Classic Botswana Safari Adventure

Our classic Botswana safari combines Victoria Falls with outstanding game viewing in Chobe and the Okavango Delta. The itinerary is well paced, moving from riverfront wildlife to the heart of the Delta by light aircraft. Classic safari camps keep you comfortable at night and you'll be in prime position to experience the best of Botswana's safari destinations.
9 Days

Classic Botswana Safari Adventure - 9

Itinerary

Day 1-3: Victoria Falls

Arrive into Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, having travelled under your own flight arrangements. After clearing immigration and customs you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you can take some time to relax after your flights.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge Hotel (2 Nights)

Day 3: Victoria Falls

Today you can choose from a range of optional activities: guided tour of the falls, adrenaline activities, boat cruises, and wildlife excursions (not included, activities must be prebooked, or arranged and paid for locally). (B)

Day 3-6: Chobe National Park

Following breakfast, enjoy your final game activity at the lodge (time permitting). Depart on a road transfer to Kasane Airport, Botswana. You'll complete immigration en route at the Kazungula Border point, with a total travel time of around 1 - 1.5 hours (depending on immigration). On arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your camp in the Chobe Forest Reserve. Enjoy your afternoon activity and rest before dinner. (BLD)

Overnight: Chobe Elephant Camp (3 Nights)

Day 4-5: Chobe National Park

You will have two days of twice daily activities, choosing from shared game drives, boat cruises and a village visit. (BLD)

Day 6-9: Moremi Game Reserve

Following breakfast, enjoy your final game activity at the camp (time permitting). A road transfer takes you to Kasane Airport. Depart on a light aircraft flight to the Moremi Game Reserve (times to be confirmed). You will be met at the airstrip and taken on a short game drive to camp. Your afternoon will be spent on a game activity, returning to camp for dinner. (BLD)

Overnight: Rra Dinare (3 Nights)

Day 7-8: Moremi Game Reserve

Two full days with your choice of exciting shared activities: game drives, game walks and mokoro canoe trips (water-based activities are seasonal and water-level dependent). (BLD)

Day 9: Maun

After breakfast and a morning activity (time permitting), enjoy a short game drive en route to the airstrip. Board a light aircraft flight to Maun International Airport where services end.

Connect here to onward international flight arrangements (please check with us before booking international flights).

We hope you will be leaving Africa with some incredible memories and photos of your time here. (B)

Prices and Inclusions

Includes

All Brilliant trips include:

  • Experienced safari guides
  • All domestic/internal flights
  • All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs
  • All accommodation as per the itinerary (accommodation can be amended based on budget and preferences)
  • Fees for guides/scouts/drivers/cooks
  • All entrance and park fees
  • Fees for all activities as per the program
  • Shared or private daily game drives (depending on your route and preferences, please enquire for more details)
  • Meal plan full board unless specified otherwise
  • Select local brand drinks on safari
  • AMREF Flying Doctors Cover
  • Conservation charge

You'll also get...

  • Brilliant Africa’s Bucket List Safari System: work one-on-one with a dedicated specialist with decades of experience in East Africa. We'll help you cut through the noise, navigate the thousands of options, design the trip that's right for you and have confidence you'll get what you expect (results in 98% 5* reviews)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
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  • Ground Support Team: our local ground team are on hand to help if you ever need support during your trip. 
  • Dedicated Pre-Travel Support: access to a dedicated customer support specialist to help you with all of your pre-travel questions and help you prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. 
  • Get Me To Africa Flight Package: we'll connect you with our flight specialist who will find and book the right international flights on your behalf*
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  • Safety Briefing: 1:1 consultations with our specialists to answer any of your questions about safety when travelling in Africa. 
  • Done-With-You Visa Service: we’ll send you step-by-step video guides on how to apply for your visas and required travel documents, saving you hours of time, stress and headaches.

*For customers based in the US only. 

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