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12-Day | Great Plains Safari to Botswana

Country Botswana
Theme First Time Travelers
Time of Year January - December | High Season: Jun-Oct | Savings Season: Jan-Mar
Budget From $9,450
Duration 12 Days

Itinerary Description

This safari begins with four nights in the Selinda Concession where you will explore by vehicle and walking. Continue to a private concession within the Okavango Delta for four nights. This area is world-famous for the lion-buffalo interactions and three full days of game viewing gives you an incredible chance to see lions hunt. Enjoy two nights in Victoria Falls, giving you a full day at leisure for optional touring.

Enjoy Special Savings – Great Plains Portfolio pricing, complimentary scheduled charter flights throughout and “Stay 8-Pay 6” special (valid Jan 11- Jun 14 / Nov-Dec 19, 2025).

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01

Arrive Johannesburg

Arrive Johannesburg where you will be met and assisted to your hotel, adjacent to the Arrivals Hall. Enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport Hotel. 

Days 02+03

Victoria Falls

Make your way back to the airport for your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival you will be met and transferred privately to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day and the following day at leisure (optional touring available). 2 nights Ilala Lodge or Stanley & Livingstone or Mpala Jena.

Day 04

Selinda Reserve

Today you will be transferred across the border to Kasane, Botswana.  On arrival you will be met by your pilot and board the aircraft for your scheduled charter flight to your camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. 4 nights Selinda Explorers Camp or Okavango Explorers Camp or Selinda Camp or Zarafa.

Days 05-07

Selinda Reserve

Enjoy three full days of game viewing activities.

Day 08

Okavango Delta

Following a morning game drive and breakfast, depart on your scheduled charter flight to your next safari camp in the Okavango Delta. 4 nights Duba Explorers Camp or Duba Plains Camp.

Days 09-11

Okavango Delta

Enjoy three full days of game viewing activities.

Day 12

Okavango/Johannesburg/Depart

Leave as the sun comes over the horizon and enjoy an early morning game drive.  Depart on your scheduled charter flight to Maun.  Connect with the scheduled inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg.

Safari Pricing Details

2025 Land Arrangements

Please Request Single Supplement

Explorer Option is based on Ilala Lodge, Selinda Explorers Camp (or Okavango Delta Explorers Camp) and Duba Explorers Camp

Jan 11 - Mar

Per Person

From $9,450

Apr - Jun 14 / Nov - Dec 19

Per Person

From $11,395

Jun 15 - Oct

Per Person

From $19,995

Premier Option is based on Stanley & Livingstone, Selinda Camp (or Zarafa Camp) and Duba Plains Camp (optional upgrade applies to Mpala Jena)

Jan 11 - Mar

Per Person

From $15,850

Apr - Jun 14 / Nov - Dec 19

Per Person

From $19,795

Jun 15 - Oct

Per Person

From $34,995

2024 Land Arrangements - Please Request

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Accommodations

Intercontinental Johannesburg Airport Hotel

Deluxe

The InterContinental Johannesburg Airport Hotel is located within walking distance from the terminals at O.R. Tambo. This luxury hotel features 138 rooms and offers business and

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Ilala Lodge

First Class

The Ilala Lodge is a charming lodge under thatch that offers well priced, comfortable accommodations. It’s conveniently situated for both Victoria Falls and the shops and

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The Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel

First Class

The Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel is the perfect compliment to your safari and the ideal base for exploring Victoria Falls. The luxurious property consists of 16

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Mpala Jena

Classic

Mpala Jena Camp is located on a private concession within the Zambezi National Park. Four luxury tents are built along the Zambezi River shoreline and each feature a small lounge

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Selinda Explorers Camp

Classic

Selinda Explorers Camp offers the adventure of a mobile camp with the comfort of a permanent tented camp. Located on the banks of the Selinda Spillway, the exclusive camp offers

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Selinda Camp

Premium

Selinda Camp is inspired by the elements of water, air, earth and fire and architecturally designed to be an intimate experience with only three luxurious tents. Built under

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Zarafa Camp

Premium

Zarafa is a very intimate, ultra-luxurious safari camp located on a palm island on the edge of the northern Linyanti Swamps. There are panoramic views of open floodplains dotted

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Duba Explorers Camp

Classic

Duba Explorers Camp is ideally located on a 77,000 acre private concession in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Built on an island, surrounded by expansive seasonally flooded

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Duba Plains Camp

Premium

Duba Plains is perhaps the Okavango Delta’s most remote camp. Located on a private 77,000-acre concession area, the camp is just north of the Moremi Reserve. Built on an

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