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Ultimate Botswana Safari
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Length
10 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Ends in
Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Available Tour Start Dates
SEP 23, 2026 to DEC 3, 2026
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).No
Abercrombie & Kent does not electronically advise which of their tour departures are guaranteed. Please contact us to find out if the departure you're interested in is a guaranteed departure or not. -
Special Interest(s)
Small Group
, Solo, Wildlife & SafariLuxury Small Group Journey
There is a maximum group size of 18 guests, and the following amenities are included (subject to change):
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
- Breakfast in Bed on Select Days
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Your Choice of Activity on Design Your Day®
- Traveller's Valet® Laundry Service
- Internet Access
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
Contact Us for Pricing
Overview
This is our flagship Southern African adventure, the evolution of the safaris that put us on the map. It’s all here: Victoria Falls, the Big Five, the mighty Zambezi, classic safari tents, premier lodges, helicopter flightseeing, gin & tonics at sunset, and game drives on land and by river. Come experience what we do best.
Visited During Tour
Chobe National Park (Botswana) | Johannesburg (South Africa) | Livingstone (Zambia) | Maun (Botswana) | Okavango Delta (Botswana) | Victoria Falls (Zambia & Zimbabwe)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
Accommodations
More Details
Extension
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Ultimate Botswana Safari tour dates available from Abercrombie & Kent. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Abercrombie & Kent Tour Code 104735
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1Johannesburg
Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
An energetic urban hub for finance with a dynamic arts scene and on-trend cafe culture, Johannesburg is your journey's jumping-off point. Start with a gourmet welcome dinner and enjoy tips from a pro photographer on nailing great game shots.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa -
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2Livingstone
Livingstone, Zambia - Sunset River Cruise
Fly to Livingstone in Zambia, where elephants, hippos and other iconic African species roam. Journey overland to settle into your luxurious tree house lodge. As the sky dims, cruise the Zambezi River, sipping cocktails and taking in the wild night.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma -
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3Livingstone
Livingstone - Design Your Day
This morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.Venture Up Close to Rhinos during a game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, visiting the giants on foot.Set Out on a Walking Safari to experience and better understand Africa's wildlife, bush country and ecosystems.Visit The Livingstone Museum, Zambia's oldest and largest museum, and learn more about the country's history and heritage.Tour Nakatindi Village with a local village guide and visit community projects supported by A&K Philanthropy, including a women-owned bike shop, locally owned glass bead-making operation, school and medical clinic. Tonight promises a chef's demonstration of traditional Zambian fare, followed by dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma -
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4Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - The Smoke That Thunders
Drive to Zimbabwe, with its rolling highveld landscapes, to join your private guide on an awe-inspiring exploration of Victoria Falls. Its cascades plummet over 350 feet to cast up the mist that inspired their original name, Mosi-oa- Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders). After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to your lodge just outside Botswana's Chobe National Park, taking in panoramic views across the islands and floodplains of the Chobe River. Later, set out on a river cruise or game drive that includes the opportunity to see elephants - some 120,000 live in the park - along with impala, buffalo and possibly lions. Gather for an A&K-exclusive cultural experience with a local dance group.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Chobe Chilwero Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary -
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5Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park, Botswana - Serene River Safari
From the floodplains of the Okavango Delta to the woodlands of Chobe National Park, Botswana's diverse habitats provide the perfect settings for extraordinary safari excursions. A sunrise game drive catches the animals at their most-active time of day while a Chobe River safari cruise ushers you into the realm of crocodiles, hippos and the elephants that come down to drink and play in the water. The park's beautiful wetlands also lure a wealth of birdlife to the region, and you may glimpse many of the 460 species.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Chobe Chilwero Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary -
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6Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta - Wonders of a Private Concession
Fly to a vast private concession in the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. A watery haven spread across more than a million acres of permanent swamp and seasonally flooded plains, the Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts countless animals from throughout Southern Africa to its thriving ecosystem. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure with a choice of activities, such as a seasonal ride by mokoro (dugout canoe) or a nighttime game-viewing drive.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp -
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7Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta - 4X4 Safari and Bush Walk
Continue exploring the teeming delta on guided morning and afternoon game drives in a customized 4x4 vehicle. You may opt to safari on foot, taking a bush walk with an armed, expert guide instead of a drive.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp -
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8Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta - Africa's Predator Capital by Air
Fly over the Okavango Delta by helicopter to your next amazing safari camp, the panorama of the delta spread out before you. Widely acknowledged as the "Predator Capital of Africa," this is one of the best places in Botswana to see big game - lions, leopards, elephants and Cape buffalo - drawn here by the lush delta. Cheetahs and spotted hyenas also make the scene. View game with your experienced guides or watch life unfold from your private viewing deck.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sanctuary Chief's Camp -
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9Okavango Delta
Okavango Delta - Wildlife Everywhere You Look
Great predators, including rare wild dogs, as well as elephants, buffalo, red lechwe, giraffes and impala roam the Okavango Delta, as you discover on an early morning game drive. Listen for roaring lions on the hunt or spy nocturnal animals as they start out for the night on your choice of game drives. Back in camp, gather for a farewell dinner beneath African skies.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Sanctuary Chief's Camp -
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10Maun
Depart Johannesburg, South Africa
Fly to Johannesburg for your flight home. Relax in the Premier Lounge, compliments of A&K, before your departure flight or starting your Post-Tour Extension to Cape Town.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations
Select a destination below to view the hotel(s) included by Abercrombie & Kent in their Ultimate Botswana Safari tour:
Chobe Chilwero Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
Chobe Chilwero Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
Room Type Included: Suite
View details regarding optional paid upgrades
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Room Type Included: Luxury Bush Pavillion chief
View details regarding optional paid upgrades
Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Room Type Included: Safari Tent
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
Room Type Included: Luxury Tree House
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Room Type Included: Luxury Suite
View details regarding optional paid upgradesMore Details
Abercrombie & Kent is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Ultimate Botswana Safari tour:
Highlights
- Track iconic wildlife on game drives, guided bushwalks and scenic river safaris
- Botswana's finest handpicked safari guides lead the way to exceptional wildlife encounters
- A professional photographer shows you how to capture it all
- Experience the power of Victoria Falls and float along the Zambezi River on a sunset cruise
- Take off on a flightseeing adventure by helicopter over the Okavango Delta
- Stay two nights at the Okavango Delta's premier property, Chief's Camp, an A&K Sanctuary
- Visit a project supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Inclusions
- English-speaking Resident Tour Director(R) and local guides
- Airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
- Travelling Bell Boy(R) service to transfer your bags between hotels
- Mid-journey Traveller's Valet(R) laundry service
- Internet access
- Daily breakfast, along with many meals
- Entrance fees, taxes and all gratuities (except Resident Tour Director)
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from A&K's experts
Age Restrictions
Minimum age is 10 years old.
Maximum Group Size
16
Extension
Abercrombie & Kent offers the following optional tour extension(s) for their Ultimate Botswana Safari tour:
Cape town post-tour extension
Note: Extension details and pricing are not sent to us electronically by Abercrombie & Kent. Please contact us for additional details.
Additional restrictions may apply. Extensions may only be available on select itineraries. Blackout dates may exist, in which case extensions would not be available.
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