Discover the mesmerising beauty and wonder of Botswana in luxury
Experience the wonders of Botswana’s Okavango Delta and the incredible salt pans of the Kalahari on this luxurious 6-night safari. These two contrasting environments offer an astounding variety of landscapes to explore, including endless salt pans, stunning desert landscapes, floodplains, emerald forests, and an intricate network of winding waterways.
Guests can expect highly skilled guides, personalised service, and sensational cuisine while staying at some of the country’s most renowned and exclusive camps.
Starting in Maun, Botswana, this exciting itinerary combines 2 sensational camps – iconic Jack’s Camp, one of the most unique camps in Africa in the other-worldly Makgadikgadi Pans, and North Island Okavango – an intimate, yet lavish 4-suite masterpiece on the northern fringes of the Okavango Delta.
Fly by light aircraft to the Kalahari and enjoy a wealth of fascinating activities at Jack’s Camp, such as quad biking across the salt pans (seasonal), walking with the local Zu/’hoasi Bushmen and getting up close to a “mob” of habituated meerkats. During the middle of the day, relax around camp making the most of the superb facilities, including the stately billiard table, drinks chest, private plunge pool and afternoon tea in the glorious Persian Tea Tent. The region is home to desert-adapted wildlife such as brown hyena, black-maned Kalahari lion, aardwolf and porcupine.
Located in a remote, game-rich concession set on a private island in the northern Okavango, North Island offers guests a truly intimate stay. This breathtaking wilderness area is home to an abundance of wildlife, and guests can immerse themselves in classic Okavango experiences – including mokoro (dugout canoe) as well as exciting game drives. The Okavango Delta is a bird lovers paradise, and exploring by mokoro offers guests a contrasting experience to witness this remarkable area.
With everything included except for international flights, you can relax and make the most of the beautiful setting, and create memories to last a lifetime.
Prices for this 6-night package start from $13,793 per person twin share*.
Save $5,271 per person!*
*Price advertised above is for travel from 10 Jan – 31 March 2024 combining Jack’s Camp with North Island Okavango. The Special Offer is available for travel between now and 31 Mar 2025 when booked by 29 Feb 2024. Applicable to new bookings only and not combinable with any other offers. Minimum 6 nights across 2 camps. Strictly subject to availability. Conditions apply Single travellers on request.
Tour details
- 3 nights at renowned Jack’s Camp – reminiscent of 1940’s expedition travel
- 3 nights at North Island Okavango, located in a pristine concession in the northern fringes of the famed Okavango Delta
- A range of unique activities including walking with the Bushmen and quad biking
- Explore the myriad of waterways and channels by mokoro
- Chances to spot species such as lion, elephant and rare brown hyena
- Come face to face with a “mob” of habituated meerkats
Please note: Some activities are seasonal or water-level dependent.
- 3 nights at Jack’s Camp
- 3 nights at North Island Okavango
- Light aircraft transfers as per itinerary
- Full board accommodation
- Game drives and activities (unless at additional cost)
- All drinks (local spirits and wines)
- Laundry
Please note: There is a luggage limit of 20kg including camera equipment and hand luggage on light aircraft flights.
Johannesburg in South Africa is the international hub for Southern African countries including Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. With direct flights available from multiple cities in the United States, and European countries including England, France and Germany.
The small town of Maun, just south of Botswana’s Okavango Delta is the major entry point for safari-goers. There are direct flights available from Johannesburg with Airlink and Air Botswana.
Itinerary
Botswana in Luxury
7 days/6 nights ex Maun, Botswana
Days 1 – 3
Jack’s Camp
Today transfer from Maun by light aircraft to romantic Jack’s Camp, located in a private concession adjacent to the otherworldly landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. One of Africa’s most iconic and opulent camps, the evocative guest tents and central mess tent pay homage to its past, adorned in vintage 1940’s style campaign furniture.
The beautiful salt pans seem to extend endlessly for miles, and the dramatic landscape is home to fascinating desert species including brown hyena, porcupine and aardwolf.
There are two distinct seasons – dry and green – so some activities here are only available at certain times. During the green season (Dec-April) rains transform the landscape into beautiful grassland. Meanwhile the dry season (May-mid-November) provides a stark comparison of dry landscapes dotted with palm trees and small islands amid a sea of desert. Activities at Jack’s Camp include game drives, walking with the Bushmen, quad biking (seasonal) and a visit to see the semi-habituated meerkats. D (Day 1) B L D (Days 2-3)
Days 4 – 6
North Island Okavango
After one last morning activity, it’s time to transfer once more by light aircraft to the floodplains and waterways of the Okavango Delta. Stay at the beautiful and intimate North Island Okavango, in a spacious suite that features ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, bathtub and private plunge pool. With an expert guide, explore this superb wilderness area on productive game drives and through the pristine waterways by mokoro (dugout canoe). This region is home to a wide array of birdlife, including some “Okavango specials” such as the Pel’s Fishing Owl, Slaty Egret and the African Skimmer.
For those that wish for an arial view, helicopter excursions are available (additional cost), as well as community and conservation experience to a nearby village (additional cost). B L D
Day 7
Tour Ends, Maun
Enjoy a final morning activity in this magnificent wilderness area, before flying back to Maun by light aircraft. Tour ends. B
B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner