16 Day Botswana and Victoria Falls Safari and Madagascar Experience

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Makgadikgadi Pans, Moremi, Boteti River, Khwai, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Fascene, Nosy Komba and Marine Reserve

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16 Days 15 Nights

Safari Overview

Summary

Get to know the most spectacular highlights of Southern Africa in one comprehensive 16-day journey. Experience Botswana’s untamed wilderness in Makgadikgadi, Moremi, Khwai, and Chobe, where you search for the “Big Five” on open 4×4 safaris and enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Chobe River. Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, known as “The Smoke That Thunders,” and explore its dramatic landscapes. Then unwind on the idyllic beaches of Madagascar’s Nosy Be, with island-hopping adventures, snorkeling in turquoise waters, and encounters with lemurs and sea turtles. A perfectly balanced safari and beach escape combining adventure, culture, and barefoot luxury.

Accommodation Options

Boteti River – 2 nights: Boteti River Camp
Moremi Game Reserve – 2 nights: Mogogelo Camp
Khwai Private Reserve – 2 nights: Camp Khwai
Chobe River – 1 night: Sandpiper Villas Chobe
Chobe National Park/Victoria Falls – 2 nights: Phezulu Guesthouse
Fascene – 6 nights: Vanila Hotel & Spa

Activities/Highlights

Jeep 4×4 safaris in Makgadikgadi, Moremi, Khwai and Chobe National Parks
Scenic boat safari along the Chobe River
Big Five wildlife viewing in Botswana’s premier reserves
Visit to the majestic Victoria Falls – “The Smoke That Thunders”
Island hopping and snorkeling in Madagascar’s marine reserves
Beach relaxation and ocean sunsets in Nosy Be

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 & 2 | Arrival in Maun – Boteti River

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park – Game Drive

On arrival in Maun, you will be welcomed by an English-speaking driver and transferred to Boteti River Camp, situated on the banks of the Boteti River and an ideal gateway to Makgadikgadi National Park.

During your two-night stay, enjoy Botswana’s wilderness on guided morning and afternoon game drives (approximately 3–4 hours) in Makgadikgadi National Park, as well as a Cultural Village Tour (approximately 2.5 hours), where you meet local communities and learn about daily life in this semi-arid region.

Accommodation: Boteti River Camp (2 nights)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 & 4 | Boteti River – Maun – Mogogelo Camp (Moremi Region)

Moremi Game Reserve – Open 4×4 Safari

After breakfast, you are transferred by road back to Maun. Here, you change vehicles to open 4×4 safari vehicles and continue your journey into the Moremi region to Mogogelo Camp, located near Moremi Game Reserve. During your two-night stay, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in this wildlife-rich area, with excellent chances of encountering the Big Five and a remarkable variety of birdlife.

Accommodation: Mogogelo Camp (2 nights)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 & 6 | Mogogelo Camp – Khwai Private Reserve (Game-Drive Transfer)

Khwai Private Reserve – Wildlife Encounter
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic and productive game-drive transfer in an open 4×4 vehicle from Mogogelo Camp to the Khwai Private Reserve. During your two-night stay in the

Khwai region, you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with excellent opportunities to see elephants, predators and plains game along the river and floodplains.

Accommodation: Camp Khwai (2 nights)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 | Khwai – Kasane (Light Aircraft Transfer)

Chobe River – Boat Safari

A short transfer takes you to Khwai Airstrip, followed by a scenic light aircraft flight to Kasane, a small town located on the edge of Chobe National Park. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat safari on the Chobe River, where you may see bathing elephants, families of hippos and basking crocodiles along the riverbanks.

Accommodation: Sandpiper Villas Chobe (1 night)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8 | Chobe National Park – Victoria Falls-

Chobe National Park – Jeep Safari

The day begins with an exciting morning jeep safari in Chobe National Park, renowned for its large elephant population. With some luck, you may also spot buffalo and big cats in this biodiversity-rich area. After the game drive, you will cross the border into Zimbabwe and continue to Victoria Falls, where you check into your guesthouse for a two-night stay near the falls.

Accommodation: Phezulu Guesthouse (2 nights)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 | Victoria Falls- Victoria Falls – The Smoke That Thunders

Today you visit the magnificent Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known locally as ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ due to the spray created by the cascading water. The afternoon is at leisure. Enjoy time to explore the town, relax at your lodge, or take part in optional activities such as a helicopter flight over the falls or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River (both bookable and payable locally).

Accommodation: Phezulu Guesthouse

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 | Flight to Johannesburg- Connect with flight to Fascene

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect to a flight to Fascene International Airport. Our guide/ driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Unwind by the pool, stroll along the beach, or enjoy your first sunset over the Indian Ocean. Dinner is served at the hotel,
offering a relaxed introduction to Madagascar’s coastal cuisine.