Safari Splendor

This ‘Grand Old Lady’ needs little introduction as one of the most famous hotels on the continent. Seamlessly blending colonial glamour with some serious style thanks to a recent refurb, the Victoria Falls Hotel has been welcoming guests since 1904 and is an icon of a bygone era. Nowadays, the hotel is famous for its tranquil location 10 minutes away from the awe-inspiring Falls, the utterly charming service and mesmerising view of the misty spray rising from the bridge… best enjoyed from the terrace alongside a pot of tea and a tower of scones of course.

Why you’ll love it

This is one of the most famous hotels in Africa and it’s no surprise why. Watch mist rising from Victoria Falls over breakfast, then take the private path to the very top for a truly breath-taking view. Priceless…

Chobe Game Lodge is far more like a hotel than a lodge, with its forty-four rooms appointed with all the modern conveniences you’d expect to find in a city. It is, in fact, the only hotel or lodging option within the Chobe National Park – and a perfectly positioned one at that. It also boasts an impressive amount of eco-friendly innovations and initiatives, including a fleet of silent electric game viewers which is not just novel but truly enhances a safari experience. With newly renovated facilities and updated Moroccan-style decor, it has a colourful, romantic feel that is somehow just the right mix of practical and whimsical. Here, things are structured a bit differently from your average safari lodge – an activities coordinator organises your itinerary (much like a concierge), though you are encouraged to make suggestions and diverge from the game plan. Despite its size, the lodge achieves personalised service; this, combined with its stunning location on the banks of the Chobe River, makes it a top option in the region.

Why you’ll love it

The location inside the national park. Revel in the quiet moments first thing in the morning and last thing at night when you’ll feel as if you have the whole park to yourself. Well, you kind of do!

Okuti is hidden on the banks of the Xakanaxa Lagoon in the wildlife-rich heart of the Moremi Game Reserve. A wonderful mix of traditional and contemporary design incorporating thatch, reeds and locally sourced sun-dried bricks, it’s a visually appealing camp offering plenty of photographic opportunities inside and out. Once here, explore the game-rich region by land or water to encounter a wide variety of wildlife – and enjoy the feeling of being in one of the world’s most mesmerising wilderness areas.

Why you’ll love it

The incredibly spacious rooms rooms with heavenly views of the water.

Shinde Camp lies in the private Shinde Concession in the northern Okavango Delta. Set on a lush palm-fringed island overlooking a deep-channelled, year-round lagoon, this intimate tented camp provides relative luxury without losing that essence of African spontaneity. Access to the area is by light aircraft, followed by a five-minute drive to camp. The peaceful setting, plethora of animal and birdlife, great accommodation, good food, variety of activities, big smiles and excellent guiding make sure you’ll have a safari to remember forever.

Why you’ll love it

Shinde has it all when it comes to game viewing. A massive, private concession ensures you’ll hardly see anyone else and with game drives, mokoro and motorised boat safaris on offer, it’s a great one-stop-shop for a variety of activities.

Perfectly positioned in its own 200-square-kilometre game reserve on the northern border of Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Dinaka is where you want to be during the dry season, when the wildlife is easy to see and the permanent waterhole entices all species to drink. This popular camp has acquired new owners, and extensive refurbishments have made, making this an ideal destination for a wild Kalahari experience. Dinaka hosts one of the most unique biodiversities in southern Africa, with its ever-changing desert landscape and varied wildlife. There’s so much to love about the Kalahari… It’s a place for the soul.

You will be collected from Dinaka Safari Lodge and driven to Central Kalahari Airstrip for your flight to Maun Airport.
Duration: 1hr 30mins

End: Maun Airport