Botswana, South Africa & Zimbabwe Package Tours

Travel through Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe with expert guides who bring every destination to life. From tracking wildlife in the Okavango Delta to sharing the cultural stories behind Cape Town and Victoria Falls. With a mix of experienced drivers, local specialists and safari rangers, you’ll gain insider knowledge, spot more wildlife and enjoy a richer, more meaningful journey across Southern Africa.

Enjoy a carefully balanced mix of comfortable lodges, boutique hotels and safari camps, all chosen for their location, character and quality. Whether you’re waking up to the sounds of the bush or relaxing after a day exploring vibrant cities, every stay is designed to enhance your experience. With all transport seamlessly arranged, from road transfers to light aircraft flights, you can focus on the adventure, knowing every detail has been taken care of.

Each itinerary is thoughtfully designed to showcase the very best of Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe in one unforgettable journey. Expect iconic safari experiences in world-renowned reserves like Chobe and Kruger, paired with must-see highlights such as Victoria Falls and Cape Town. With the perfect balance of guided game drives, scenic travel and time to relax, these tours ensure you make the most of every destination without feeling rushed.

The African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest land animal on Earth, with adult males (bulls) weighing up to 6,000 kilogrammes (13,200 pounds). Elephants are known for their complex social structures, which are typically led by a matriarch, the oldest and often largest female. They have remarkable memories, which help them navigate their environment and recall the locations of water sources across vast distances. Elephants are also highly intelligent, displaying behaviours such as tool use, mourning their dead, and showing empathy. Their large ears, shaped like the African continent, help regulate their body temperature, and their tusks, made of ivory, are used for digging, lifting objects, and as a weapon.

The African lion (Panthera leo) is often called the "king of the jungle," although they actually inhabit savannas and grasslands. Lions are the only cats that live in social groups called prides, which typically consist of related females, their offspring, and a few male lions. Male lions are known for their majestic manes, which vary in color and are a sign of health and virility. Lions are apex predators, primarily hunting large herbivores like zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes, often using cooperative hunting strategies to bring down their prey. Their roar, which can be heard up to 8 kilometers (5 miles) away, is used to communicate with pride members and establish territorial boundaries.

The leopard (Panthera pardus) is a solitary and highly adaptable predator found in various habitats across Africa, from rainforests to deserts. Leopards are known for their strength and agility, often dragging their prey up into trees to avoid scavengers like hyenas. Their rosette-patterned coats provide excellent camouflage, making them difficult to spot in the wild. Leopards are opportunistic hunters, with a diet that includes everything from antelope to birds, fish, and even insects. They are also strong swimmers and are known to fish or hunt in water when necessary. Despite their elusive nature, leopards are widespread, though their populations are threatened by habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.

The Big Five include two species of rhinoceros: the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) and the white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum). The black rhino is critically endangered and more aggressive, known for its hooked lip, which it uses to browse shrubs and trees. In contrast, the white rhino is larger, with a wide, square-shaped lip adapted for grazing on grasses. Despite their names, both rhino species are gray in color. Rhinos have thick skin, which protects them from thorns and insect bites, and their horns, made of keratin, are used for defense, digging, and breaking branches. Unfortunately, rhinos are severely threatened by poaching, driven by the demand for their horns in illegal wildlife trade.

The Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer), also known as the African buffalo, is a formidable and unpredictable animal, weighing up to 900 kilograms (2,000 pounds). They are known for their strong, curved horns, which they use to defend themselves against predators, including lions. Buffaloes are social animals, living in large herds that can number in the hundreds or even thousands. They have a reputation for being one of the most dangerous animals in Africa due to their aggressive nature, particularly when wounded or threatened. Despite their bulk, buffaloes are surprisingly agile and can run at speeds of up to 57 kilometers per hour (35 miles per hour). They play a crucial role in their ecosystems by influencing vegetation patterns and providing prey for top predators like lions.