Botswana Honeymoon Safari

Botswana, Mashatu Elephant Drive (Rattray Reserves)

A vast land, Botswana is highly prized for its safaris and game and boasts the highest percentage of landmass designated to wildlife worldwide! A country of stark contrasts, the endless semi-desert of the Kalahari is relieved by one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, the Okavango Delta. This spectacular Delta region has been well developed for tourism with its impressive lagoons crammed with hovering birdlife, elephants, giraffes and other exotic animals. Visitors can enjoy some truly fantastic game viewing, while staying in luxurious and romantic accommodation.

Most Botswana safaris start or end at Victoria Falls with its staggering views and abundance of cultural and thrill seeking activities on offer in the surrounding area.

Journey Idea Outline

Day 1: Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg

Day 2: Depart Johannesburg on the British Airways flight to Livingstone. Arrive and transfer to the River Club, situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 18km upstream from Victoria Falls.

Day 3: Enjoy a trip to Victoria Falls, one of the seven "Wonders of the World"

Day 4: A scenic flight over the falls will take you to Kasane on the border of Zambia and Botswana. From here travel onward to Northern Botswana and the Savuti Chanel.

Day 5 to 6: Enjoy three nights at the intimate Savuti Camp in the Linyanti Reserve. Spend your days on game drives - the camp boasts some of the best elephant viewing in Botswana.

Day 7: Fly to the heart of the Delta for a stay at the luxury bush lodge, Chiefs Camp.

Day 8 to 9: Here wild dog, lion, cheetah and leopard abound, while white rhino have recently been introduced to this concession.

Day 10: Fly to Jacks Camp deep in the Kalahari Desert to experience the other side of Botswana.

Day 11 to 12: Enjoy this classic desert safari camp and the local wildlife on offer.

Day 13: Fly from Maun to London on your overnight flight via Johannesburg.