Best of Botswana & Zambia By World Journeys

Best of Botswana & Zambia By World Journeys

13 Days / 12 Nights from $30,485 Price Per Person

Sales from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2025

**Day 1: Lasaka > Mfuwe > South Luangwa National Park**
Arrival in Mfuwe and transfer into South Luangwa National Park to Puku Ridge Camp where your tented suites offer wraparound views of the floodplains below.

**Days 2 & 3: South Luangwa National Park**
Enjoy early morning and sunset game drives in open 4×4 vehicles. South Luangwa is excellent for spotting leopards and is home to about 15,000 elephants and as many hippo. You will also have opportunity for walking safaris with expert guides.

At the end of each day, you can relish delicious meals on the deck, sip sundowner in the bar while swapping safari stories or enjoy a romantic private dinner on your deck with candles.

**Day 4: South Luangwa National Park > Mfuwe > Livingstone**
Transfer to Mfuwe and then fly to Livingstone via Lusaka. Upon arrival, transfer to and stay at the colonial-style Royal Livingstone Hotel on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, with landscaped grounds stretching right to the edge of the falls, a ‘sunset drinks’ floating platform, and a large swimming pool. You can tour the Zambian side of the falls at your leisure directly from your hotel.

**Day 5: Livingstone > Victoria Falls > Livingstone**
Today you will be met and join a private tour of the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side. Thrill yourself with the memorable opportunity to explore the breathtaking rainforest that surrounds the majestic Victoria Falls. Afterwards, you will visit David Livingstone Statue and then onwards through the flourishing rainforest to the beautiful view points of Cataract View, Devils Cataract, the main Falls and then lastly to the Eastern Cataract.

**Day 6: Livingstone > Kasane > Chobe National Park**
Transfer by road to Kasane where you will be met and transferred to andBeyond Chobe Under Canvas. Enjoy two days at the fully serviced wilderness campsite. Your spacious African safari tent offers comfortable beds, teak furniture, bedside lamps, and en suite facilities. Game drives in open 4×4 vehicles with guaranteed window seats and uninterrupted views.

**Day 7: Chobe National Park**
Today you have the day at leisure. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives which offer the best opportunity to spot the Big Five. A boat cruise on the Chobe River could reveal a myriad of wildlife drawn to the water to drink.

**Day 8: Chobe National Park > Kasane > Okavango Delta**
Transfer back to Kasane Airport for your light aircraft flight into the Okavango Delta, a maze of lagoons and waterways within a desert. Experience three nights at andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp and two nights at andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp.

andBeyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp: The camp is known for its elegant tented accommodation, which boasts breathtaking views of both mature mopane woodlands and seasonally flooded grasslands. You have the priceless opportunity to discover the myriad wildlife wonders of this diverse land-water Okavango location. Each spacious unit features a luxurious bed, an extended private veranda complete with a shaded sitting area, irresistible hanging daybed, and glorious Delta outlooks.

andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp: nestled deep in the heart of Botswana’s game-rich Okavango Delta. With sweeping views opening up onto a seasonal lagoon, this light and airy camp enjoys luxurious solitude on its own Delta Island. You’ll love the romantic outdoor sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and al fresco shower.

**Days 9-12: Okavango Delta**
Enjoy the following days at leisure. Join game drives in open 4×4 vehicles or a relaxing Mokoro (dug-out canoe) trips within the waterways. Bush walks, bird watching and bush breakfasts are also available.

**Day 13: Okavango Delta > Maun**
After breakfast transfer to Maun to connect to your international flights where arrangements end.


Type of Journey:

Tailor-made journey: This itinerary can be tailor-made, with the number of days, places visited, and activities varied to suit you.

Inclusions

    • 12-nights’ accommodation
    • All meals (B, L, D) at Puku Ridge and the andBeyond properties
    • Breakfast daily at The Royal Livingstone
    • House alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages except at The Royal Livingstone
    • Meet & Greet at Mfuwe and Livingstone International Airports
    • Shared transfers as per the itinerary
    • Private arrival transfer in Livingstone and to Kasane
    • Shared game drives and safari activities as per the itinerary
    • Shared flights Lusaka > Mfuwe > Livingstone
    • Shared fixed-wing flights Kasane > Nxabega > Xaranna > Kasane
    • National parks, concession, and landing fees where applicable
    • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
    • Oceans Without Borders donation
    • Laundry at Puku Ridge and the andBeyond properties


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Terms and Conditions:

  • Pricing varies due to fluctuations in exchange rates; please contact us for current pricing or other changes
  • Please enquire about cross-season pricing
  • Surcharges may apply during events, festivals, public/religious holidays, or other high-demand dates
  • The Royal Livingstone has a 3-night minimum stay requirement over Easter
  • Luggage (soft-sided) is restricted to 20 kgs per person including hand items
Not Included:
  • Premium beverages at Puku Ridge and the andBeyond properties
  • All drinks at The Royal Livingstone
  • Laundry at The Royal Livingstone
  • Gratuities
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