Untouched Beauty: Ultimate 19-Day Safari to South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe

Lions on a dead tree branch in Chobe National Park, Botswana

What to expect on this itinerary

Africa’s untouched beauty beckons to be discovered on this ultimate 19-day safari escape to Zimbabwe, Botswana, and South Africa. From the sprawling grasslands of Sabi Sands Game Reserve to the sensational spectacles of the Victoria Falls and the sweeping savannas of the Kalahari to the marshy floodplains of the Okavango Delta, the continent’s diverse environments teeming with fascinating flora and fauna are yours to explore to your heart’s content.

Countries Visited

Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Places Visited

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Victoria Falls, Mana Pools National Park, Hwange National Park, Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Kalahari Desert

Suggested Duration

19 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Discover Untouched South Africa

After your international flight arrives at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, and you will catch a connecting domestic flight to Nelspruit, a gateway to the gorgeous grasslands of the Greater Kruger National Park. Your chaperone will drive you across South Africa’s spectacular landscapes via the winding roads leading towards Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Here, you will check into a charming bush lodged tucked away beneath the shady acacias and enjoy your first African safari drive this afternoon to introduce you to the continent’s epic wilderness.

What's Included:

Transfer
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Activity
Dinner
Day 2

Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Prowling for the Big Five

Day 3

Sabi Sands Game Reserve - Enchanting Experiences in the Wild

Day 4

Victoria Falls - Slow Meanders along the Zambezi River

Day 5

Mana Pools National Park - Sublime Views of Victoria Falls

Day 6

Mana Pools National Park - Exploring the Magnificence of Mana Pools

Day 7

Mana Pools National Park - Fishing in the Great Zambezi River

Day 8

Hwange National Park - Welcome to the Land of Giants

Day 9

Hwange National Park - Nature’s Nocturnal Sightings

Day 10

Hwange National Park - Riverside Spectacles Seen by Mokoro

Day 11

Chobe National Park - Time to Unwind in Chobe Forest Reserve

Day 12

Chobe National Park - Beauty in Caprivi and Beyond

Day 13

Okavango Delta - Adore the Azure Rivers of the Delta

Day 14

Okavango Delta - Marvelous Encounters in Moremi

Day 15

Okavango Delta - Wandering the Waters of the Okavango

Day 16

Kalahari Desert - A Serene Getaway from Civilization

Day 17

Kalahari Desert - Unbounded Privacy across the Plains

Day 18

Kalahari Desert - Embrace the Famous Kalahari Spectacles

Day 19

Kalahari Desert - Sensational Sunrise Scenes

Trip Highlights

  • Prowl the Sabi Sands’ picturesque wilderness park in search of Africa’s iconic Big Five and more, spotting lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, and elephants to name a few during guided morning and afternoon safaris
  • Embrace Sabi Sands’ exceptional experiences between safari drives, such as refreshing spa remedies in the middle of the wilderness or unparalleled stargazing up at the crystal clear night sky
  • Slowly cruise across the shimmering Zambezi River, appreciating the extraordinary riverside scenery, capturing images of the gorgeous wildlife, and reveling in the mesmerizing sunset spectacle
  • Swoon over sublime scenes of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, from towering viewpoints peppering its enormous precipice or in a private helicopter swirling around the sky
  • Explore the riches of Mana Pools’ wilderness on full-day safaris across its prolific landscapes and snap up spectacular photography of the diverse wildlife dwelling in these nourishing environments
  • Glide across the glassy Zambezi River in canoes to small, grassy islands speckling its enormous torrent, where you may enjoy some of Zimbabwe’s best catch and release fishing
  • View the spellbinding wilderness scenes of Hwange National Park at night on a nocturnal nature tour spotlighting the indigenous creatures and predators who thrive under cover of darkness
  • Cherish immaculate panoramas of Hwange’s rivers as you make your way across the glistening channels by traditional mokoro, a dugout canoe, and capture wildlife photography closer than ever before
  • Wander Chobe National Park’s flourishing floodplains, including the Caprivi’s phenomenal slice of natural paradise, on guided morning and afternoon safaris showcasing Botswana’s breathtaking environments and animals
  • Peruse the diverse ecosystems stretching across the Okavango Delta during land safari drives and riverboat cruises, encountering the rich abundance of wildlife thriving in this bewitching part of Botswana

Starting Price

$18,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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