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Travel through Botswana's incredibly varied ecosystems, appreciating the country's pristine landscape and incredible wildlife at each stop. From the beauty of the Mashatu Game Reserve, to the vast expanse of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, to the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, you will find yourself surrounded by unparalleled natural beauty and have the opportunity to engage in unforgettable activities. Game drives, cultural encounters, boat cruises and horseback riding will each provide you with unique insights into this magical land.
It is impossible to capture the essence of Africa in words. Its diversity of ecosystems and of culture make it one of the most fascinating of the seven continents to explore. While here you have the opportunity to encounter truly majestic wildlife, meet warm and charistmatic locals, and find a piece of yourself. Visitors arrive eager and excited to discover all it has to offer, and leave forever changed by its beauty.
Botswana is home to some of Africa’s most spectacular landscapes and truly untouched wilderness. Here, you can move from impossibly vast salt pans to incredibly lush waterways, all the while surrounded by the animals for which the continent is famous. A variety of activities will keep you completely enthralled in all things wild.
Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met off the plane by a representative who will assist with airport formalities and escort you on foot to the Intercontinental Hotel. Accommodations will be reserved for one night, including breakfast . Relax and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure!
Intercontinental Airport Hotel Meals: N/A
This morning, you will make your way back to the Johannesburg Airport and take the shuttle to nearby Lanseria Airport. Here, you will board a shared light aircraft to the Limpopo Valley, Botswana.
Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will complete airport formalities and be met by your camp guide for your transfer to Mashatu Euphorbia. Your home for the next two nights, Euphorbia is a pristine oasis within the Mashatu Game Reserve. Its eight villas are tucked into the landscape, fostering a feeling of total immersion into your surroundings, which includes the Euphorbia plant after which the property is named.
Enjoy a delicious lunch and some down time before heading out on an afternoon activity. Dinner will be served back at the lodge.
Mashatu Euphorbia Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy your day on safari! Alongside your guide and tracker, you can participate in shared morning and afternoon game drives. As you traverse the beautiful terrain, you have the chance to spot leopard, lion, elephant, and other unforgettable wildlife.
For those looking for more adventure, consisder a walking, biking, or horseback riding safari. (Additional costs may apply.) Each option is guaranteed to get your blood pumping, as there’s nothing quite like spotting giraffe and zebra from the saddle or on foot.
You might also enjoy a session in the photographic hide (additional costs apply). Safely tucked partially underground, you will view wildlife from an entirely new perspective. The lodge’s resident photographer will accompany you, offering insight and advice to help you capture each animal as it approaches the watering hole.
All meals will be served at the lodge.
Mashatu Euphorbia Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Today, after breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to your shared light aircraft flight to the Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Upon arrival into Lanseria, you will complete airport formalities and take the shuttle to the Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. From here, you will make your way on foot to the Intercontinental Hotel. Accommodations will be reserved for one night. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.
Intercontinental Airport Hotel Meals: Breakfast
Today, after breakfast and checkout, you will make your way back to the Johannesburg Airport for your commercial flight to Maun, Botswana.
Upon arrival in Maun, you will complete airport formalities and proceed to check in for your shared light aircraft fligh to the Khwai Private Reserve (Okavango Delta).
You will be met by your camp guide and transferred to Tuludi Camp, where you will stay for three nights. Located within a private reserve, you have access to almost 500,000 acres of untamed wilderness. The surrounding flood plains and narrow waterways not only bring wildlife directly into camp but also provide visitors with a wide range of safari activities. There is truly no better access point to exploring the best of the Okavango Delta.
Following a delicious lunch, you can settle into your tented rooms and then head out on an afternoon excursion. Dinner will be served back at camp.
Tuludi Camp Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy two days exploring the Okavango Delta.
With so many activity options available, you might choose to partake in morning and afternoon game drives. These outings are a great way to view the Delta’s varied terrain and to spot some of the region’s incredible wildlife. Here, you have the chance to see it all, from the big cats, like cheetah and leopard, to the more elusive creatures, such as wild dog. Walking safaris are also an option, and a great way to notice the smaller, more subtle aspects of the Afrian bush.
Spending time on the water, weather depending, is also a must, as it exposes you to an entirely different side of the reserve. Boat cruises introduce you to animals like hippos and hundreds of different bird species. Mokoro rides give you the opportunity to gracefully move through the narrower waterways. Powered using a wooden pole, you hear nothing but the uninterrupted sounds of the Delta.
You might also consider relaxing in camp. Boasting a large swimming pool in the main area, a private plunge pool in your room and a treehouse library, there are plenty of spaces to simply pause and enjoy the experience of being on safari.
All meals will be served at camp.
Tuludi Camp Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
This morning, after breakfast and a morning activity, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your shared light aircraft flight to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
Here, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Jack’s Camp, your home for the next three nights. With just nine tents, this Moroccan-inspired camp promises top notch service, incredible food, and exceptional guiding. The main dining area includes an extensive collection of Makgadikgadi artifacts, making it just one of two national museums in Botswana. What’s more, its prime location makes it the perfect base for exploring the vast salt pans.
Enjoy lunch and a bit of down time before meeting for high tea and your afternoon activity. Dinner will be served back at camp.
Jack’s Camp Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Enjoy two days exploring the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, where the activities are endless.
Set off on a shared game drive to find the large herds of zebra and wildebeest who migrate through (usually December – April) or the rare brown hyena. Join the local bushmen for a walk, learning about their traditions and way of life.
For those looking for a bit more adventure, you can explore on horseback or take a doors-off helicopter flight, both of which provide an entirely new perspective of this ecosystem. If visiting in the dry season, you can even hop on a quad bike and drive out into the pans to appreciate their beauty and a moment of silence. (Additional costs may apply for these activities.)
The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans also offer visitors the opportunity to interact with a family of habituated meerkats. Meeting up with a local meerkat specialist, you follow the group as they forage for food. In time, and as the animals grow comfortable with your presence, you might have a curious meerkat climb onto your leg. Sometimes, they’ll even hop onto your shoulder or head. It is an unforgettable experience.
All meals will be served at camp.
Jack’s Camp Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
After breakfast and a morning excursion, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your shared light aircraft flight to Maun. From here, you will check in for a commercial flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be assisted with checking in for your onward flights home (international air not included).
N/A Meals: Breakfast
Travel Beyond would like to thank Mashatu Euphorbia Lodge, Tuludi Lodge and Jack’s Camp for their generous and collaborative partnership on this trip.
Travel dates are based on availability upon booking and are valid for travel through December 19, 2023, excluding blackout dates below.
Not available for travel during the following dates:
