Northern Parks Safari

Retrace the footsteps of early European explorers as you rediscover some of the natural wonders of Botswana and witness the mighty Victoria Falls, just as Livingstone did over 150 years ago.

The Northern Parks Safari offers many contrasting landscapes from the thundering waters of Vic Falls to the gentle meandering of the Chobe River and the sparse moonscapes of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Here you will find remote camps in pristine wilderness, bursting with wildlife, birds and insects.

OPTION 1 – 4*

DAY 1 HEATHROW-VICTORIA FALLS
Overnight flight from Heathrow to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg (plane change).

DAYS 2-3 VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival at Victoria Falls airport, you will be met and transferred by road to the Victoria Falls Hotel where you will stay for two nights. Take part in some of the many optional activities like ‘The flight of the Angels’, a helicopter ride over the Falls with breathtaking views. Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel. (b)

DAYS 4-5 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
Following breakfast and a leisurely morning, you will drive to Chobe Game Lodge in the Chobe National Park, where you will stay for two nights. Your days will be spent exploring the Chobe National Park in open 4X4 safari vehicles led by professional guides, and boat cruises along the Chobe River, walking in the forest reserve and a sunset cruise on the river. Overnight: Chobe Game Lodge. (b,l,d)

DAYS 6-7 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast and a leisurely morning, you will be transferred to Kasane airport for your onward air transfer to Savute Safari Lodge, where you will stay for two nights. Activities focus on game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles in the Savute area including the Savute Marsh and the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills. Being situated in the National Park, no night activities are permitted, with the afternoon game drive returning just after sunset. Overnight: Savute Safari Lodge. (b,l,d)

DAYS 8-9 MOREMI GAME RESERVE
After an early morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred to Camp Moremi by light aircraft, where you will stay for two nights. Camp Moremi is situated on the picturesque Xakanaxa Lagoon in the eastern extremity of the Okavango Delta, within the Moremi Game Reserve. The area is a wildlife haven with incredible game viewing opportunities year round. Overnight: Camp Moremi. (b,l,d)

DAYS 10-11 BOTETI RIVER
Following the morning activity, you will fly by light aircraft to Leroo La Tau where you will stay for two nights. Leroo La Tau rises majestically above the Boteti River which stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The lodge has a raised hide above the river where you can enjoy the spectacular wildlife sightings that abound in this part of Botswana. The formerly dry riverbed is a major route of the zebra and wildebeest migration (June-November). Overnight: Leroo La Tau. (b,l,d)

DAY 12 MAUN-HEATHROW
Following the morning activity (time permitting), you will be transferred to Maun by light aircraft, for your onward travel arrangements. or fly to Johannesburg to connect with your overnight flight to Heathrow. (b)

Optional Alternative
Xugana Island Lodge, Okavango Delta
Camp Moremi or Savuti Safari Lodge can be replaced by Xugana Island Lodge at the same cost. Xugana only offers water-based activities, no game drives. Details on request.

OPTION 2 – 3*

DAY 1 HEATHROW-LIVINGSTONE
Overnight flight from Heathrow to Livingstone via Johannesburg (plane change).

DAYS 2-3 LIVINGSTONE
Road transfer from Livingstone Airport to Waterberry Lodge. Two nights Waterberry Lodge, Livingstone (breakfast, lunch and dinner, local beverages, Victoria Falls entry fee and laundry included).

DAYS 4-5 CHOBE FOREST RESERVE
Road and boat transfer from Waterberry Lodge to Elephant Valley Lodge. Two nights Elephant Valley Lodge, Chobe Forest Reserve. (b,l,d and beverages)

DAYS 6-7 OKAVANGO/MOREMI
Charter flight from Kasane to Kwara Camp. Two nights Kwara Camp, private Okavango concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. (b,l,d)

DAYS 8-9 OKAVANGO DELTA
Charter flight from Kwara Camp to Pom Pom Camp. Two nights Pom Pom Camp, private concession in the Okavango Delta. (b,l,d and beverages)

DAYS 10-11 MAKGADIKGADI/BOTETI
Charter flight from Pom Pom to Maun, onward road transfer from Maun to Meno-A-Kwena. Two nights Meno-A-Kwena, Makgadikgadi/Boteti. (b,l,d)

Optional upgrade from Meno-A-Kwena to Nxai Pan Camp

DAY 12 HEATHROW
Road transfer from Meno-A-Kwena to Maun for onward travel arrangements, or fly to Johannesburg to connect with your overnight flight to Heathrow. (b)

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