Southern Africa Deluxe Safari

This luxury Southern Africa safari takes you across Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe, blending river landscapes, iconic landmarks, and vast wildlife reserves. Begin along the Chobe River with boat safaris and abundant wildlife, then visit Victoria Falls for dramatic scenery and Zambezi River experiences.

The journey ends in Hwange National Park with immersive game drives, walking safaris, and rich Big Five sightings—offering a seamless mix of adventure, comfort, and unforgettable natural beauty.

Tour Season

May - November

Trip Length

12 Days

Activity Level

Easy

Arrival city

Kasane, Botswana

Price from

From $12,500

Trip Highlights

  • Indulge your senses on our game drives, river and walking safaris
  • See the animals of Chobe and Hwange National Parks first hand
  • Feel as though you are in the heart of the bush during your stay at Bomani and Nehimba
  • Plunge into the Devil’s Pool on the edge of Victoria Falls
  • Relax and unwind at some of Southern Africa’s exquisite lodges
  • Seize opportunities for leopard and elephant experiences, rope swings, zip line, gorge swing, canopy tour, and flying foxes!
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About this trip

Southern Africa Deluxe Safari

Embark on an epic, cross-border adventure through Southern Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife realms! This seamless journey weaves together riverine splendor, thundering natural wonders, and vast savanna wilderness across Namibia, Botswana vistas, and Zimbabwe.

Your safari begins on the serene northern banks of the Chobe River in Namibia’s Zambezi Region at Chobe Savanna Lodge. Here, immerse yourself in the dramatic floodplains and prolific ecosystems of Chobe National Park (just across the water), home to Africa’s largest elephant herds, abundant birdlife, and diverse plains game – perfect for intimate boat safaris and golden-hour wildlife viewing.

Next, transition to the majestic Zambezi River and the iconic Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. At Old Drift Lodge, experience the raw power of the Falls up close, savor sunset cruises on the mighty Zambezi, and indulge in optional thrills like a Helicopter Flight of Angels or serene riverside relaxation amid roaming elephants.

Your odyssey culminates in Zimbabwe’s expansive Hwange National Park – the country’s largest and a true paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Stay at the exclusive Nehimba Lodge in the remote northern concession, then Bomani Tented Lodge on the southeastern Ngamo Plains, where you’ll enjoy exceptional game drives, walking safaris, and waterhole vigils teeming with the Big Five, massive elephant herds, predators, and diverse habitats from teak woodlands to open grasslands.

This carefully curated itinerary delivers the perfect harmony of adventure, luxury, and profound natural beauty – from watery frontiers to untamed plains…. creating memories that linger long after the dust settles. Ready to answer the call of the wild?

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Itinerary

What to expect

Days 1 – 2: Chobe River Front Namibia

Upon your arrival at Kasane Airport, Your Chobe Savanna Lodge Guide will await you in the arrival hall with a name board and then transfer you by road to Kasane Immigration, here you will board a boat that will transfer you to Chobe Savanna Lodge.

After checking in, the Lodge manager will discuss your itinerary and activities for the duration of your stay.

Enjoy your two nights with them!

Days 3 – 5: Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

After your morning activity, breakfast & check – out at Chobe Savanna Lodge, you  will be transferred by boat to Kasane Immigration,  where your Wild Horizons guide will await you and transfer you across the border into Zimbabwe.

Upon your arrival at Old Drift Lodge, the lodge manager will assist you in planning out our itinerary for the duration of your stay.

Enjoy your stay with Old Drift Lodge!

Days 6 – 8: Western Hwange National Park

After your morning activity, breakfast & check – out at Old Drift Lodge, your Wild Horizons guide will await you in the reception area and transfer you by road to Dete Railway station, where your Nahimba Safari Lodge guide will transfer you to Nehimba Safari Lodge.

Enjoy, Hwange National Park and make memories!

Days 9 – 11: Eastern Hwange National Park

After your morning activity, breakfast & check – out at Nehimba Safari Lodge, you will be transferred by road to Dete Railway Station, here you will board the Elephant Express train for a unique experience travelling by railway to Ngoma Siding.  Here your Bomani tented Camp guide will await you and transfer you by road to Bomani Tented Camp.

Make memories and take load of pictures.

Day 12: End of Itinerary

After your morning activity, breakfast & check – out at Bomani Tented Camp, you will be transferred by road to Bomani Airstrip for your seat on the charter flight to Victoria Falls Airport.

