Botswana Tours
Botswana Lodge Safari Holiday
Relax on a comfortable lodge safari, experiencing the best of Botswana.
Tour Overview
Embark on a journey through the stunning landscapes of Botswana, concluding with the breathtaking Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
This 10-night lodge-to-lodge safari is designed not just as an adventure but as a deeply enriching experience that invites you to connect with the beauty of nature and wildlife in a comfortable setting.
Starting in the serene Kalahari region, you'll traverse diverse ecosystems that tell stories of resilience and wonder. Imagine discovering the unique charms of Deception Valley and the lush wetlands of Moremi Game Reserve; each day filled with opportunities to learn and grow. Your local guide will be there every step of the way, personalizing your experience to ensure you feel a genuine connection to Botswana's remarkable wildlife and communities.
As you venture into Chobe National Park, prepare to be captivated by the presence of majestic elephants and the serene sunsets over the river. These moments promise excitement and a sense of peace and gratitude for the natural world around you. And finally, as you stand before the iconic Victoria Falls, you will feel the overwhelming power and beauty that nature offers.
With welcoming lodges, cosy camps, and charming guest houses to return to after each day's exploration, this safari is more than an adventure; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world's wonders and create lasting memories that resonate deeply within your heart.
Day By Day
Your Itinerary
DAY 1-2
Deception Valley
Your safari starts in Maun, where your guide greets you at the airport for a scenic 4-hour drive (about 160km) to Deception Valley Private Reserve, on the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve – your comfortable camp for the next two days. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Kalahari with game drives and a nature walk led by a local San tracker, sharing their bush knowledge and unique culture. Discover a stunning area home to desert-specialised wildlife such as oryx, and predators including lions, hyenas and cheetahs, alongside the vastness of the open spaces and dazzling night sky.
Overnight in The Dune Camp, Deception Valley · Meals included: Day 2: breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 3
Makgadikgadi
Wake at sunrise for a short game drive before heading to the Makgadikgadi area, spending one night at a camp on the edge of Makgadikgadi National Park overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. After lunch and a short siesta, enjoy a game drive along the Boteti River in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Boteti River Camp, Makgadikgadi · Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 4-6
Khwai & Moremi Game Reserve
Head west, stopping in Maun for lunch (at your own expense) before continuing to Khwai through beautiful wildlife areas, with game viewing along the way – an optional helicopter transfer (45 minutes, rate TBA, payable in USD) can also be booked with your guide. Arrive in the Khwai River area on the border of Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana's best wilderness areas. Spend three days searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds this area is renowned for, with game drives around the Khwai River (northeast Moremi/Khwai Concession) and an opportunity for a mokoro (dug-out canoe) trip on a Khwai River tributary.
Overnight in Khwai Guesthouse, Khwai Village · Meals included: Day 1: breakfast, dinner; Days 2-3: breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 7-8
Chobe National Park
Head north to a rustic camp at the edge of Chobe National Park for 2 nights exploring the park's northern reaches, including a full-day game drive through the Savuti area towards the Chobe flood plains, with a picnic lunch en route. Northern Chobe is rich in game thanks to the year-round Chobe River, with frequent sightings of large elephant and buffalo herds and the predators that follow them – enjoy game drives and a boat cruise within the park.
Overnight in Chobe Elephant Camp · Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
DAY 9
Travel to Victoria Falls
Journey to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe for two nights at a comfortable lodge. Your guide takes you to the Kazungula border to meet your lodge transfer (visa required) – the lodge team helps arrange activities during your stay (at your own expense). Spend the afternoon at leisure visiting the falls or shopping for curios (dinner at your own expense).
Overnight in Pioneers, Victoria Falls · Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 10
Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
The lodge's activities desk can book excursions to explore Vic Falls town, including white water rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, canoeing on the upper Zambezi, and helicopter flights over the falls – ask reception for details if not pre-booked.
Overnight in Pioneers, Victoria Falls · Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 11
End of Safari
Your safari ends today when you check out of the hotel. Transfers to the airport are not included, but can be added if required, along with other transport or excursions – contact us for details.
