16-day Botswana and Zimbabwe Wildlife Lodge Group Safari
€4.799,00
This is a starting price
- 16-day Southern Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe lodge group safari
- Accommodation as described in the itinerary or equivalent
- Entrance fees for the aforementioned National Parks and excursions
- activities as described in the itinerary
- transport during the journey in a special safari overland truck with adjustable seats and ample legroom and in 4x4
Open safari vehicle during stay in Moremi, Khwai and Savuti mobile camping - meals as described
- guidance from two professional English-speaking guides
- digital information booklet
Travel code AOL 1005
Description
In short
One A magnificent tour door Botswana and Zimbabwe including visits to the Kalahari plains and a meeting with the Bushman, visit to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
Flight over the Okavango Delta, Mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta, Game walks, game drives Okay mobile camping in the Moremi Okay Savuti Game Reserve, a Boat cruise about Chobe River.
Visit to Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, visit to the Victoria Falls, Driving game in the Hwange National Park and on foot in search of rhinos in the Matopos National Park.
Programme
Day 1: Johannesburg - Paje
Depart from Johannesburg (Protea Marriott Balalaika Hotel, Sandton) (approx. 06:30) and drive north to the Martins Drift border post with Botswana.
After customs formalities, drive towards Paje via the vast plains of the Kalahari.
Arrival at the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and the rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
During dinner, a briefing by the guide.
Overnight stay in a two-person chalet at Khama Rhino Sanctuary.
- Activities include: scenic drive through northwest South Africa and the Kalahari Desert, entrance fees for Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Overnight stay: two-person chalet with en-suite bathroom or a 2-bedroom chalet with a shared bathroom
- Meals inclusive: dinner
- Distance: 600 km
- For more information, see: www.khamarhinosanctuary.org.bw
Day 2: Paje - Maun
As is usual in Africa, an early start to the day. Game drive in an open safari vehicle through the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, looking for rhinoceroses (both white and black rhinos) and the 30 other mammals found here.
After a delicious brunch at the camp, we depart from the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and drive across the vast salt pans towards Maun. We arrive in Maun and drive to the lodge, situated on the Boteti River. Tonight, we'll fall asleep to the sounds of the bush and the hippos.
Overnight stay at Drifters Maun Lodge in a twin tented chalet. (permanent tent)
- Activities include: game drive in Khama Rhino Sanctuary in an open safari vehicle, entrance fee Khama Rhino Sanctuary
- Overnight stay: double permanent tented lodge with en-suite bathroom
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 485 km
- For more information, see: www.drifters.co.za/accommodation/drifters-maun-lodge/
Day 3: Maun – Okavango Delta
After breakfast, depart for Maun Airport for a domestic flight into the heart of the Okavango Delta.
The coming days will be spent in the Delta in search of the Lechwe antelope, the Bee-eater and the African Fish Eagle.
Excursions are made in a mokoro (dug-out canoe) and game walks are undertaken on islands in the Delta, accompanied by experienced local Motswana guides who have grown up in this environment.
Through informal interaction with these local guides, much is learned about the way of life in this remote wilderness.
There will also be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the surroundings and take a dip in the cooling swimming pool.
Overnight stay at Guma Lagoon Camp in the Okavango Delta in a two-person permanent safari tent with beds. (tented camp)
- Activities including: charter flight from Maun to Okavango Delta
- Overnight stay: two-person permanent safari tent with beds and shared shower/toilet facilities
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 40 km total driving
- For more information, see: www.guma-lagoon.com
Day 4: Okavango Delta
Full day in the Okavango Delta with mokoro excursions and guided game walks.
Overnight stay at Guma Lagoon Camp in a twin bedded safari tent (tented camp).
- Activities include: Okavango Delta, mokoro trips, guided walk with a local Motswana guide, sunset boat trip, picnic on an island in the Okavango Delta
- Optional activity: Helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta
- Overnight stay: two-person permanent safari tent with beds and shared shower/toilet facilities
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Okavango Delta – Moremi and Savuti game reserve
After breakfast, we drive to the airstrip for our flight over the Okavango Delta to Moremi National Park (Khwai airstrip). Upon landing, we will be met by 4x4 Landcruisers that will take us to the camp situated on the Khwai River.
En route to the camp, a game drive in search of the local wildlife. The next 4 days will be spent in Moremi and Savuti Game Reserve/National Park, one of the highlights of this trip.
