15-Day Botswana & Zimbabwe Fly-in Safari

Day 1 – 3: Greater Moremi – Botswana

Your 15-Day Botswana & Zimbabwe Fly-in Safari begins on your arrival at Maun International Airport, as you take a helicopter transfer to Mankwe Tented Retreat, your first base, in the Greater Moremi region. Mankwe, meaning “mother leopard,” is a serene sanctuary situated on a private concession east of the magnificent Moremi Game Reserve. This wildlife-rich area blends floodplains, mopane woodland, and acacia forest - home to lions, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, and exceptional birdlife. Morning and afternoon game drives explore both Moremi Game Reserve and nearby private concessions. Between safaris, relax by the pool, enjoy a pampering spa treatment, or watch elephants visit the lodge’s waterhole. Evenings are spent in the open-air boma under Botswana’s vast night sky.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Mankwe Tented Retreat – Two sharing twin/king Meru-style tented suite with private deck and en-suite bathroom
• Included Activities: 2 shared safari game drives per day (morning and afternoon concession game drive), OR 1 shared full day per day (Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai Game Reserve, Chobe Corridor), Mokoro experience
• Optional Activities: Spa treatments, Xakanxa Boat Trip, Scenic Helicopter flight, Village visit

About Mankwe Tented Retreat (Greater Moremi, Botswana)

Mankwe Tented Retreat lies in a private concession on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve, surrounded by mopane woodlands and open plains teeming with wildlife. The camp’s eco-friendly tented suites are built on raised wooden platforms, each with sweeping bush views and an ensuite bathroom. Interconnected walkways lead to elevated decks, two swimming pools, and an open-air boma perfect for starlit dinners.

Day 4 – 5: Okavango Delta – Botswana

After breakfast on day 4, your Botswana & Zimbabwe Fly-in Safari transfers to Khwai Airstrip to fly into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy spectacular views of the delta from above. A short mokoro ride or guided walk brings you to Delta Camp, nestled on a palm-studded island near Chief’s Island at the heart of the delta. Here, days unfold to the sounds of nature — gliding through channels in a traditional mokoro, walking with your guide through the floodplains to discover the smaller wonders of the bush. The Delta’s waterways teem with birdlife, elephants, and hippos, making it one of the world's premier wilderness areas.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Delta Camp – Two sharing lethaka (reed) chalet with en-suite bathroom and shower with a view
• Included Activities: Mokoro excursions, guided bush walks, bird watching, wildlife tracking
• Optional Activities: Cultural interaction at an authentic baYei village

About Delta Camp (Okavango Delta, Botswana)

Delta Camp offers an authentic, motor-free safari experience on a forested island near Chief’s Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Built entirely from natural materials, each open-fronted chalet blends into the wilderness, offering panoramic views of floodplains and palms. Activities focus on guided bush walks and mokoro excursions led by local guides, providing intimate wildlife encounters and insight into delta life.

Day 6 – 7: Kazuma Forest Reserve – Botswana

Your Fly-In Safari takes an air transfer into Kasane International Airport, where you’ll start with the thrilling wildlife of a Chobe River Cruise before transferring to Camp Kuzuma, set in the pristine Kazuma Forest Reserve. This remote area forms part of an elephant corridor between Chobe and Hwange, known for abundant wildlife and minimal crowds. Game drives and guided walks offer close encounters with elephants, giraffes, and buffalo, while sundowners overlooking the camp’s waterhole provide unforgettable game viewing moments.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Camp Kuzuma – Two sharing luxury tented suite with private deck, indoor & outdoor showers, and Victorian bath
• Included Activities: 2 shared safari game drives per day, Chobe River wildlife cruise
• Optional Activities: Spa treatments

About Camp Kuzuma (Kazuma Forest Reserve, Botswana)

Camp Kuzuma is a secluded tented safari camp located in Botswana’s Kazuma Forest Reserve, an untouched wilderness between Chobe and Hwange. Overlooking a busy waterhole along an elephant migration corridor, the camp offers exceptional game viewing, together with a swimming pool and spa facilities. The well-appointed tents are incredibly spacious, boasting deep Victorian baths, indoor & outdoor showers, a private deck and king-sized beds draped in mosquito nets.

