The Whole Enchilada
Who says you can't do it all? The Whole Enchilada is for people who want to see beyond Botswana and track a longer dotted line across the map. These options will provide a wider exploration of Southern Africa.
Combine your safari in Botswana with some further exploration. A longer trek out to Africa will give you a more rounded experience from culture and game viewing to stunning landscapes. Just make sure to save enough spare pages in your passport!
The below are some suggestions of how you might want to get it all done, but feel free to ask us for more suggestions of where to go, more methods of how to get there and more ideas about how to explore it.
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Your safari could look something like this:
Why We Love It
You'll visit Zimbabwe and Botswana's best wildlife areas. Launch yourself into serious game viewing in Hwange before stopping to catch your breath in Victoria Falls. Once in Botswana, count-off as many of Chobe's thousands (and thousands!) of elephants as you can, then explore the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta.
Itinerary at a Glance
3 nights exploring the 'land of the giants' in Hwange at Somalisa Expeditions -Zimbabwe
Game drives and night drives, guided walks
2 nights discovering Victoria Falls from Batonka Guest Lodge - Zimbabwe
Explore the Victoria Falls plus optional adrenaline or cultural activities
3 nights chasing the big game in Chobe at Chobe Elephant Camp - Botswana
Game drives and Chobe River cruise
2 nights deep in the Okavango Delta at Setari Camp
Exploring the Delta on foot, as well as boat cruise and mokoro excursions
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Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Visit the village near Setari for some local basket ware
- Add another area in Hwange like Camp Hwange for deeper exploration
- Upgrade your one-way road transfer from Hwange to Victoria Falls to a return flight
- Extend your time in Zimbabwe to include Mana Pools
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $5795.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $7025.00 |
| High Season | USD $8495.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort and pricing.
"Our highlight was cruising the Chobe River and watching a herd of elephants swim past our boat. We all held our breathe and could not believe our luck. We have been on several safaris, but watching a herd of elephants with little ones playing in the water was unforgettable."
Why We Love It
With three-night stays, the safari pace is more relaxed and you have time to kick off your shoes and relax. Starting in Khwai, experience the magnificent wildlife of Botswana, moving on to Thorntree River Lodge in Zambia, where you can visit the falls but stay in a tranquil setting on the banks of the Zambezi River and ending your journey in the wildlife rich Hwange National Park.
Itinerary at a Glance
3 nights discovering the beauty of Khwai at Khwai Leadwood.
Game drives and a mokoro excursion
3 nights taking in the sights of Victoria Falls in Livingstone at Thorntree River Lodge - Zambia
Visit of the Falls, tracking rhino on foot, sunset cruises on the mighty Zambezi River
3 nights at Somalisa Camp in Hwange National Park
Game drives and night drives, guided walks
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Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Invest in a good quality pair of binoculars and camera for the safari
- Enjoy a helicopter flight over the majestic Victoria Falls
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $7725.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $9090.00 |
| High Season | USD $13290.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort and pricing.
"We didn't have a lot of time but wanted to explore divers landscapes and experiences. Erica at Safari Specialists recommended to combine Khwai with the Victoria Falls and Hwange. We fell in love with Somalisa where elephants drink from the pool, we would have never expected such close encounters with these big grey gentle giants.”
Why We Love It
Combining the jewels of Zambia and Botswana, this safari is a brilliant blend of big wildlife, iconic rivers and varied activities. You begin in the legendary South Luangwa exploring by both game drives and on foot with expert walking guides. From there the pace shifts as you fly to Livingstone to enjoy a few days at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge, a relaxed and scenic base from which to explore Victoria Falls - Mosi Oa Tunya.
Next up is Botswana’s Chobe National Park, starting at Tlouwana near the Chobe River before heading deeper into the remote, wilder area of the park at Nogatsaa Pans – did someone say elephants?! Finally, you end on a high in the Okavango Delta at Monachira where you can enjoy a wonderful mix of land and water-based game viewing.
Itinerary at a Glance
4 nights overlooking the South Luangwa floodplains at Kafunta River Lodge
Game drives and guided walks in South Luangwa
3 nights on the banks of the Zambezi as it flows towards Victoria Falls at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Visit Livingstone town, markets and the Falls, Zambezi River cruises, village walk
2 nights enjoying the big game viewing in Chobe National Park from Tlouwana Camp
Chobe River cruise, game drives into Chobe and village visit
2 nights further exploring the more remote corners of Chobe at Nogatsaa Pans Lodge
Game drives and waterhole game viewing
2 nights immersed in the Okavango Delta at Monachira
Chobe River cruise, game drives into Chobe and village visit
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Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Add an extra night to take advantage of a 5 night special to combine Kafunta with one of their bush camps in South Luangwa National Park
- Be sure to book a game drive from Waterberry Lodge to see the protected rhino in Mosi Oa Tunya
- Add on a 30 minute helicopter scenic flight out of Monachira to appreciate the scale and true beauty of the Okavango Delta
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $11890.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $12530.00 |
| High Season | USD $12880.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"Even before arriving at Simbavati, we saw giraffe and steenbok just next to the road and wildebeest crossing it plus a herd of approximately 40 impala nearby. Very beautiful setting, lovely scenery, attentive staff and personal experience. We were welcomed by a warthog grazing on the lush green lawns. This is a beautiful area and I enjoyed our guide, Krueger, very much as he did not only focus on finding game but made it a very enjoyable, productive game drive with information about plants, animal behaviour etc. We also went to the hyena den, saw a small breeding herd of buffalos and lots of elephants."
Why We Love It
This safari is for those who want it all – big game, big landscapes and a few moments that will genuinely take your breath away.
You start in Hwange National Park, one of Africa’s most diverse National parks. Think busy waterholes, wide open plains and wildlife in abundance. From there, you ease into Victoria Falls, where the itinerary shifts from wildlife to one of the natural wonders of the world. Crossing into Botswana, Chobe delivers exactly what it’s famous for- elephants in their hundreds and riverfront game viewing.
Moving away from the busier areas into the Khwai Private Reserve. Here you have the freedom of a private concession – night drives, off-roading and a real taste of what the Okavango delta has to offer. Then just when you think it can’t get more memorable, you spend a night ‘Sleeping under the stars’, five metres off the ground, with wildlife moving through camp below you – it’s one of those stories you’ll tell forever.
Ending your safari along the Boteti River, this is a completely different Botswana again where the Okavango fades into desert. Certainly, a lessor known and unexplored area but during the zebra migrations (seasonal)- It’s raw, authentic and the perfect contrast to the Delta.
It’s adventurous without being over the top, comfortable without losing its edge – and that’s exactly why we love it.
Itinerary at a Glance
3 nights in Hwange National Park at Camp Hwange
Game drives, night drives and walking safaris in a private concession
2 nights discovering Victoria Falls at The Wallow Lodge
Guided tour of the Falls, sunset cruise, estate game drive and time at leisure
2 nights exploring the Chobe River Front at Muchenje Safari Lodge
Game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris and cultural village visit
2 nights in the heart of the Khwai Private Reserve at Little Sable
Game drives, mokoro excursions and seasonal boat activities
1 night ‘Under the stars’ at Skybeds in the Khwai Private Reserve
Sleep out experience, game drives and bush walks
2 nights overlooking the banks of the Boteti River at Meno a Kwena
Game drives, bushman walks and game viewing from the floating hide
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Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Victoria Falls with a helicopter flight for a completely different perspective from above
- Unwind and take some time to yourself with in-room spa treatments at Little Sable
- If time allows, add an extra night for a second sleep-out under the stars in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans from Meno a Kwena
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $9915.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $10975.00 |
| High Season | USD $13560.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"Even before arriving at Simbavati, we saw giraffe and steenbok just next to the road and wildebeest crossing it plus a herd of approximately 40 impala nearby. Very beautiful setting, lovely scenery, attentive staff and personal experience. We were welcomed by a warthog grazing on the lush green lawns. This is a beautiful area and I enjoyed our guide, Krueger, very much as he did not only focus on finding game but made it a very enjoyable, productive game drive with information about plants, animal behaviour etc. We also went to the hyena den, saw a small breeding herd of buffalos and lots of elephants."
Why We Love It
This journey spans three countries and some truly iconic places. Start off in South Africa's Timbavati Private Reserve to dive right into Big 5 game viewing, then have a change of scenery visiting the magical Victoria Falls in Zambia. It's back to game watching in the elephant haven of Botswana's Chobe before getting deep into the wilderness in the Okavango Delta.
Itinerary at a Glance
3 nights in search of the Big 5 in Kruger at Simbavati River Lodge - South Africa
Game drives and guided walks
2 nights visiting the Victoria Falls while relaxing at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge - Zambia
Enjoy a wide range of activities
3 nights exploring Chobe National Park from Chobe Elephant Camp - Botswana
Game drives, Chobe River cruise, village visit and seasonal canoeing
3 nights enjoying the pristine beauty of the Okavango Delta at Splash Camp - Botswana
Game drives, guided walks, seasonal motorboating and traditional mokoro excursions
Meerkat rating:
Our ratings explained
Our Suggestions
Some special tips to make the most of your safari:
- Add a helicopter scenic flight over the Okavango Delta
Pricing
Rates per person sharing, from:
| Low Season | USD $7540.00 |
| Mid Season | USD $9850.00 |
| High Season | USD $11430.00 |
Seasons vary per package - see detailed itinerary.
This safari experience is available at different levels of comfort
and pricing.
"Even before arriving at Simbavati, we saw giraffe and steenbok just next to the road and wildebeest crossing it plus a herd of approximately 40 impala nearby. Very beautiful setting, lovely scenery, attentive staff and personal experience. We were welcomed by a warthog grazing on the lush green lawns. This is a beautiful area and I enjoyed our guide, Krueger, very much as he did not only focus on finding game but made it a very enjoyable, productive game drive with information about plants, animal behaviour etc. We also went to the hyena den, saw a small breeding herd of buffalos and lots of elephants."
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