The days are spent with game drives through the park, arriving at the end of the day at the mobile safari camp (private) in the middle of the bush and on the banks of the Kwai River. The environment is pristine and there are no permanent facilities here; everything for the camp is brought in and taken away again when we leave.
The route taken is flexible and dependent on the animals' movements and the season.
Overnight stay in the private bush camp in a twin safari tent (separate shower and toilet facilities).
- Activities include: flight over the Okavango Delta, game drives in 4x4 safari Landcruisers accompanied by Motswana guides
- Overnight stay: two-person tent in a private camp with a separate (bush) shower and toilet.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 - 7 - 8 Moremi and Savuti Game Reserve
The days are spent with game drives through the Moremi Game Reserve, and/or the Savuti Game Reserve. The Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi National Park are also possibilities.
It all depends on where the game is at that particular moment.
At the end of each day, arrive at the mobile safari camp (private) in the middle of the bush.
The environment is unspoilt and there are no permanent facilities here; everything at the camp is brought in and taken away again when we leave.
The route taken is flexible and dependent on the animals' movements and the season.
Overnight stays in the private bush camp in a twin-bed tent (separate shower and toilet facilities) (bushcamp)
- Activities include: game drives in 4x4 safari Landcruisers accompanied by Motswana guides
- Overnight stay: two-person tent in a private camp with a separate (bush) shower and toilet.
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9 Moremi and Savuti Game Reserve - Maun
One last game drive through the park and in the afternoon, drive back to Maun. There will be some time to walk through the town, do some shopping and have lunch in one of the many restaurants (own expense). Afterwards, drive to the lodge.
Rest of the afternoon at your leisure to relax, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy the animals that come to drink from the river.
Overnight stay at Drifters Maun Tented Lodge in a twin safari tent with beds. (tented camp)
- Activities include: last game drive in Moremi Game Reserve, visit to Maun
- Optional activity: Helicopter flight over the Delta
- Overnight stay: double permanent tented lodge with en-suite bathroom
- Meals including: breakfast and dinner
- Distance: 225 km
Day 10: Maun – Makgadikgadi Pans
This morning offered a calm start to the day after all those early mornings during the safari. We enjoyed the peace, the river, and the animals that came there to drink, or we could relax by the pool.
A walk can also be taken to Chenoga Village with one of the lodge's staff. An early lunch and after lunch, you will depart towards the Makgadikgadi Pans.
Arrival at the lodge and, with a bit of luck, a sunset with views of the waterhole and the elephants coming to drink there.
Overnight stay at Elephant Sands Lodge in a double room or double safari tent (permanent tent).
- Activities include: village walk Chenoga, visit Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, stargazing
- Overnight stay: two-person permanent safari tent with beds and en-suite bathroom
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 325 km
- For more information, see: www.elephantsands.com
Day 11: Makgadikgadi Pans – Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Depart after breakfast and drive towards Kasane and Chobe National Park.
In the afternoon, a boat cruise on the Chobe River in search of wildlife.
After the boat cruise, drive to the border with Zimbabwe and cross the border. Drive to Victoria Falls and the A Zambezi River Lodge.
Overnight stay at the A Zambezi River Lodge in a double room. (lodge/hotel)
- Activity includes: boat cruise on the Chobe River in Chobe National Park, Chobe National Park entrance fee
- Overnight stay: A Zambezi River Lodge in a double room with an en-suite bathroom
- Meals inclusive of: breakfast, lunch
- Distance: 345 km
- For more information, see: www.azambeziriverlodge.co
Day 12: Victoria Falls
Full day in Victoria Falls to explore the town of Victoria Falls at your own pace and, of course, to visit the famous Victoria Falls.
Today is at your leisure to visit the waterfalls at your own pace and to do other activities such as bungee jumping, white water rafting, helicopter flights and much more.
Overnight stay at the A Zambezi River Lodge in a double room. (lodge/hotel)
- Activity includes: Victoria Falls National Park entrance fee
- Optional activities: bungee jumping, white water rafting, helicopter flight over the falls, walking with lions
- Overnight stay: A Zambezi River Lodge in a double room with an en-suite bathroom
- Meals included: breakfast
Day 13: Victoria Falls - Hwange
After breakfast, depart from Victoria Falls and drive south towards Hwange village and Hwange National Park.
