Botswana: Victoria Falls & Botswana

Journey: 2027 - 2026 Duration: 11 Days Double Sharing Price: $12950 pp Single Room Price: $10650 pp Customized Departures

A thoughtfully paced Alumni Journey safari combining Victoria Falls, the wildlife-rich Chobe River, the predator country of Khwai, and the quiet waterways of the Okavango Delta.

This Victoria Falls & Botswana Alumni journey begins beside Victoria Falls in May, when the Zambezi is typically carrying substantial water and the Falls can be at their most dramatic. From Zimbabwe, the route moves overland into Botswana and the Chobe River region, where game drives and boat safaris offer a rewarding way to observe elephants and other wildlife at the water’s edge. The journey then flies deeper into the wilderness to Khwai, where floodplains, woodland and riverine habitat support exceptional wildlife viewing and an included night drive adds an entirely different dimension to the safari. The final three nights are spent at Moremi Crossing in the Okavango Delta, where the emphasis shifts toward mokoro excursions, boating, guided walking and the slower rhythm of the wetlands. The progression is intentional: spectacle, river, predators, and finally the quiet immersion of the Delta.

Trip Overview

  • Victoria Falls in high-water season: Experience the Falls on foot and from the Zambezi at sunset, with the spray and volume that make May especially dramatic.
  • Chobe by land and water: Combine game drives with a Chobe River safari for two very different perspectives on one of Botswana’s richest wildlife regions.
  • Khwai after dark: An included night drive reveals the nocturnal side of the bush and differentiates Khwai from a conventional national-park safari.
  • Mokoro in the Okavango: Glide quietly through reed-lined channels at water level, subject to prevailing May water conditions.
  • Scenic bush flights: Shared light-aircraft transfers turn the journey between camps into aerial sightseeing across Botswana’s wilderness.

A travel experience like no other

Curated journeys of festivals, celebration, culture, and exclusive experiences

  • Victoria Falls in high-water season: Experience the Falls on foot and from the Zambezi at sunset, with the spray and volume that make May especially dramatic.
  • Chobe by land and water: Combine game drives with a Chobe River safari for two very different perspectives on one of Botswana’s richest wildlife regions.
  • Khwai after dark: An included night drive reveals the nocturnal side of the bush and differentiates Khwai from a conventional national-park safari.
  • Mokoro in the Okavango: Glide quietly through reed-lined channels at water level, subject to prevailing May water conditions.
  • Scenic bush flights: Shared light-aircraft transfers turn the journey between camps into aerial sightseeing across Botswana’s wilderness.
Day 1
  • Private airport meet-and-greet and transfer
  • Check-in to a Deluxe Room at Ilala Lodge Hotel
  • Afternoon and evening at leisure
Day 2
    • Guided Tour of Victoria Falls with rainforest fee included
    • Multiple viewpoints along the Falls
    • Included sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
    • Unhurried evening back at Ilala
Day 3
  • Private road transfer from Victoria Falls toward Kasane
  • Border crossing into Botswana
  • Arrival and check-in at Jackalberry Chobe
  • Afternoon safari activity, time permitting
Day 4
  • Game drive in Chobe National Park
  • Included Chobe River safari
  • Wildlife viewing from both vehicle and water
  • Fully inclusive lodge experience
Day 5
  • Road transfer to Kasane Airport
  • Shared light-aircraft transfer to Khwai
  • Arrival at Camp Khwai
  • Afternoon game drive
Day 6
  • Early morning wildlife drive
  • Leisure time at camp between activities
  • Afternoon drive continuing into an included night drive
  • Opportunity to search for nocturnal wildlife after sunset
Day 7
  • Mokoro excursion, subject to prevailing water levels
  • Guided walking experience when conditions permit
  • Additional game drive
  • Time to enjoy Camp Khwai between activities
Day 8
  • Shared light-aircraft transfer from Khwai to Moremi Crossing
  • Aerial views over the Okavango Delta
  • Arrival and check-in at Moremi Crossing
  • Afternoon water- or land-based safari activity
Day 9
  • Mokoro excursion through Delta channels
  • Boat safari when water conditions permit
  • Guided walking safari
  • Time for birding and landscape photography
Day 10
  • Flexible morning and afternoon safari activities
  • Combination of water, walking and/or vehicle exploration as conditions allow
  • Final evening in the Okavango Delta
  • Farewell dinner at camp
Day 11
  • Breakfast at camp
  • Airstrip transfer
  • Shared light-aircraft flight to Maun Airport
  • Connection with onward travel
Itinenary Map
Day 1

Arrival in Victoria Falls

Arrival timing varies by international flight schedule

On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met by your private driver and transferred directly to Ilala Lodge Hotel. Set within easy reach of Victoria Falls, the lodge offers a calm and comfortable place to settle in after your international journey. The remainder of the day is intentionally unhurried, allowing time to enjoy the gardens, pool and atmosphere of Victoria Falls before the journey begins in earnest.

Hotel:
Ilala Lodge Hotel

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 2

Victoria Falls | The Smoke That Thunders

A light rain shell and protected camera gear are recommended in May.

After breakfast, explore Victoria Falls with a guided tour through the rainforest, where a series of viewpoints reveals the scale and power of one of the world’s great natural wonders. In May, the Falls are often carrying a substantial volume of water, creating dramatic spray and constantly changing views. Later, board a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Above the Falls, the river broadens and slows, creating opportunities to watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants and abundant birdlife as the light softens over the water.

Hotel:
Ilala Lodge Hotel

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 3

Victoria Falls to Chobe | Into Botswana

Safari activities are shared unless otherwise specifically arranged.

After breakfast, depart Victoria Falls by private road transfer for the Botswana border and onward to the Kasane area. Following border formalities, continue to Jackalberry Chobe on the Chobe River. After check-in and lunch, begin your first Botswana safari activity according to arrival timing – either a game drive into Chobe National Park or a river-based wildlife experience. The transition from Victoria Falls to the open landscapes of Chobe marks the beginning of the safari portion of the journey.

Hotel:
Jackalberry Chobe

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 4

Chobe National Park | Elephants on the River

Exact activity order is coordinated locally according to wildlife and lodge operations.

Spend a full day experiencing Chobe from both land and water. A game drive explores the riverfront woodlands and open floodplains, where elephant, buffalo, giraffe, antelope, lion and prolific birdlife may be encountered. Later, take to the Chobe River by boat. The lower vantage point and quiet approach create exceptional opportunities to watch elephants drink and cross, hippos occupy the channels and wildlife gather along the banks. The contrast between vehicle and river safari is one of Chobe’s defining experiences.

Hotel:
Jackalberry Chobe

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 5

Chobe to Khwai | Fly Deeper into the Wilderness

Bush-flight schedules are confirmed locally and may include intermediate stops.

After breakfast, transfer to Kasane Airport for a shared light-aircraft flight into the Khwai region. The flight itself offers a striking aerial introduction to Botswana’s changing landscapes as roads disappear and watercourses, woodland and floodplain take over. On arrival, meet the Camp Khwai team and settle into your tent overlooking the river. An afternoon game drive introduces the area’s rich mix of habitats and wildlife before sundowners and dinner at camp.

Hotel:
Camp Khwai

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 6

Khwai | Predators, Floodplains & a Night Drive

Night-drive sightings are entirely wildlife-dependent.

Begin with an early game drive across Khwai’s floodplains, riverine woodland and open country, searching for lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant and the many species drawn to the Khwai River. Return to camp during the warmer middle of the day for lunch and time to rest. In the late afternoon, head out again and continue beyond sunset for an included night drive. Spotlights reveal a different ecosystem after dark, when nocturnal predators and smaller species become active and the bush takes on an entirely different character.

Hotel:
Camp Khwai

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 7

Khwai | Mokoro, Walking & the Smaller Details of the Bush

Water and walking activities are subject to local conditions and guide assessment.

