Vic Falls & Botswana Highlights (8n) – Classic

Days 1–2 : Victoria Falls
Days 3–5 : The Linyanti
Days 6–8 : Okavango Delta
Guide Price : £5,547 per person
Duration : 8 nights
Best Months : Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Countries : Botswana, Zimbabwe

This trip includes not only Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta, but also the predator-rich Linyanti region to the west of the wildlife-filled Chobe National Park! The safari camps we use are fabulously located in private reserves.

The holiday involves three superb properties. You’ll start at The Stanley & Livingstone, a first-class boutique hotel in a private reserve that’s just a short hop from the world’s largest waterfall! Next up, you’ll travel to Selinda Explorers Camp in Botswana’s Kwando Reserve. Something of a favourite at YZ, one reason why we love this camp is its setting, amidst lovely riverine woods. Finally, you’ll head to Shinde Camp. This property has a wonderful location in the northern region of the Okavango Delta, on an island on the edge of a lagoon. All properties are small and have a highly exclusive feel!

During your stay at The Stanley & Livingstone, you’ll enjoy access to Victoria Falls, for tours, wet-and-wild watersports, helicopter flights, and much more besides. You’ll also be able to explore the private reserve, on expertly guided game drives, walks, canoe trips, and horse trails. Selinda Explorers offers vehicle safaris, walking safaris, and canoeing too. And the activity list at Shinde features day and night game drives, walks, motorboat trips, mokoro rides, and even fishing! (Please note, fishing is available from March to December every year.)

*Please note, this is just one example of a trip we could design for you. We tailor-make safari holidays that take you to the real Africa – no readymade tours or set departures. Do get in touch with one of our experts today to start creating your bespoke itinerary!*

All Of Our Holidays Are Tailor Made

The prices below are provided per person, and please note that the prices are approximate. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

From approx £5,547 per person in low season

From approx £7,456 per person in high season

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.

Days 1–2 Victoria Falls

On the first day of your trip, you’ll touch down at Victoria Falls International Airport and transfer privately to the Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel. Set within Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, this is a very stylish property, featuring a sumptuous lounge, an elegant restaurant and bar, and a very inviting swimming pool! There are 16 guest suites, each offering a comfortable bedroom, seating area, and private patio. The hotel provides a convenient base from which to experience all the fun of Victoria Falls, as staff members are happy to arrange all sorts of tours, watersports, and even helicopter flights for you. Within the reserve itself, you can enjoy vehicle and walking safaris, canoe trips, and horse trails. Village tours are also available.

Board basis and activities:
B&B accommodation.

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Days 3–5 The Linyanti

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Come Day 3, you’ll travel from the Stanley & Livingstone to Kasane Airport via private road transfer. You’ll fly from Kasane to Selinda Airstrip, before a shared transfer to Selinda Explorers Camp. This camp has a thrillingly remote location within the Selinda Reserve. Positioned in the shade of trees, its two communal tents have amazing views of open plains and the Selinda Spillway. As there are just four Meru-style guest tents, this property has a very exclusive feel. The décor brings to mind the explorers era, and the camp’s broad range of activities guarantees that you will get to know the Linyanti really well during your time here. Day and night game drives, walking, canoeing… when it comes to classic safari, Explorers is one of the best! Common sightings include lion, wild dog, numerous antelope species, and immense herds of elephant and buffalo.

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, all scheduled wildlife activities, transfers between the camp and Selinda Airstrip, and a laundry service.

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Days 6–8 Okavango Delta

The final few days of your holiday are spent in the beautiful Okavango Delta. On Day 6, you’ll have a shared road transfer from Selinda Explorers Camp to Selinda Airstrip, flying to Shinde Airstrip in the Delta’s northern region. From the airstrip, you’ll travel to Shinde Camp via another shared transfer. Occupying its own palm island, Shinde includes a multi-tiered lounge and dining room with breathtaking vistas out on to Shinde Lagoon. All eight guest tents are very luxurious and spacious, each featuring a stylish bedroom with seating area, a smart en-suite shower room, and a private deck with fantastic views! Shinde provides both water- and land-based activities all year round – day and night game drives, guided walks, fishing, motorboat trips, and mokoro excursions. The lagoon attracts an exciting variety of big game and smaller species, and the birding is brilliant too!

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, featuring all meals and snacks, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, all game activities conducted by professional guides, park entrance fees and service charges, emergency evacuation insurance (to regional medical facility), all taxes, and a laundry service.

On the last day of your trip, you’ll have a shared road transfer from Shinde Camp to Shinde Airstrip and you’ll fly back to Main Airport, arriving in good time for your flight/s home.