Zebra Migration, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls

Arrive Nxai Pan National Park

Upon arrival into Maun Airport, you will be met and transferred to catch your onward flight to Nxai Pan. Similar to the Makgadikgadi Pans, Nxai Pan National Park is part of the Kalahari ecosystem, yet so different to the game reserve. Grassy plains are peppered with fossil beds and smaller salt pans, growing sweet grasses that attract a diverse range of hungry animals. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your camp, and (time permitting) head out on an afternoon game drive.

Overnight: Nxai Pan Camp L, D

Nxai Pan National Park

Lion, giraffe, kudu, ostrich and jackal can all be found here in the park, usually resident around the large waterhole. Unusually, both springbok - which are abundant - and impala live here together, despite their usual differences in preferred habitat. Large herds of zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok and eland can also be spotted, as well as more unusual animals, such as bat-eared fox, hartebeest, brown hyena and even cheetah. The first rains (in November) bring one of the greatest transformations witnessed in Africa as the Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pan areas become an important habitat for migrating animals, including wildebeest and one of Africa’s largest zebra populations. With the mass migration of these species - the second-largest in Africa, after the Great Migration of the Masai Mara and Serengeti - comes the movement of the large predators which prey on them. Enjoy game drives (morning and afternoon) as well as cultural walks with the Bushmen of the Kalahari.

Overnight: Nxai Pan Camp B, L, D

Nxai Pan National Park - Okavango Delta

After your morning's game drive, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to the Okavango Delta. By air is a fantastic way to travel, as you watch the wetlands of the Okavango Delta stretch out before you and its resident wildlife, including herds of elephants and giraffes, wandering through the rich habitat below. You will have the rest of the day to enjoy this reserve. Activities include day and night drives, mokoro excursions, guided walks, fishing, motorboat trips and sunset cruises.

Okavango Delta

Encapsulating the heart of wild Africa with its evocative scenes of wildlife and natural beauty, a journey into the untouched Okavango Delta is one of jaw-dropping big game viewing, peace and tranquillity. The Okavango Delta is one of the best places on earth for game viewing and with very few visitors, you'll feel like you're one of the earliest explorers as head out with your naturalist guide, whether tracking the big predators by vehicle or gliding through the waterways in a mokoro canoe, or even on foot! Enjoy morning and afternoon activities in the Delta, and when not out on activities, take the chance to relax back at your camp.

Okavango Delta – Kasane - Victoria Falls

After your morning game activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be driven back to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Kasane Airport. Upon arrival you will be met and taken across the border to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. After clearing customs and immigration you will be met by another driver and taken to your lodge. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, though we highly recommend a sunset cruise to finish your day with.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge B, L

Victoria Falls

Known also by its indigenous name, Mosi-oa-Tunya - "The Smoke that Thunders" - Victoria Falls is classified as the largest waterfall in the world, with a width of 1.25 miles. A visit to the Falls is a highlight of anyone's safari in Southern Africa and the area is a hub for both water- and land-based activities. Visit the breathtaking Victoria Falls or, for an aerial view, why not try a helicopter flight over this natural wonder. Alternatives include white-water rafting, a visit to the national park and a sunset cruise, to name a few! Most activities can be booked upon arrival, however it is advised to book helicopter flights in advance. When not exploring the area, kick back at your accommodation.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge B

Depart Victoria Falls

After checking out of your hotel in the morning, you will then be driven to the local airport to catch your flights home.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge B