Botswana and Seychelles Honeymoon

This evening you will be flying overnight to Johannesburg.

Land in to Johannesburg this morning and connect on to a flight to Maun, the main safari base in Botswana. From there you will catch a light aircraft flight to the Khwai Concession, 35,000 hectares of wildlife rich wilderness in the north-eastern section of the world-famous Okavango Delta. From the airstrip you will be driven to Machaba Camp, a wonderfully traditional tented camp which is ideally located for exploring this stunning area. Settle in and enjoy lunch before heading out to enjoy your first afternoon safari to see the varied wildlife of the area.

The beauty of the Khwai Concession is that, in addition to game drives the camps here are able to offer both mokoro canoe safaris and guided walks, meaning there are so many ways to explore this amazing area. All activities are enjoyed in the company of the lodge’s hugely experienced team of guides who well get you up close and personal with all manner of wildlife. The area is renowned for offering excellent lion and leopard sightings, is home to large herds of elephant and buffalo as well as a huge variety of plains game and varied birdlife.

Of course, the focus of your time in the bush will be on wildlife viewing, but there will be plenty of time in between safaris to relax around the camp and enjoy the outstanding hospitality for which it is renowned. The sparkling swimming pool is one of the most attractive features of the camp and is the perfect spot for relaxing in the afternoons and soaking up the African sunshine. The camp has been designed to offer a feeling of safaris of old, with plenty of elegant areas for private dining, outstanding cuisine and warm but laid-back service from the genial staff. Honeymooners can enjoy additional benefits such as private sundowner drinks, gifts in the room and the chance to dine in the most exclusive spots around the camp.

Spend your final morning in the bush enjoying a final game drive, or perhaps a relaxing breakfast on the deck of your tent whilst you watch the world go by. You will then be transferred back to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight back to Maun where you will connect on to the afternoon flight to Johannesburg. There make your way to the Peermont D’Oreale Grande where you will be spending the night. Enjoy an afternoon by the pool or have a spa treatment before heading out to enjoy dinner in one of the many restaurants found at the hotel. There will even be a chance to try your luck in the hotel’s casino before turning in for the night.

Head back to the airport this morning for the flight up to Mahe in the Seychelles, arriving in the middle of the afternoon. You will be met at the airport and transferred by road to the beautiful Constance Ephelia where you will be spending the next 7 nights. Tucked away on a sheltered cove on the north-west of the island, this is the perfect spot for your rest and relaxation, with the pure sands of the beach and warm waters of the Indian Ocean just a few paces from your suite.

Spend your time at Ephelia relaxing and enjoying the idyllic location and wonderful luxuries that the resort offers. Try your hand at a variety of watersports, swim in the pool or top-up your tan on the beach. There is an excellent spa here offering a variety of treatments for those who like to be pampered and foodies will revel in the choice of restaurants on offer, especially the seafood options with fresh fish provided daily. For those feeling a little more adventurous there is the opportunity to explore the main island of Mahe or even catch the ferry to neighbouring Praslin to experience a slice of island life.

This afternoon you will be collected from the hotel and transferred back to the airport for your Emirates flights back to London Heathrow, arriving tomorrow morning.