Best of Botswana & Victoria Falls - 12 days

What's Included

• Accommodation
  Mid range

• 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners

• 11 nights mid-range (3-4 star) lodges, hotels and permanent tented camps.

• Victoria Falls International Airport arrival transfer and departure transfer to Kasane or Victoria Falls International Airport

• Transportation in a 16-seater Mercedes Sprinter vehicle (with comfortable reclining seats, air-conditioning, USB ports and sliding windows)

• Makgadigkadi Salt Pans National Park sightseeing

• Moremi Game Reserve - morning and afternoon game drives into the game reserve and concession, in open 4x4 vehicles

• Okavango Delta - mokoro excursion, boat excursion and game walks on the smaller islands (subject to water levels)

• Chobe National Park - morning game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle and a sunset game viewing boat cruise on the Chobe river

• Escorted by a licensed African tour guide, who is also your driver

What's Not Included

• Victoria Falls NP entrance fee

• International flights and visas

• Optional activities

• Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

• Local payment - USD$250 pp, to be paid in cash

Accommodation

Cresta Sprayview Hotel

Located just 1.4km from Victoria Falls, you're able to see the spray from the hotel when the falls are in full flood. Rooms are comfortable, boasting queen-sized beds, ensuite bathrooms, a safe and climate control. Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the hotel, including outside on the sun terrace. There's a buffet breakfast at the onsite restaurant, and you can also enjoy meals outside by the pool, and enjoy a drink at either of the two bars.

Nata Lodge

Set among the Mokolwane palms on the edge of the Makgadigadi pans lies Nata Lodge. Offering 22 luxury thatched chalets built on stilts and set in rustic African style with en suite bathroom including indoor bath and outdoor shower. There are also 10 custom designed meru tents set on wooden decks. The lodge also boasts a well stocked bar a refreshing outdoor swimming pool, large restaurant and curio shop.



The lodge is conveniently located next to the Nata Bird Sanctuary.

Shokomoka Adventure Hotel

Shokomoka Adventure Hotel is a comfortable permanent tented bush camp on the edge of Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana's great wildernesses. Tents are spacious and easily tall enough to stand in (think canvas lodges!). They feature double beds, charge points, and a washbasin. The camp has a focus on sustainability, and all electricity is solar-powered. Each tent has an outdoor seating area and there's a swimming pool from where it is sometimes possible to spot elephants, buffalo, giraffe and other creatures enjoying a drink at the nearby watering hole. Meals are served at the onsite restaurant and there's a communal seating area for groups.

Cresta Hotel Maun

Just 10km from the centre of Maun and sitting on the scenic banks of the Thamalakane River, the Cresta Hotel makes a great base for exploring the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. Rooms are modern, with ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, flatscreen TV, and minibar. There's an onsite bar and restaurant (serving a buffet breakfast and other meals), as well as a gym and outdoor swimming pool. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Swamp Stop Okavango River Camp

Located on the banks of the Okavango River, the Swamp Stop River Camp features 12 simply furnished, en-suite rooms, complete with air conditioning, a fridge and a verandah. The property has a fully licensed bar and two small swimming pools for a refreshing dip after a day of sightseeing. There's also raised bird viewing deck where guests can glimpse abundant birdlife and may even spot the odd elephant or crocodile. Free Wi-F is available in communal areas.

Zambezi Mubala Lodge

Located on the picturesque bank of the Zambezi River, the Zambezi Mubala Lodge is a bird watcher's dream, with more than 450 species recorded here, including one of Africa's largest colonies of carmine bee eaters. Crocodiles and hippos are also not uncommon guests at the lodge. Individual lodges are smartly finished, with wooden floors and decor, waterfront balconies, king-sized beds, and private bathrooms. A continental breakfast and other meals are served at the onsite restaurant and there's also a bar, shop, outdoor firepit, bird hide and swimming pool. Boat trips on the river are available from the jetty.

Chobe Safari Lodge

Situated on the banks of the Chobe River in Kasane, Chobe Safari Lodge is is ideally located for exploring Chobe National Park. Rooms are spacious, with excellent facilities and private balconies. The restaurant serves a tasty selection of African and international cuisine, while the bar is a perfect place to relax with a cocktail in hand as the sun sets. The hotel also has an attractive sundeck and swimming pool overlooking the river. Keep a look out for warthogs scurrying around the grounds!

Age Policy

Average age 40s - 70s but flexible age policy. Minimum age 10.If travelling with children parents need to be aware of the very long driving days (distances noted in the trip notes). Rooms for families - one child up to 17 yrs old can share a room with 2 adults. We have child rates for 12 and under. Children 13 + pay full price.     IMPORTANT: South Africa and Botswana regulations aimed at fighting child trafficking:'All parents travelling with children into or out of SA and/or Botswana may be asked to show the child’s unabridged (full) birth certificate, and where only one parent is accompanying, parental or legal consent for the child to travel (eg an affidavit from the other parent, a court order or – if applicable – a death certificate). Tell pax they must contact the South African High Commission, South African Department of Home Affairs and/or the Botswana High Commission for the most up to date information.