In the afternoon, a game drive will be taken through Hwange National Park in open 4x4 safari vehicles in search of elephants, buffalo, leopards, wild dogs, lions, and some of the other animals found here.
Overnight stay at Camp Silwane in a twin ensuite safari tent (tent lodge)
- Activities include: scenic drive through Zimbabwe, game drive in Hwange National Park including entrance fee.
- Overnight stay: double safari tent with beds and an en-suite bathroom
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Distance: 230 km
- For more information, see: www.campsilwane.org
Day 14: Hwange – Matobo National Park
Departure from Hwange and via the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city with wide streets.
Then drive to Matobo Hills National Park. Arrive and game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle through the park.
A bushwalk led by rangers will also be created in the park, searching for the rhinoceroses that live here.
After the game drive, drive to the lodge, situated high on a hilltop with superb views over the surrounding area.
Overnight stay at Big Cave Camp in a double room. (lodge)
- Activities include: 4x4 game drive Matobos National Park, rhino tracking on foot with rangers, Matobos N.P. entrance fees.
- Overnight stay: Big Cave Camp in a double room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Distance: 330 km
- For more information, see: www.bigcavematopos.com
Day 15: Matobo National Park – Martin’s Drift
Via the Plumtree border post back to Botswana and drive via Francistown to the Stevensford Game Reserve. In the afternoon, a walk along the river bank for a last glimpse of the African bush.
Dinner around the campfire.
Overnight stay at Stevensford Lodge in a twin room (lodge)
- Activities include: afternoon bushwalk along the river with a guide
- Overnight stay: double room with en-suite bathroom
- Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Distance: 455 km, approx. 6 – 6½ hours' drive
- For more information, see: www.sgrbw.com
Day 16: Martin's Drift - Johannesburg
After breakfast, depart from Stevensford Game Reserve and drive via the Groblersbrug border post to Johannesburg.
The journey concludes at the Protea Marriott Balalaika Hotel, Sandton in Johannesburg around 5:00 PM (depending on border crossing and travel time).
End of arrangement.
- Meals included: breakfast
- Distance: 445 km
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16-DAY REIS Botswana Wildlife Lodge Group Safari:
- £4799,- per person(valid from 01-01-2026 to 31-12-2026)
This price is based on two travellers. For solo travellers; accommodation during the safari will be allocated (at no extra cost) or there will be a supplement of €633 pp (2026) for a single tent/room during the trip.
Optional extras:
- Additional overnight stay in Johannesburg at the start or end of the trip: €55 per person per night in a double room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Supplement for a single room: €30 per person per night.
- Extra overnight stay in Victoria Falls: €80 per person per night in a twin garden room based on two people per room, including breakfast.
- Supplement for a single room €40 per person per night.
- Extra overnight stay Maun: €50 per person per night.
- Single room supplement € 25
- Arrival and/or departure transfer optional to book £45 per person (one way) (£55 per person one way between 8pm and 6am).
Prices for departures after 31-12-2026 are not yet available. If you are interested, please send us an email. Contact form.
Flight
The stated travel cost does not include international flights.
We can offer you flights from all airlines affiliated with IATA BSP.
Upon request, we can provide you with a price quotation for various airlines. Flight price indication for this trip: KLM from EUR 850,- per person including airport tax for the Amsterdam – Johannesburg – Amsterdam route.
Extension of the journey
If you prefer a longer or shorter stay in Africa, that is possible.
A “tailor-made” trip to suit your personal wishes is also possible, of course.
If you let us know your requirements, we would be happy to provide you with an attractive quote.
Not many holiday days?
That can happen. This trip can also be made from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls.
Day 13 marks the end of your trip in Victoria Falls. The cost for the 13-day safari is €4,332 per person, based on two people sharing a room.
The trip can also be made from Maun to Victoria Falls, with the journey starting on day 2 in Maun and ending on day 13 in Victoria Falls. The cost for the 12-day safari is €4236 per person, based on two people sharing a room.
As a final option, the trip can be made from Maun to Maun, a 9-day journey. The trip will then start in Maun on day 2 and end in Maun on day 10. Cost for this option €4044 per person. Single supplement on request.
