Explore the magnificent Victoria Falls before delving into the abundant wildlife paradise of Botswana.
The 12-night Ultimate African Honeymoon is touched by water, and on this itinerary, you will encounter three mighty rivers. The Zambezi River, the Chobe River and the Okavango River. Feel the spray of the Falls up close, sip sundowners drinks on the Zambezi River, look for lions, leopards and wild dogs in the dynamic Moremi Game Reserve and cruise the Okavango waterways on a power boat. These are just some of the many diverse highlights you will experience on this itinerary. This is undoubtedly the best honeymoon experience in the world.
Included throughout the itinerary are six specifically designed romantic experiences. These honeymoon extras are once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will take your special celebration to the next level.
Honeymoon Extras:
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SUITE UPGRADE at Chobe Game Lodge: Automatic upgrade into one of our suites with a private plunge pool.
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PRIVATE Sunrise Breakfast Cruise at Chobe Game Lodge: Enjoy a private sunrise boat cruise on the Chobe River including champagne breakfast.
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PRIVATE Dinner at Camp Moremi: Private dinner setup at Camp Moremi in one of the exclusive, romantic locations at the camp.
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SETSWANA BLESSING at Leroo La Tau: A traditional Setswana blessing with the staff at Leroo La Tau and members of the Khumaga community.
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SLEEP OUT DECK at Camp Okavango: Enjoy a night out under the stars on the sleep out deck at Camp Okavango. Sleep out experience is subject to availability and weather conditions.
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HELICOPTER SCENIC FLIGHT at Camp Okavango: A 60-minute helicopter scenic flight including a private romantic champagne sundowner on a remote island in the Okavango Delta.
HIGHLIGHTS
Game Drives in the Lewa Conservancy
Look for the predators in the Savute
Sleep under the stars in the Central Kalahari
INCLUSIONS
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Twelve nights accommodation
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Meals as indicated
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Selected beverages
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Twice Daily Game Activities
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Six Honeymoon Extras
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All Roar Transfers as specified
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Flights: Kasane - Camp Okavango, Camp Okavango - Camp Moremi, Camp Moremi - Leroo La Tau, Leroo La Tau - Maun
Price from AUD$9,779 per person. Twin Share
* Price based on travel between
01Jan24 - 31Mar24
DAY 1
VICTORIA FALLS
On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met and transferred to Ilala Lodge Hotel. Settle into your room before embarking on a guided afternoon tour of the mighty Victoria Falls. Learn about the falls formation and how they have been shaped by geological forces over millions of years. Have your camera ready to capture the awe-inspiring power of the falls. The evening is yours at leisure.
Accommodation: Ilala Hotel
Meals: N/A
Activities: Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
VICTORIA FALLS
Enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Victoria Falls before embarking on an afternoon sunset cruise of the Zambezi River on the 28 seater Zambezi Royal. Relax in the plush furnishings of this modern vessel, enjoying lavish snacks, wine, cocktails and sparkling wine, as you coast upriver taking in the stunning scenery and surrounds of the upper Zambezi River.
Accommodation: Ilala Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Activities Zambezi Sunset Cruise
DAY 2
DAY 3
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, take a road transfer from Victoria Falls to the Botswana border where you will be met by your guide and driven into the heart of Chobe National Park for three nights at Chobe Game Lodge. Chobe Game Lodge is the only permanent lodge situated within the National Park, meaning that your game drives involve more time in the National Park looking for wildlife. This afternoon enjoy an afternoon sunset cruise down the Chobe River, taking in the fantastic Africa skies and nature, coming to the water's edge for a drink.
Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge
Meals: Dinner, including Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Boat Cruise on the Chobe River
Honeymoon Special: Complimentary upgrade to a suite with a private plunge pool
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
This morning enjoy a private sunrise breakfast cruise along the Chobe River, where you will spot wildlife from the banks of the river and enjoy the sounds of snorting hippos and birds calling bring in the new day.
The Chobe River and its lush floodplains form the northern boundary of Chobe National Park and are the park's lifeblood. The water naturally draws an abundance of wildlife and provides a beautiful scenic backdrop, especially at sunrise and sunset. Lodges take advantage of wildlife congregating on the water's edge by providing boat cruises along the Chobe River. Here it is common to see enormous herds of elephants, basking crocodiles and hippos. The riverfront supports Botswana’s only population of puku (an antelope that is rarely seen on safari).
Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, including Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic Drinks
Activities: Morning Breakfast Cruises & Afternoon Game Drive
Honeymoon Special: Private sunrise champagne breakfast cruise
DAY 4
DAY 5
CHOBE GAME DRIVE
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, looking for the area’s abundant wildlife. Game drives in Chobe provide an excellent chance to see predators such as lions, leopards, wild dogs and hyenas. Chobe Game Lodge is an industry leader in sustainable tourism and has taken the bold step to make its guiding team an entirely female team. Supporting the enhancement and growth of female employment in the safari industry.
Accommodation: Chobe Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, including alcoholic & non alcoholic drinks
Activities: Morning & Afternoon Game Drive
OKAVANGO DELTA
This morning enjoy one last game drive in Chobe before driving 40 minutes through the bush to Kasane Airport. Take a 60 min flight deep into the heart of Okavango Delta to Camp Okavango. The flight into the delta is beautiful as the land changes from dry bushland to a watery paradise filled with lagoons, swamps, and channels.
The afternoon is an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience as you enjoy a one-hour helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta. Seeing the Okavango Delta by air is a unique experience and allows you to see this significant and dynamic ecosystem more fully. Spot elephants, large herds of buffalo, hippos, giraffes and numerous other species. Land on the remote island and enjoy private champagne sundowner drinks.
Accommodation: Camp Okavango
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, including alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
Honeymoon Special: 1 hour helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta
DAY 6
DAY 7
OKAVANGO DELTA
Spend the day exploring the Okavango Delta with boat cruises and walking safaris on pristine and untouched islands. Large herds of buffalos and elephants can be found on the islands, and your guide will help you safely track them on foot. In the afternoon, glide through the Okavango Delta channels in a mokoro (traditional dugout canoe). This is a perfect way to feel the flow and rhythm of the delta as you meander your way along waterways carved by elephants and hippos.
Tonight you will spend a night out on a remote treehouse sleep-out deck in the middle of the Okavango Delta. The ultimate romantic night.
Accommodation: Camp Okavango
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, including alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks
Activities: Mokoro Rides, Power Boats, and Walking Safaris.
Honeymoon Special: Spend a night on an exclusive treehouse sleep-out deck
MOREMI GAME RESERVE
This morning fly to Moremi Game Reserve, where you will spend the next three nights. Moremi Game Reserve is situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, and this stunning reserve boasts some of Botswana's most diverse habitats, including forests, lagoons, floodplains and tall mopane woodlands. The wide variety of habitats and vegetation produces a perfect opportunity for wildlife to flourish.
This afternoon, enjoy an afternoon game drive or explore the waterways by boat.
Accommodation: Camp Moremi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Activities: Afternoon Game Drive
Honeymoon Special: Enjoy a private dinner set up in an exclusive and romantic location of the camp
DAY 8
DAY
9 + 10
MOREMI GAME RESERVE
Enjoy twice daily game activities, including exploration with game drives and by powerboat.
Moremi is a diverse landscape, from floodplains and waterways to forests and grasslands, the reserve offers some incredible wildlife populations with vast herds of impala found in the area, while in the dry season, large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra flock into the reserve from the Kalahari in search of food and water. With this abundance of prey, so too comes the predators. Lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs and wild dogs can all be found in the area.
Accommodation: Camp Moremi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Activities: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives, boat cruises
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Fly to Makgadikgadi Pans National Park and your lodge Leroo La Tau. Leroo La Tau is situated on the western bank of the Boteti River, which forms the boundary of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. The Boteti River provides a lifeline for the wildlife which inhabit this remote part of Botswana. You will explore with twice game drives and despite its isolation and unpredictable water flows the region plays host to impressive wildlife sightings.
The lodge has incredible views over the Boteti River and each room enjoys a large balcony which you view wildlife from.
Accommodation: Leroo La Tau
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Activities: Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
DAY 11
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Enjoy your last full day in Botswana discovering the magic offered at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Leroo La Tau translates as ‘lion’s paw’ but, although the surrounding area features abundant Lion, Zebra and Wildebeest, it also boasts Chobe Bushbuck, Leopard, Cheetah, Brown and Spotted Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Jackal, Porcupine, Genet and Caracal, to name but a few.
To celebrate the start of your lives together you will partake in a traditional Sestwanan Blessing where members of the the Khumaga community bless you as newlyweds in the traditional way.
Accommodation: Leroo La Tau
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Honeymoon Special: Experience a traditional Sestwanan Blessing
DAY 12
DAY 13
DEPARTURE
Enjoy your last morning game drive before taking a light aircraft flight to Maun.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Morning Game Drive