Highlights of Zimbabwe and Botswana

Western Hwange National Park forms the western edge of the Hwange National Park, the largest national park in Zimbabwe and among the ten largest in the continent. The park is conveniently located between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Western Hwange National Park borders Botswana, with the Kalahari Desert to its south-west. Mopane woodlands mark its north and north-west zones. The park is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers. These savannah grasslands are home to animals such as gemsbok, Cape wild dogs, elephants and lions, particularly during the wet season. You will come across local wetland birds, along the Deka and Lukosi rivers and their tributaries, as well as along the Gwabadzabuya River, a tributary of the Nata River, to the far south of the park. Safari drives, bush walks and birding trips, accompanied by wildlife guides and trackers, are popular at the park. Of special interest are the many pans or water holes, most of them artificially maintained by park authorities, where animals gather to drink in the dry season. Some of the natural pans are found in Ngweshla, Shakwanki, Nehimba, and the Shumba area.

Soak in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness when on a bush walk. Well-trained guides help you track and follow predators you have been longing to see in the wild. Walk along trails as these guides explain to you finer details of the African bush. You can opt for a game drive during your stay at the camp and witness moments in the wild that are one of a kind. The drives are not time bound and the guides help you reach spots where sighting is inevitable. Whether you explore the African expanse by foot or on a drive, it’s a unique experience to learn how interdependent all living forms are.

Explore Botswana’s first national park! Once inhabited by the San bushmen, Chobe National Park is unique with its San paintings that were carved into the rocks. Today, Chobe is a haven for many animal species including impala, giraffe and a wide variety of birds, and is most renowned for the multitude of elephants that concentrate on the Chobe River during the dry season. It is estimated 50,000 pachyderms have made Chobe their home! There is also a large concentration of predators such as lions and leopards. Experience the wildlife diversity for yourself with wonderful game drives and boat safaris

Experience exciting game drives and bush walks, get a glimpse of African every day life and feel awed by the beauty of Africa on wonderful boat safaris on the majestic Chobe River. Marvel at the beautiful afternoon light and the reflection of the sun as you peacefully glide over the river while enjoying your favorite drink and observing hundreds of elephants along the shores of the river - bathing, drinking, playing and cajoling. This is one of the most memorable safari experiences you will ever have!

Witness a world of glittering water! The Okavango Delta is one of the largest inland deltas on earth. Each summer, floods pour through a vast network of narrow waterways, lagoons until they are soaked up by the sands. Expect diverse wildlife and birdlife - impala, tsessebe, sable and the elegant kudu, or thirsty buffalo, wildebeest and zebra in the dry season. Lions, cheetahs and wild dogs hunt in the open grassland! Experience game drives and safari walks on land, while boat or mokoru (a dugout canoe) rides allow you to silently glide pass crocodiles! {Please note that due to fluctuating weather conditions and decreased rainfall, water levels at the Okavango Delta may be lower than usual at the time of your visit. Our team will be happy to provide further updates closer to your travel dates and plan alternate activities if required}

Enjoy abundant outdoor activities unique to this part of the world at Gomoti Plains, situated on the banks of the Gomoti river at Okavango Delta. Get up close to wildlife in their natural habitat as they gather around watering holes to quench their thirst. Set out at dawn for an authentic safari in the vast open wetlands of this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site. In the evening, get adventurous and enjoy a night safari for a chance to see the animals after dark. In the morning, there are plenty of activities to be enjoyed: discover the jungle by foot with an experienced guide during a nature walk. Or hop on a Mokoro, a type of canoe unique to Botswana, and be guided through the shallow waters of the Gomoti river by your oarsman. Depending on the level of water, your boatride is the perfect opportunity to see nesting waterbirds and more.

Follow in the footsteps of early explorers! Maun has been the start of expeditions into Botswana's wildlife areas since the turn of the century, and is the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Many guests stay only a day before setting off on safari. Once a village, Maun has recently grown into a bustling little town with shops and hotels. Watch as herdsmen wander along the dusty curbside driving their cattle to the marketplace, or see the traditional houses dotted along the wide banks of the Thamalakane River where red lechwe graze next to local donkeys and goats.