Today offers a slower and more intimate perspective on the Khwai ecosystem. When water levels permit, glide through the channels by mokoro, moving quietly among reeds, water lilies and prolific birdlife. A guided bush walk may also be incorporated, allowing attention to shift toward tracks, plants, insects and the subtle signs of wildlife that are easily missed from a vehicle. A further game drive rounds out the day, creating a varied final experience in Khwai.

Hotel:
Camp Khwai

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 8

Khwai to the Okavango Delta | Moremi Crossing

Activity mix depends on seasonal water levels.

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a shared light-aircraft flight to Moremi Crossing. The flight offers a spectacular view of the Okavango’s mosaic of channels, islands and floodplains. On arrival, settle into your tent overlooking the Delta and begin an afternoon activity according to water levels and local conditions – perhaps a mokoro excursion, boat outing, guided walk or game drive. The atmosphere is intentionally quieter here, shifting the journey from predator country toward deep Delta immersion.

Hotel:
Moremi Crossing

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 9

Okavango Delta | Mokoro & Waterways

Water activities remain subject to prevailing May flood conditions.

Spend the day exploring the channels and islands around Moremi Crossing. A mokoro excursion offers one of Botswana’s most distinctive experiences: moving silently at water level as a skilled poler guides the canoe through narrow channels bordered by grasses, papyrus and lilies. Depending on water levels, a boat excursion may extend the range of exploration, while a guided walk on one of the islands reveals the Delta on foot. The emphasis is on quiet observation, birdlife, landscapes and the rhythm of the wetlands.

Hotel:
Moremi Crossing

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 10

Okavango Delta | A Final Full Safari Day

The camp team selects the strongest activities according to water levels, wildlife and safety.

Your final full safari day is deliberately flexible so the camp can respond to the best conditions and recent wildlife movement. Depending on May water levels, the day may combine mokoro, boating, walking and seasonal game drives. Rather than rushing from activity to activity, the goal is to spend meaningful time in the landscape – pausing for birdlife, elephant movement, changing light and the intricate relationship between water and wildlife that defines the Okavango. Return to camp for a final dinner beneath the Delta sky.

Hotel:
Moremi Crossing

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 11

Departure | Fly to Maun

Flight timing is confirmed locally the day before departure.

After breakfast, enjoy the final views of the Delta before transferring to the airstrip for the shared light-aircraft flight to Maun Airport. As the channels and islands recede below, the flight provides one last perspective on the extraordinary scale of the Okavango before connecting with your onward travel.

  • Breakfast
Day 1 . Day 2

Ilala Lodge Hotel | Victoria Falls

A riverside sanctuary overlooking the Paro Valley, where traditional Bhutanese architecture meets modern comfort and serene spa experiences.

Day 3, Day 4

Jackalberry Chobe | Chobe River, Kasane

An intimate tented lodge on the Chobe River, Jackalberry combines spacious safari-style accommodation with easy access to Chobe National Park and river-based wildlife viewing. Its setting makes it a natural bridge between Victoria Falls and Botswana’s more remote fly-in safari camps.

Day 5, Day 6 , Day 7

Camp Khwai | Khwai

An intimate hillside retreat with sweeping views of Punakha Dzong, offering rustic charm, organic farm-to-table dining, and authentic Bhutanese hospitality.

Day 8, Day 9, Day 10

Moremi Crossing | Okavango Delta

Moremi Crossing sits in the southern Okavango Delta overlooking channels and floodplains near Chief’s Island. The experience is intentionally water-focused, with mokoro, boating and walking providing a serene final chapter after the more vehicle-oriented days in Chobe and Khwai.

Inclusions

2 nights at Ilala Lodge Hotel, Victoria Falls, in a Deluxe Room, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Guided Tour of Victoria Falls with rainforest fee included.

Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with river usage fee included.

2 nights at Jackalberry Chobe on a fully inclusive basis.

3 nights at Camp Khwai on a fully inclusive basis.

3 nights at Moremi Crossing on a fully inclusive basis.

