Three Countries Safari Explore Zimbabwe, Zambia & Botswana - African Encounters

Three Countries Safari

Explore Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe
  • Weekly departures
  • Max guests: 8
  • Maun, Botswana
  • Harare, Zimbabwe

This Three Countries safari to Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe is an authentic African experience with all the trimmings – action, adventure, and luxury!

Enjoy game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles – perfect for wildlife viewing and photography. Learn about the ‘small 5’ on walks with our very experienced guides. Glide through the Okavango waterways as elephants cross in front of your canoe. And relax after dinner with a nightcap around the campfire  – this bucket-list safari has it all.

The superb safari camps are built sustainably with minimal impact on the environment. The spacious luxury tents all have en-suite bathrooms and very comfortable beds – this really is ‘camping in style’.

A portion of your safari payment supports local communities and conservation projects in the three countries you’ll visit, and you’ll have opportunities to see how vital this support is during your safari.

On your Three Countries safari you’ll stay in private wildlife concessions in Zimbabwe, Zambia & Botswana  where you’ll experience night game drives and guided walks – activities not permitted within National Parks. You’ll never have to share wildlife encounters with hordes of other vehicles. In fact, there probably won’t be another vehicle for miles! The private concessions in these three countries offer a sense of seclusion and exclusivity. You can enjoy the beauty of your surroundings without the hustle and bustle of crowded tourist areas.

Highlights

  • Join rangers to track rhinos in Zambia's Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park.
  • Glide through Botswana’s Okavango Delta in a mokoro (traditional canoe).
  • Enjoy bush picnics, sundowners, & dinners under the stars
  • Stay in exclusive community-owned conservancies - no crowds around wildlife sightings here!
  • Experience guided walks, night game drives and village visits - activities that are not permitted in National Parks
  • Your stunning eco safari camps have spacious, walk-in, permanent tents, with en suites and all the comforts of a luxury hotel.
  • You’ll fly between camps – avoiding long dusty road trips and spending more time enjoying the wildlife

Price Includes

  • Arrival & departure transfers
  • Quality accommodation in luxury tented camps.
  • All meals and drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, beer, wine and G&T)
  • Sundowners, guided bush walks and night game drives
  • Track white rhinos on foot with professional rangers
  • Cultural visits to local villages & communities
  • All Conservancy and National Park fees
  • Contribution to Conservation and Community projects

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)
  • Any personal expenses and optional activities
  • Tips & gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 : Maun, Botswana

Independent arrival in Maun, Botswana, and transfer to your hotel for one night.

Days 2 - 4: Okavango Delta, Botswana

This morning you’ll join your flight into the Okavango Delta where you’ll spend 3 nights in a stunning new eco-camp. The camp is in the Khwai area, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. It offers the same wildlife experience as the Game Reserve with the added advantage of being a private concession which means the ability to do walking safaris and night drives. The 7 elegant tents are perched on wooden decking along the banks of the Khwai River. Witness the incredible wildlife of Moremi Game Reserve, the oldest protected section of the Okavango Delta. Imagine spotting lions, leopards, elephants, and giraffes roaming free in their natural habitat, and seeing nocturnal wildlife on a night game drive.

Days 5 - 7: Livingstone, Zambia

Fly to Kasane (Botswana) and road transfer across the border to Livingstone in Zambia. Your beautiful lodge is on the banks of the Zambezi River in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. The lodge has 10 rooms, each with its own indoor and outdoor bathrooms, as well as a private plunge pool overlooking the river.

Activities here include a visit to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls, game drives in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, cultural village visits, fishing, and a sunset river cruise on our private boat. Here you will experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure tracking rhinos on foot. The rhinos are under 24-hour protection by the rangers who will ensure you will be able to get close to the animals while maintaining the utmost respect for one of Africa’s most iconic species.

Days 8 - 10: Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Road transfer across the border to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you will join your flight to Mana Pools National Park – a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi River. The name ‘Mana Pools’ (meaning ‘Four Pools’) originates from the park’s four permanent watering holes, which are a top attraction for wildlife.  As you relax in the comfort of your luxury tented suite or explore this mighty destination on foot, experience the wild intertwining with timeless luxury.  

Your very comfortable home for the next 3 nights is built in the style of the vintage safari camps of a bygone era. The camp has 6 luxury tents on raised decking to take advantage of the views over the savannah. All tents have en-suite bathrooms and charging facilities, and the main area has a lounge and dining area overlooking the Zambezi River. Herds of elephants come to drink at the river every day, providing up-close encounters with these magnificent animals. Activities include guided walks led by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives, canoeing and fishing.

Day 11: Departure

Fly to Harare International Airport to join your flight home.

Optional extension: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Fly back to Victoria Falls and visit the spectacular Falls from the Zimbabwe side. The biggest part of Victoria Falls is in Zimbabwe and the view is quite different to the Zambian side. Depending on the time of year the Falls in Zimbabwe will have much more water than the Zambian side. Enjoy a few relaxing days in this bustling small town, maybe take a helicopter flight over the Falls (highly recommended!), or do some last minute shopping. Ask about our preferred hotels.

FAQs

Are airfares included?

International airfares are not included. We are happy to recommend a travel agent to book your flights.

What airlines fly to Botswana?

Qantas and South African Airways offer the best connections via Johannesburg to Botswana from New Zealand and Australia.

What vaccinations are required?

There are no mandatory vaccinations, however malaria prophylaxis (tablets) is strongly recommended. 

Can you organise accommodation before or after the safari?

We are happy to arrange accommodation before or after your safari.

What kind of people join my safaris?

Most of our guests are from New Zealand and Australia. They are typically mature, well travelled people who are looking to venture off the main tourist route to explore some of Africa’s less well-known destinations – but they also appreciate quality accommodation back at base after an exciting day of game drives and guided walks! They are flexible and easy going, and they are keen to give back by supporting local conservation and community projects during their safari. A sense of humour is always welcome!

Still have a question?

Have a look at our FAQ page, you may find the answer there.

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    Karen de Willimoff & John McIndoe

    Couple Traveller

    This has been our fifth trip to Africa with Karen. As always the trip has exceeded our expectations with brilliant organisation, fabulous accommodation and wondrous close encounters with the animals, especially elephants! Zimbabwe & Zambia safari.

    15/09/2018