This accommodated safari explores prime wildlife areas in Botswana and includes a lodge stay at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The Accommodated Safari offers a great value trip through Botswana and Zimbabwe. It is an activity-packed safari that allows you to discover the diversity these countries have to offer. Accommodation throughout your journey with us includes lodges, guesthouses, and bungalows.
The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 14h30 at Maun Airport. You will travel 160km to the Deception Valley Private Reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Upon arrival you will be given a safari briefing. Night spent in a comfortable camp. (Day 1 – D)
Dinner included.
You will explore the area for the next two days, enjoying game drives and participate in a nature walk led by a local San tracker. They will share their intricate bush knowledge and give you an insight into their unique and intriguing culture. The game drives will allow you to discover this stunning area which is home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx and predators including lion, hyena and cheetah. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. (Day 2 – B, L, D)
Maun – Deception Valley Private Reserve (northern border CKGR): 160km, 4h
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
You will wake up as the sun rises and do a short game drive before heading to the Makgadikgadi area. You will spend one night at a camp, on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. Arriving for Lunch at the camp you will have time for a short siesta and then enjoy a game drive along the Boteti River in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)
Deception Valley Private Reserve – Boteti River Camp: 120km, 4-5h (including game drive)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
After breakfast you will make your way west, you will stop over in Maun where you will enjoy lunch (at own expense) at a local restaurant. Your adventure then proceeds to Khwai, your drive will take you through beautiful wildlife areas, game viewing as you go. You will have the option of taking a helicopter transfer that afternoon to Khwai (45min, rate TBA by your guide/agent – to be booked during the safari, payment in USD). Your journey is to the Khwai River area, on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve – one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana.
The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives will explore the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession), and you will also have an opportunity to do a mokoro excursion (dug out canoe) on a tributary of the Khwai River. Your mokoro poler/guide will share with you hidden secrets of this water system. Accommodation at Khwai Guesthouse in the Khwai Village. (Day 1 - B, D, Day 2 & 3 - B, L, D)
Boteti River Camp – Khwai: 340 km, ±6hrs (excluding lunch stop over)
Breakfast and Dinner included.
The safari then heads north towards a rustic camp at the edge of Chobe National Park, where you will stay 2 nights to explore the northern reaches of the park. This day will be a full day activity as we will do a full day game drive through the Savuti area of the Chobe National Park towards the Chobe flood plains. You will have your picnic lunch break en-route and arrive late afternoon at your lodge.
Time is spent in northern Chobe, a park which is incredibly rich in game due to the Chobe River providing water all year round. Large herds of elephant and buffalo are frequently seen. Due to the high density of herbivores in this area many predators, such as lions and leopards, can be found. While staying at Chobe Elephant Camp you will do game drives and a boat cruise within the Chobe National Park. (B, L, D)
Khwai – Chobe: 200 km, 10 hrs (including game drives)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.
Today the journey takes you to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you will spend two nights at a comfortable lodge. Your guide will take you to the Kazungula border where you will meet the transfer vehicle for your lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Visa required). The lodge team will assist you with arranging activities of your choice that you can enjoy during your stay (at own expense). Spend the afternoon at leisure, visiting the majestic falls or shop for curios. Dinner at own expense. (B) (L, D at own expense)
Chobe – Victoria Falls: 160 km, ±3.5 hrs driving (plus border crossing)
Breakfast included.
The lodge has an activities desk where you can make bookings for the day to explore Vic Falls town. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask the lodge reception for further details if not pre-booked.(B)
Breakfast included.
Post-tour accommodation and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges, Kasane, or any nearby lodges can be arranged at an additional cost.
| Dates | From | Additional |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2026 - 08 Apr 2026 | AUD$6261pp | Contact us |
| 04 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2026 | AUD$6836pp | Contact us |
** Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
** Single supplements may apply
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| Maun | Comfortable Camp or similar |
| Makgadikgadi Pans | Boteti River Camp or similar |
| Khwai | Guest House or similar |
| Chobe National Park | Chobe Elephant Camp or similar |
| Victoria Falls | Comfortable Lodge or similar |
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