Botswana's Great Herds

Big Game, Splendid Isolation

Botswana is one of the best-kept secrets in Africa—unspoiled and untamed, a wonderland of natural beauty and prodigious wildlife. The appeal of this safari in Botswana lies in its astonishing contrasts: the winding waterways and lush lagoons of the immense Okavango Delta, the parched landscape of Chobe National Park, the immense floodplains of Moremi Game Reserve, and the nearby gape-inducing grandeur of Victoria Falls. An astounding variety of species—from lions and elephants to zebras and hippos—combined with a government that is committed to protecting its natural treasures makes this an awe-inspiring safari destination. It is quintessential game-viewing country; where the “Big Five” are stars of the show, and yet only the beginning of the marvels we will see.

15 Days Departs Saturday, Returns Saturday

Day 1 United States

We depart on our international flight bound for wondrous South Africa.

Day 2 Sandton

Upon landing, we are whisked to the Westcliff Hotel, an elegant hillside getaway in a tony Johannesburg suburb. Dinner will be served in the private home of our Micato hosts—previewing the personal attention we’ll enjoy over the next two weeks.

Day 3 - Day 4 - Day 5 Okavango Delta

Okavango is a teeming oasis in an arid land. Today we fly to Eagle Island Camp, a luxurious island hideaway in a beguiling wilderness. We take in the winding waterways of this remote paradise under wide African skies, while our expert guides provide us with a glimpse of the area’s ample wildlife. We explore Okavango’s natural bounty—by foot, dugout canoe (mokoro), motorboat or on the included private helicopter flight! After gazing at any of the 1100 species here, we relax at the famous Fish Eagle Bar, which The New York Times calls one of the world’s most romantic bars.

Day 6 - Day 7 - Day 8 Chobe National Park

We’ll take a quick flight to the semi-arid Savute region of Chobe National Park. Buffalo, lion and exotic bird species abound here, along with the elephants for which the region is famous. We’ll stay at the lavish Savute Elephant Camp, with a waterhole only a few feet away. On the veranda of our luxuriously appointed tent, we can enjoy a quiet dinner in private or perhaps watch the denizens of this dry area come to drink.
We’ll see what makes this region a wildlife-viewing Eden—whether it’s the hulking mass of a bull elephant herd or the exciting sight of a large pride of lion. We will also come within close viewing range of impala, giraffe, wildebeest and zebra.

Day 9 - Day 10 - Day 11 Moremi Wildlife Reserve

A short flight to one of Botswana’s oldest safari lodges—Khwai River Lodge—from which we can explore the untamed bushveld. Designed to blend into the environment, this exquisite lodge feature luxury tents with en suite bathrooms and fully-stocked mini-bars. The location is ideal for elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and cheetah sightings. Whether driving along a roaming zebra herd or watching baboons play along the riverbank, nearly every turn of the head in Moremi seems to offer a spectacular variety of exotic animals. At night we lie under a star-speckled sky, basking in the calming cacophony of the African night.

Day 12 - Day 13 Victoria Falls

We’ll fly to Livingstone, Zambia, enjoying a leisurely cruise along the Zambezi River and the comforts of the five-star Royal Livingstone Hotel. The power of Victoria Falls will astonish us—especially on the unforgettable “Flight of Angels” helicopter ride above this colossal cascade. An elephant-back trek is another option.

Day 14 - Day 15 Victoria Falls – Johannesburg- United States

After breakfast, still dizzy with the wonders we've seen, we fly to Johannesburg for international connecting flights home—where we can reflect on a true trip of a lifetime. We arrive home on

Day 15.

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