• Best for: Romance, Luxury, Wildlife Best for: Romance, Luxury, Wildlife
  • Duration: 12 Nights Duration: 12 Nights
  • From $9,195 per person From $9,195 per person
  • Best time: June – Oct Best time: June – Oct
Botswana

Enchanting Botswana

Experience the remarkable diversity on offer in Botswana with time in the lush and varied Okavango Delta and Chobe areas and the vastly contrasting Kalahari Desert. This trip takes in Botswana’s most iconic destinations, with incredible wildlife sightings around every corner. Chobe National Park offers great flexibility in terms of activities, but it’s the river cruises and elephant sightings that are truly outstanding. The game-rich Savute region of Chobe National Park is best known for the mysterious Savuti Channel and vast Savuti Marsh, as well as excellent predator sightings. The third stop is the Okavango Delta is one of the largest, most intricate and unpredictable wetlands in the world. Your journey ends in the Makgadikgadi Pans, in an area that’s a magnet for migrating zebra and wildebeest, with their predator following close behind.

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Your Adventure Starts Here

Discover the secrets of Botswana

Days 1 - 3

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Chobe, Botswana
Unforgettable sightings

Famed for some of the world's largest herds of massive elephants, Chobe National Park in Botswana's far northeastern corner is one of the great wildlife destinations of Africa.

Days 4 - 6

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Savute, Botswana
Blazing African skies

A relic of an inland lake, the game-rich Savute region of Chobe National Park is best known for the mysterious Savuti Channel and vast Savuti Marsh.

Days 7 - 9

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Okavango Delta, Botswana
An exceptional safari experience

One of Africa’s most extraordinary places, the Okavango Delta is a wilderness of wonder.

Days 10 - 13

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Your trip ends here

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
An endless moonscape

Once an ancient lake, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans form part of the Kalahari Basin in central Botswana.

Days 1 - 3

Chobe, Botswana
Chobe, Botswana
Unforgettable sightings

Abundant Wildlife - Witness herds of elephants roaming freely, spot majestic lions lazing under the shade of trees, and marvel at the diversity of species, including buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species.

Days 4 - 6

Savute, Botswana
Savute, Botswana
Blazing african skies

Predator Territory - Savute is renowned for its high concentration of predators, offering thrilling opportunities to observe lions, leopards, and cheetahs in their natural habitat.

Days 7 - 9

Okavango Delta, Botswana
Okavango Delta, Botswana
An exceptional safari experience

UNESCO World Heritage Site - One of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders, this vast inland delta is a maze of channels, lagoons, and islands, where lush vegetation and abundant wildlife thrive in perfect harmony.

Days 10 - 13

Your trip ends here

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana
An endless moonscape

Vast Salt Pans - Explore the otherworldly expanse of the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the largest salt flats on Earth.

Days 1 - 3

Muchenje Safari Lodge
2 Nights - Chobe, Botswana

Muchenje Safari Lodge is situated high on an escarpment on the quieter western side of Botswana’s Chobe National Park.

Muchenje Safari Lodge

Days 4 - 6

Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge
2 Nights - Savute, Botswana

Perched high up on a ledge overlooking the Savuti landscape, lies the eco-friendly Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge.

Ghoha Hills Savuti Lodge

Days 7 - 9

Camp Maru
2 Nights - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Camp Maru is a luxury tented camp with a simple elegant style set in the southern reaches of the Okavango Delta.

Camp Maru

Days 10 - 13

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Leroo La Tau
2 Nights - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana

Leroo La Tau is situated on the western bank of the Boteti River, which forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

Leroo La Tau
  • 12 Nights accommodation with selected meals
  • Shared road transfers where applicable
  • Internal light aircraft flights as specified
  • Return scheduled helicopter transfers (Maun Airport to Camp Maru)
  • Specified shared activities at each lodge
  • International flights & airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks (premium and import brand beverages) not specified
  • Any entrance fees and excursions not included in the itinerary
  • Laundry
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa entry fees
Ilse Steyn
From $9,195 per person
Ilse Steyn
From $9,195 per person

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Guest Testimonials

Discover why our guests select Scintilla for their travel to Southern Africa.

