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Botswana & Victoria Falls

Journey through Botswana’s untamed wilderness, from thrilling game drives in the Kwando Concession to the serene wetlands of the Okavango Delta—before ending at the iconic Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
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ABOUT THE TOUR

This exciting tour begins in the huge Kwando Concession to spend a couple of nights in one of the finest wilderness camps in Africa. The wild dog sightings are legendary, whilst game drives after dark will give you nocturnal sightings of even more elusive species. You will then continue by light aircraft to the World Heritage-sponsored Okavango Delta, where annual floodwaters create unique wetlands that support all kinds of wildlife.

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You’ll end with a few days exploring one of Africa’s greatest natural marvels and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Victoria Falls is a thundering, breath-taking spectacle, created as a mighty river – the Zambezi – plunges over a soaring cliff. There will be the option to go up in a helicopter to a enjoy birds eye views of the majestic falls, glimpse the stunning Batoka Gorge, lush rainforest vegetation, and diverse wildlife along the riverbanks of the Zambezi River.

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TOUR LEADER

Louisa | Expert Page | Ultimate Travel Company

Louisa Thompson

Louisa joined Ultimate Travel in 2016, where she joined the Escorted Tours team, organising cultural and wildlife trips worldwide. She now sells tailor made trips, focusing mainly in Australasia. Louisa’s led and accompanied tours in Spain, Russia, eastern and southern India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Antarctica. She loves anything to do with the outdoors, and is always planning unique and off the beaten track trips to some whacky destinations. She really enjoys photography and cooking, and is always up for an adventure.
THE PRICE BREAKDOWN

13 days from £11,980 per person

TOUR DATE: 6 – 18 NOVEMBER 2026

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £1,385

Price Includes

  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary in hotels, and well-equipped tents
  • All light aircraft transfers mentioned in the itinerary
  • Breakfast daily; 7 lunches; 10 dinners
  • All entrance fees, visits, excursions, and transportation as per the itinerary
  • Gratuities in restaurants for included meals
  • Gratuities to driver/s
  • Porterage
  • Gratuities to guide/s
  • Local English-speaking guide/s
  • The services of your tour leader throughout
  • Conservation levy fees
  • Game reserve and national park fees
  • Laundry at Splash Camp and Lebala Camp
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at Splash Camp and Lebala Camp

Price Excludes

  • Premium alcohol at Splash and Lebala Camp
  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 17/05/25
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DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW

Friday, 6 November: London / Johannesburg

Depart London on a British Airways flight to Johannesburg (not included in the cost of the tour)

Saturday, 7 November: Johannesburg / Maun / Kwando Reserve

On arrival in Johannesburg, transfer to an Airlink flight to Maun (not included in the cost of the tour). Lunch under own arrangements. On arrival in Maun, board a light aircraft to fly to the Kwando Reserve. Check into the Lebala Camp where three nights are spent on a full board basis.

Overnight: Lebala Camp, Kwando Reserve

Sunday, 8 and Monday, 9 November: Kwando Reserve

Breakfast at the camp. Two days on guided walking safaris and game drives to explore the 232,000 hectares of unfenced wilderness.

Overnight: Lebala Camp, Kwando Reserve

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Tuesday, 10 November: Kwando Reserve / Kwara Reserve

Breakfast at the camp. his morning, transfer by light aircraft to the Kwara Reserve, in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Check into Splash Camp where four nights are spent on a full board basis.

Overnight: Splash Camp, Kwara Reserve

Wednesday, 11 – Friday, 13 November: Kwara Reserve

Breakfast at the camp. Three days spent exploring the private Kwara Reserve. As well as day and night 4×4 game drives, motorboat trips, fishing and guided walks, you’ll explore the delta in a traditional mokoro canoe.

Overnight: Splash Camp, Kwara Reserve

Saturday, 14 November: Kwara Reserve / Kasane / Victoria Falls

Breakfast at the camp. Depart on a light aircraft from Kwara to Kasane Airport. Lunch under own arrangements. You will be met and driven across the border into Zimbabwe. Check into Ilala Lodge where three nights are spent. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls

Sunday, 15 November: Victoria Falls

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning private tour of the falls. Lunch at the lookout café. Evening sunset boat ride on the Zambezi River. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls

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Monday, 16 November: Victoria Falls

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional morning helicopter ride over Victoria Falls for a birds eye view of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Lunch under own arrangements. Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls

Tuesday. 17 November: Victoria Falls / Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for a Airlink flight to Johannesburg connecting to a British Airways flight to London Heathrow (flights not included in the cost).

Wednesday, 18 November: London

Morning arrival at London Heathrow

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