13 Days best of luxury South Africa Botswana wildlife safari

Upon arrival at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport you will be warmly welcomed by our staff representative and your guide. From here, you will be transferred to the iconic Kruger National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves. After a welcome lunch overlooking a busy waterhole, unwind in your suite’s private veranda before joining your first late afternoon game drive. The park is home to the Big Five and an abundance of other wildlife species, making it a perfect starting point for your safari journey. Following that short game drive return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Today following a restful night, prepare for your first full day of adventure in one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Spend the day tracing big cat prides, scanning for rhinoceros, and relishing a picnic lunch beneath an old Leadwood tree. After a siesta back at camp, opt for an afternoon drive or a relaxing dip in the lodge’s infinity pool, sipping chilled wine as hippos surface in the floodplain below. Each moment during the game drive is punctuated by thrilling sightings, and your guide is on hand to unravel the intricate stories of predator and prey that unfold right before your eyes. Following the experience return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Today offers a more intimate encounter with the bush as you embark on a guided walking safari. Led by a highly trained guide and tracker, you’ll follow hidden game trails, learn to identify spoor, and examine the smaller wonders reptiles, insects, and plants that often go unnoticed. Return for a leisurely brunch, then prepare for an exhilarating night drive. Under floodlights, nocturnal creatures emerge: pangolins, servals, and perhaps a leopard on the prowl against the Milky Way backdrop.

After a farewell breakfast, board a charter flight to Maun, the gateway to Botswana’s wilderness. Overhead views reveal patchworks of floodplains and palms marking the delta’s channels. Upon landing, our company representative welcomes you and escorts you to a luxury lodge in town or nearby for dinner and an early night.

Today is dedicated to a scenic transfer that brings you into the enchanting heart of the Okavango Delta. As you travel from Maun, the landscape gradually transforms the flat expanses give way to meandering waterways, lush green fringes, and an array of birdlife that hints at the abundance of life thriving in this unique ecosystem.  Upon arrival at your lodge you will have lunch and some leisure time. Experience the magic of this aquatic wonderland as you settle into your exclusive lodge, perfectly situated to offer stunning views and exceptional wildlife encounters.

Today after breakfast tart your day with a mist-shrouded drive through channels where elephants often bathe at first light. After lunch in camp, embark on a mokoro canoe excursion. Drift silently through papyrus-lined waterways, paddled by expert polers. Keep watch for red lechwe grazing at the water’s edge and delicately poised African fish eagles.

Take advantage of a leisure day in the Okavango Delta to relax and indulge in lodge amenities or partake in optional activities a helicopter flight over the delta for breathtaking aerial views, a cultural visit to a local village, or more game drives. No matter your choice, every option immerses you in the splendor of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Today following breakfast depart early for scenic overland transfer to Moremi Game Reserve. Bordering the Okavango delta, Moremi is known for its dense wildlife populations. After settling into your luxury camp, head out on your first evening drive. The cooler hours bring predators out in search of prey across grassy floodplains. After the game drive return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Today spend a full day exploring Moremi Game Reserve on an exhilarating game drive. The reserve is renowned for its rich biodiversity and is home to an array of animals including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and more. With expert guides leading the way, you'll have ample opportunities to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. After the experience return to lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Today depart Moremi Game Reserve for Chobe National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, settle into your lodge overlooking the Chobe River, where you can relax and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding wilderness.

Today start with a dawn drive through Chobe’s southern sector, renowned for its massive elephant herds. Return for brunch, then board a private boat for a river cruise. Spot elephants swimming, buffalo wallowing, and myriad water birds like herons and storks. As night falls, venture out again in search of hippos and elusive bushbucks on a moonlit drive.

Experience the thrill of a full day safari in Chobe National Park. With its diverse ecosystems ranging from riverine forests to open savannahs, Chobe provides ample opportunities for wildlife sightings. Keep your camera ready as you encounter elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators in their natural environment.

After a final leisurely breakfast overlooking the river, transfer to Kasane International Airport. Bid farewell to the wild heart of Botswana, carrying home memories of spectacular wildlife, sumptuous lodges, and the rhythms of an African safari that will last a lifetime.