Description

Visit South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe as you enter an aquatic wonderland on this adventure through south-east Africa's iconic waterfalls, rivers and inland waterways. Marvel at the crashing white water of Victoria Falls, the unique, sprawling Okavango Delta and the tranquillity of the natural waterholes in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Pack a camera and an eye for adventure because these lush pockets of wilderness will reward travellers with exciting animal encounters, awesome photography opportunities and sweet memories to last a lifetime.

Highlights

• Learn about local life on a village visit.
• Seek out elephants on a game drive in Botswana.
• Marvel at the sheer expanse of Victoria Falls.
• Spot Botswana's rare wildlife in the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
• Navigate a mokoro through the Okavango Delta.
• Camp under a sky bursting with stars.

Itinerary

Day 1 Johannesburg

It doesn't always have the best reputation, but Johannesburg has fascinating, vibrant places to explore like Soweto, Alexandra, Rosebank Flea Market and its wonderful museums.

Day 2 Khama Rhino Sanctuary

Dedicated to saving the endangered rhino and helping improve the area's animal numbers, Khamo Rhino Sanctuary's young yet beautiful park is flourishing with wildlife.

Day 3 Maun

Maun is a small town in Botswana that's the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Despite its touristy veneer, it still retains its rural feel.

Days 4-5 Okavango Delta

Full of animals, islands and unforgettable scenery, the Okavango Delta is the world's largest inland delta and is best explored by mokoro (dugout canoe).

Day 6 Maun

With donkeys competing with cars on the streets and cattle sellers operating alongside Delta tour operators, Maun has more on offer than the spectacular Okavango Delta.

Day 7 Elephant Sands

A private conservancy in northern Botswana, Elephant Sands is not only home to elephants, but also lions, giraffes, zebras and hundreds of different bird species.

Days 8-9 Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a town on the Zimbabwean side of the falls, with spectacular views and a reputation as the adventure capital of Zimbabwe.

Group Size

Maximum of 16 travellers per group

Accommodation

Bush camp (no facilities), Camping (with facilities), Hotel

Transport

Mokoro, Overland vehicle

Important notes

1. A single supplement is available on this trip.