Welcome to South Africa. Included transfer from Johannesburg Airport to your pre tour accommodation where you can relax before tomorrow’s early departure. Overnight - The Safari Club - Johannesburg

Johannesburg - Tuli Block. An early morning departure from The Safari Club in Johannesburg takes us via Pretoria, Potgietersrus and through the Limpopo Province into Botswana via the Platjan border post. We proceed to the area known as the Tuli Block. This thin strip of land in the southeast of Botswana, borders Zimbabwe to the north and South Africa to the south. It is one of the few areas of commercial farmland as it receives more rain than the rest of Botswana. The land in the extreme east is where the game reserves have been established with huge herds of elephants and hundreds of colourful birds. We will head off for a game drive either this evening of day or the next morning, depending on the time of arrival. We will enjoy our evening meal prepared by our guide around the campfire before spending our first night in the African wilderness. Overnight - Limpopo River Lodge - Tuli Block (B, L, D)

Tuli Block - Khama Rhino Sanctuary. Our destination today is the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a community based wildlife project established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing white rhino. We explore the sanctuary on an afternoon game drive in search of the elusive white rhino. Overnight - Khama Rhino Sanctuary Chalets - Khama Rhino Sanctuary (B, L, D)

Today we head north to the Magkadigkadi Pans. This area incorporates a multitude of salt pans and vast grass plains dotted by palm islands and forms the Great Makgadikagidi which comprises the largest area of salt pans in the world covering some 37 000 sq. km in overall extent. It is the last vestiges of Africa’s largest inland sea and exudes an atmosphere of antiquity and mystery. The Nata River delta feeds the Sua Pan in the Nata sanctuary and forms the breeding ground for a host of water birds including pelicans and flamingo in their thousands, transforming the shore line into a pink haze blending into the western sky. We spend the evening relaxing at our lodge. Overnight - Planet Baobab Lodge - Makgadikgadi & Nxai Pan N.P. (B, L, D)

After breakfast we head off for Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. The name Maun is derived from the San word “maung”, which means “the place of short reeds”. The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure, either relaxing next to the pool at the lodge or if you are keen for some excitement, why not book a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta. Overnight - Thamalakane River Lodge - Maun (B, L, D)

Maun - Khwai River. This morning travel to a mokoro station where you can float in a dug-out canoe through the thick vegetation of the Okavango Delta. Then tonight after settling into camp go looking for nocturnal game with a night drive. Overnight - Khwai Bedouin Camp - Khwai River (B, L, D)

Today will be spent in the Khwai area embarking on an early morning game drive and a sunset game drive to spot the variety of animals that frequent the region. Overnight - Khwai Bedouin Camp - Khwai River (B, L, D)

Spend today visiting the Moremi Game Reserve, known to be one of the most beautiful and varied reserves in all of Africa, spending the full day in unspoiled nature before returning to your lodge in Kwhai. Overnight - Khwai Bedouin Camp - Khwai River (B, L, D)

Leaving Khwai River we travel through the national parks of Moremi, Savuti and Chobe to Kasane. The next day is spent with a morning game drive in search of Africa’s Big Five before enjoying a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. Along with many species of big game, Chobe National Park boasts the largest concentration of elephant in Africa, hippo, water birds, buffalo, crocodile and puku can also be viewed from the river. Overnight - Kwalape Chalets - Chobe N.P. (B:2, L:2)

On day 11 we leave Botswana behind us and make our way into Zimbabwe, home to one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, the mighty Victoria Falls. The rest of the day’s at leisure or partake in one of the many activities on offer. On day 12 see the thundering falls from various viewing points on a guided tour through the Victoria Falls National Park. Overnight - Lokuthla Lodges - Victoria Falls (B:2, L:1)

After breakfast you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight or consider extending your stay to enjoy the wealth of exciting activities available. (B)