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SPELLBINDING

TRANSFORMATIVE ESCAPES

Spellbinding Africa

14 NIGHTS, BOTSWANA & ZAMBIA

Discover Botswana’s wildest landscapes before crossing into Zambia on this 14-night adventure, combining unique wildlife encounters with the mesmerising Victoria Falls. Begin with five nights at Jack’s Camp, an iconic retreat overlooking the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans. Your stay’s highlight will be spending an unforgettable night sleeping beneath the stars on the salt pans, surrounded by nothing but the glittering sky.

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Next, fly into the Okavango Delta for three nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge, amid winding waterways and pristine wilderness. Take exploration to new heights on a thrilling doors-off helicopter flight, soaring above the Delta’s labyrinth of lagoons and floodplains while animals roam below.

Continue to Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge for three nights in Chobe National Park. Head out on game drives in search of elephant herds and big cats before a delicious bush breakfast.

Finally, cross into Zambia for three nights at The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara. Visit the mighty Victoria Falls before boarding a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, raising a glass as the African sky turns golden. It’s the ideal ending to an adventure celebrating some of Southern Africa’s most captivating corners.

Overview:
  • Sleep beneath the stars on the Makgadikgadi salt pans
  • 3 nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge in Okavango Delta
  • Take flight above the Delta with a doors-off helicopter experience
  • 3 nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge in Chobe National Park
  • See the mighty Victoria Falls and cruise the Zambezi River at sunset

DAY 1-6 · Makgadikgadi Pans

Jack's Camp · hotel gallery
Jack's Camp · hotel gallery

Makgadikgadi Pans

5 nights at Jack’s Camp

Begin with five nights at Jack’s Camp overlooking the Makgadikgadi salt pans. A highlight is a night sleeping beneath the stars on the pans, surrounded by the glittering sky.

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Jack's Camp

Jack’s Camp

Nestled in Botswana's Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, this luxury safari camp offers classic 1940s-style tents with luxury amenities. Guests enjoy unique wildlife encounters, thrilling activities such as quad biking and cultural experiences with the local people.

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Jack's Camp: Timeless safari Elegance

Timeless safari Elegance

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Experience 1940s-style luxury tents featuring en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and private plunge pools, blending classic charm with modern comfort.

Jack's Camp: Unique desert Adventures

Unique desert Adventures

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Engage in quad biking across the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, interact with habituated meerkats and explore the desert with Bushmen guides.

Jack's Camp: Exclusive wildlife Encounters

Exclusive wildlife Encounters

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Discover rare species like brown hyena and Kalahari lion in a one-million-acre private wildlife reserve, offering unparalleled safari experiences.

DAY 6-9 · Okavango Delta

Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari · hotel gallery
Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari · hotel gallery

Okavango Delta

3 nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge

Fly into the Okavango Delta for three nights at Belmond Eagle Island Lodge, amid winding waterways. A doors-off helicopter flight takes you above the Delta’s lagoons and floodplains, with opportunities to look for wildlife below.

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Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari

Belmond Eagle Island Lodge

Set on a private island in Botswana's Okavango Delta, Belmond Eagle Island Lodge offers an immersive safari experience amidst one of the world's largest inland water systems. This water-focused lodge provides a tranquil retreat, blending contemporary

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Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari: Water-based Safaris

Water-based Safaris

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Experience the delta's unique ecosystem through mokoro canoe excursions, motorboat safaris, and seasonal helicopter flights, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities.

Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari: Plunge Pools

Plunge Pools

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Each tented room features its own plunge pool, providing a secluded spot to relax and observe the surrounding wildlife.

Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari: Open-air Dining

Open-air Dining

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Enjoy meals in the lodge's open-air dining area, where menus highlight locally sourced ingredients and the natural surroundings enhance the experience.

DAY 9-12 · Chobe National Park (Savute)

Botswana · destination photography
Botswana · destination photography

Chobe National Park (Savute)

3 nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

Spend three nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge in Chobe National Park. Head out on game drives in search of elephant herds and big cats before a bush breakfast.

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Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge

DAY 12-15 · Victoria Falls

Royal Livingstone Zambia Hotel by Anantara · hotel gallery
Royal Livingstone Zambia Hotel by Anantara · hotel gallery

Victoria Falls

3 nights at The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

Cross into Zambia for three nights at The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara. Visit Victoria Falls before boarding a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River.

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Royal Livingstone Zambia Hotel by Anantara

The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara

Set on the banks of the Zambezi River with direct access to Victoria Falls, this elegant retreat blends Edwardian charm with safari spirit. Expect refined dining, resident zebra, riverside relaxation, and luxury at the edge of a natural wonder.

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Royal Livingstone Zambia Hotel by Anantara: Unrivalled Location

Unrivalled Location

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Stay within walking distance of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with unlimited access included for every guest.

Royal Livingstone Zambia Hotel by Anantara: Zambezi-side Elegance

Zambezi-side Elegance

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Soak up the romance of a bygone era with whitewashed buildings, vintage ceiling fans, four-poster beds and riverfront views that stretch across to Zimbabwe.

Royal Livingstone Zambia Hotel by Anantara: Wild and Wonderful

Wild and Wonderful

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Encounter zebra, giraffes and impala freely roaming the grounds – a gentle introduction to Zambia’s untamed charm before heading deeper into the wild.

ENJOY THESE EXPERIENCES

Across this journey.

Jacks Camp - Makgadikgadi salt pans sleep out

Spend a night sleeping beneath the stars on the Makgadikgadi salt pans during your stay at Jack’s Camp.

Doors-off Okavango Helicopter Flight

A doors-off helicopter flight soars above the Okavango Delta’s lagoons and floodplains, with opportunities to look for wildlife below.

Bush breakfast at Savute Elephant Lodge

Head out on game drives in Chobe National Park in search of elephant herds and big cats before a bush breakfast.

Victoria Falls sunset cruise

Visit Victoria Falls before boarding a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River.

WINGED BOOTS WISDOM

"Botswana is the safari experience that keeps on giving. To enhance this itinerary further, I’d recommend a walking safari in the Okavango Delta, one of the few places you can in Southern Africa. It was a highlight for me on my recent trip."
MATT CLAYDEN

MATT CLAYDEN

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