Holiday Types

Upon arrival head straight for the world-famous Victoria Falls. Marvel at the sheer volume of water and the power of nature at its most magnificent as this hole in the earth swallows the mighty Zambezi river, churning out a series of rapids which appeal to the most thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies. Appreciate the falls with a visit to the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust, enjoy cocktails and canapés at Batoka Gorge, scheduled birding & nature walks as well as a local village tour, and a guided tour of the Falls.

Set out bright and early with your expert guide in a 4x4 vehicle, out across the grasslands to spot some big game including elephant, buffalo and wildebeest and the predators that stalk them. Make your way to the banks for the River Chobe to catch a glimpse of hippos and crocodiles along with some vibrant birdlife.

Lying on the eastern fringes of the Okavango Delta with a rich wildlife population and no borders drawn around it on the map, Khwai is often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbours, though in the winter months it can hold its own for the quality of big game viewing.

During your time here, you’ll spend most days exploring the narrow Khwai River, which is a beacon for wildlife and plays host to leopards stalking lechwe in the long grass, lions swimming from the banks to save their cubs’ during territorial disputes and crocodiles competing with wild dogs for a midday meal of impala. As Khwai lies outside the parks, it offers the freedom and flexibility normally only possible with the heavier price tag of a private concession. Go off-road for a closer look at sightings, night drive in search of nocturnal species, and, with a little advance planning, head out on game walks to track wildlife on foot.