Ultimate African Safari

Having landed in Maun Airport via Johannesburg, we’ll take you by private helicopter to Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge, where your safari adventure begins. Nestled within the forest at Sandibe, this is a luxurious retreat in the heart of Okavango Delta, with fantastic facilities. Savour exquisite meals as you take in the stunning views of the floodplains, dotted with papyrus and palms, then retreat to your suite to relax in the plunge pool on your private deck and marvel at the views across the horizon.

Each day you’ll be out exploring the wilderness on safari. Your guide will take you on exhilarating game drives, looking out for the Big Five on bush walks. 

Next you’ll head to the Okavango Delta, full of wildlife-rich landscapes where you can take in the sweeping vistas of the rugged surroundings. Stay in style at &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, a luxury camp in the heart of a private concession.

Discover the beguiling wildlife as you head off with your guide on game drives, bush walks and boat trips - see lagoons where hippos laze - as well as mokoro excursions and birdwatching adventures. Back at camp in the evening, relax by the boma under the vast starry skies. 

You’ll make for the eastern corner of the 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana, and spend a few days in the floodplains of Zibadianja-Lagoon, the source of the Savute Channel. Your accommodation, Zarafa Camp, is shaded under a canopy of ebony and red ivory trees, and is a sumptuous sanctuary in the heart of the Selinda Reserve. 

On game drives you’ll be able to flex your photography skills with the specially-adapted photography vehicle. Budding photographers will be thrilled with the Canon cameras provided by Zarafa Camp, available to use during the length of your stay. You can also go on a thrilling night drive, glide along the lagoon on a pontoon boat or marvel at the birdlife on one of the short walks.

The last few days of your luxury safari will be spent on the edge of the Zambezi River, just upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls. Tongabezi Lodge sits on the river bank amidst the wild riverfront bush, with fantastic birdlife and pods of hippos right on your doorstep. Staying in one of the idyllic river cottages, you’ll have your own private concierge who can arrange activities for you: we recommend a private dinner on the Lookout, a secluded platform in the middle of the lagoon. Take a special sunrise or sunset boat trip, or try canoeing and fishing.

For game viewing, the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is brimming with wildlife, and you can get an insight into the local culture by visiting the museum or a local village, which you can access by mountain bike. Return to the lodge to admire the stunning surroundings from the pool or unwind in the spa.