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10-Day Southern Africa Fly-in Safari: Botswana, Zambia &…

Tour Length10 days
Priced from pps $9657 R156899 £7215 8447 A$13912 C$13730 NZ$16967 Full pricing info
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Summary of this Lodge Safari

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  • Max. Group Size 10 Travellers
  • Departs from Maun, Botswana
  • Ends at Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Accommodation Lodge / Safari Lodge
  • Transport Fly-in Safari / Game Viewing Vehicle / Boat
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Quick Itinerary Overview

Discover luxury for less on this exclusive three-country Southern Africa safari itinerary in Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This premium yet great-value journey combines fly-in comfort and stylish accommodation with immersive wildlife experiences, giving you more time on safari and less time on the road.

Begin in a private reserve in Botswana’s Linyanti region, where thriving wildlife congregates along the wetlands and game drives unfold in complete exclusivity, far from the crowds. Continue to a serene Zambezi riverside retreat in Zambia, perfectly positioned for easy access to the iconic Victoria Falls and thrilling activities on land and water. Conclude on the tranquil shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, where boating safaris and breathtaking sunsets elevate your safari to a new dimension. Stay in stylish safari lodges along the way.

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Itinerary for this Tour

Day 1 - 3: Linyanti Wildlife Reserve - Botswana

Your Premium Safari Circuit begins with a scenic scheduled safari aircraft transfer from Maun to the Linyanti airstrip, followed by a thrilling helicopter transfer to your remote bush camp. Suspended between sky and savannah, take in sweeping aerial views of wetlands, floodplains, and the majestic wildlife below.

Spend three days exploring the pristine Linyanti wetlands on a selection of morning, afternoon, and night game drives as well as guided walking safaris with expert rangers. Traditional mokoro trips through shallow waterways offer intimate wildlife encounters and exceptional birdwatching. Between adventures, retreat to camp and take a refreshing swim, enjoy the elevated lounge and bar, browse the boutique, and enjoy evenings beneath a symphony of stars around the campfire.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Linyanti Bush Camp. Luxury tented suite, ensuite with king bed, mosquito-draped privacy, writing desk, private viewing deck (two sharing)
  • Included Activities: Morning, afternoon & night game drives, walking safaris (16+), mokoro safaris (subject to water levels)
  • Optional Activity: Community visit

Day 4 - 6: Victoria Falls - Zambia

Your Three Countries Explorer continues with a final game drive en route to the airstrip for a scheduled safari flight to Kasane airport, followed by a road transfer into Zambia. Your elegant riverside lodge becomes your base for three nights of adventure and relaxation beside the mighty Zambezi River, close to the magnificent Victoria Falls.

Enjoy private guided tours of Victoria Falls from every angle, and explore the region with game drives, canoeing, boat cruises, cultural visits, rhino walking safaris, and waterfall viewing on both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides. Unwind in the serene luxury of your lodge that features a spa, gym, a firepit overlooking the river, and an infinity pool that seems to spill into the Zambezi itself.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Thorntree River Lodge. Spacious river-view suite with plunge pool, viewing deck, indoor/outdoor showers, bathtub, and stocked bar cart (two sharing)
  • Included Activities: Boat cruises, guided visit to Victoria Falls (Zambia side), game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, canoeing safari (16+), rhino walk (16+), seasonal catch-and-release fishing
  • Optional Activity: Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls, community visit, and more

Day 7 - 9: Lake Kariba - Zimbabwe

After breakfast, you are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport to catch your scheduled flight to the Bumi airstrip and your lodge, where shimmering Lake Kariba stretches to the horizon. Watch elephants wander the shoreline, crocs bask in sunlight, and hippos snort in the shallows while predators patrol the surrounding bush.

Your days are spent in lake adventures aboard the Lady Jacqueline, including boat cruises, sunset safaris, walking activities, birding, stargazing, fishing, and night drives to spot those elusive creatures only active at night. Your lake-view lodge blends natural textures and Tongan cultural aesthetics, offering an infinity pool, spa, and a scenic dining deck perfect for wildlife-filled sunsets.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Accommodation: Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. Lake-facing suite with air-conditioning, freestanding bath, indoor/outdoor shower, minibar, private deck (two sharing)
  • Included Activities: Morning, afternoon & night game drives, walking safaris (16+), boat cruises, seasonal catch-and-release fishing (16+)
  • Optional Activity: Community visit

Day 10: Harare - Zimbabwe

After a final game drive, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Harare International Airport. Your unforgettable Three Countries Explorer adventure concludes as you connect with onward travel.

  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Premium Safari Circuit Tour Notes

  • We recommend booking your incoming and onward flights at least one day before and after this 10-Day Premium Safari Circuit: Three Countries Explorer is scheduled. It is advisable to arrive the day before the tour starts in Maun, and fly out the day after the safari tour ends in Harare, to allow for delays and changes. Speak to your friendly travel advisor to add pre- and post-tour accommodation to your safari booking.
  • Mokoro and walking safaris are restricted to guests aged 16 and older. Mokoro safaris are also subject to water levels. Guides are armed for safety during walking safaris.

Premium Safari Circuit Tour Flights

  • Scheduled inter-camp air transfers (helicopter or fixed-wing) are included in the tour price. Note that flight rates are subject to change at any time.
  • Luggage restriction: only soft luggage, maximum 20kg. Speak to your travel advisor for further details on the luggage policy.

Child Policy

This tour does take children.

  • This tour welcomes children 12 years and older.
  • Families with children under the age of 12 can opt for a child-friendly Linyanti lodge alternative.
  • Mokoro and walking safaris are restricted to guests aged 16 and older. 
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1. Maun, Botswana

2. Linyanti, Botswana

3. Kariba, Zimbabwe

4. 5Q43+QWC National Park, Mosi - Oa - Tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia

5. Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Airport Rd, Harare, Zimbabwe

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