South African Safari, Victoria Falls and Botswana with Okavango Delta Tour

Included Tour Highlights

Embark on a safari at a private game reserve in the Greater Kruger Park area, nestled among the Drakensberg mountains.
With limited guests, an upscale safari lodge, and the advantage of off-roading, it makes for an unparalleled safari adventure.
Small-group safaris for just 9 guests per open 4x4 vehicle, guided by expert Shangaan safari trackers who bring you up close to South Africa’s Big5.
Discover the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, Africa’s legendary natural wonder and the world’s largest curtain of falling water.
Cruise along the Chobe River for up-close encounters with its famous large herds of wild elephants. There is also a 4x4 land safari to explore the riverbanks.
From Chobe, travel onward to the legendary Okavango Delta, one of the world’s pristine wetland wildernesses.
Explore this celebrated wildlife sanctuary with daily land and water safari activities.
Motorboat safaris, travel through wild and remote areas, spotting rich bird life and close-up glimpses of hippos and elephants.
Mokoro safaris (traditional dug-out canoe), an authentic way to explore the Delta.
Fishing trip: The Delta is a prime destination for lure fishing (catch-and-release). Walking safari, with a focus on the subtler details of bush tracking.
Visit a local village and learn about the history and harmonious way of life in the wetlands.
Sundowner double-decker barge, enjoy cocktails while watching the sunset over the Okavango waterways.

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Itinerary

Board your International flight to Johannesburg; we offer departures from most major cities in the USA and Canada.

Required Valid American or Canadian Passport with six-eight blank pages. Valid for at least six months past your return date. Even a day difference or insufficient space will deny you boarding. South African authorities have specific requirements for children up to 18 years old.

On arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our Representative.

Canadian and American passport holders don’t need a visa to enter South Africa. Tourist Visa is needed for your trip to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, but it is purchased upon arrival in Victoria Falls. Other Nationalities consult your local consulate.

The Johannesburg hotel is located at the airport within walking distance from the airport terminal buildings.

City Lodge Airport Hotel

No meals

City Lodge O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel, South Africa Picture

Early breakfast at your Hotel:

- Depart early in the morning by shuttle bus transfer to Karongwe Private Reserve.
- Arrive on time for lunch.
- Relax and freshen up, then depart for an afternoon safari game drive.
- Return to your lodge by sunset.

Private reserves offer excellent game viewing opportunities, smaller hosted accommodation and game drives.

Optional Domestic Flight Transfer Option: Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit, then a 45-minute transfer by road to the Game Lodge Price available upon request.

Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Shiduli Private Game Lodge, South Africa Picture

Early morning coffee/tea in the lobby:

- Depart for an early morning safari game drive.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- Lunch and relax time.
- Afternoon safari game drive, returning to the lodge by sunset.

Game Drives are conducted by Professional Guides and Trackers who will ensure your African Safari experience is unparalleled, the success rate for Game viewing at this Lodge is very good.

Private reserves offer excellent game viewing opportunities, smaller hosted accommodation and game drives.

Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today enjoy early morning and afternoon safari game drives.

In between game drives enjoy the relaxed ambiance of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden, lounges with internet facilities, bar, and swimming pool. Traversing over 9000 hectares of supreme and diverse vegetation, with its three perennial rivers and huge Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, Shiduli is home to the Big 5 and a wealth of other smaller creatures and bird species.

Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Breakfast

Early morning breakfast and check out.

Transfer to Nelspruit Airport for scheduled flight to Victoria Falls.

On arrival you will be met and assisted with your transfer to your hotel.

Insika Lodge

Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for your tour of the Falls. The Victoria Falls were named after the British Queen Victoria, and they are the largest falls in the world. The falls are twice the height of Niagara Falls in North America and share borders with Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Insika Lodge

Breakfast

After breakfast, early morning departure for Botswana for a full-day trip to Chobe National Park in the Northern part of Botswana near the Okavango Delta. Drive to the Kazungula Zimbabwe Border Post for your crossing into Botswana. You need to bring your passports with you, your guide will assist you with the immigration procedures.

The morning begins with a river cruise into the park. Chobe is known for scores of large herbivores making their way down to the river to drink, most notably Elephants and Buffalos. After Lunch, guests head off on 4x4 Safari Vehicles for a Game Drive in Chobe National Park. Apart from a very vast elephant population Chobe hosts a diverse ecosystem and landscapes along the Chobe River.

Insika Lodge

Breakfast

Travel by road from Victoria Falls to the Town of Kasane, from there take a small Cessna plane to your Lodge Mopiri Safari Camp on the North- West side of the Okavango.

Lying in the middle of the largest expanse of sand on earth the Okavango Delta is one of Africa's most amazing, sensitive and complex environments supporting a spectacle of wilderness and wildlife.

Mopiri Safari Camp is surrounded by water year-round, making it an ideal base for exploring the Delta’s winding channels by boat or on mokoro excursions.
Time permitting you will arrive to your Camp on time for lunch.
late afternoon, there is the option of a sundowner cruise on Mopiri’s Osprey, a double-storey barge. The relaxed pace provides a chance to watch wildlife such as hippos, crocodiles, and birds, with broad views of the Delta. The barge allows guests to enjoy cocktails and snacks while watching the sunset over the Okavango waterways.

Return to your Lodge by late evening for dinner and overnight.

Mopiri Camp

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local drinks

After an early breakfast, set out on a Mokoro Safari through the peaceful waterways of the Okavango.
Traveling by Mokoro (traditional dugout canoe) offers a quiet, authentic way to explore the Delta.
Take in the calm scenery and observe wildlife along the way, such as elephants crossing channels, hippos, and crocodiles.

Return to your lodge for lunch and relaxation time.

Mopiri Camp sits on the western bank of Weboro Lagoon, surrounded by palm trees. The pool area overlooks the landscape from an elevated position, with opportunities to spot wildlife in their natural environment.

This afternoon, embark on a visit to one of the Etsha communities. These interconnected settlements are nestled along the edge of the Okavango Delta in northwestern Botswana, offering a unique glimpse into local life.
Discover the rich traditions of the Wayeyi and Hambukushu people, renowned for their intricate, hand-woven palm-fiber baskets dyed with vibrant natural colors.
Stroll through their village, observe skilled mokoro (dugout canoe) polers, often women, and learn about the community’s history and harmonious way of life with the wetlands.

Return to your lodge for dinner.

Mopiri Camp

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local drinks

After an early breakfast, set out on a boat safari in the Central Okavango. Drift by motorboat across lagoons, through papyrus-fringed channels, and along sunlit stretches.
Travel through wild and remote areas, noticing unusual birds and close-up glimpses of hippos and elephants.

Return to the lodge for lunch and some time at leisure.

Later, join the camp’s expert guide for a nature walk, with a focus on the subtler details of the bush-tracking, ecology, and birding, rather than big-game encounters. Look for predator tracks, termite mounds, and varied endemic vegetation. You might also spot a sausage tree, with its unusual, sausage-shaped fruit.
Birdlife is abundant here. The Okavango Delta is home to hundreds of species, including African fish eagles, malachite kingfishers, and sacred ibis.

Return to the lodge in time for a sundowner on Mopiri’s double-storey barge. Followed by dinner.

Mopiri Camp

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and local drinks

Early breakfast, time permitting enjoy an early activity such as fishing. Mopiri is a prime destination for lure fishing (catch and release). Basic angling equipment is available at Mopiri.
Transfer by light aircraft flight to the Town of Maun, to board a flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect with your flight home.

What's included

Flights & Transfers

South Africa to Victoria Falls flight.
Flight to the Okavango Delta.
Hassle-Free Travel: all transfer services are included, pick-up and drop-off from the airport, hotels, & safari lodges.
Plus, enjoy peace of mind with game reserves entrance fees and taxes covered.

Accommodations

One night Johannesburg City Lodge Airport Hotel.
Three nights Shiduli Private Safari Game Lodge, within the greater Kruger area.
Three nights Victoria Falls Insika Lodge.
Two nights Okavango Delta Mopiri Camp.

Meals

Breakfast daily.
South Africa Safari Lodge include all meals.
Botswana day trip includes lunch.
Okavango Delta Lodge includes all meals and local drinks.

Not included:

International flights from/to home are not included with this offer.
Victoria Falls Tourist Visa Fees (KAZA VISA). USD 50 Paid locally per person in exact cash.
Customary tips.

Prices (CAD)

January - March

$7999

April, May, November & December

$8799

June - October

$9799

LAND ONLY PRICE - with most flights included.
PRICE INCLUDES THESE FLIGHTS:
South Africa -Victoria Falls flight.
Okavango Delta flights.

International Flights from/to home are not included with this offer.

When can I go? Year-round daily departures.
Price per person based on double room. Solo travelers extra CAD 1949.

Need International Flights? We offer airfare from all major cities in the US and Canada.

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My family just returned from the Luxe S African Safari, Cape Town , Vic Falls & Botswana trip. It was truly a trip of a life time. All travel details and tour inclusions outlined in our package were perfectly curated. Shiduli Lodge at Karongwe was magnificent and our game drives couldn’t have been better, we were fortunate to see all the BIG 5’s in addition to cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes and zebras. What more could one ask for! Our day trip to Chobe National Park and the river cruise was a wonderful contrast to the game drives. Highlights of Cape Town incl Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach was amazing. Experiencing Victoria Falls was truly life changing; the power and intensity of the waterfall takes your breath away. Insika Lodge offered such a beautiful, serene surrounding to enjoy the hospitality of Zimbabwe. And finally, a big thank you to Junior for assisting with the planning of this extraordinary trip for my family. The ERM tour operators in S Africa & Zimbabwe were so friendly and helpful. We appreciate all the people involved in making this trip so memorable and seamless.. thank you 🙏 This trip has truly opened our heart to the beauty of the land and people of southern Africa.
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South African Safari, Victoria Falls and Botswana with Okavango Delta