The Last Refuge
Botswana Zimbabwe & Victoria Falls
10 days from $29,995 per person
* Based on double occupancy, incl. taxes & fuel surcharges, restrictions apply.
Botswana serves up a pristine wilderness adventure. While staying in secluded tented camps in ultra-private reserves, explore the treasures and diversity of the Okavango Delta and some of Africa’s most important wildlife corridors.
How Your Trip Matters
Turn your safari into a real holiday enjoying the luxury of time to relax balanced with unhurried safaris. Positive human presence also provides eyes in the field and is a deterrent to possible poaching activity.
Highlights
Explore the bush from your intimate camps, whose locations and gracious staff welcome you in authentic African style.
Discover the varied terrain and wildlife of the Okavango Delta, by traditional mokoro canoes and open-sided safari vehicles.
Experience the thrill of small bush plane flights between camps — a chance to view game from the air. (Flights between camps are included.)
Enjoy helping monitor wildlife in a critical wildlife corridor boarding an elephant highway.
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Accommodations
1. Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
South Africa, Johannesburg
The Fairlawns is a unique and exclusive sanctuary conveniently situated in the Sandton area. The individually decorated suites, have an open plan lounge area, with contemporary bathroom layouts and fittings, including free standing baths, rain showers and double basins. Each air-conditioned suite has satellite television, iPod docking station, telephone, personal refreshment bar and complimentary Wi-Fi. Whether it’s sundowners on the terrace, afternoon tea, high tea or a light lunch, Fairlawns is the perfect place, far from the maddening crowd, yet a stone’s throw from everything. A fine dining international dinner menu is prepared fresh every day from local produce. There is a well-stocked library, a large pool with gazebos where you can relax and enjoy the grounds. The world-class gym with complimentary steam and sauna facilities, not to mention the exquisite Balinese Spa Garden, are well worth a visit.
2. Tuludi Camp
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Tuludi offers an iconic Delta experience in the most refined of surroundings. Enjoy the space and serenity of an exclusive private reserve on the fringes of the Okavango Delta with only a handful of camps in over 200,000 hectares.
No day will be the same at Tuludi, and with game drives, walking safaris and fantastic water-based game viewing on offer, you'll discover the best of the Delta. Turn your safari into a real vacation and spend some time relaxing in camp. With a large swimming pool at the main area, a plunge pool at your room and a treehouse library, there are plenty of spaces for a spot of chill out time.
3. Jao
Botswana, Okavango Delta
Jao Camp is situated in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta, on a densely wooded, oval-shaped island. Shaded by a canopy of trees, the luxurious tents and villas, feature an open-plan design, with vintage-style fittings, private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor showers, and a sala for afternoon siestas. Raised walkways connect the rooms to the two-storey main area which includes a plunge pool, library, gym, and boma for dining under the stars, complemented by an excellent wine cellar. A romantic Star Bed is a seasonal option when water levels permit. Jao offers both land and water activities, depending on the fluctuating levels of the Okavango's floodwater. Activities include morning and evening game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, boating and traditional mokoro rides (dug-out canoes). Fishing is also possible, and the guides will be happy to take you to their secret spots to try for Pike and a variety of Bream species.
4. Matetsi Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
Nestled on an exclusive stretch of the Zambezi River, Matetsi Victoria Falls celebrates the region’s fascinating heritage. The spacious suites boast contemporary interiors embellished with natural finishes and decorated with abstract pieces of art created by a renowned local artist. Designed to make the most of the reserve’s spectacular views, the lodge’s two camps, are complimented by tranquil guest areas. Meals are served indoors or al fresco beneath a canopy of trees. In between activities, guests can spend the leisure hours indulging in a soothing massage or the more actively inclined can enjoy a lap in the pool or a session in the gym. At the end of the day, gather in the cozy bar and swap stories of the day’s adventures.
Itinerary
Day 1. Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in Johannesburg, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Day 2. Johannesburg / Okavango Delta
Take a flight to your camp deep in the Okavango Delta and ease into your holiday before your first game drive. Relax at the main swimming pool or the tree-house library. Enjoy the luxury of space as you explore the floodplains and emerald forests on safari. (BLD)
Tuludi
Day 3. Okavango Delta
As the sun rises over the Khwai Private Reserve, embark on a journey by foot, boat, or jeep to spot elephants, buffalo, and the area’s large concentration of predators. Take a peek from the hide overlooking the hippo pool for a different perspective. (BLD)
Tuludi
Day 4. Okavango Delta
Enjoy a slower pace of life on a walking safari with one of the experienced guides. Drift through the lily pads on a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe. Relax by the swimming pool and wildlife watch from the comfort of your sun lounger. Join the KPR Ranger experience, where you’ll track predators, gather data, and visit conservation projects. Spend the night in the Tuludi Sky Suite surrounded by the endless night sky. (BLD)
Tuludi
Day 5. Okavango Delta
Prepare for breathtaking aerial views as you soar over the pristine Okavango Delta. Touch down in the heart of the delta on a remote island within the Jao Reserve. Join your ranger to explore the wetlands aboard a mokoro, gliding silently through the water as they point out the abundant birdlife and, perhaps, a tiny reed frog. (BLD)
Jao
Day 6. Okavango Delta
Set out on a morning game drive to witness large herds of red lechwe, followed by encounters with lion prides or rare avian species. Afterwards, visit the camp’s new museum and gallery for deeper insights into the area’s wildlife. (BLD)
Jao
Day 7. Okavango Delta
Enjoy breakfast by a hippo-filled lagoon at dawn, brunch in a shallow lagoon with countless red lechwe grazing nearby, and dine among a herd of zebras as the night sky unfolds above. Feel your senses come alive in the heart of the Okavango Delta. (BLD)
Jao
Day 8. Okavango Delta / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Leaving behind the magical Okavango Delta, you will fly to Victoria Falls for a two-night stay. Set on the vast Matetsi Private Game Reserve, this destination offers a truly exclusive safari experience. Victoria Falls, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands as one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. (BLD)
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Day 9. Victoria Falls
Explore this private reserve with sunrise safaris and sunset river cruises guided by a personal guide and tracker, who will reveal the wonders of the Zambezi River. As a guest, you’ll also serve as a wildlife guardian during game drives, contributing to the property’s safety by providing
a visible human presence and helping deter potential poaching activity. (BLD)
Guests act as wildlife guardians while out on game drives, as this positive human presence across the property, provides eyes in the field and is a deterrent to possible poaching activity.
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Day 10. Victoria Falls / Depart
Bid farewell to this paradise as you fly to Johannesburg for your homebound flight. (B)
Pricing
Land Arrangements (Price per person)
**Surcharges Apply Jan 01-10. Restrictions may apply. Please contact a safari consultant with more details or to customize this trip.
Air Arrangements (Internal Airfare)
Johannesburg - Maun - Johannesburg
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