Hi Cuan.  Just wanted you to know we have had an amazing time in Namibia!  What an experience!  Yesterday we stopped off at a bar in a very remote village after tracking elephants and had beers and danced with the locals which was fantastic.  Between the orphanage, stops in many villages, the kids we’ve gotten to meet, the Himba village and of course all the animals it has just been incredible.  You organized quite a trip for us!  And now, Botswana!!!

The Soloman Family, USA

My week in Namibia was sensational and went seamlessly. From the welcoming pickup from the airport to the beautiful accommodations and fascinating road-trip across much of the country, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Of particular note, the food at Hoodia Desert Lodge was impeccable and the al fresco lunch prepared by the guide after the visit to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei was simply magical. The sundowners at both Hoodia and Onduli Ridge were top-notch, each offering breathtaking views and fabulous Namibian gin cocktails and bites. What made the entire journey so easily enjoyable was the daily itineraries and maps presented to me upon arrival and the overall organization and attention to detail. My solo sojourn was truly flawless, and I will recommend it widely!

Sarah Scott, ZA

Cuan, everything going to plan so far with stunning weather and excellent service and amazing wildlife in Etosha!! Thanks again for your professionalism. Everything has been magical, and we have definitely brought some luck with us being the first group to find the elephants only after 10 minutes of looking !! Really appreciate your help, and I will be recommending you to our friends back home.

Tom Last, AU

Our guide Charlene was out of this world. She was charming, intelligent, and fun and she showed us the best of Cape Town while also educating us on the journey Cape Town has taken from Apartheid through today. We were fascinated, engaged, and overjoyed to spend our final days in Africa with her. She is truly outstanding.

Paul & Wendy, UK

The trip was FANTASTIC, and our guide Marcus was absolutely superb! We took all of his recommendations for our last free day in the city and can’t thank him enough for the stellar suggestions.

Thomas & Mary Louise, Canada

Please convey my thanks to the Cape Town guiding teams! Without a doubt our most memorable moment of the trip was our visit to the Cape Peninsula with our guide, Chizzy. A major positive, thrilling time. The penguins, picnic and swim at the reservoir, continual birthday celebrations for Jack’s 18th Birthday were all home runs.

Suzanne, Jack & Family, USA

The most important thing for me to tell you is that we had a fabulous time with James exploring the Peninsula of Cape Town! Along with our visit to the Zeitz Museum, our day with James was a highlight of the time we spent in South Africa. He was friendly and open about discussing his experiences growing up with apartheid which I really appreciated. I enjoyed the towns we visited, the restaurant where we had lunch, our visit with the penguins, and our hike out to the shipwreck. Thank you!!

Emma & Lori, USA

Well, we finished up Cape Town this evening, heading to safari tomorrow. We loved the country tour and winery tour, absolutely amazing. Also, our guide for both days, was one of the best we have ever had. We couldn’t imagine a better time and she couldn’t be more flexible. Thank you for setting up this first part of the vacation and setting us up with the tours.

Cory & Heather, USA

It was great! Everything worked out perfectly! We absolutely loved the Sidecar experience – wow, was that fun! We loved our guide in Cape Town, Josh, he was the BEST! He was so fun. We took him for dinners and played golf with him! We just thought Cape Town was fantastic. Wine Country was great. Fantastic.

Joseph, Marsha & Family, USA

On Saturday, we met our guide, Charlene, who was OUTSTANDING. We had missed the Zeitz Museum, and she was happy to let us rearrange our schedule so that we could tour it as well as taking me to a beautiful craft market to buy gifts.  On arriving in the wine country, we enjoyed an amazing lunch at La Motte.  With Charlene's background in wines, she was able to recommend the best wineries to visit on the winetram, as well as several good restaurants in the area.

William & Constance, USA

Cape Town was so scenic and beautiful.  Had an interesting visit around town and to the houses of parliament with a very accommodating guide James.  James made that whole experience everything it was and deserves a lot of credit. What a great place to visit!  What phenomenal food!  What masters of hospitality they all are in Africa!

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