Kingfisher Luxury Private Journey
Privately Guided with Private Activities make this an exclusive luxury adventure.
Taking in four superb locations including the Okavango Delta and the private Linyanti Reserve in Botswana plus Victoria Falls in Zambia and finally the stunning Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Throughout your trip you will be guided by Pilot Manga, born and bred in Botswana and has guided throughout southern Africa, who will show you these incredible places with all the experience he has to offer. From 2 to 12 people can book this trip and the itinerary can be tailor made to your needs.
Start and Finish
Maun and Victoria Falls
Duration
12 nights/13 Days
Departure
All year round
Rates 2024
January to March
US$16,905 per person sharing
April, May & November
US$18,340 per person sharing
June to October
US$22,390 per person sharing
Why You'll Love It
- • Stunning Wildlife
What's Included
- • Accommodation, guest laundry, all meals & local beverages
• All internal light aircraft and road transfers between camps starting in Maun and finishing in Victoria Falls
• Daily activities, expert private guide, park entrance fees & VAT
Your Guide - Pilot Manga
Throughout your trip you will be accompanied by Naturalist and Guide, Pilatwe Manga. Known throughout Botswana as ‘Pilot’ due to the similarity in his name to Pilate (as in the biblical Pontius Pilate) you will be shown this beautiful country by someone who is a born and bred ‘Motswana’ (the name given to citizens of Botswana) and is a genuine local.
Pilot was born in a small village, Shorobe, on the edge of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. He spent his early life in the bush and on a remote cattle post attending Shorobe Primary School. Shopping trips with his parents would entail travel to Maun by Mokoro (a traditional dug-out canoe). Pilot could not attend high school, due to the death of his Father, leaving Pilot to look after the family. His upbringing in the Okavango Delta led him to working with the founder of Wilderness Safaris and was the first local guide to be employed by Wilderness, and to this day, Pilot is still friends with the founder of Wilderness Safaris.
Pilot has spent many years working as a guide in Botswana, mainly as an Explorer guide for Wilderness Safaris, travelling on land throughout the country and guiding his guests in all the country’s National Parks and private areas. This job also took Pilot to the regional safari destinations of Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. His greatest claim to fame is to have visited Canada for a Polar Bear Safari and to this day is still the only time he has left the African continent.
Pilot is an extremely resourceful man and is fun to be around during a safari where he likes to give his guests outstanding wildlife experiences and service that is second to none. An accomplished vehicle Mechanic, Chef and guide there is no-one better to be with to show you this fabulous country, Botswana.
Accommodation
Khwai Leadwood Camp
Set within the Okavango Delta’s community-run Khwai Concession, this beautiful camp is tucked under the trees on the edge of the Khwai River. This river is all that separates the iconic Moremi Game Reserve and the concession, with hippos, elephants and even lions crossing over from time to time. Watching these animals manoeuvre through the water is an exceptional experience for even the most travelled safari veterans.
The elegantly designed camp hosts six standard tents and one family unit, keeping in line with the intimate and exclusive wilderness experience. The new camp effortlessly bridges the gap between luxury accommodation and feeling like you’re in the great African outdoors. Woven baskets and beaded décor, along with modern elements, create an authentic contemporary African style.
Linyanti Bush Camp
pend your time exploring the raw African wilderness on thrilling game drives, learn about the fascinating fauna and flora on walking safaris or float serenely along the waterways in a mokoro (canoe). A life-changing wilderness experience awaits you at Linyanti Bush Camp. With just six luxury tents, Linyanti Bush Camp offers an intimate Chobe safari experience in a private concession on the border of Botswana’s iconic Chobe National Park. The Chobe Enclave teems with wildlife and is best known for its large herds of elephants and buffalo. Our Chobe safari lodge sits on the banks of the Linyanti Wetlands – a significant area that is one of the primary sources of water during the drier months. Look forward to exceptional and diverse wildlife encounters year-round.
Thorntree River Lodge
Beautifully designed Thorntree River Lodge graces the banks of Zambia’s glorious Zambezi River in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Find perfect respite after a day of activities by relaxing in the infinity pool that seamlessly blends into the river horizon. Thorntree River Lodge celebrates the spirit of community. After a refreshing sundowner drink while watching an exquisite African sunset, spend your evening sharing stories of your safari around the fire from within the comfort of the sunken boma before enjoying our African inspired fine-dining experience.
Just twenty minutes upstream from Victoria Falls and accessed via the international airports of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Livingstone, Zambia Thorntree River Lodge is the perfectly positioned lodge from which to enjoy the cascading spectacle, of the Victoria Falls nearby. Children of all ages are most welcome and our celebrated kids’ club, the Ngwana Club will ensure hours of fun for your kids of all ages.
Somalisa Camp
Somalisa provides guests with breathtaking views of the golden savannah plains of Hwange. A place where, one moment you are sipping on your gin and tonic listening to the distant baritone roar of a lion coalition on the hunt and the next, you are gazing over at a congregation of elephants mere meters away, peacefully sharing a sundowner with you. Hwange National Park is a land of contrasts from dense teak and acacia forest to vast open savannah, offering guests an exhibition of raw and diverse Africa. Somalisa Camp enjoys pride of place as our first-ever Hwange safari lodge. It was built by our owner, Beks Ndlovu and is home to the quintessential African Bush Camps experience. Tucked away under the dappled shade of an Acacia grove, along the edge of an ancient seasonal floodplain.
Itinerary
Days 1 to 4
Khwai Leadwood Camp
You will be met at Maun Airport and your charter flight to Khwai will take around 40mins. The flight takes you across the Okavango with stunning views of this World Heritage site. The Khwai concession allows off-road game drives, walking safaris and Mokoro safaris. Activities start around 6am (depending on the time of the year) after a light breakfast with Brunch at around 11:30am and the afternoon activities commencing after tea at around 4pm with dinner between 7.30 and 8pm.
Days 4 to 7
Linyanti Bush Camp
After a morning activity your flight to Linyanti from Khwai will take around 30 minutes with the possibility of a couple of stops on the way. This flight takes in the southern Okavango and Chief's Island, the largest in this vast landscape of water. On arrival you will transfer to camp where you will settle in and then take part in an afternoon activity. This private concession is superb with large herds of Elephant and Buffalo and some great predator sightings plus the chance for some very rare species such as Cheetah, Caracal, Serval and more.
Days 7 to 10
Thorntree River Lodge
After a morning activity in Linyanti, possibly a walking safari, you will head off to Victoria Falls and the wonderful Thorntree River Lodge. This flight takes about 45 minutes and once you've settled in camp you will do an afternoon game drive taking in the incredible sightings available, particularly Rhino. Activities here include game drives, walking safaris, canoeing, visits to Victoria Falls and town market visits. Optional extras can include the flight of the angels over the falls in a helicopter.
Days 10 to 14
Somalisa Camp
After your morning activity you will leave for your flight to Hwange National Park which will be a little earlier than the rest of your transfers to make sure you arrive in time. Once you've cleared customs and immigration in Victoria Falls you will fly to Hwange and Somalisa Camp which will take around 45 minutes. On your final morning you will fly back to Victoria Falls for your onwards journey home.
Wildlife Highlights
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