Tour Description

Bespoke Safari (min 2)
15 Days Maun to Victoria Falls
Departs: Daily departures April-November 2026
Note: Enquire for child policy and solo traveller pricing

Greater Moremi (3) | Okavango Delta (2) | Chobe Enclave (2) | Hwange National Park (5) | Victoria Falls (2)

This safari through Botswana and Zimbabwe is designed for travellers who want more than just game drives. It’s about time in remote areas, varied ecosystems, and a slower, more immersive experience of the bush. With a mix of land and water-based activities, the itinerary moves through private concessions, national parks, and UNESCO-listed wildlife areas, offering access to some of the region’s richest wildlife habitats in eco-friendly style.

Highlights:

• 24/7 local operator support in Botswana and Zimbabwe
• Mokoro canoe through the Okavango Delta up seeing wildlife from water level
• Observe elephants in large numbers moving through the Chobe Enclave
• Track lions and large buffalo herds looking for predator-prey interactions
• Explore Hwange on foot in remote bush terrain
• Experience a birds eye view with one helicopter and three light aircraft flights
• Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls!

Itinerary
Accommodation
Important Information

Day 1: Maun Airport – Greater Moremi (FI)

Welcome to Botswana!
On arrival at Maun International Airport, you will be met and transferred by helicopter to your accommodation at Mankwe Tented retreat in the Greater Moremi area for the next three nights. This region of Botswana provides ideal terrain for spotting predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas and plains game; elephants, giraffes, and large herds of buffalo. As you enjoy your time here, you’ll head out on game drives into Moremi and the surrounding wilderness areas. After High Tea, settle in before an optional Sundowner game drive. End the day with a dinner before retiring to the boma campfire for stargazing and more.

Overnight: Mankwe Tented Retreat

Day 2: Greater Moremi (FI)

As the sun rises over the bushveld, hop aboard a specialized 4×4 vehicle and take in unobstructed views of the wilderness. Enjoy morning coffee amidst the sounds of the awakening savanna or toast the setting sun with a refreshing sundowner as the landscape transforms. For birders, Mankwe’s exceptional location provides unmatched opportunities for birdwatching, with wetlands, grasslands, and woodlands hosting a variety of species, including Pel’s fishing owl. When the Delta waters rise, your safari may extend into its waterways, where you may choose to partake in a mokoro ride or boating trip.
Overnight: Mankwe Tented Retreat

Day 3: Greater Moremi (FI)

Continue exploring the region with your guide who will recommend the best activities for the day, based on the conditions and your interests – be it morning, afternoon or after dark. Between drives, retreat to the lodge’s lounge pockets to unwind with a book, enjoy a quiet moment in the spa, or watch the bush from the poolside deck. Close off the day around the fire, sharing stories and learning about local traditions before dinner is served beneath the stars on your final night at Mankwe.

Overnight: Mankwe Tented Retreat

Day 4: Okavango Delta (FI)

After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Khwai Airstrip and then fly over the Delta to your camp for the next two nights. Set on the southwestern edge of Chief’s Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Delta Camp is a quiet, motor-free retreat where the rhythms of the wild take centre stage. Built to blend into the forested surroundings, each chalet looks out over floodplains and palms, offering a front-row seat to one of Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes.

Reaching camp is part of the adventure, after your flight, a guide will meet you for a scenic mokoro ride or short walk through the bush. Over the few days, you’ll explore the delta on guided walks and mokoro excursions (water levels permitting), with no engines, no rush, just the sounds of the wild, the rustle of reeds, and the chance to track wildlife on foot.

Guides will transport visitors deep into the Okavango, using only genuine, hand-made dug-out canoes (mokoros), to walk on the many islands in the region. While touring the wide Delta, enjoy the abundant wildlife and be truly immersed in nature. A guide will join guests on arrival and will remain exclusively with them for the duration of their stay.

Overnight: Delta Camp

Day 5: Okavango Delta (FI)

Situated in the northwestern corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta is a World Heritage Site as it is the largest inland delta in the world. The magnificent Okavango River sprawls out over the dry sands of the Kalahari Desert forming this flourishing waterlogged oasis featuring countless meandering waterways and crystal clear lagoons studded with water lilies, as well as fertile floodplains and reeded islands inhabited with abundant wildlife. The Okavango Delta stretches over an impressive 15000 square kilometres. Guided excursions in a traditional dugout canoe, Mokoro, are the best way to explore this wetland paradise. Other options include guided walking safaris, fishing, bird watching, and a cultural experience at an authentic ba Yei village. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, rhino, leopard, giraffe, hippos, elephants, crocodiles and countless species of bird.
Overnight: Delta Camp

