Classic Botswana & Victoria Falls Circuit – 10 Days

A spectacular 8 day circuit covering the best of Botswana and the jaw dropping Victoria Falls! A stopover at the Athol Place in Johannesburg. Fly to Maun and enjoy charter flight transfers around Botswana. 3 nights at the luxury Baines’ Camp in the heart of the Okavango Delta and 2 nights at Chobe Chilwero on the banks of the Chobe River. Transfer to Zambia and enjoy 1 or  2 nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel with awesome views of Victoria Falls.

  • A fly-in Safari to an enchanting African wilderness
  • Discover spectacular wildlife, including Africa’s Big 5
  • Magic photo opportunities in the heart of the Okavango Delta
  • Close encounters with Africa’s Big Game in the Chobe
  • Luxury 5 star accommodation in the remote wilderness
  • Life changing encounter with “The Smoke that Thunders”
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Tour Itinerary


On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and transferred to Athol Place Boutique Hotel in Sandton, an upmarket suburb of Johannesburg. An ideal retreat for your first night in Africa.

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Accommodation AtholPlace Hotel & Villa

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Transfer to Johannesburg Airport and check in for the direct flight to Maun. On arrival in Maun you will be met and helped to the pickup location for your charter flight into the Okavango Delta. The charter flight into camp gives you an amazing opportunity to really see the spectacular wilderness you are about to experience. It is the only way to get around this inland water system.

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LocationOkavango Delta

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Accommodation Sanctuary Baines’ Camp

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Spend 2 nights at the intimate 5 suited Sanctuary Baines Camp set in a private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp overlooks a lagoon which is a perfect setting for wildlife viewing from your private wooden deck. Or wheel your bed out for a truly memorable experience under the African stars!

Game viewing at Baines is spectacular all year round. A highlight of a stay here is the Mokoro (local canoe) allowing you to get a remarkable view through the waterways and lagoons of this fragile environment. At Baines Camp you also have a unique opportunity to go walking in the bush with semi-habituated elephants. Guides are highly trained here and provide a varied and exciting Safari experience.

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LocationOkavango Delta

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Accommodation Sanctuary Baines’ Camp

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Game viewing on Chiefs Island is awe-inspiring. It is also a paradise for birders boasting over 500 species. Elephant, Cheetah, Lion and Wild Dog are just some of the animals that can be spotted close to the camp. Mokoro trips available allow for amazing encounters on the Delta floodwaters. Enjoy twice daily activities on land or water in this wildlife haven.

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Location:

LocationMoremi Game Reserve

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Accommodation Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

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Game viewing on Chiefs Island is awe-inspiring. It is also a paradise for birders boasting over 500 species. Elephant, Cheetah, Lion and Wild Dog are just some of the animals that can be spotted close to the camp. Mokoro trips available allow for amazing encounters on the Delta floodwaters. Enjoy twice daily activities on land or water in this wildlife haven.

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LocationMoremi Game Reserve

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Accommodation Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

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A charter flight out of the Delta gives you one last opportunity to take in this unique system. Enjoy a flight to Chobe National Park where your guide from Chobe Chilwero will meet you at the airstrip.Transfer to Chobe Chilwero for your 2 night stay on the edge of the Chobe National Park. Home to the world’s largest elephant population your next 2 days are about seeing these amazing creatures in all their glory. From the luxury of the river, on a boat, or from the open 4 x 4 vehicles specially modified to give you the ultimate experience.

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Accommodation Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge

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The cottages at Chilwero command fabulous views and come with every convenience guests need for the bush. Inside and outside showers add to the romance of your luxurious retreat.

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Accommodation Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge

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A road transfer will take you across the border into Zambia for your final 2 nights at Victoria Falls. Enjoy a stay at the Royal Livingstone Hotel. From a by-gone era this hotel commands one of the best locations at the Falls. Allowing you to sip on a cocktail on the lawn or deck and watch the magic of the “Smoke” in front of you. Stay in one of the luxury spacious rooms along the river bank.

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LocationZambian side of Victoria Falls

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Accommodation The Royal Livingstone

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A wonder of the natural world, nothing quite prepares you for the glory of Victoria Falls. Viewed from either the Zambian or Zimbabwean side, this is an icon that you cannot miss on your African vacation. There are also plenty of activities on offer on or over the mighty Zambezi River.

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LocationZambian side of Victoria Falls

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Accommodation The Royal Livingstone

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A short transfer to Livingstone Airport to connect with the flight back to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg in time to connect with your International flight home.

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LocationZambian side of Victoria Falls

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Accommodation The Royal Livingstone

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