Great Botswana Fly In | Inspiring Travel

Itinerary Highlights

Savour memorable wildlife encounters in Botswana's pristine wilderness
Enjoy a Chobe River cruise and game drives at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge
Relax in exclusive eco-luxury at Zarafa Camp in the Selinda Reserve
Explore Okavango Delta's immense waterways at Xigera Safari Lodge

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout

8 nights from £19,685 per person

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Embark on a captivating seven-day safari adventure through the pristine wilderness of Botswana, immersing yourself in its unparalleled natural beauty and wildlife wonders.

Your journey begins in Kasane, where you'll be warmly welcomed and transferred to Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge, a luxurious haven perched on the fringes of Chobe National Park. Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea and a serene cruise on the Chobe River, followed by a convivial evening at the lodge's bar and a sumptuous dinner. The next day offers leisure options such as game drives, fishing, and pampering spa treatments.

Fly to Selinda and arrive at the exclusive Zarafa Camp, where you'll be treated to exquisite eco-luxury. Explore the Selinda Reserve, home to the Big Five, on thrilling game drives and walking safaris. Relish intimate evenings, with dinner and more game drives under the starlit African sky.

Continue your journey to Xigera Safari Lodge, nestled along the Okavango Delta's vital waterways. Enjoy afternoon tea and an immersive game drive through this captivating ecosystem, teeming with diverse wildlife, including red lechwe, spotted-necked otters, and more. Your stay at Xigera includes game drives, walking safaris, helicopter flights, and access to the lodge's amenities.

This safari promises an unforgettable immersion in Botswana's breathtaking landscapes and the rich tapestry of its wildlife.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Transfer to Chobe Chilwero

Upon arrival in Kasane, you’ll be met by your personal guide for the 30-minute road transfer to Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge for a two-night stay. You should arrive at the lodge in time for a delicious afternoon tea followed by a cruise on the Chobe River. After, meet for a drink at the bar before tucking into a sumptuous dinner.

Day 2 | Chobe Chilwero

Spend the day at leisure around the lodge. It’s a lavish haven nestled within the heart of the African bush, perched on the fringes of Botswana's expansive Chobe National Park. This luxurious lodge graces guests with a hilltop vantage, offering sweeping panoramas of the Chobe River and its lush floodplains below. Enjoy game drives, fishing, sundowner and photographic cruises, and for relaxation, some pampering in the full-service spa.

Day 3 | Fly to Selinda

Fly to Selinda and enjoy a private transfer to your next eco-luxury accommodation, Zarafa Camp. You should arrive here in time for either lunch or afternoon tea, followed by an exciting game drive. After spotting the Big Five, meet for dinner before another game drive or, for tired guests, bed!

Day 4 & 5 | Zarafa

Zarafa Camp is an intimate and exclusive retreat, comprising just four tented suites, situated within the vast 130,000-hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana. As Botswana's first and only Relais & Chateaux property, Zarafa enjoys a truly unrivaled location, overlooking the crystalline waters of Zibadianja Lagoon, the origin of the renowned Savute Channel. The lagoon sustains a thriving wildlife population, with dry season sightings of hundreds of buffalo and elephants. Spend your time here enjoying game drives, walking safaris, helicopter flights, and spa treatments.

Staying at

Day 6 | Fly to Xigera

Today, fly to the Ng28 Concession, and arrive at Xigera Safari Lodge in time for afternoon tea. Follow this with an afternoon game drive around the immense Mapula and Sekwana Concession. After, meet in the bar for a drink before sitting down to a delicious dinner of local cuisine.

Staying at

Day 7 & 8 | Xigera Safari Lodge

Nestled on the banks of one of the Okavango Delta's vital waterways, Xigera Safari Lodge is an idyllic retreat enveloped by enchanting papyrus swamps and lush wooded islands. The region is famed for its extraordinary mammal encounters, where sightings of red lechwe, spotted-necked otters, majestic elephants, formidable buffalo, graceful reedbuck, and agile tsessebe are commonplace. While staying at this wilderness sanctuary, enjoy game drives, walking safaris, helicopter flights, and use of the pool, gym, and library.