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Lodging

Where you'll stay

Chobe Savanna Lodge OR Chobe Game Lodge (depending on your trip)

Chobe Savanna Lodge: Set on the banks of the Chobe River overlooking Botswana’s famed Chobe National Park, Chobe Savanna Lodge is the perfect destination from which to experience the thrill of a river based safari in the home of Africa’s highest elephant population. Chobe Savanna Lodge is a small and intimate luxury camp offering homely safaris. The lodge’s unique location offers remarkable views over the Chobe National Park from several vantage points.

Located in the Eastern Zambezi Region of Namibia, a narrow strip on the northern bank of the Chobe River, Chobe Savanna Lodge overlooks the vast floodplains of the Chobe National Park’s Puku Flats. The Chobe River provides a permanent water source to large herds of Elephant, Buffalo and Hippo, as well as dense concentrations of other wildlife – including Lion, Leopard and Wild Dog. The river offers exceptional birding opportunities where large flocks of carmine bee-eaters are spotted in season. When in flood spoonbills, ibis, various species of storks, ducks and other waterfowl flock to the area. The best way to experience the Chobe River is from the water and their experienced guides are on hand to introduce you to the true wonders of this magnificent ecosystem.

Chobe Game Lodge: Chobe Game Lodge is a pioneering lodge on the banks of the world-renowned game-rich Chobe River. As the oldest 5-star Lodge in the area, and indeed in Botswana, the Lodge occupies an enviable position right inside Chobe National Park, giving guests a launchpad from which to explore the Park at first light. The early bird, as they say, finds the best game.

In 2014, they launched the first solar-powered boats and safari vehicles, creating silent safaris that transform the safari experience.

Nestled on the banks of the Chobe, under a canopy of trees, Chobe Game Lodge consists of 40 beautifully designed and spacious rooms and a further four luxurious suites. Every room is air-conditioned and has its own private terrace overlooking the Chobe. Suites have their own infinity plunge pools facing the river.

The main areas are relaxed and comfortably laid out, with two complimentary bars and numerous spots to dine.

Naturally, the focus of the lodge lies with the majestic Chobe River, and the 250 meter boardwalk brings you up close to where the action is. Find a spot along the platform and settle in to watch colors change and the action unfold.

Bomani Tented Camp

Bomani Tented Camp is nestled in a private concession on the splendid Ngamo Plains—legendary for unique scenery and impressive year-round game viewing with a great diversity of wildlife in substantial numbers. Enjoy an open-air thatched main lodge, tented accommodations, teak viewing decks, a prolific waterhole, splash pool, and evenings around the fire—this is living on the plains. At Bomani, expect great game viewing, a plethora of safari activities, and an enormous commitment to local communities and wildlife.

Old Drift Lodge

Upstream of the iconic Victoria Falls, on the banks of the Zambezi River, lies Old Drift Lodge. The lodge boasts luxury accommodation overlooking the pristine Zambezi National Park, a mere 7 kilometers from the mighty Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Old Drift Lodge is nestled within a wild paradise frequented by elephant, buffalo, herds of sable, eland, zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and impala.The main lodge area will have 360 degree views, North facing onto the Zambezi & South facing onto a water hole. A 7 kilometre stretch of river flows between the camp and the town of Victoria Falls, making Old Drift Lodge the closest lodge within the National Park to Victoria Falls. The symphony of birdsong and calls of wildlife create a choir that enraptures all listeners and accompanies guests on this idyllic African experience.

The spacious canvas en-suite rooms exhibit and air of elegance that blends in seamlessly with the natural environment. The suites are resplendent with stylish furnishings and fittings, accentuated by an indoor and outdoor shower, private plunge pool and bath with a view.

Old Drift Lodge offers family friendly accommodation with an air of opulence and grace, in a wild and exuberant Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls.

Nehimba Lodge

Remotely nestled within a massive private concession in the northern part of Hwange National Park, Nehimba Lodge combines comfort, elegance, and African charm for an exceptional safari experience. The main guest area and nine spacious canvas-under-thatch tents are built on teak decks overlooking a productive waterhole, which is frequented by large numbers of elephants. No two days are the same—all experiences are tailor-made and include game drives, walking safaris, and night game drives on the private concession. Set off to find the famous elephant hunting lions, or just sit back and enjoy an armchair safari—this wild and wonderful bush paradise promises memories to last a lifetime!

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Dates

May – October

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