The A Tale of Botswana

Sitting at the heart of Southern Africa, Botswana is a truly diverse land. From the arid wilderness of the Kalahari to the lush, verdant Okavango Delta, this surprising country will cast its spell over you.

This is undoubtedly Africa's greatest wildlife destination, with game roaming free across the plains and not restricted to the parks.

The capital Gaberone is home to the best selling book ' The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency' and whilst there, we will endeavour to show you as many of the books locations as possible.

For the safari section of this itinerary we have selected a unique collection of small luxury lodges, all located in very different and diverse areas of the country and managed by teams of dedicated professionals determined to show you the best the country has to offer.

Victoria Falls is the point where the mighty Zambezi River plunges into a chasm some 108 metres below. It is a spectacular sight any time of the year and the area offers a wide range of river, land and air-based activities from relaxing sunset cruises to high thrill micro-light and helicopter flights.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
* This is a 'suggested' itinerary
* All international and domestic flights
* Transfers throughout
* 10 nights accommodation
* 10 breakfasts (b), 6 lunches (l) and 6 dinners (d)
* Day tour of Gaberone
* 12 Game viewing activities
* Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi river
* Guided tour of the Victoria Falls

DAY 1 HEATHROW-GABERONE
Fly overnight via Johannesburg to Gaberone.

DAY 2 GABERONE
Arrive into Gaberone Airport where you are met by our representative and transferred to your Hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Gaberone Sun, or similar.

DAY 3 GABERONE
Today's highlights include a visit to Mochudi, the "birth place" of Precious, Zebra Way where Precious supposedly "lived" and see the Gum tree plantation Precious would gaze at whilst contemplating her latest case. You will also have the chance for a cup of bush tea on the terrace of the President Hotel and to watch the daily activities in the Main Mall area. Overnight: Gaberone Sun, or similar. (b,l)

DAY 4 GABERONE-MAUN-OKAVANGO DELTA
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Maun and onward to the Okavango Delta. Overnight: Camp Moremi, or similar. (b,d)

DAY 5 OKAVANGO DELTA
A full day in the Delta with two game activities included. Overnight: Camp Moremi, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 6 OKAVANGO DELTA-SAVUTE
Travel by light aircraft from your Delta Lodge to Savute. Overnight: Camp Savute Safari Lodge, or similar (b,l,d)

DAY 7 SAVUTE
A full day at Savute with two game drives included. Overnight: Camp Savute Safari Lodge, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 8 SAVUTE-CHOBE
After your morning game activity and breakfast, you will depart for Savute airport for your air charter to Kasane and your Chobe Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive by 4x4 safari vehicle or a safari cruise. Overnight: Chobe Game Lodge, or similar (b,l,d)

DAY 9 CHOBE
Two game activities will be offered today, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, options include both water and land based game activities Overnight: Chobe Game Lodge, or similar. (b,l,d)

DAY 10 CHOBE-VICTORIA FALLS
Enjoy an early morning cruise on the river or a game drive by open vehicle. In the late morning transfer across the border into Zambia and on to your Victoria Falls hotel and a Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi. Overnight: Zambezi Sun, or similar. (b)

DAY 11 VICTORIA FALLS
Take a guided tour of the 'Falls' then the remainder of the day is free. Overnight: Zambezi Sun, or similar. (b)

DAY 12 VICTORIA FALLS-HEATHROW
Transfer to Livingstone airport for your flight to Johannesburg and on to Heathrow. (b)