Day 1: Victoria Falls - Caprivi Strip

Your 12-day safari adventure begins today in Victoria Falls at 7.30am when you attending a full safari briefing by your experienced guide. Following this we will pack up and head west, crossing the Namibia border from Botswana. Head to the Caprivi Strip of Namibia to your accommodation which has a lovely vista over the Kwando River, a tributary of the Chobe River, which forms the border between Botswana and Namibia.

Dinner included.

Day 2: Caprivi National Park

Stomachs full from an early breakfast, a game drive in the nearby Mudumu Game Reserve offers the prospect of seeing large game. Elephant, Kudu and other antelope are commonly seen in this area. Return to the lodge in the late morning for lunch and a short rest before an afternoon boat cruise on the Kwando River. Upon returning to the lodge once again, feel free to enjoy a drink before a hearty dinner, then leisurely head off to bed lulled by the sounds of the African bush.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 3: Caprivi - Okavango Delta

You will have another early start this morning as your safari continues east along the Caprivi Strip until you reach Popa Falls located on the Okavango River. Stretch your legs and take a short walk through the bush to get a closer look at the rapids, the last of the great Okavango River before it enters the Delta.

From Popa Falls we will continue on to Botswana, entering Mahango Game Reserve just before the border. Situated on the flood plains of the Okavango River, Mahango Game Reserve is well-known for its sightings of Red Lechwe, Sable and Roan Antelope. Leaving this scenic reserve behind we will make a short stop at the border crossing back in to Botswana before heading south to our accommodation for the next 2 nights.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4: Okavango Delta

Heading out early this morning you will have the opportunity to enjoy a motorboat cruise through the papyrus-lined channels of the Delta to the mokoro station where your day of exploration in the heart of the Okavango Delta begins. Mokoros are the traditional dugout canoes which have been used by the Bayeyi River Bushmen for centuries to navigate the intricate pathways of this unique area. This full day excursion allows the opportunity to encounter a large number of bird species and view landscapes that many people can only dream of.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 5: Okavanago Delta - Maun

Today's journey will see you travel south to Maun, arriving around noon. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the town, doing a spot of shopping for curios, safari drinks and necessities before lunch.

This afternoon you will have the option of taking a scenic flight over the Delta*. This magical experience provides another perspective of the Okavango Delta's distinctive water system. During the flight you may even see some large game animals such as elephant, giraffe and hippopotamus.

*Scenic flight is not included. If you wish to do this, additional costs will apply.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 6: Maun - Moremi/Khwai

From Maun the drive meanders through to the Khwai River area, on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana with very high concentrations of game. The next two 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. Enjoy game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 7: Khwai Safari

Today you will head out on game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River. This area houses an abundance of wildlife and birdlife including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, serval, cheetah and wild dog. The waters of the river are also frequented by hippos, easily spotted during the day and distinctively heard at night.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 8: Khwai - Nata

Rise early this morning as we make our way back to Maun and then on to Nata, located on the edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans. You will notice the landscape change from green swamplands to vast saltpans. Make a stop for lunch along the way then arrive to Nata in the late afternoon.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 9: Nata - Kasane

An eventful start to the day begins with a visit to Nata Bird Sanctuary where, depending on the time of year, it is possible to see large flocks of flamingos and pelicans feeding and nesting on the pans. The safari then heads north to Kasane, a town located on the edge of Chobe National Game Reserve where you will spend the next 2 nights to explore the northern reaches of the park. Feel free to explore the town, a well-known tourism hub of Northern Botswana.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 10: Chobe

Today will be spend 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 are frequently seen walking to and from the river and due to the high density of herbivores in this area, many predators such as lions and leopards can also be sighted.

Breakfast and Dinner included.

Day 11: Kasane - Victoria Falls

Your second-last day of safari will take you from Kasane to Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side where you will spend your final night. This afternoon you will come face-to-face with the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios with the roar of the water reverberating nearby. At Victoria Falls there are many activities on offer in which your guide can assist in organising, such as rafting or bungee jumping for the more adventurous.

Please note that dinner this evening will be at your own expense.

Breakfast included.

Day 12: Victoria Falls Departure

Today marks the final day of your Sable Safari adventure. You are free to depart at any time today following breakfast at your hotel.

Breakfast included.

• Accommodation
• Transfers and activities as per the itinerary
• Meals as specified
• Services of a professional guide
• All Botswana and Namibia park fees for included activities
• Transport in an enclose air conditioned or specialised safari vehicles

• International and internal flights
• Visas
• Airport transfers
• Gratuities
• Items of a personal nature
• Entrance fee to Victoria Falls
• Optional excursions at the lodges e.g. scenic flight over the Delta, activities in Victoria Falls, game drives, fishing etc.
• Beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water)
• Insurance of any kind
• Meals not mentioned as included in the itinerary