Departure dates 2026:
January
13, 27
February: 10, 24
March: 10, 24
April: 7, 21
May: 19
June: 02, 16, 30
July: 14, 28
Augustus: 11, 25
September: 08, 22
October: 06, 20
November: 03, 17
December: 01, 15, 29
Incl./excl. with this trip
Travel information
Number of participants:
We conduct our lodge safaris in small groups to offer the best and most flexible programme possible.
Small groups mean more time for the traveller, shorter waiting times and a cosy, personal atmosphere during the trip.
The average age on this tour is 38-45 but ages range from 18 to 55.
The minimum age for children is 12 years.
For travellers over 55, a case-by-case assessment can be made to determine the suitability of the requested journey, and a medical “fitness to travel” certificate may be requested from your GP.
Guaranteed departure with 4 booked participants / maximum 16 participants.
Language
Since the participants on the above trip come from different countries, English will be spoken by the guide during the trip.
The trip is accompanied by two certified guides for optimal knowledge, information, and individual attention.
Visa
If you hold a Dutch passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your return from the trip, no visa is required for South Africa and Botswana.
A visa is required for Zimbabwe.
This can be purchased at the border for approximately US$ 30 per person (subject to change).
For Zimbabwe, the visa can also be applied for online via www.evisa.gov.zwbut only after the car's registration number is known at the start of the journey.
Furthermore, there must be enough blank pages next to each other in the passport for the required stamps (allow for at least 2 to 3 blank pages per country to be visited).
If you hold a nationality other than Dutch or Belgian, please check with the Consulate of the relevant countries. AfrikaOnline does not arrange visas.
For information, please visit the visa service website: www.visum.nl. Should travellers not be in possession of a valid passport and/or travel documents during their journey, any consequences will be at their own expense. (subject to change).
If you are travelling with children under 18 years of age, you must be in possession of a copy of the birth certificate.
If you are travelling as a single parent or alone with your minor child, you must also be in possession of a consent form from the other parent.
Enquire with Afrika Online for comprehensive information on this.
Highlights of the trip:
Khama Rhino Sanctuary – open-top safari vehicle game drive, Okavango Delta – flights, game walks and mokoro trips, Moremi, Khwai and Savuti Game Reserves – mobile camping and game drives, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Chobe National Park – boat cruise on the Chobe River and visit to Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park – game drive, Matobos National Park – game drive and rhino walk. Visit to 7 National Parks and Nature Reserves during this trip.
Naturally, during the trip, an effort will be made to visit villages and make contact with the local inhabitants.
Transport
Transport during the journey is by a special Overland safari truck with 17 adjustable seats and ample legroom.
During the Moremi, Khwai and Savuti mobile camping safari, transport is in 4x4 open safari vehicles.
Comfortable travel and excellent for game drives.
Large windows so everyone has a good view. Luggage lockers available for personal items.
Travel – Cancellation Insurance
Taking out travel insurance is compulsory, and cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
If the insurance is not arranged through AfrikaOnline, we kindly request that you provide us with the name of the insurer and the policy numbers of both insurances no later than two weeks before the start of the trip.
Participation
From 12 years old, no maximum age. However, at least 1 adult must accompany every child under 18.
During the trip, walks will be undertaken that require a certain level of stamina. The walks are rated as easy to moderate and are optional at all times.
Team spirit is part of the enjoyment of travelling in a group, and during the trip, assistance is requested with preparing meals, cleaning the truck, and setting up camp.
Overnight stays
All overnight stays during this trip will be in lodges, hotels, permanent safari tents, and 4 nights camping in the Kwai region.
During this trip, you will spend 5 nights in a lodge/hotel, 4 nights “wild” camping in a mobile camp, and 6 nights in a permanent tented camp.
Meals:
During the trip, good, healthy meals will be prepared using mostly local produce. The meals will largely be prepared by the lodge/accommodation where you are staying or by the guide.
Lunch is usually on the go at a local restaurant or in the form of a picnic taken from the lodge or prepared by the guides.
During this trip, 16 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 13 dinners are included.
Medical conditions:
Anyone in good health may participate in this trip.
Luggage
Due to limited space in the car, only a duffel bag or a frameless rucksack weighing a maximum of 20 kg per person is permitted. A (hard-shell) suitcase cannot be accommodated.
For this trip, you are asked to bring an additional small backpack or bag for clothing and personal items during the 4 days in the Khwai area.
The remaining luggage will be left at Maun Camp.
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