Great Wilderness Journey

THE GREAT WILDERNESS JOURNEY (10 days)

Please note that this trip will operate only in the Maun-to-Livingstone direction. 2 to 3 scheduled departure per month year around.

The Great Wilderness Journey takes time to experience and explore Botswana's scenic northern areas: from the blue-green wetlands of the Okavango Delta to the diverse and wildlife-rich Linyanti and Chobe River systems, ending with the world-famous Victoria Falls on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River.

Days 1, 2 & 3: Jacana Camp, Okavango Delta
After arrival in Maun, you will be met by your guide for your flight by light aircraft over the shimmering water world of the Okavango Delta.

Lush Jacana Camp is situated in a permanently flooded region of the private Jao Concession of the Okavango Delta. A true water camp, it represents the essence of the Delta, with year-round mokoro safaris as well as island bush walks and, water level permitting, motorboat cruises. Game drives around the productive Jao flats region to the north of camp are included daily.

Days 4, 5 & 6: Ketumetse Trails Camp (Motswiri), Okavango Delta

Depart this morning by aircraft to Ketumetse Trails Camp. Accommodation is in walk-in Meru-style tents (maximum of two guests per tent). The tents are airy and designed to recreate the accommodation style of the early explorers.

Activities concentrate on nature walks and canoeing, providing a superb view from the canoe of big game coming to the water's edge to drink. Game drives (by day and night) are possible, and catch and release fishing is also offered.

Days 7, 8 & 9: Linyanti Discoverer Camp, Linyanti

After breakfast, fly to the private Linyanti Concession and take a short game drive, arriving at our private camp.

Activities include game drives in the private northern sector of the concession, exploring a range of habitats from riverbanks to scrub and forest, and an optional afternoon canoe trip, before returning to camp at dusk. Another possible activity is an all-day game drive to the Savute Channel.

To complete the experience, in the rainy season and on the third day it is possible to enjoy a full-day activity to the Savute Channel. This daytrip is specifically tailored to enjoy the seasonal and migratory movements of wildlife.

Day 10: Chobe River boat cruise, Chobe National Park and Toka Leya, Zambia
After a short morning drive and breakfast, depart by light aircraft to the northern Chobe region of Chobe National Park. Enjoy a light lunch on the boat cruise in a catamaran-style shaded boat.

Leave Botswana and fly to Livingstone International Airport, arriving at Toka Leya in the late afternoon. The camp consists of 12 safari-style tents, each en-suite with a view of the magnificent Zambezi River and some of its islands.

Day 11: Victoria Falls, transfer to Livingstone Airport
The grand finale is a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Following your tour of Victoria Falls, transfer to Livingston Airport where you will meet your onward flight.

Get started with the sample itinerary above or email Jacky with your "wish-list" and ideas, time frame and budget requirements and we will get back to you with suggestions and a price quote for your completely customized itinerary.