Overview

Tau Pan in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve offers panoramic views of wide plains teeming with wildlife. A mokoro safari allows you to explore the Okavango Delta’s labyrinth of water channels and secret islets. Then cross the border into Zimbabwe to see “The Smoke That Thunders,” also known as the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This one-week luxury trip to Botswana provides the best experiences southern Africa has to offer and will leave you wanting more.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Botswana and Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Day 2: Arrival in Botswana and Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve
Day 3: Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Day 4: Okavango Delta
Day 5: Transfer to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Day 6: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Day 7: Depart from Victoria Falls

Day 1 :

(Day one & two) Arrival in Botswana and Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve

You'll land in Botswana at Maun Airport and then take a short domestic flight to Tau Pan Airstrip. Tau Pan Lodge is the first semi-permanent camp in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. It provides absolutely breathtaking views from the raised crest of an ancient sand dune (an rare experience in a region as flat as Botswana) and overlooks the famous Tau Pan, which is known for its stark beauty and solitude.
Tau Pan offers a variety of activities, including game drives, day tours to the well-known Deception Valley, Sunday, Piper and Passarge Pans, stargazing, and nature walks with Bushman trackers. The Kalahari is home to oryx, desert-adapted springbok, jackals, the uncommon brown hyena, red-crested Korhaan, and wildebeest herds.

Main Destination: Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Botswana).

Accommodation: Tau Pan Camp.

Day 2 :

(Day one & two) Arrival in Botswana and Transfer to Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Same as above.

Day 3 :

(Day three & four) Transfer to the Okavango Delta

Today, take a short domestic flight from Tau Pan to Kwara to reach the famous Okavango Delta.
You'll be sleeping at Splash Camp, which is located in the heart of the Okavango Delta within the Private Kwara Reserve. The Kwara Reserve has a 30-kilometer water boundary with the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, and its unique location includes both permanent and periodic flood plains, as well as significant dry bush wilderness. With labyrinthine water canals and secluded islands, this location provides the ideal delta experience and is regarded as one of Botswana's top game-viewing destinations.
You can experience game drives, mokoro excursions, boat cruises, seasonal fishing, walking safaris, off-road game drives, and night safaris to see nocturnal predators in action.

Main Destination: Okavango Delta, Botswana

Accommodation: Splash Camp.

Day 4 :

(Day three & four) Transfer to the Okavango Delta

Same as above.

Day 5 :

(Day five & six) Transfer to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Then, after a one-hour flight from Kwara Air Strip to Kasane Airport, you'll travel by road to Ilala Lodge and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run establishment that provides elegance and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This well-appointed hotel, nestled amid beautiful gardens, is only an eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the world's Seven Natural Wonders.
High-adrenaline sports such as bungee jumping over the Victoria Falls Bridge and white-water rafting down the Zambezi River are popular, while more relaxed hobbies include Ra-Ikane River cruises and fishing. There's lots to see and do.

Main Destination: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Accommodation: Ilala Lodge Hotel.

Day 6 :

(Day five & six) Transfer to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Same as above.

Day 7 :

Depart from Victoria Falls

Unfortunately, your luxury tour of Botswana and Victoria Falls comes to an end, and you'll transfer to Victoria Falls Airport (Zimbabwe) in plenty of time for your next flight. However, you'll have unforgettable recollections of game viewing in some of Africa's most abundant wildlife areas, as well as witnessing "The Smoke That Thunders" at the magnificent Victoria Falls.
If you want to change this itinerary, spend more time in other places, or construct your own custom Botswana vacation, contact our helpful team of Luxury Travel Specialists to begin organizing your dream trip.

The main destination is Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe.

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