Day 6: Kazuma Forest Reserve (FI)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip and fly to Kasane International Airport, where you will be picked up and enjoy a Chobe River Cruise before being transferred to Camp Kuzuma, your lodge for the next two nights. Camp Kuzuma is located in a private concession in the Kazuma Forest Reserve, a remote wilderness area between Chobe and Hwange. The camp is built facing a central waterhole that draws elephants, giraffes, roan antelope, and a variety of plains game daily; perfect for armchair game viewing. With just a handful of tented suites, it offers an intimate and quiet safari experience. During your stay, you’ll explore this little-visited region on morning and afternoon game drives, where you will likely see large herds of elephants, zebras, and buffalo migrating between Botswana and Zimbabwe.
Overnight: Camp Kazuma

Day 7: Kazuma Forest Reserve (FI)

The concession’s location allows for off-road driving and fewer vehicles, giving you more flexibility and better wildlife encounters. Camp Kuzuma offers a slower, more personal safari, there’s time to relax on the deck, visit the spa, or watch elephants drink just metres away from camp. Sundowners overlooking the waterhole are often a highlight, with herds of elephants arriving at dusk.
Overnight: Camp Kazuma

Day 8: Hwange National Park (FI)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Pandamatenga border, where you will cross into Zimbabwe. Your Nantwich guide will be waiting for you just beyond the border post to transfer you to Nantwich Lodge, your base for the next three nights.Nantwich Lodge is set in the remote northwest of Hwange National Park, overlooking a bustling dam. Its intimate suites promise a quiet, private safari experience. From the main deck, watch hippo, crocodile, elephants, mega herds of buffalo and lions coming to drink, or step into the camp’s underground hide for a private, ground-level wildlife perspective.
Overnight: Nantwich Lodge

Day 9: Hwange National Park (FI)

Search for wildlife in an open-air safari vehicle in Hwange National Park. Professional guides embark with our guests in search of wildlife during day and night-game drives. Guests are escorted through the Hwange region in an open game drive vehicle that safely transports them to all the wildlife hotspots. Your guide is an expert in his field and will share his niche knowledge with you while also tailoring your journey to what you are most interested in. Game drives are either half-day (in the morning or afternoon), full-day, or in the evening for nocturnal game viewing.

Overnight: Nantwich Lodge

Day 10: Hwange National Park (FI)

When not busy spying on wildlife right from your chalet, the exquisite open lounge and dining area at the main lodge make Nantwich Lodge one of the best Hwange safari lodges. Here you won’t just be a visitor but a budding conservationist or African wildlife enthusiast. Night drives are a fantastic opportunity to experience the magic of Nantwich Lodge in a whole new light. As the sun sets and darkness falls, our expert guides will take you on an unforgettable adventure through the concession. The night brings out a different side of wildlife, and you’ll have the chance to witness animals that are rarely seen during the day.

Overnight: Nantwich Lodge

Day 11: Hwange National Park (FI)

After coffee and a light breakfast, you will go on a game drive through Hwange National Park until you reach Bumbusi Wilderness Camp, your wilderness oasis for the next two nights.
Set in a remote part of Northern Hwange, surrounded by rocky hills and sandstone outcrops. Its location near a permanent spring makes it a good spot for wildlife, with elephants often seen just below the main deck. With only a few stone-and-thatched chalets, the camp offers a quiet stay away from the busier parts of the park.

The next few days will be spent blending wildlife viewing with cultural history. You will explore the area on game drives and guided bush walks along the Deka River or into the Bumbusi Gorge. You’ll also visit the nearby ruins, the Bumbusi National Monument, and rock etchings, which reflect the long human history of the area, one of the few places in Hwange where you can combine game viewing with historical interest.

Game drives are either half-day (in the morning or afternoon), full-day, or in the evening for nocturnal game viewing.

Overnight: Bumbusi Wilderness Camp

Day 12: Hwange National Park (FI)

Search for wildlife in an open-air safari vehicle in Hwange National Park. Professional guides escort our guests in search of wildlife during day and night-game drives. Game viewing can vary dramatically from season to season, but guests are likely to spot a variety of plains game, such as impala, zebra, giraffe and kudu antelope, as well as herds of elephant and buffalo. Lions, hyenas and leopards are heard frequently from the camp.

A variety of walks are possible and can be tailored to suit each group’s fitness level, varying from a few hours to a whole day out with a packed lunch. Highlights include hiking through the Bumbusi gorge, viewing the beautiful Deka River, looking for the notoriously large crocodiles at Bera Pools and marveling at the ancient remains of a forest preserved in petrified wood.

Overnight: Bumbusi Wilderness Camp

Day 13: Victoria Falls (B)

After coffee and a light breakfast, depart the camp on a final game drive through Hwange back to Robins Airstrip, where you will fly to Victoria Falls for your final two nights at Ilala Lodge.
Perched just minutes from the world-famous Victoria Falls, Ilala Lodge offers a comfortable and welcoming base to experience one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders. Each room is designed for relaxation, with views over the gardens and in the near distance the mist of the “Smoke that Thunders”, making it the perfect retreat after a day of exploration.

