Experience a nostalgic safari that recreates the sense of a game-viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the great African explorers.

At the turn of the century, explorers and adventurers made their leisurely way along the dusty paths of Africa. Experience a nostalgic camping / lodge safari that recreates the sense of a game-viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the great African explorers. The Great Wilderness Journey takes time to experience and explore Botswana‘s scenic northern areas: from the blue-green wetlands of the Okavango Delta to the diverse and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Chobe River systems, ending with the world-famous Victoria Falls on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. The tour begins from Maun.

Sample Itinerary
Days 1, 2 & 3: Jacana Camp, Okavango Delta
 (D)
After arrival in Maun, you will be met by your guide and fly by light aircraft over the world of the Okavango Delta. 

Lush Jacana Camp is situated in a permanently flooded region of the private Jao Concession of the Okavango Delta. The camp represents the essence of the Delta, with year-round mokoro safaris as well as island bush walks and, water level permitting, motorboat cruises. On one of the full days, we will also enjoy game drives around the productive Jao flats region to the north of camp.

Days 4, 5 & 6: Motswiri Camp, Selinda Spillway
 (B,L,D)
You depart by aircraft to Motswiri Camp located in the south-western sector of the Selinda private concession, in the seasonally flooded portion of the Okavango Delta where it joins into the Selinda Spillway.

Accommodation is walk-in Meru-style tents .
The area in which the camp is located is scenic with generous shade provided by leadwood and russet bushwillow trees. Open floodplains and woodlands spread out in front of camp. Activities concentrate on nature walks and canoeing, providing a superb view from the canoe of big game coming to the water’s edge to drink. Game drives (by day and night) are possible and often reveal sightings of the rare roan and stately sable antelopes.

Days 7, 8 & 9: Linyanti Discoverer Camp, Linyanti 
(B,L,D)
After breakfast, you fly north-eastwards to the private Linyanti Concession; after a short game drive you arrive at your private Discoverer camp, which is e set up under African ebony and knobthorn acacia trees overlooking panoramic vistas of the Linyanti Swamps.
 Activities include game drives in the private northern sector of the concession, exploring a range of habitats from riverbanks to scrub and forest, with a myriad of wildlife en route to slake their thirst from the river.

Day 10: Chobe River boat cruise, Chobe National Park and Toka Leya, Zambia 
(B,L,D)
After a short morning drive and breakfast, you depart by light aircraft to the northern Chobe region of Chobe National Park. This area is famous for its vast herds of elephants in the dry season and other unique species such as the elusive puku and Chobe bushbuck that move to the river in the hottest hours of the day. Enjoy a light lunch on the boat cruise in a catamaran-style shaded boat.

You leave Botswana and fly to Livingstone International Airport, arriving at Toka Leya in the late afternoon. On leaving Botswana, you fly over the Kazangula border, a point where the four countries of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia meet.

Overlooking the mighty Zambezi River and some of its islands, under a shady canopy of jackalberry and waterberry trees lies Toka Leya., Each en-suite safari style tent has a view of the magnificent Zambezi River and some of its islands. 


Day 11: Victoria Falls, transfer to Livingstone Airport
 (B)
The grand finale is a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1708 metres wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge.
Transfer to Livingstone Airport immediately after the tour of the Victoria Falls.

Typical Inclusions:
• All meals whilst on safari
• All accommodation
• Daily safari activities

Prices and departures may vary please contact your Concierge Traveller Advisor for more information.

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