Botswana & Zambia
An Exciting Exploration Across Southern Africa
This Zambia and Botswana safari luxury tour blends Zambia’s Victoria Falls with Botswana’s most celebrated wildlife regions. Over 15 days, stay in some of the best Botswana safari lodges and camps, each chosen for location, guiding, and comfort. As always, expert-led excursions and amazing wildlife encounters of course await at every turn. For travelers seeking the best safari in Africa, this multi-country journey offers both variety and depth.
Journey at-a-glance:
- Day 1: Johannesburg
- Day 2 – 3: Victoria Falls
- Day 4 – 5: Chobe National Park
- Day 6 – 7: Linyanti Wildlife Reserve
- Day 8 – 11: Okavango Delta
- Day 12 – 15: Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
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First arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa and transfer to the nearby airport hotel. Because the hotel sits directly across from the terminal, the transition proves smooth and convenient. Here, guests can rest, enjoy the spa, and prepare for the safari experience ahead.
Next, fly to Livingstone, Zambia and transfer to Tongabezi Lodge, set along the banks of the Zambezi River. This intimate property offers river views and quiet privacy.
During your stay, explore Victoria Falls with a guided walking tour. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke That Thunders,” the falls stretch more than a mile wide. Additionally, enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi. As elephants and hippos gather along the shoreline, the river reflects the changing light.
Victoria Falls balances game viewing with one of Africa’s most powerful natural landmarks. It therefore adds scale and contrast to your Botswana safari luxury adventure.
Then cross into Botswana and continue to Chobe Game Lodge. As the only permanent lodge inside the park, it offers direct access to the riverfront.
Chobe is famous for its large elephant herds and therefore offers one of the best safaris in Africa. Indeed, boat safaris along the Chobe River often provide close viewing of elephants, buffalo, crocodiles, and waterbirds. Meanwhile, traditional game drives search for big cats such as lion and leopard deeper within the park.
After Chobe, board a light aircraft flight to the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. Upon arrival, you will transfer to Linyanti Expeditions Camp, located in a quieter, private concession.
Here, activities expand to include guided walking safaris and night drives in the private reserve. Wild dog and leopard sightings are common, while seasonal floodplains attract elephant and antelope. Additionally, mokoro excursions explore calm waterways when conditions allow.
The privacy of this safari camp highlights why this region is home to some of the best safaris in Botswana.
Next, travel by helicopter into the famous Okavango Delta. From above, witness channels and islands stretch across the landscape in a mosaic of water and grass.
Stay at Kweene Trails, a private mobile camp positioned for privacy. Because camp locations shift seasonally, wildlife experiences remain dynamic. And depending on season and preference, guests can explore by 4x4 vehicle, on foot, or by mokoro canoe.
The Delta supports elephant, lion, buffalo, and antelope, making it a core highlight of any Botswana safari luxury tour. Evenings end around the fire, where guides share insights into tracking and ecology.
Finally, conclude your journey at Jack’s Camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. This historic-style camp combines desert landscapes with refined interiors.
Activities differ from the Delta and include walking with friendly meerkats and learning desert survival skills from San Bushmen. Plus, in the the dry season, travelers can quad bike across wide salt pans. At night, minimal light pollution means stargazing becomes a highlight.
The contrast between wetlands and salt pans reinforces why many consider Botswana the premier destination for luxury safaris.
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This Zambia and Botswana safari luxury tour pairs Victoria Falls with Botswana’s top wildlife reserves. By combining river safaris, private concessions, helicopter transfers, and desert exploration, this safari delivers both variety and comfort. It also pairs well with other African safari destinations such as the Moremi Game Reserve and Kalahari Desert.
Therefore, contact a Ker & Downey Travel Designer to personalize your own Victoria Falls and Botswana tour. In the meantime, explore the best time to visit Southern Africa. For even more travel inspiration, follow Ker & Downey World Travel on Instagram, Facebook, and X.
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