During your stay, you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the iconic Victoria Falls as well as a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, two unmissable highlights of the region.

Overnight: Ilala Lodge

Day 14: Victoria Falls (B)

Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great natural landmarks. Straddling the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it forms a vast curtain of water that fills the air with mist and sound. The Zimbabwean side grants the most dramatic views, where mist rises like ghostly curtains and rainbows arc through the spray. Measuring about 1,708 metres across, it is regarded as the largest single continuous sheet of falling water on Earth. The adjacent town of Victoria Falls provides a convenient base for exploring the region, with a wide range of activities from scenic flights and microlight trips to white-water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and safaris into Chobe National Park.

Day 15: Departure day (B)

Your final day will end with breakfast at Ilala Lodge, before you are transferred by road to Victoria Falls International Airport in time for your departure flight.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

24/7 service and full local backup from our representatives in Botswana and Zimbabwe
14 nights’ lodge or safari camp accommodation
Fully inclusive at all safari properties, including non-premium drinks
Breakfast at Ilala Lodge
3 light aircraft flights and 1 helicopter flight as per itinerary
Private transfer to Victoria Falls airport
Game drives and activities daily at safari lodges
Park entrance, river usage fees, and Grow Africa levies
Botswana and Zimbabwe Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

International airfares
Optional tours and excursions
Porterage
Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
Personal Expenses including alcholic beverages
Meals not specified
Premium brand drinks at fully inclusive safari lodges
Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
Visas (unless specified)
Travel Insurance (compulsory)
Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the following (or similar):

Greater Moremi – Mankwe Tented Retreat

Mankwe Tented Retreat
Fully Inclusive

Mankwe Tented Retreat offers a rare and intimate safari experience in the heart of Botswana providing exclusive access to a private concession east of the Moremi Game Reserve. Mankwe’s elevated Meru-style tented suites, designed with understated elegance, offer sweeping views of the bush from private decks, blending rustic charm with contemporary comfort. Interlinked by elevated wooden walkways, Mankwe offers a variety of tranquil spaces to relax, from the serene poolside to cozy nooks perfect for quiet reflection. Evenings bring the magic of the open-air boma, where stories are shared under a starlit sky, completing each day with moments of connection. Amenities include 10 Meru-style Tented Suites with private balconies (King or twin-sized beds with ensuite bathroom) two pools, two communal lounges, spa, open-sided safari vehicles.

Images Credit: Mankwe Tented Retreat

Okavango Delta – Delta Camp

Delta Camp

Fully Inclusive

Delta Camp lies on the southwestern edge of Chiefʼs Island in the heart of the spectacular Okavango Delta. Accessible by light aircraft and a mokoro ride only, it should be included on any Botswana safari itinerary for an extraordinary trip to Africa. The eight chalets at Delta Camp seamlessly blend into their environment and offer astonishing views of the landscape and floodplains scattered among the forest of palms. Visitors can truly connect with the natural world at Delta Camp since all activities are conducted without assistance from motors. Guided walks and mokoro excursions provide game viewing opportunities, with an abundance of species that can be spotted. Delta Camp’s intimate setting makes it a one-of-a-kind Botswana safari destination. Amenties include in-house masseuse (available between June and September), Private dinner under the stars, solar-power, library, satellite viewing deck, sunset deck, raised deck with spectacular views, mosquito net.

Images Credit: Delta Camp

Chobe

Camp Kuzuma

Fully Inclusive

Camp Kuzuma has 7 luxury open-plan tented suites situated under a canopy of Mopane trees, designed to look out into the bushveld while providing absolute privacy. Our 7 tented suites offer luxury and comfort in this magnificent wilderness area. Each suite exudes a romantic and nostalgic ambience with safari memorabilia throughout. All suites are luxurious spaces each with a private sun deck and ensuite canvas bathrooms with high-back Victorian baths, double basins, double inside showers and an outside shower. In the main area, a rim-flow pool overlooks the busy waterhole where herds of elephants drink and bathe, and during the dry season other animals line up to wait their turn. The sunken fire pit just off the deck is a space that invites quiet contemplation in the cool afternoon breeze and a gathering place for bush tales around the campfire in the evening. Look forward to boma dinners under the stars and an African Chic experience, a down-to-earth dinner with a delightfully local African flavour. Amentities include eco-swimming pool, tea and coffee facilities and sherry station in suite, mosquito net.

