Your tailor-made holiday will be as unique as you are. These itineraries are just a starting point, a bit of inspiration to show what’s possible. Your own trip all starts with a conversation with our Botswana experts, who’ll take the time to understand what matters most to you and design the perfect Botswana holiday to match.
By traversing the vast landscapes of Botswana by light aircraft, distances are shortened and a variety of habitats can be explored in relatively short trips. So it is with this itinerary, which takes in the watery havens of Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta, before finishing with the endless, arid horizons of the Kalahari. Such diversity means that this trip guarantees unforgettable scenery, abundant wildlife and an unbeatable opportunity to feel connected to the Botswana wilderness.
13.5 hours from London
When to go
- All year round
Average temperature
- 30°C
Average rainfall
- 35mm/month
What Makes it Special?
- Admire the magnificent Victoria Falls and cruise along the Zambezi at sunset.
- Experience magical safari encounters as you explore the diverse habitats of the Okavango Delta that support an array of wildlife.
- Navigate the beautiful waterways of the Delta, watching the resident hippos, elephants and more, as you drift by on a guided Mokoro boat trip.
- Witness huge herds of Zebra and Antelope grazing in the Kalahari.
- Learn about the fascinating lives and customs of the San-Bushman people from a local guide.
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.
Expand All
Your Botswana adventure begins with an overnight flight from London to Johannesburg.
Board a connecting flight to Livingstone, taking roughly two hours. Here you will be greeted and transferred to your accommodation on the banks of the Zambezi for a two-night stay.
A guided tour of the Victoria Falls and a sunset Zambezi cruise are among the activities included in your stay. There are various other activities that can be booked in advance, such as white water rafting and microlight flights.
After breakfast you'll be transferred by road to Kazangula for a ferry crossing into Botswana. After clearing customs it's on to the airport for a light aircraft transfer to the Okavango Delta, and three nights in one of the private concessions.
Staying on a reserve with mixed dry and wet habitats means there is outstanding wildlife and a diverse range of game viewing activities. Game drives are recommended if you are keen to see as much wildlife as possible during your visit.
Other activities can vary depending on the time of the year and water levels within the reserve, but walking safaris, river cruises, mokoro excursions and fishing are all included if conditions are favourable.
The morning activity ends back at the airstrip, where you will fly south to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve for a three night stay in an exclusive camp within the park.
If you are visiting during the green season, Central Kalahari game viewing will be outstanding, with huge herds of zebras and antelope, plus black maned Kalahari lions and rare brown hyenas to search out.
The Kalahari is the land of the San-Bushman people. A Bushman guide at camp will introduce you to the customs and history of this timeless culture.
After a leisurely breakfast it's a transfer to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Maun. On arrival in Johannesburg, there is just one more overnight flight to take you home.
Places you'll visit
We have hundreds of partner hotels across the world, with our tailor made trips you can pick from our range of beautiful hotels
What You're Saying
“
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
Trustpilot
”
“
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
Trustpilot
”
“
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
Trustpilot
”
Holiday Gallery
Meet our Botswana expert
We offer tailor-made holidays to suit a wide range of tastes. Our expert Kirsty is dedicated to all things Botswana and is here to help you plan your perfect trip.
Kirsty Leggate
Destination Manager
Ready to pack your bags?
Speak to one of our travel specialists today.
Get a Quote 01242 253 073Open Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm
We'd love to keep in touch.
Sign up to get our latest team news, travel tips and holiday inspiration straight to your inbox.