Botswana Multi-Sport Safari

Day 1: Johannesburg, South Africa

After arriving in Johannesburg off your international flight, unwind in your luxurious and comfortable accommodations, in close proximity to the airport. 

Days 2 - 4: Mashatu Private Game Reserve, Botswana

Board a commercial flight to Polokwane. On arrival to Polokwane, you will be met and drive transferred 2 hours to Mashatu Game Reserve and your accommodation, Mashatu Main Camp. Mashatu Game Reserve is located in the remote eastern corner of Botswana, on an enormous tract of land which comprises a diverse wilderness of savannah, riverine forests, marshland, open plains and sandstone outcrops, and is home to no less than seven of Africa's giants; the African elephant, the baobab tree, the eland, the ostrich, the kori bustard, lion and giraffe. Enjoy some of the most exciting game-viewing in Africa in the Reserve’s over 100 acres of rugged, unspoiled landscape. In addition to walking safaris and game drives in vehicles, the Reserve may be explored on mountain bikes guided by expert rangers and experienced trackers in the early morning and late afternoon. 

Days 5 - 6: Okavango Delta, Botswana

Take a private flight to Duba Plains, perhaps the Okavango Delta's most remote camp, located in the 115 square mile Kwedi Reserve and in the extreme northern region of the Delta. The camp is situated on an island, surrounded by expansive seasonally flooded plains and shaded by tall ebony, fig and garcinia trees. This pristine area is home to lion, leopard, lechwe, elephant and huge herds of buffalo, as well as a large variety of Okavango Delta bird life. The camp offers a variety of activities, ranging from mokoro and boating excursions to game drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles and walking safaris (at the manager's discretion) if water levels permit.

Days 7 - 9: Selinda Spillway, Botswana

Fly to Northern Botswana's Selinda Spillway to begin a four day, 40 mile, canoe safari. All 3 nights will be spent in fly camps along the way. The days are spent paddling along the Spillway with stops whenever there is something of interest to be seen along the banks. At night, the deep silence is punctuated by nocturnal sounds, from peeping frogs to roaring lion or the hyena's whooping call. The atmosphere is magical and the highlight of any African safari. The area is well known for elephant, buffalo, sable antelope, roan antelope, and wild dog. Other possible sightings include cheetah, lion, leopard and variety of other species. It is also a birder's paradise with some 300 species to be seen. Experienced guides and staff attend to your every need, picking suitable camp sites to enjoy a fine meal and stories around the campfire at day's end. 

Day 10: Selinda Reserve, Botswana

After breakfast, resume canoeing until late morning, at which point you will be transferred to a small, luxury camp situated on the eastern banks of the Selinda Spillway. The shaded camp is raised off the ground offering extraordinary views over the floodplains, waterways and wide open savannas which are only broken by attractive palm islands. On safari it is possible to see a tremendous diversity of species, from resident prides of lion to huge herds of elephant and packs of wild dog. It is also home to the ungulates, from the rare roan to the ubiquitous zebra. Nocturnal wildlife is prolific as well, and there are frequent sightings of aardwolf and civet. 

Days 11 - 12: Victoria Falls, Zambia

Fly to Kasane, and drive transfer to your hotel situated near Victoria Falls on the Zambian side of the river. Victoria Falls offers a range of activities from crafts markets to more adventurous sports. The Falls themselves offer the most spectacular views and are a must for the photographer, and a walk in the rain forest is a memorable experience. Visit the cultural village, handicraft markets, and museum. The railway bridge offers one of the highest and most thrilling bungee jumps in the world. "The Flight of Angels," a flight over the falls by light aircraft, helicopter, or microlight, offers views experienced by few. If water sport is your choice of activity then try the white water rafting or power boating below the falls. A more sedate but equally adventurous activity is to take a guided canoe safari or fish for the prized tiger fish. Game drives and elephant rides into the Mosi O Tunya National Park give you the chance to view Zambia's only white rhino population. 

Day 13: Johannesburg, South Africa and International Flights Home

Fly from Livingstone to Johannesburg, where you will connect with your international flights home.