All local meals, local soft drinks and alcoholic beverages at the fully inclusive safari camps.

All safari activities described in the itinerary, including Chobe game viewing and river safari, Khwai game drives and included night

drive, mokoro/walking experiences, and Moremi Crossing water- and land-based activities subject to local conditions.

Government sustainable development fee of $1150 USD per person, which is mandatory for each visitor and supports the infrastructure development, free education, conservation efforts and free medical services for the Bhutanese people

Private road transfers where specified.

Shared light-aircraft transfers between safari regions and to Maun as described.

Exclusions

International flights.

Personal travel insurance.

Gratuities.

Premium-brand beverages at fully inclusive lodges.

Beverages at Ilala Lodge Hotel unless specifically included in the final booking.

Visas or other travel documentation if required.

Private safari vehicles or private activities unless specifically confirmed.

Personal purchases and other items of a personal nature.

Important Note

Botswana Travel Fact Sheet

  • Central Africa Time, UTC+2, with no daylight-saving time. Zimbabwe is on the same time zone.
  • Do not expect city-hotel climate control at every remote tented camp. Safari accommodations prioritize the wilderness setting and may rely on natural ventilation, fans or limited camp power.
  • Services vary by property. Pack light and ask Seek & Savor to confirm each camp's current laundry arrangements before departure.
  • Sometimes, at additional cost and subject to availability. It must be arranged in advance.
  • Yes. Safari is not compulsory. If you need rest, tell camp staff. However, missed shared activities are generally not refundable.
  • Do not assume they are. Wildlife can move near safari camps. Follow staff instructions and never walk around alone after dark if escorts are required.
  • Central Africa Time, UTC+2, with no daylight-saving time. Zimbabwe is on the same time zone.
  • Do not expect city-hotel climate control at every remote tented camp. Safari accommodations prioritize the wilderness setting and may rely on natural ventilation, fans or limited camp power.
  • Do not expect city-hotel climate control at every remote tented camp. Safari accommodations prioritize the wilderness setting and may rely on natural ventilation, fans or limited camp power.
  • Services vary by property. Pack light and ask Seek & Savor to confirm each camp's current laundry arrangements before departure.
  • Services vary by property. Pack light and ask Seek & Savor to confirm each camp's current laundry arrangements before departure.
  • Services vary by property. Pack light and ask Seek & Savor to confirm each camp's current laundry arrangements before departure.
  • Sometimes, at additional cost and subject to availability. It must be arranged in advance.
  • Sometimes, at additional cost and subject to availability. It must be arranged in advance.
  • Sometimes, at additional cost and subject to availability. It must be arranged in advance.
  • Yes. Safari is not compulsory. If you need rest, tell camp staff. However, missed shared activities are generally not refundable.
  • Yes. Safari is not compulsory. If you need rest, tell camp staff. However, missed shared activities are generally not refundable.
  • Yes. Safari is not compulsory. If you need rest, tell camp staff. However, missed shared activities are generally not refundable.
  • Do not assume they are. Wildlife can move near safari camps. Follow staff instructions and never walk around alone after dark if escorts are required.
  • Do not assume they are. Wildlife can move near safari camps. Follow staff instructions and never walk around alone after dark if escorts are required.
  • Do not assume they are. Wildlife can move near safari camps. Follow staff instructions and never walk around alone after dark if escorts are required.
  • Yes - this is wilderness. Mosquito and insect activity varies with season, weather and location. Use repellent, wear long sleeves in the evening when practical, and follow current malaria guidance.
  • Yes - this is wilderness. Mosquito and insect activity varies with season, weather and location. Use repellent, wear long sleeves in the evening when practical, and follow current malaria guidance.
  • Yes - this is wilderness. Mosquito and insect activity varies with season, weather and location. Use repellent, wear long sleeves in the evening when practical, and follow current malaria guidance.
  • Yes - this is wilderness. Mosquito and insect activity varies with season, weather and location. Use repellent, wear long sleeves in the evening when practical, and follow current malaria guidance.

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