Day 8 – 10: Hwange National Park (Northwest) – Zimbabwe

Your Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari crosses into Zimbabwe via the Pandamatenga border and transfers to Nantwich Lodge, located in the remote northwest corner of Hwange National Park. Overlooking a busy dam, Nantwich offers both superb wildlife viewing and peaceful seclusion. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal lions, buffalo herds, elephants, and other predators. Bush walks offer an up-close look at animal tracks and ecology, while evenings feature night drives and relaxed fireside dining.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Nantwich Lodge – Two sharing hilltop suite with en-suite bathroom and panoramic bush views
• Included Activities: Two shared safari game drives or bush walks (subject to availability & season dependent)
• Optional Activities: Spa treatments

About Nantwich Lodge (Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe)

Nantwich Lodge occupies a remote hilltop in northwestern Hwange National Park, overlooking a large dam that attracts lions, elephants, buffalo, and hippos year-round. This intimate eco-lodge, lovingly restored from an old ranger station, combines vintage charm with modern comfort. Suites open to private verandas with expansive bush views, while the camp’s pool is ideal for cooling off, and the underground hide provides close-up wildlife encounters.

Day 11 – 12: Hwange National Park (Northern) – Zimbabwe

Your Botswana & Zimbabwe Fly-in Safari travels deeper into Hwange - to Bumbusi Wilderness Camp, a private camp combining wildlife, culture, and history. Located near the Bumbusi National Monument, this area blends ancient ruins with pristine wilderness. Explore on game drives and guided bush walks along the Deka River, where elephants, buffalo, and predators roam freely. Visit historical sites and ancient rock art for a glimpse into Zimbabwe’s past.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: Bumbusi Wilderness Camp – Two sharing a stone-and-canvas chalet with en-suite bathroom and private veranda
• Included Activities: 2 shared safari game drives or bush walks (subject to availability & season dependent)
• Optional Activities: Visit to Bumbusi National Monument

About Bumbusi Wilderness Camp (Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe)

Tucked beneath ancient mahogany trees and surrounded by rocky hills, Bumbusi Wilderness Camp blends history and wilderness in a remote corner of northern Hwange. The camp features stone-and-canvas chalets with ensuite bathrooms, a swimming pool, and inviting decks overlooking a natural spring that attracts elephants year-round. The nearby Bumbusi National Monument is an archaeological site of ancient ruins and rock engravings.

Day 13 – 14: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic transfer through Hwange to Robins Airstrip, where you’ll fly to Victoria Falls. Stay at Ilala Lodge, just an eight-minute walk from the magnificent waterfall. Explore the rainforest trails and viewpoints on a guided Victoria Falls tour, and enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River - a perfect finale to your safari. Spend your free time exploring Victoria Falls town, visiting markets, cafés, or booking an adventure like helicopter flights, rafting, or the famous bungee jump.

• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Ilala Lodge – Two sharing deluxe room with private balcony, en-suite bathroom, and garden views
• Included Activities: Guided Victoria Falls tour, Zambezi River sunset cruise
• Optional Activities: Helicopter flight over the falls, white-water rafting, bungee jump, Gorge Swing, Chobe day trip, and more.

About Ilala Lodge (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

Ilala Lodge Hotel enjoys an enviable location just minutes from Victoria Falls, offering the closest accommodation to the waterfall on the Zimbabwean side. Surrounded by lush gardens bordering the national park, the lodge provides elegant rooms with private balconies where guests may spot grazing warthogs and hear the distant roar of the Falls. Facilities include two swimming pools, a popular restaurant, and an activities desk for arranging one of the host of activities on offer at Victoria Falls.

Day 15: Victoria Falls – Zimbabwe

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning before your road transfer to Victoria Falls International Airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable 15-Day Botswana & Zimbabwe Fly-in Safari.

• Meals Included: Breakfast

Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari Tour Notes

We recommend booking your incoming and onward flights at least one day before and after this 15-Day Botswana & Zimbabwe Fly-in Safari 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 Victoria Falls, to allow for delays and changes. Speak to your friendly travel advisor to add pre- and post-tour accommodation to your safari booking.

Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari Flights

• 3 x shared light aircraft flights and 1 x helicopter flight are included in the tour price.
• Pricing is subject to the availability of the aircraft at the time of confirmation. Fuel price changes affect flight costs, which are subject to change without prior notice.
• The daily flight schedule is subject to change due to weather and airstrip conditions, or mechanical issues beyond our control
• Luggage restriction: only soft luggage, maximum 20kg. Speak to your travel advisor for further details regarding the luggage policy.

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