Images Credit: Camp Kazuma

Hwange

Nantwich Lodge

Fully Inclusive

A hidden gem within a hidden gem, experience this unique and intimate eco-lodge reclaimed from a bygone era. Hideaways Nantwich Lodge has a history closely tied to that of Hwange National Park. Perched up on a hill overlooking a large dam with resident crocodile and hippo, the game lodge boasts some of the best game viewing in the area. Amentities include eco-swimming pool, tea and coffee facilities and sherry station in suite, mosquito net. Built of natural wood and well decorated, Nantwich has a rustic-luxury feel to it. Nine rooms have been recreated in an eco-friendly way, branching out from the main area with a huge amount of space between each other, offering privacy and a good dose of wilderness. Four of the units are linked to make family suites. On the other side of the lodge, you will find an infinity pool and bar which is perfect for sunsets.

Images Credit: Nantwich Lodge

Hwange

Bumbusi Wilderness Camp

Fully Inclusive

Located in a reclaimed corner of Hwange National Park where gorges, riverines, and hills are ideal for safari lovers, especially those who enjoy exploring on foot. The camp is tucked beneath a lush forest of mahogany and jackalberry trees, which provide a shady escape for wildlife, especially elephants during the drier season. In addition to the walking and game drive experience, visiting the Bumbusi National Monument adds a historical richness to any safari and is located a short drive from camp. Each room has been carefully recreated to preserve the original stonework, paying homage to the region’s historical masonry. The rooms have been designed using vibrant, warm hues, bold patterns, and comforting textures that capture the essence of the African bush. Each of the 7 Chalets accommodates two guests, with the option to add a bunk bed in one of the rooms for families with two children. Amentities include en-suite bathroom with shower, queen-sized beds and bathtubs, mosquito netting, wireless internet at the main area, communal dining area, Inside and outside lounge areas and swimming pool.

Images Credit: Bumbusi Wilderness Camp

Victoria Falls

Ilala Lodge

Situated in Victoria Falls town centre, Ilala Lodge Hotel holds the distinction of being the closest hotel to the waterfall on the Zimbabwean side – an eight-minute walk from the main viewing points. The hotel’s 73 rooms and suites are configured across multiple categories, from Classic Rooms to the expansive Strathearn Suite. All accommodations feature garden views that extend toward the adjacent national park. The constant sound of falling water – locally known as “the smoke which thunders” – provides a distinctive atmospheric element unique to this location.
The award-winning Cassia Restaurant has earned recognition for both its cuisine and extensive wine menu, featuring selections from established South African vineyards. Two swimming pools anchor the hotel’s leisure facilities, complemented by a poolside bar and lounge area equipped with business facilities, games, and reading materials.

Images Credit: Ilala Lodge

National Park Regulations and Private Conservation Areas
Game drives in National Parks are restricted to closed-sided, pop-top 4WD vehicles during daytime. Walking safaris are not permitted. In many private reserves and conservation areas, open-sided vehicles are permitted as are walking safaris and night time drives.

Keeping Healthy in Tanzania
Malaria: Anti-Malarial precautions are an absolute necessity when visiting Tanzania. It is important that you check with a qualified health professional for the most current information concerning your travel itinerary and personal health history. In addition, other personal protective measures, such as the use of insect repellents (containing the active ingredient ‘DEET’), covering arms and legs after dusk, avoid the use of scented products, help to reduce malaria risk.

Yellow Fever: If you are arriving in Tanzania (or planning to re-enter) from an area that is infected with yellow fever, or arriving from a country where yellow fever is endemic (check the list of countries) you are required to have a yellow fever vaccination and it must be administered at least ten (10) days before your arrival (or re-entry) into Tanzania. If your travel itinerary requires you to have a yellow fever vaccination, you must ask your doctor to provide you with an “International Certificate of Vaccination” which should be carried with you while travelling to serve as proof that you have fulfilled the vaccination requirement.

Direct arrivals from non-endemic countries in Europe and North America are not required to show the certificate/yellow fever card, but when travelling between African countries by plane or vehicle you will be asked for it.

Luggage on internal flights
Luggage on internal flights is restricted to 15kg per person (including hand luggage) and it is a requirement that bags are soft-sided. This is due to compartments in light aircraft being small and of an irregular shape, making soft-side/flexible luggage essential.

Mobility information:
This tour is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility. If you are unsure, please contact us before booking.

Entry Requirements – Tanzania
All visitors are required to carry a passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival. With a valid passport, one may obtain a visa either before arriving in Tanzania at the Tanzania Embassy/High Commission abroad, online, or at any port of entry staffed by immigration officials, such as an international airport. We strongly recommend that guests apply for the E-Visa two months prior to their arrival date to avoid any last-minute disappointments
Visa and entry requirements can change without prior notice and it is the traveller’s responsibility to secure necessary visas for all countries travelling to. Prior to travel, ensure you verify the latest entry requirements for each country on your itinerary by consulting with your local embassy/consulate, or your travel agent/broker.

Priced From:

$ 21469pp ^*