10 Days of Southern Africa's Best of Safari Tour

What to Expect

Safari is the highlight of this 10-day Safari Bucket List Tour. Start your adventure in the Okavango Delta, exploring its intricate waterways by traditional canoe. Next, experience the mighty Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall on earth, before concluding in Hwange, home to Africa’s gentle giants.

Expect to encounter impressive elephant herds, the Big 5, and over 400 bird species along the way.

3 Nights in Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta’s winding waterways create a lush sanctuary teeming with wildlife and biodiversity. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Big 5, the Delta features vast floodplains, elevated patches of land, riverine woodlands, and tranquil waters mirroring the expansive Botswana sky. Safari activities here often revolve around water, with travelers exploring marshy channels by boat or traditional mokoro (dugout canoe). Beyond the water, visitors can embark on game drives, walking safaris, or helicopter flights for a breathtaking aerial view of this dynamic landscape. Seasonal flooding transforms the plains into a haven for diverse wildlife, from elephants and antelope like roan and sable to predators including lions, leopards, hyenas, and African wild dogs. The Delta’s constantly evolving scenery and abundant wildlife make it a truly extraordinary safari destination.

Highlights:

• Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders
• Offers a variety of lodges, camps, and accommodations
• The world’s largest inland delta
• Home to an incredible array of wildlife, from vast elephant herds to apex predators like lions and hyenas

3 Nights in Victoria Falls

Words often fall short of describing the majesty of Victoria Falls, but its Kololo name, Mosi-oa-Tunya—”the smoke that thunders”—captures its essence beautifully. Stretching nearly two kilometers and plunging 108 meters, this UNESCO World Heritage Site holds the title of the world’s largest waterfall due to the immense volume of water that tumbles over its cliffs every minute.

Highlights:

• Recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• The largest curtain of water on the planet
• A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Forms the natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia

3 Nights in Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park stands as a true icon of African wildlife, with its majestic elephants symbolizing its essence. Home to one of the continent’s largest elephant herds, this is Zimbabwe’s largest and oldest national park. Renowned as one of Africa’s premier game-viewing destinations, Hwange offers diverse ways to explore its vast landscapes and rich biodiversity—on foot, horseback, or a classic game drive. The park boasts an impressive range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, gemsbok, hyenas, and wild dogs, set against a backdrop of varied environments.

Highlights:

• Zimbabwe’s largest and oldest national park
• Hosts one of Africa’s largest elephant populations
• A haven for birdwatchers, with over 400 recorded species
• Explore the park’s wildlife on foot, horseback, or a game drive