6-Day Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls Experience

Day 1: Arrival and sunset mokoro ride on the Boteti River

Your Botswana expedition begins at Maun Airport, where you will be met by your professional ranger and guide. A short twenty-minute transfer brings you to the peaceful Boteti Tented Safari Lodge. After checking into your luxury elevated tent, which features a private veranda and en-suite facilities, you can enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while soaking in the sights of the surrounding bush.

As the heat of the afternoon begins to fade, you will head to the riverbanks for a signature sunset mokoro safari. Drifting quietly along the Boteti River in a traditional dugout canoe allows for an intimate perspective of the local wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and an array of vibrant waterbirds. If river levels are too low, you will instead enjoy a cultural tour of Xobe Village, featuring traditional dances and local craftsmanship.

Your first evening concludes with a delicious, traditionally prepared dinner served around a crackling open fire under a brilliant canopy of stars.

Accommodation: Safari-tented room with en-suite bathroom
Transfers:  Transfer from Maun
Activities: Sunset mokoro ride on the Boteti River (or Xobe Village Tour if water levels are too low)
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Full Day Mokoro Safari & Bushwalk – Okavango Delta

Wake up just after sunrise, with the crisp morning air and bushveld smells welcoming you to another exciting day. A fresh cup of coffee or tea and homemade biscuits await at the main deck area for you to enjoy with a scenic view of the Boteti River right in front of you. A delicious, packed breakfast will be served on-the-go, as you will have an early morning departure on your full day mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta.

This full day mokoro safari will take you deeper into the Okavango Delta and National Park where you will see a larger variety of fascinating wildlife such as elephant, antelope, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, hippos, and if you are lucky, wild dog.

Your Mokoro safari begins as you head out into the many reed channels of the Okavango Delta – a piece of Africa that plays to its own rules filled with many wonders and secret tales of wildlife. Today we venture through a wetland marvel, observing anything from water-loving elephants to mischievous antelope or fascinating aquatic life.

Your knowledgeable guide will be updated on any exciting or special sightings in the area before starting the water safari. Most guides are from the Bayei tribal people who many believe to be the first inhabitants of the Okavango Delta, “people of the Delta” so to speak.

You will learn about all aspects of this magical inland oasis from the tiniest of creatures, beautiful reed frogs and big 5 mammal species along the water edge. Your guide will also interpret nature to you in a unique manner and show you traditional and medicinal uses of wild plants in the Delta.

A stop will be made on one of the many islands scattered across the Delta to enjoy your packed lunch before heading on a nature walk to discover more of this abundant ecosystem. Walking along the waterways, you will witness different wildlife come together to enjoy the abundance of water – be it as a refreshment, a place to cool down, or an opportunity to have fun splashing about.

A guided bushwalk empowers travelers to roam freely as an undetected visitor of the natural terrain. With your trusted guide, you will become aware of all the signs of communication put forward by birds and mammals that will steer your pathway.

As the Okavango Delta is at its highest, the surrounding bushveld will be at its driest, pushing more wildlife towards the waterways – an opportunity for spectacular animal observation. Picnic snacks and refreshments are included.

After some nature observation and relaxation, you will continue your adventure exploring more of the unlimited channels with a choice visiting any other islands positioned along the way.

You are scheduled to return to the lodge around 16:00 PM. Unwind and refresh with some leisure time back at our tented lodge before a scrumptious dinner is served in perfect serenity.

Accommodation: Safari-tented Room at our Boteti River Camp
Included: Breakfast, Full Day Okavango Mokoro & Bush Walk Safari, Picnic-style lunch, Dinner.
Excluded: None.

Day 3: Full Day Game Drive, including Moremi / Khwai Reserves

Wake up just after sunrise, with the crisp morning air filling your lungs. A fresh cup of coffee or tea will give you a warm greeting as you make your way to the main deck area – sweetened by some home baked biscuits as you observe the scenic morning view.

Before departing on your full day safari game drive to Moremi/Khwai Reserves this early morning, a flavorful packed breakfast will be supplied to you. On your drive to Moremi/Khwai Reserve, you will be in a community reserve with ample opportunity for sighting of the Big 5 and other animals.

The Khwai private reserve, positioned between Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve (on the northern fringe of the Okavango Delta), is known for its pristine wilderness and abundance of wildlife.

Moremi is home to nearly 500 species of bird (from water birds to forest dwellers), and a vast array of other wildlife species, including buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, jackal, impala, red lechwe, and African Wild dog. The Moremi Game Reserve offers contrasting terrain, including Acacia forests, Foodplains, Mopane woodlands, papyrus rivers and magical lagoons – overall encompassing a large portion of the Delta’s wetlands.

