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Affordable Botswana Safari & Victoria Falls

Duration
10 Days
Price from
$4,787 pp.
Location
Botswana, Africa
The Old House Kasane Botswana

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Botswana’s top wildlife areas
  • Cruise along the Chobe River
  • Visit the Makgadikgadi Pans

What's Included

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • All transfers
  • Game drives in prime wildlife areas

Exceptional wildlife, expert guiding, and incredible value – without compromising on experience.

A superb way to explore the iconic destinations of Victoria Falls and Botswana without breaking the bank. Spend a few days on the banks of the Zambezi river before enjoying the outstanding game viewing of the Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta.

This affordable Botswana safari is all about rich wildlife experiences, remote landscapes and great guiding – without the high price tag. Whether you’re a first-time safari-goer or a seasoned adventurer looking to explore the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park in an authentic, no-frills way, this trip delivers big on value and adventure.

Senior Botswana Specialist Ruth says:

“If you’re up for a true adventure and have been gobsmacked at some of the prices in Botswana, then this is the trip for you. You’ve got all of the same amazing wildlife experiences and iconic Delta trips, but without the bells and whistles of some of the other lodge options… accommodation is basic, but lacks nothing when it comes to the quality of the guiding and service levels!”

Your journey begins at Victoria Falls, where you can take in the drama of the ‘Smoke that Thunders’ and enjoy activities like sunset cruises and helicopter flights. From here, cross into Botswana and head to Chobe National Park – home to one of the largest concentrations of elephants on the continent. Game drives and river safaris offer incredible chances to see lion, buffalo, hippo and a dazzling array of birdlife.

Fly into the heart of the Okavango Delta for a stay at a simple but well-run bush camp. With access to vast, private concessions, you’ll enjoy a more exclusive safari experience, with guided walks and mokoro trips providing a peaceful and immersive way to discover this UNESCO-listed wilderness.

While the accommodation throughout is intentionally unpretentious, you’ll be well looked after with warm hospitality and expert local guides. This is a trip for those who prioritise nature, wildlife and experience over luxury and design.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Time on the banks of the Zambezi

Staying at Bayete Guest Lodge

In Johannesburg, connect on to a flight up to Victoria Falls, landing there in the early afternoon, where a driver will be waiting to transfer you to Bayete Guest Lodge, a peaceful, family-run retreat just minutes from the falls. With lush gardens, a pool and an on-site activity desk, it’s the perfect base for adventure and relaxation.

Day 2 Exploring Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Take to the skies for a spectacular helicopter flight over Victoria Falls – a thrilling way to appreciate the full scale and power of this natural wonder. Known as the “Flight of Angels,” it’s an unforgettable highlight of any trip to Zimbabwe.

Day 3 - 5 The Old House, Kasane

Day 6 -8 Khwai Guest House Relax by the pool or spot more wildlife

Day 9 Oddballs Camp Explore on foot or by mokoro canoe

Day 10 - Oddballs Wildlife viewing and relaxation

Day 11 Time to travel home

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Duration

10 Days

Location

Botswana, Africa

Price from

$4,787 pp.

Price Includes

  • Regional and domestic flights
  • All applicable transfers
  • Accommodation and meals as listed
  • Game drives and activities as specified

Price Excludes

  • Single Supplements
  • International flights to/from UK
  • Any activities, meals or drinks not mentioned as included
  • Anything else e.g. park fees not mentioned as included

Price per person is based on two people sharing, excluding international flights.

The trip includes all accommodations and activities specified above. Rooms and meals are as below:

  • 2 nights Bayete Lodge, Vic Falls (Zimbabwe) - Deluxe Room Double, Breakfast included
  • 3 nights The Old House, Kasane - Standard Double Room, Fully inclusive
  • 3 nights Khwai Guest House, Khwai community area, Standard Bungalow, Fully Inclusive
  • 2 nights Odball’s Camp, Okavango Delta, Canvas Rooms, Fully Inclusive
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When to go to Botswana

Find out the best time to visit Botswana with our month-by-month guide.

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January

January is the heart of the wet season, with heavy downpours usually in the late afternoons, which is a great excuse to watch the storm from the luxury of your camp or lodge. Much of the wildlife is still there it may just take a little longer to find as its more dispersed due to the surrounding surface water. This time of year is hot, and aside from the rainshowers it's sunny. This is the best time to see the Zebra and Wildebeest migration as well as large flocks of flamingos down in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Rates are lower during the wet season.

February

February is also one of the warmer months, and is defined by both sunshine and heavy storms, which making it another great time for photography. It's now that the Central Kalahari begins waking up, with herds of game coming to graze the lush grassland. Again the peak migration should be in the Makgadikgadi now with large herds of wildebeest and zebra in the area. Game viewing is still great in many areas of the Okavango Delta with many of the dried camps on the western side top choice.

March

The wet season slowly comes to an end, leaving hot, drier days. There is still some rain, but only for short periods during the afternoon. Enjoy the green scenery and the lower accommodation rates. Towards the end of March the wildlife in the Central Kalahari really begins to pick up as large numbers of plains game head in the pans and Valleys. This is a great time of year to combine the Central Kalahari and Okavango Delta.

April

April is a fine month to visit Botswana, as the nights become cooler and sleeping is easier. Breeding season is underway for plains game, so keep an eye out for the clashing males attempting to woo the females out on the savannahs. Along with the breeding season comes more predator activity as the young animals are easy pickings. This is peak game viewing time in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve making it an integral part of any itinerary.

May

With the rainy season at an end, the temperature falls, making bush excursions more pleasant. Nights can be a little chilly, so you'll probably need an extra layer if you're heading out on an evening game drive. Skies become clearer and there are fewer mosquitoes. This is one of our favourite months to travel and also marks the final month before the peak season rates kick in in most camps.

June

June is the middle of winter in Botswana, and is one of the best times to visit the country. Days are pleasantly warm, and nights are spent tucked up cosily in your camp or lodge. Wildlife becomes concentrated around waterholes making it easier to spot. This is a great time to visit the Okavango Delta, Moremi and Chobe.

July

With warm sunny days, and cool nights, July is the perfect time to be in Botswana. Although this is the dry season, it's a great time to enjoy a traditional mokoro canoe trip as floodwaters begin to rise in the Okavango Delta, flowing down from the highlands of Angola.

August

The temperature begins to rise again in August, but it's still a superb time for game viewing, and the Makgadikgadi Pans are now accessible through until October. Water is now scarce in many of the parks, making game viewing easy. It's a good time to visit Savute and Linyanti.

September

Days in September are hot with sunny blue skies, and the nights are no longer cold. It does get quite dusty out in the bush thanks to many months without rain, and game viewing is excellent as predators and prey alike hunt to find water.

October

October is warmer, and safari activities take place during early mornings and late afternoons to avoid the worst of the heat. This is one of the final month before the rains come and the ground is at its driest making for exceptional game viewing. If you don’t mind hot days this is one of the peak game viewing months

November

November remains hot, but the rains return mid-month, bringing the plains and forests back to life. If you want to see young animals being born, and lots of predator action, this is the month to come. With rates dropping in November and the rains often falling later on in the month the first 2 weeks of November are a very popular time to travel. It also ties in nicely with great weather in Cape Town and the garden route.

December

The rainy season is now in full swing with often short heavy down pours int he evening, days are still mostly sunny. landscapes are lush and there is plenty of wildlife activity as the newborns flourish.

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