Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park are blessed with water, a sure sign that the wildlife is abundant. On this independent journey, spot lion and leopard in Moremi, Botswana's "predator capital." Enjoy a night under the stars on your private verandah at Baines' Camp, and look for game in a mokoro (dugout canoe). Conclude your journey with a walking tour of Victoria Falls.

Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Johannesburg, South Africa

Depart by overnight flight to Johannesburg. You are met and transferred to your hotel.
Saxon Boutique Hotel & Spa

Day 3: Johannesburg/Maun, Botswana/Okavango Delta

Fly to Baines' Camp on the banks of the Boro River, where wildlife is abundant. Your luxurious lodge features "star beds," four-poster beds that can be wheeled out to your private verandah for a night under the stars.
Sanctuary Baines' Camp B L D

Day 4: Okavango Delta

Explore the Delta by land in open 4x4 vehicles, driving into the night to discover nocturnal species. Cruise the waterways at the gentle pace of a poled mokoro (dugout canoes) or by specially adapted safari motorboats (subject to water levels). A unique feature of your stay at Baines' is an encounter with a group of elephant habituated to humans.

Living with Elephants: introduces the children of Ngamiland to their natural heritage through positive interaction with a trio of orphaned elephant.
Sanctuary Baines' Camp B L D

Day 5: Okavango Delta

Fly to Chief 's Camp, situated in the Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve, "predator capital" of Botswana and a great place to see lion and leopard.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp B L D

Days 6-7: Okavango Delta

Morning and afternoon game drives reveal more of the treasures of this special corner of Africa. This area is renowned for its large concentrations of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, impala and the region's most powerful predators; it is also rich in plains game, and both white and black rhino (the latter critically endangered) can be seen here. Game drives depart in the early morning and late afternoon and are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles with individual seating.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp B L D

Day 8: Okavango Delta/Chobe National Park

Your exquisite lodge sits above the Chobe River, offering unparalleled panoramic views across the islands and flood plains as far as Namibia. After settling in, choose from one of the many wildlife viewing activities available, or relax in the lounge, swimming pool or spa.
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero B L D

Day 9: Chobe National Park

Begin your day shortly after sunrise with a game drive. This afternoon, embark on a river cruise by motorboat customized for water safaris.
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero B L D

Day 10: Chobe National Park/Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Drive to Victoria Falls, and later this afternoon embark on a sundowner river cruise. Absorb the quietness of the African bush as sunset brings the day to a close.
The Victoria Falls Hotel B

Day 11: Victoria Falls/Johannesburg/USA or Canada

Visit the magnificent falls this morning on a guided walking tour of one of the great natural wonders of the world, before you fly to Johannesburg and connect to an international flight.
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Day 12: USA or Canada
Arrive in the USA or Canada.
 

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