You will journey in an open 4×4 game vehicle specially converted to empower travelers to indulge their senses when up close to wildlife. Your experienced game ranger will teach you about all interesting aspects of nature and interpret wildlife behavior to you in a unique and captivating way. The ranger will also receive updates from other rangers in the area, determining animal movements for best possible sightings.

This full day game drive is expected to begin around 06:00 AM and come to a satisfying end around 16:00 PM. Please note that return time could be delayed depending on the roads, time of year and sightings. Picnic snacks and refreshments are included.

You will enjoy a packed lunch, served in style by your guide as you come to a stop at one of the beautiful rest camps positioned along the way.

After you return to base camp, your long day on safari will conclude with drinks of your choice, served on the wooden deck overlooking the Boteti River with an eventful sunset bringing the day to a close as the coolness of the evening sets in.

Dinner will be served under the stars in the open Boma area, allowing guests to tune in to the sounds offered up by the Delta.

Accommodation: Safari-tented Room at our Boteti River Camp
Included: Breakfast, Full Day Moremi/ Khwai Game Drive, Picnic-style lunch, Dinner.
Excluded: None.

Day 4: Morning Departure & Zambezi Dinner River Cruise

This morning you will rise, refreshed, with an appetizing breakfast to enjoy in a more relaxed fashion as you absorb the unlimited scenic views and wildlife chimes of Botswana for one last time.

Afterwards, you will have some time to prepare before being transferred to Maun Airport (MUB) for a flight to Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) to embark on the next exciting adventure of your tour.

Once you touch down at Victoria Falls, you will be picked up and transferred to your place of accommodation, Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge. Nestled in the outskirts of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe’s renowned wildlife town, the lodge features well-appointed rooms that encircle an authentically unique Lookout Tower from which guests can witness breath-taking panoramic views of the Zambezi River and the iconic mist that billows above the globally celebrated Victoria Falls.

You will have some time to relax and refresh for your upcoming excursion.

Gear up for an exciting venture into one of Africa’s most stunning safari destinations with a scenic dinner cruise on the Zambezi River. You will meet with your driver-guide at 16:00 PM for a transfer to get an intimate look at the iconic Victoria Falls and enjoy the taste of a Zambezi-style cuisine as you float along this popular river. World-class service and meals prepared by an executive chef will enrich your experience.

Afterwards, we will return to the lodge for overnight.

Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge (or similar)
Included: Breakfast, Zambezi River Boat Cruise, Dinner, Airport Transfers
Excluded: Flights & all other meals.

Day 5: Victoria Falls Guided Tour & Afternoon/Evening Game Drive & Bush Barbeque

This morning, a hearty breakfast will jump start your day, with a morning pick-up scheduled from the lodge reception for 08:30 AM. You will embark on an action-packed guided tour of Victoria Falls with your driver-guide.

The experience takes you through parts of the Victoria Falls rainforest to the cliffs opposite the massive cascade. The typical duration of the Victoria Falls guided tour is around 3 hours.

We recommend grabbing an early lunch after your Victoria Falls excursion (for your own account). Complementary transfers for your lunch will be provided. Your guide can assist you to choose the best spots for a delicious meal.

This afternoon, at 16:00 PM, you will be collected for an exhilarating game drive in a nearby private game reserve – Nakavango Private Game Reserve. Your venture starts off with an afternoon game drive until sunset, as you meander through a changing landscape of basalt plains, Kalahari sands, and teak forests. As you stop over at a magnificent viewpoint, a 3-course barbeque meal will be served (complimented with some wine, beer, or light refreshments) around an atmospheric fire.

Once dusk arrives, you will prepare for a fascinating night game drive with a spotlight to aid your viewing. Witness a whole new world of the African bush come to life under the clock of the night, where nocturnal creatures reign supreme.

Later in the evening, you will journey out into the bushveld for a final evening game drive, with plenty of opportunities to catch glimpse of the nocturnal way of life.

You will be returned to the lodge for your final night’s stay.

Accommodation: Shongwe Lookout Guest Lodge (or similar)
Included: Breakfast, Full Day Victoria Falls Tour, Afternoon/Evening game drive and bush dinner.
Excluded: All other meals.

Day 6: Morning Relaxation & Departure

This morning you will rise in a more relaxed fashion, with a final breakfast served before you prepare for a transfer to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).

This is the end of this section of the tour.

Included: Breakfast, Airport Transfer
Excluded: All other meals