved multiple times due to Covid. Every move in arrangements was handled with great efficiency and good humour. Kirsty took over as our trip became real and drew nearer - and even when we, at the very last minute, decided to add in a night at Sky Beds (highly recommended!) it was organised in a flash. We stayed at 3 beautiful and handpicked camps that allowed us to see the very best of Botswana and the travel in between and at each end was seamless, with helpers on hand at every turn. Would thoroughly recommend Holiday Architects to plan any trip - they have been beyond fantastic - and are so knowledgeable about the countries that they cover that one never fails to see the very best on offer. Huge thanks to all!
Katie
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