Day 1

Arrive Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe where you will be met and transferred by road the short distance across the border to the Kasane airport where Gavin will meet you. Gavin will then fly you by light aircraft to the Xakanaxa area of the Moremi Game Reserve. Immediately after lunch you will set off on the first afternoon of wildlife viewing. We will base from our own exclusive and remote bush camp for the next three nights.

Days 2 and 3

Full days' wildlife viewing in the Xakanaxa area. This is an area surrounded by both the permanent and seasonal waters of the Okavango Delta and has a mixture of habitats ranging from lagoons, malapu’s (seasonally flooded plains) and grass areas to various woodlands which combine to give the opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife in one of the most scenically beautiful areas of Botswana. Many antelope species as well as herds of buffalo and elephant frequent this area. This area is home to more than one pride of lions and it is also one of the best areas for spotting leopard.

Day 4

After a last morning wildlife viewing Gavin will fly you by light aircraft to Okavango Delta Lodge and the heart of the Okavango Delta. Accommodation is in large, luxurious safari tents, individually sited on raised teak platforms with full en-suite facilities and a private deck. The main thatched building houses the bar, lounge and dining room. The lodge has a swimming pool as well as an elevated observation platform that looks out over the lagoon. The Okavango Delta is a unique area that consists of 16,000 square kilometres of channels, lagoons and islands. Activities include wildlife walks and exploring the Okavango in mokoros (traditional dug out canoes) or in motorboats. This area is a haven for some rare species such as the elusive Sitatunga antelope and the Pel's fishing owl

Day 5

After a last morning wildlife activity and brunch, Gavin will fly you by light aircraft to the Khwai River area of the Moremi Game Reserve. You will immediately set off on the first afternoon of wildlife viewing in this area, arriving at another of our exclusive campsites at sunset.

Days 6 and 7

Full days wildlife viewing in the Khwai River Area. The Khwai River marks the furthermost reaches of one of the Okavango Delta’s fingers of water and so the resultant surrounding woodlands, open floodplains and a fluctuating river make this area different from other areas in Botswana. The wildlife viewing along the river includes hippo, reedbuck and plentiful water birds while the floodplains attract the zebra, tsessebe, impala and warthogs, and in the woodland areas elephant, giraffe, kudu, roan and sable antelope can be seen. This is another good area for leopard as well as for finding lions and the occasional pack of wild-dog.

Day 8

After a last morning wildlife activity Gavin will fly you by light aircraft to Camp Savuti in the Savuti area of the Chobe National Park. Accommodation is in large luxury en-suite bungalows. Early in the year this area is the focus for Botswana’s zebra migration while later in the year the area becomes home to large numbers of bull elephants. Lion, cheetah, leopard and wild dog occur all year round.

Day 9

A full day spent wildlife viewing in the Savuti area. Here we make an early start in order to give us the best opportunity to experience the predator activity that has made Savuti famous in numerous National Geographic films. One can spend many hours at the waterholes where the animals concentrate to drink, and where you can get close to the bull elephants for that special photograph. The area has many interesting natural history aspects as well as a great variety of animals and birdlife to find and learn about.

Day 10

After a last morning wildlife viewing followed by brunch Gavin will fly you to the Chobe River area of the Chobe National Park. Chobe Lodge, where we will overnight, is situated on the Chobe River and has a swimming pool. The air-conditioned rooms and outdoor dining area overlook the Chobe River. Baboons, monkeys and warthogs are frequent visitors by day, and by night larger mammals wander by. In the afternoon we will take a boat out on the Chobe River to photograph hippos, crocodiles, and if lucky, find a herd of elephants swimming and playing in the water. Good bird sightings that include the malachite and giant kingfishers as well as the endangered African skimmer are found along the river's edge.

Day 11

A full day wildlife viewing in the Chobe National Park. This area has good wildlife viewing all year round thanks to the permanent water of the Chobe River. The mornings here are best spent in search of lions and buffalo, as well as taking time to appreciate the other animals and birds that one comes across. This permanent river attracts a huge variety of wildlife and is the only place in Southern Africa where the puku can be seen.

Day 12

After breakfast and a last morning wildlife viewing we will leave the National Park and transfer the short distance to Kasane by road, and then across the border to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. In the afternoon we will take you to the world famous Victoria Falls, locally known as "Mosi-oa-Tunya", the smoke that thunders. In the evening we will take you to dinner at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge where you will also overnight. The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is a beautiful brick and thatch lodge that provides the best accommodation in Victoria Falls. The lodge restaurant overlooks a floodlit water hole from where you can watch the animals coming down to drink. Warthogs, banded mongooses, baboons and monkeys are regular visitors, and elephant and buffalo also frequently roam in and around the grounds. The lodge is situated on the edge of Victoria Falls town and the building looks down the valley to the Victoria Falls National Park, beyond which you can see the Zambezi River. Victoria Falls is also the centre for a number of adventure activities such as the best one-day white-water rafting in the world, horse or elephant back riding, scenic flights over the Falls, bungee jumping over the Victoria Falls bridge or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi. (For additional activities you will need to spend two nights.)

Day 13

After breakfast there will be a chance to wander around the curio markets of the town and pick up mementoes in the form of stone and woodcarvings (Zimbabweans have the reputation of being Africa’s best carvers). Alternatively you may like to partake in one of the many activities available in the area. We will transfer you to Victoria Falls airport in plenty of time for your onward connections.

The lodges are described above. For the camping section our mobile camp is a fully serviced camp with comfortable 3m x 3m walk-in dome tents that are insect-proof and furnished with camp beds, mattresses, duvets, pillows and a few other items for your personal comfort. Washstands, toilets and hot showers are also provided. Our camp can be thought of a scaled-down version of a permanent tented camp but without losing any of the standards and comforts. Freshly prepared meals of a high standard fit around the game-driving schedule, so as not to be a detriment to possible wildlife viewing experiences and opportunities. You will have exclusive use of our specialized open safari vehicle, which is designed for maximum wildlife viewing and comfort, and is ideal if you are interested in photography. This enables us to concentrate on your special interests.

The exclusive campsites that we use are for the use of members of HATAB (Hotel and Tourism Association of Botswana) only, and only one company is allowed in each site at any one time. This means that only your group and ourselves will be in the sites reserved so enabling us to give you a totally exclusive safari. All these sites are set within the prime wildlife areas of the National Parks and Game Reserves, and are set away from the public campsites and the permanent camps and lodges. There are no fences and so the animals can wander freely through the camps. The hyena is a regular night time visitor, and elephant and occasionally buffalo wander through. When in these sites you feel as though you have Africa to yourself, and it is an experience that can neither be beaten nor forgotten.

We can take between one and seven guests at any one time and the price varies depending on the number in the party. The safari will be exclusive to you, your family and any friends you choose to accompany you - we do not mix groups unless specifically requested. Prices are fully inclusive of all accommodation, park fees, air charters, transfers, activities (except additional activities in Victoria Falls), food and drinks (premium brands excluded). International and internal scheduled domestic flights are not included. The vehicle used will be for your exclusive use for the entire safari and Gavin will be your personal guide and pilot throughout.