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Included & Excluded
What’s Included
All accommodation – rooms in comfortable guest houses and lodges
Transfers and activities as per the safari itinerary
Meals as indicated – breakfast, plus lunch and dinner as shown in the itinerary
Drinking water
Services of a professional guide and park fees for activities included on the itinerary
All Botswana park entry fees for activities included in the itinerary
Transport in specialised safari vehicles
What’s Not Included
International flights to the start and end point of the tour – contact us for information and flight options
Any airport taxes
Travel insurance
Visa requirements
Transfer at the end of the tour
Optional excursions – scenic flight over the Delta, activities in Victoria Falls/Maun, entry into the Falls
Items of a personal nature
Tips for guide and driver
Beverages (alcohol, soft drinks and bottled mineral water)
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Dates & Prices
Departure dates run throughout 2026 and 2027 – get in touch with Our Local Tour to book. Please note that dates, schedules and itinerary are subject to change; contact us for more information.
From £3,245 per person (Low Season) / £3,545 per person (High Season), based on two people travelling and sharing
£655
Good to Know
Travel Information
Safety, Passport, Visa and Health Information
We strongly recommend that you check your government’s travel advisory for up-to-date information and advice about your destination: safety and security, entry requirements, health, local laws and customs. For UK citizens, check the latest Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice for Botswana.
Botswana is considered a safe destination, economically and politically stable – listen to your guide, who will brief you on safety in the bush and towns. As you spend only a short time in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, you should not encounter many of the problems that affect the rest of the country – avoid displaying valuables when visiting the Falls and markets.
What to Bring on Safari
One large kit bag (preferably a rucksack or a bag with soft sides – hard or semi-hard suitcases are difficult to pack in the trailers and can be a problem for light aircraft flights), plus one item of hand luggage. Main luggage should be a maximum of 18kg and 700mm x 350mm x 350mm – you need far fewer clothes than you think on safari, so bear this in mind when packing.
Bring a torch with spare batteries (a head torch is useful), hat/cap, scarf and gloves (especially in winter), a warm windproof/waterproof jacket or fleece, swimming costume, towel, natural-coloured clothing (no bright colours or white), t-shirts, shorts, lightweight long trousers and a long-sleeved shirt for sun and mosquito protection, comfortable walking shoes and sandals, camera equipment with spare batteries and memory cards, cable adaptors, a water bottle, a small day pack, and personal toiletries including sunscreen, malaria prophylaxis (Botswana is a malaria area), mosquito repellent, waterproof/zip-lock bags, and a personal first aid kit with any personal medicines.
While You're There
You'll need to cover your own beverages, bought in shops in Kasane or Maun (Botswana Pula cash or Visa/Mastercard accepted). Scenic flights are an optional activity, paid in cash in EUR to the partner operator in Maun. If staying at a lodge, drinks and lunch/dinner are not included; in Victoria Falls, pay for extras in cash in USD. Banks and currency exchange bureaus in Botswana do not accept damaged, defaced, or older (pre-2006) notes. ATMs are available in major towns (Maun, Kasane, Victoria Falls) but aren't always reliable – Visa and Mastercard are most widely accepted, Amex and Diners rarely so. USD is the primary currency in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, alongside Zimbabwe bonds.
Tipping isn't compulsory but is appreciated, and is a personal decision reflecting the service you received – in Botswana, tip in local currency (foreign currencies also accepted); in Zimbabwe and Zambia, tip in foreign currencies. Consider tipping your professional guide, camp assistant and translator, mokoro polers, boat drivers, lodge porters/bar staff, and your pilot for any optional scenic flight. For curios and crafts, the best value shopping is around Victoria Falls, with a good variety of Botswana crafts such as basketry also available locally – space is limited on safari, so shopping at the end of the trip works best. Vehicles are equipped with a water filtration system for safe drinking water – bring a bottle to refill. All meals are cooked on an open fire, with an African flavour to the menus – dietary requirements can be catered for if notified at booking, though specialist gluten-free/vegan foods are not always available locally.
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