9-Nights Platinum Botswana And Victoria Falls - Tailor-Made Safari from $21,195

African Travel, Inc.

OFFER ID 1708294

Experience an extraordinary luxury safari through Botswana, culminating at the magnificent Victoria Falls. Travel seamlessly by scenic light aircraft between some of the region's most exclusive camps and lodges, where exceptional hospitality, gourmet dining, and personalized service complement unforgettable wildlife encounters, immersive cultural experiences, and remarkably diverse landscapes—from the vast Makgadikgadi Pans and the wildlife-rich Linyanti to the pristine Okavango Delta and the mighty Zambezi River.

Highlights:

Explore the ancient Makgadikgadi Pans on game drives, unforgettable meerkat encounters, and immersive walks with the Zu/'hoasi Bushmen.
Discover the wildlife-rich Linyanti and the pristine Okavango Delta on expertly guided game drives, mokoro excursions, walking safaris, and boat cruises.
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River with guided sightseeing and unforgettable sunset cruises.
Enjoy seamless light aircraft transfers, exceptional hospitality, gourmet dining, and stays at some of Botswana's most exclusive luxury camps and lodges.

9 nights from $21,195 per person

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Arrive at Maun Airport where you are met and assisted for your onward light aircraft flight into the Makgadikgadi Pans. Enjoy a scenic tour flight over the vast salt flats and desert landscapes before arriving at camp. Settle into your tented suite and take in the surreal beauty of this ancient desert environment.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (LD)

Day 2 Makgadikgadi Pans
Wake in the stillness of the desert and set out for morning and afternoon activities exploring the extraordinary Makgadikgadi ecosystem. Encounter habituated meerkats at close range, one of the region’s most iconic experiences, and head out on game drives across the vast salt pans where zebra migrations may be seen seasonally. For a more adventurous perspective, enjoy seasonal quad biking or fat biking across the shimmering white expanse of the pans. Return to camp to relax in the lounge or by the pool before another unforgettable evening in this otherworldly landscape.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 3 Makgadikgadi Pans
Spend the day immersed in the culture and heritage of the Kalahari with a guided walk alongside the Zu/’hoasi Bushmen. Learn ancient tracking skills, survival techniques, and gain a rare insight into one of the world’s oldest living cultures. Between activities, return to camp to relax in the cool interiors or enjoy views across the endless horizon of the pans.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 4 Makgadikgadi Pans / Linyanti
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Makgadikgadi before transferring by light aircraft via Maun into the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. On arrival, transfer to camp and settle into your suite overlooking the wilderness. In the afternoon, head out on your first game drive in this wildlife-rich private concession, known for its large elephant herds and predator sightings. Return to camp as the sun sets and enjoy dinner overlooking the floodplains.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 5 Linyanti
Wake to the sounds of the bush and set out on an early morning game drive in the Linyanti Reserve, where wildlife concentrations are exceptional year-round. Return to camp for a leisurely breakfast and time to relax, perhaps watching elephants move through the riverine landscapes or spending time in the camp’s photographic hides for close-up wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive with your expert guide, with opportunities to spot lion, leopard, and wild dog. End the day with dinner at camp under the African night sky.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 6 Linyanti / Okavango Delta
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Linyanti before your light aircraft flight into the Okavango Delta. On arrival, transfer to the ultra-luxury Xigera Safari Lodge, where extraordinary design, curated African art, and exceptional service define the experience. Settle into your beautifully appointed suite before enjoying your first Delta activity.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 7 Okavango Delta
Set out on morning and afternoon activities exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Glide through lily-covered channels by mokoro or boat, enjoy guided game drives or walking safaris, and discover the Delta’s rich wildlife. Between activities, relax in Xigera’s art-filled lodge or unwind on your private deck overlooking the floodplains. Learn how Xigera Safari Lodge’s partnership with Wild Entrust Africa supports conservation of the Okavango Delta through research and wildlife protection.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 8 Okavango Delta / Victoria Falls
Enjoy a final morning activity in the Delta before your scenic flight to Victoria Falls . On arrival, transfer to Matetsi Victoria Falls, a luxury safari lodge set along the Zambezi River, and settle into your suite before your afternoon experience. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the river, the perfect introduction to this wildlife-rich environment, as elephants, hippos, and crocodiles gather along the banks. Return to lodge for dinner under the African night sky.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 9 Victoria Falls
Set out on a guided visit to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Walk the rainforest trails as the spray rises dramatically from the gorge and experience the power of the falls up close. Return to lodge for lunch and time to relax, or enjoy an optional afternoon game drive within Matetsi Private Game Reserve, where elephant, buffalo, and other wildlife roam freely along the Zambezi.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (BLD)

Day 10 Victoria Falls / Depart
Enjoy one last magical morning at Matetsi before your transfer to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) for your onward journey.
Accommodations: Jack’s Camp Is One Of Africa's Most Storied And Iconic Camps And Just One Of Three In A One Million Acre Private Wildlife Reserve. Located In Botswana’s Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, The 100% Solar Powered Camp Is Fashioned In Classical 1940’s Style. The Stylish Canvas Tents Feature En Suite Bathrooms With Indoor And Outdoor Showers, An Overhead Bed Cooling System To Ward Off The Desert Heat, And A Wood Burning Stove For The Chilly Morning And Evenings. Each Tent Has A P

Meals: (B)

Featured Destinations

Linyanti

Victoria Falls

Okavango Delta

Makgadikgadi Pans

The barren landscape of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana attracts adventurous nature lovers. The salt pans, about 310 mi/500 km north of Gaborone, are among the largest in the world, covering 2,500 sq mi/6,500 sq km between Francistown and the Okavango Delta.

Bird-watchers interested in unusual habitats are the best candidates for a trip to Makgadikgadi. Game lovers might see zebra, springbok, gemsbok and other animals (primarily in February and March), but there are much better places in Botswana to watch animals. And, in reality, most of the birds seen there are the same species that can be viewed more conveniently in the Okavango Delta (though the flocks of flamingos and pelicans tend to be larger on the pans).

The main attraction of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans is the atmosphere: The bleached landscape, the dead-flat terrain, the few bloated baobab trees and the multitude of mirages provide a kind of otherworldly experience. Quad biking (using four-wheel-drive all-terrain vehicles) across the cracked and dried pans is a popular adventure activity, and most guides can arrange it.

Kubu Island is especially eerie, as the vistas of salt flats extend to the horizon. Large baobab trees dot the island, which at the north end looks much like a ship's prow. A circular stone wall and about 70 small stone cairns can be seen at the south end of the island. Some archaeologists believe this enclosure was used as an initiation site by 14th-century Zimbabwe peoples.

If you visit Kubu Island, which can only be reached by four-wheel-drive vehicles, be very careful of the salt. When wet, it is so soft that it can literally swallow a vehicle down to the wheel wells in a few seconds.

Several typical Zimbabwe ruins are situated around the east and southern edges of the salt pan. Consumption of the salt on the pan is not advisable because it can cause diarrhea.

Joining a professional mobile safari is the safest way to explore the pans, and there are plenty of camp sites.

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

01/01/2026 - 10/31/2026

from $999,999,999 per person

11/01/2026 - 12/14/2026

from $21,195 per person

12/15/2026 - 12/31/2027

from $999,999,999 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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Length

9 Nights

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Luxury
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Price is per person, based on double occupancy, land arrangement only. International and internal air is additional. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability. Price is per person, based on double occupancy, land arrangement only. International and internal air is additional. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability.

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