Weeklong Safari Adventure in Botswana and Zimbabwe

Today, a knowledgeable guide will take you on a tour of the breathtaking falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and its flourishing rainforest to capture the colossal natural water feature’s might and the wildlife inhabiting the rich environments enwreathing it. Magical tales and local legends will reveal the mysteries shrouding “The Smoke that Thunders” as the pounding streams spray you with cool water while you gaze upon its magnificence. In the evening, you will cruise along the Zambezi River, encountering the wild Zambezi from an enchanting vantage point during sunset.

The beautiful blue ribbon of water composing the Savuti canal has breathed life into the untamed landscapes of Chobe National Park. Today, you will arrive in Botswana by airplane and be whisked away to a gorgeous lodge pinned in the thick greenery that veils the park. Shortly after checking in, you may join an experienced ranger for a tour of the proliferating wilderness. Melodies and symphonies sweetly sung by the birds will ring from the forest canopy and faint cackles of wild dogs and squawks of vultures may usher you to remarkable viewing spots, welcoming you to Botswana’s wilderness.

A typical Savuti morning begins with a sumptuous breakfast and concludes with a morning safari, a journey where you will venture deeper into Chobe to discover more game and birdlife residing across its lush landscapes. You will return to your lodge for brunch afterward and enjoy a well-deserved siesta before continuing your adventures to the Savuti Marsh and beyond. Nearby the marsh, atop the Gubatsa Hills, you will stand before ancient San paintings splashed against the rocks. At the right time of year, usually between November and December, you may chance upon the second-largest zebra migration in Africa.

Your tour of Africa will continue in the morning as you transfer via light aircraft from Savuti to another spectacular Botswana safari destination, the Moremi Game Reserve. This legacy park is home to several divine camps peppered across landscapes brimming with wildlife, which you will discover shortly after arriving at your pristine, decked-out lodge. A short game drive will reveal what makes Moremi special, from close encounters with members of the Big Five to soaring birds of prey swooping down from the clouds for a kill and sweeping grasslands flecked with trees where leopards lie.

Your time spent in Moremi will be best enjoyed basking in the many fascinating wilderness scenes that await behind every giant tree and each little piece of shrubbery. From sunrise to sunset, you may relish safaris by foot or within 4x4 vehicles for unique experiences among the wildlife. There are other ways to discover Moremi you may have yet to consider, one such vastly different safari being a boat cruise on the Xakanaxa Lagoon. Its surrounding channels create a vast waterway web across the Okavango Delta, providing access to viewing spots few are privileged to enjoy.

Monkeys will leap across trees with little ones clinging to their bellies, eagles will perch atop tall branches for 360-degree views of the bushveld, and giraffes will pluck leaves and twigs off nearby acacia trees. You will wake up to these images every morning in Moremi. With daily activities enjoyed at your leisure, you may wish to relax or see more of the local creatures. Having yet to truly capture the beauty of the indigenous birdlife, you may join a ranger for a birdwatching safari in search of fish eagles, malachite kingfishers, and hopefully the rare Pel’s fishing owl.

Before sunrise, you will join a game ranger and transfer in a private 4x4 vehicle through the surrounding wilderness to witness the game and other wildlife as the sun breaks over the horizon and golden light pours over Moremi. Early morning is one of the best times to see the animals as you will catch them before they return to the shade to slumber during the hottest times of the day. These will be your final moments in the reserve, a delightful conclusion to a tour well spent traveling between the luxuriant landscapes of Zimbabwe and Botswana’s safari parks.