The Best of Botswana and Zambia Safari

Night one at Kapani Lodge (Luangwa Valley) on a fully inclusive basis.

Kapani is an exclusive, privately owned camp situated on a large lagoon beside the Luangwa River accommodating only 20 guests. The ten brick and thatch rooms are designed for the warmer weather, with high ceilings, overhead fans and large gauzed windows. Each of the 8 standard suites has an en suite bathroom and lounge with a bar fridge. 2 Lagoon Houses overlook the Kapani Lagoon and are very private and spacious with en suite facilities. Game viewing facilities are tailored to the guests in camp at the time, but usually small parties are driven in the park twice daily in open vehicles. Night drives with a spotlight are one of the highlights of the Luangwa Valley.

Night two Kapani Lodge (Luangwa Valley) on a fully inclusive basis.

Night three Kapani Lodge (Luangwa Valley) on a fully inclusive basis.

Night four at Kayila Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

On the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River, overlooking the Mana Pools National Park shoreline, is Kayila Lodge, an exclusive 12-bedded safari lodge. There are 3 beautifully appointed twin thatched en-suite lodges, the honeymoon suite with its sunken bath, a double lodge and built 30 feet up an African Sausage Tree, the famous Kayila treehouse suite. There are a multitude of activities to chose from when staying at Kayila, including bush walks with an armed professional guide, hikes to the nearby escarpment, game viewing by boat or vehicle or simply relaxing in the beautiful gardens of the lodge.

Night five Kayila Lodge on a fully inclusive basis. On day 6, clients can be transferred
by motorboat to Chongwe Camp and from there canoe to Mwambashi River Lodge - this is an option.

Night six at Mwambashi River Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

Situated deep within the relatively unexplored Lower Zambezi National Park, directly opposite Chikwenya Island and on the eastern boundary of Mana Pools, lies Mwambashi River Lodge. Mwambashi accommodates 16 guests in large comfortable East African-style safari tents built on raised wooden platforms. Each unit has en suite shower, toilet and handbasin. Of all Safari Par Excellence lodges, Mwambashi offers guests the greatest wildlife viewing opportunities. The lodge also conducts nights drives, sundowner cruises and short canoe trips.

On day 7, clients can canoe from Mwambashi River Lodge to Chakwenga with a return game drive through the Lower Zambezi National Park - this is an option.

Night seven Mwambashi River Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

Night eight Mwambashi River Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

Night nine at Thorntree River Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

Situated on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River, within the renowned Mosi Oa Tunya National Park and just 15 kilometres upstream from the spectacular Victoria Falls, lies the secluded Thorntree Lodge. With 7 standard rooms and 2 suites, Thorntree Lodge offers its guests a unique and personal African experience. Each accommodation unit has on suite facilities. Thorntree's riverside location and its unique position within the National Park allows for a wide choice of activities including sunset cruises, game drives, cultural tours, fishing and visits to the Falls.

Night ten Thorntree River Lodge on a fully inclusive basis.

Night eleven at Chobe Valley Lodge (Botswana) on a fully inclusive basis.

Between the Zambezi and Chobe river systems on the traditional elephant route between Hwange and Chobe National Parks, lies Chobe Valley Lodge. Accommodation is in eight spacious tents each with its own verandah and en suite facilities. The lodge features a waterhole that is lit up at nighttime, giving the guests chance to view game from the comfort of the lodge. Guided game drives through the through the surrounding Kasane Forest Reserve and Chobe National Park affords the chance to see a variety of animals. Night drives offer the possibility of spotting leopard and other nocturnal animals. During the heat of the day the plunge pool is a welcome relief.

Night twelve Chobe Valley Lodge (Botswana) on a fully inclusive basis.

Night thirteen Overnight Walking Trail on a fully inclusive basis.

Night fourteen at Xudum/Gubanare Camp in the Okavango Delta on a fully inclusive basis.

Xudum is located on the fringe of the Xudum channel , this 30000 ha private concession of untamed Africa is where Desert and Delta unite. Accommodation is in 8 en suite tented units (1 double and 7 twins). Activities on offer include: game drives, night drives, walking safaris, fishing (in season), Makoro Trip (in season) and birding.
Gubanare is situated close to the Boro River. The Moremi Game Reserve is about ten minutes drive from the camp. The game reserve has the most productive game viewing and fishing. Makoro trails and walks take place out of the camp. Accommodation is in 8 en suite tented units (1 double and 7 twins). Activities on offer include: game drives, night drives, walking safaris, fishing (in season), Makoro Trip (in season and birding.

Night fifteen Xudum/Gubanare Camp (Okavango Delta) on a fully inclusive basis.

The Best of Botswana and Zambia Safari

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