Luxury Botswana Classic: Waterways and Landscapes

Pride of lions in Selinda Reserve, Botswana

What to expect on this itinerary

Revel in the luxuries of Botswana’s immaculate safari resorts and cherish encounters with the wondrous wildlife inhabiting the country’s untouched reserves on this glamorous ten-day adventure along the Chobe River, within the Selinda Reserve, and across the Duba Plains Private Reserve. Every destination and activity is tailored to sharing opulence within the wilderness and will unveil the beauty of this beloved country.

Countries Visited

Botswana

Places Visited

Chobe, Selinda Reserve, Duba Plains Private Concession

Suggested Duration

10 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Chobe - Set Sail on the Zambezi Queen

Your journey in Africa begins on Botswanan soil as you step off your airplane, check through immigration, and transfer with a Zambezi Queen representative to the port where you will board an extravagant floating boutique hotel. Once all passengers have checked in and you have unpacked your luggage in your exquisite suite sharing panoramic views of the magnificent ribbon of Chobe River, you will indulge in a welcome drink as the boat rumbles into gear and graciously glides across the glassy river. Your evening will conclude over decadent wines paired with haute cuisine and spectacles of the mesmerizing Botswana wilderness.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Activity
Dinner
Day 2

Chobe - Riverside Adventures Fit for a King and Queen

Day 3

Chobe - Cruising Chobe in Search of Surreal Animal Sightings

Day 4

Selinda Reserve - Unique Charm and Character in the Selinda Reserve

Day 5

Selinda Reserve - The Many Natural Wonders of Botswana

Day 6

Selinda Reserve - Exploring the Wilderness in Wonderful Ways

Day 7

Duba Plains Private Concession - Gorgeous Getaways in Botswana’s Breathtaking Wilderness

Day 8

Duba Plains Private Concession - Guided through the Diverse Environments of Duba Plains

Day 9

Duba Plains Private Concession - Botswana’s Beauty Unveiled

Day 10

Duba Plains Private Concession - A Dreamy Escape to Africa

Trip Highlights

  • Set sail across the Chobe River’s glassy streams on the breathtakingly regal floating boutique hotel, the Zambezi Queen, for first-class treatment and opulent comfort
  • Glide graciously along the shimmering ribbons of river dissecting the untouched Botswana wilderness during water-based safaris that will reveal the remarkable flora and fauna native to this spellbinding environment
  • Galavant through the luxuriant greenery encompassing the Selinda Reserve on private guided safaris bound to share unreal encounters with the magnificent indigenous wildlife
  • Explore Selinda Reserve in wonderful and unique ways, including enrapturing walking tours across the greenery where you will encounter flora and fauna up close, as well as boat cruises revealing natural life alongside the rivers
  • Soar across Botswana’s skies in a private VIP helicopter for unparalleled 360-degree panoramas of the country’s idyllic stretches of viridian greenery and golden savanna
  • Spend moments cherishing the illustrious landscapes and phenomenal wildlife residing in the diverse environments blanketing Botswana’s Duba Plains Private Reserve during extensive day and night safaris
  • Appreciate the clear night skies and unbridled stargazing opportunities unhindered by city lights with professional telescopes set up on the balcony of your secluded camp
  • Try your hand at catch and release fishing at some of Duba Plains premier fishing hotspots speckling the remarkable wilderness environments spreading from the banks of the reserve’s life-giving rivers

Starting Price

$17,900 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.

Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

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