Best of Botswana - Tour Package Botswana

Our Botswana safari adventure begins just over the border in Livingstone, Zambia. You're quickly immersed in nature with a transfer from the airport to Toka Leya Camp, overlooking the mighty Zambezi River and several of its islands. The camp enjoys an exclusive location within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, which encompasses Victoria Falls and surrounding territory upriver. The park's name means "the smoke that thunders," referencing the falls' presence. We frequently see hippos, elephants and crocodiles from camp. This evening, get to know your Expedition Leader and traveling companions on a sunset river cruise before returning to camp for our welcome dinner, where you'll have an orientation to the exciting days ahead—a journey into remote Botswana as only Nat Hab and Lindblad can show it to you. Overnight in Victoria Falls.

This morning we travel downriver to Victoria Falls. This massive cataract, a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, spans more than a mile across the Zambezi Gorge and drops 360 feet into the boiling river below. The perpetual spray has created a rain forest microclimate on the rim, which we explore on trails leading to various vantage points over the falls. A visit to a nearby village is also a highlight. In the afternoon, set off into Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in search of white rhinoceros. Accompanied by a local guide and park rangers tasked with guarding the rhinos around the clock, we trek on foot, learning how to read signs and track the rhinos' movements. Overnight in Victoria Falls

Transfer by road and ferry across the Zambia/Botswana border into Chobe National Park. Here, we board a boat for a cruise on the Chobe River, one of the best places in Africa to see elephants. More than 70,000 reside in the park, and it's not uncommon to see several hundred in a day as we ply the river's milk-chocolate waters. Hippos and crocodiles also abound, as do waterbirds, including herons, storks and egrets. This afternoon we fly on to Linyanti, a huge private reserve that's home to some of Botswana's most prolific wildlife, including more enormous elephant populations. Linyanti Tented Camp is our secluded base for exploring this region unrivaled for its remoteness and vast tracts of wild land. Built on raised decks for territorial views, the small camp—which is ours alone—overlooks a marsh and floodplain that attract a steady parade of passing wildlife. This evening, gather around the crackling campfire under the stars, listening to the sounds of the African night and dreaming of the magical encounters the coming days will bring. Overnight in Linyanti.

With all of Nat Hab and Lindblad's shared adventure expertise as our context, we spend two full days exploring one of richest wildlife areas in all Africa. Linyanti's diverse habitats, from broad savannas to riverine forest and acacia woodlands, sustain a remarkable array of game and the predators that trail it. From the safety of open 4x4 safari vehicles, our guides help us track lion, leopard, spotted hyena and rare wild dog. We often see wildlife in exceptional proximity, and photographers will find no better opportunities anywhere in Africa for outstanding shots. Linyanti's elephant numbers are also legendary, and an important movement corridor ensures abundant numbers in the reserve year-round. And keep an eye out for less common species that are often spotted here, including roan, sable and red lechwe. In addition to wildlife drives, we may also take guided walks, safety permitting, along the Linyanti River to look for small creatures and larger animals at eye level. Back at camp each evening, relax over fine cuisine that belies our remote location deep in the African bush.

With all of Nat Hab and Lindblad's shared adventure expertise as our context, we spend two full days exploring one of richest wildlife areas in all Africa. Linyanti's diverse habitats, from broad savannas to riverine forest and acacia woodlands, sustain a remarkable array of game and the predators that trail it. From the safety of open 4x4 safari vehicles, our guides help us track lion, leopard, spotted hyena and rare wild dog. We often see wildlife in exceptional proximity, and photographers will find no better opportunities anywhere in Africa for outstanding shots. Linyanti's elephant numbers are also legendary, and an important movement corridor ensures abundant numbers in the reserve year-round. And keep an eye out for less common species that are often spotted here, including roan, sable and red lechwe. In addition to wildlife drives, we may also take guided walks, safety permitting, along the Linyanti River to look for small creatures and larger animals at eye level. Back at camp each evening, relax over fine cuisine that belies our remote location deep in the African bush. 

Flying on to the Okavango Delta, our destination is Tubu Tree Camp on Hunda Island within the private Jao Concession. Lying adjacent to the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, the island and its inundated surroundings are host to great concentrations of wildlife, which we go in search of on a mix of land- and water-based activities. The camp itself is the hub of frequent animal activity, with elevated decks beneath large, spreading trees providing ready access to the passing action. Look especially for leopards, which thrive on the island in substantial numbers. Lions are also a primary predator here. Other large mammals frequently on view during 4x4 drives include Burchell's zebra, giraffe, tsessebe and blue wildebeest on the floodplains, with kudu, impala and bushbuck finding shelter in the forest.Overnight in Jao.

Flying on to the Okavango Delta, our destination is Tubu Tree Camp on Hunda Island within the private Jao Concession. Lying adjacent to the renowned Moremi Game Reserve, the island and its inundated surroundings are host to great concentrations of wildlife, which we go in search of on a mix of land- and water-based activities. The camp itself is the hub of frequent animal activity, with elevated decks beneath large, spreading trees providing ready access to the passing action. Look especially for leopards, which thrive on the island in substantial numbers. Lions are also a primary predator here. Other large mammals frequently on view during 4x4 drives include Burchell's zebra, giraffe, tsessebe and blue wildebeest on the floodplains, with kudu, impala and bushbuck finding shelter in the forest.Overnight in Jao.

Cross the delta by light aircraft today, surveying its emerald expanse from the air as we transfer to the privately held Chitabe Concession in the southeast sector of the Okavango. It's one of the most sought-after areas of the entire delta by safari enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, and we settle in for four nights at Chitabe Camp—ample time to explore the diverse range of habitats and plethora of wildlife on view. Located southeast of Chief's Island, Chitabe is an exclusive 69,000-acre wilderness area off-limits to visitors except for those staying at this private camp, which we have all to ourselves. Overnight in Chitabe.

Cross the delta by light aircraft today, surveying its emerald expanse from the air as we transfer to the privately held Chitabe Concession in the southeast sector of the Okavango. It's one of the most sought-after areas of the entire delta by safari enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, and we settle in for four nights at Chitabe Camp—ample time to explore the diverse range of habitats and plethora of wildlife on view. Located southeast of Chief's Island, Chitabe is an exclusive 69,000-acre wilderness area off-limits to visitors except for those staying at this private camp, which we have all to ourselves. Overnight in Chitabe.

Cross the delta by light aircraft today, surveying its emerald expanse from the air as we transfer to the privately held Chitabe Concession in the southeast sector of the Okavango. It's one of the most sought-after areas of the entire delta by safari enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, and we settle in for four nights at Chitabe Camp—ample time to explore the diverse range of habitats and plethora of wildlife on view. Located southeast of Chief's Island, Chitabe is an exclusive 69,000-acre wilderness area off-limits to visitors except for those staying at this private camp, which we have all to ourselves. Overnight in Chitabe.

Cross the delta by light aircraft today, surveying its emerald expanse from the air as we transfer to the privately held Chitabe Concession in the southeast sector of the Okavango. It's one of the most sought-after areas of the entire delta by safari enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, and we settle in for four nights at Chitabe Camp—ample time to explore the diverse range of habitats and plethora of wildlife on view. Located southeast of Chief's Island, Chitabe is an exclusive 69,000-acre wilderness area off-limits to visitors except for those staying at this private camp, which we have all to ourselves. Overnight in Chitabe.

After a short morning game drive to see and photograph a last sampler of Chitabe's abundant wildlife, we fly back to Maun to meet departing flights..