Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Botswana Safari in Style
DAY 1 Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in Johannesburg, where you are met and transferred
to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a gourmet welcome dinner
prepared with locally sourced ingredients. A professional
photographer joins you to offer tips for the days ahead.
Saxon Hotel, Villas And Spa
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2 Livingstone, ZambiaFly to Livingstone, Zambia. On arrival, continue overland to
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, where you stay in a luxury tree
house built into the riverside canopy. At twilight, cruise the
Zambezi River, sipping cocktails, gazing out across a verdant
vista and gliding past pods of hippos, on a memorable Scenic
Sundowner.
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 LivingstoneThis morning, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Visit Nakatindi Village to see a bike shop, school and
clinic supported by A&K Philanthropy.
Walk Close to Rhinos, pausing on a game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park to draw near the giants on foot.
Canoeing on the Zambezi River, enjoying sightings of birds and wildlife while experiencing the tranquility and beauty of the river.
Return to camp for lunch and the rest of your afternoon at
leisure. Tonight, enjoy a cocktail and a Chef ’s Table tasting of
traditional Zambian fare, followed by dinner.
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 Victoria Falls, ZimbabweThis morning, drive to Zimbabwe to join your private guide
on an awe-inspiring exploration of Victoria Falls, which
plummet 354 feet to cast up the mist that inspired their
original name, Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders).
Enjoy lunch in the town of Victoria Falls before continuing
to Chobe National Park in Botswana to settle into your lodge for unparalleled panoramic views across
the islands and floodplains of the Chobe River. This
afternoon, set out on a river cruise or game drive that
includes the opportunity to see elephants — a staggering
120,000 live in the park — along with impalas, buffalo and
possibly lions. Return to the lodge to relax in the comforts
of your luxury accommodations and enjoy a freshly
prepared meal. Later, drift to sleep, serenaded by the
sounds of Africa, beneath a blanket of stars.
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Chobe National Park, BotswanaSet out on a game drive at sunrise to catch the animals at the
start of their day, when they are most active. You may even
glimpse a leopard returning from the hunt. Later, embark on a Chobe River safari cruise and watch for
crocodiles and hippos, as well as 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 that either live here or migrate
through, including raptors, vultures and waterfowl. When
you return to the lodge this evening, revel in the comforts of
your luxury accommodations, gather for dinner and share
stories of your day.
Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAYS 6-7 Okavango DeltaFly to a vast private concession in the Okavango Delta, the
largest inland delta in the world. The afternoon is yours to enjoy
at leisure with a choice of activities, such as a Ride Like a Local
by seasonal mokoro (dugout canoe) on the delta or a nighttime
game-viewing drive, made possible on this private reserve. The
next morning, continue with your choice of activities. Set off
on a thrilling, guided game drive in a customized 4x4 vehicle or
a bush walk in the company of an armed, expert guide, on the
lookout for Africa’s smaller denizens among the unique flora.
Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 Okavango DeltaFly across the Okavango Delta to your next amazing safari
camp. Widely acknowledged as the “Predator Capital of
the World,” this area offers some of the most exciting game
viewing in Africa and is one of the best places in Botswana
to see the Big Five — lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and
Cape buffalo — drawn here from surrounding regions by the
lush delta. Predators include cheetahs, spotted hyenas and, at
the very top of the food chain, large resident prides of lions.
This afternoon, take advantage of game-viewing activities
led by experienced guides or enjoy the vistas from your own
private viewing deck.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9 Okavango DeltaDepart on another spectacular early morning game drive. Beyond predators, the Okavango Delta draws large
concentrations of elephants, buffalo, red lechwes, giraffes
and impalas. Enjoy a seasonal mokoro ride for a rare safari
opportunity across deceptively quiet marshlands alive with
crocodiles, bathing hippos, birds and tiny red reed frogs. If
you opt for an afternoon game drive, listen for roaring lions
on the hunt or spy nocturnal animals as they start out for the
night. After a full day of game viewing, return to your camp
to relax and enjoy a farewell dinner.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 Johannesburg, South AfricaFly to Johannesburg for your flight home. Relax in the
Premier Lounge, compliments of A&K, before your
departure.
Meals: Breakfast