10 Day Victoria Falls & Botswana Honeymoon Safari Tour

Day 1: Travel to the Okavango Delta

Flying over the Okavango Delta waterways. After arriving in Maun from Johannesburg you and your spouse will board a light aircraft that will fly you over the Delta waterways to your romantic accommodation in the Okavango Delta.

Your romantic bush camp is situated on the edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. The region is very scenic with picturesque channels and lagoons. You may set off in a traditional canoe called a mokoro to explore the channels and islands nearby.

This will give you the chance to see some of the wildlife including red lechwe and hippos. You'll return to the bush camp to enjoy romantic sundowners on the main deck before a delicious African-inspired dinner.

You can retire to your comfortable tented suite and go to sleep surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of the Delta night.

Day 2: Navigate the Delta waterway

Navigating the Okavango Delta channels with a guide. In the morning you'll set off on exciting game viewing activities. You may decide on a guided nature walk on the nearby islands to try and track some animals such as giraffes and elephants.

All game-viewing activities are conducted by experienced professional guides who will teach you about the unique ecology of the region.

These walks provide wonderful bird-watching opportunities as the Okavango is a sanctuary for many different species such as Slaty egrets, African jacanas, and the iconic African fish eagles, or even rare species such as Pel's fishing owls.

You could also head out in a motorboat and explore further into the Delta through the tranquil channels, spotting animals such as elephants and hippo. Alternately, try your hand at fishing for the fierce tigerfish on an eco-friendly catch and release basis (seasonal).

Day 3: Fly over the Delta waterways to Savute

Private game viewing deck ideal for romantic African sunsets. Today you will catch a light aircraft flight from the Okavango Delta to the Savute airstrip. You and your spouse will be amazed by the intricate patterns of the channels and waterways as you fly over the Okavango Delta. The next 3 nights are spent in the Savute region.

This is an interesting area, as the Savuti River only flows periodically. In recent years it has flooded consistently, and the region has become very wet. The region is known for the number of elephants that move through it in the dry season and the second largest zebra migration in the world.

Day 4 & 5: Thrilling game drives in Savute

Thrilling game drive stopping for a leopard sighting in Savute.For the next 2 days on your Botswana Honeymoon safari, you will set off on early morning game drives that take you into the beautiful Savute Marsh.

The marsh attracts a diverse number of different species such as impala, wildebeest, and zebra, as well as the attendant predators such as lion and hyena.

Return to your Botswana safari lodge for a brunch or late lunch before having a siesta. In the afternoons you can enjoy another thrilling game drive or visit the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills which depict the San's life and spiritual beliefs.

Day 6 & 7: Cruise the Chobe River

You are sure to see Elephants during a Chobe River cruise. After your early morning game drive and breakfast, you will fly into Kasane before catching a road transfer to a game lodge in the Chobe National Park. Here you will stay in a classic safari lodge on the Chobe River.

A wildlife spectacle that's not to be missed is thousands of elephants that come down to drink in the dry winter months.

Set off on game drives to see vast herds of buffalo and zebra which come down to drink, closely shadowed by predators such as lion and hyena.

In the afternoon you can enjoy a romantic river cruise on the Chobe River, which is conducted in small, shallow craft piloted by expert boatmen.

There is something magical about drifting down the river while enjoying a refreshing drink and watching the magnificent sunset. You will see many hippo and crocodiles while on your cruise.

Day 8 & 9: Explore the Victoria Falls

The magnificent Victoria Falls waterfalls from the sky. After breakfast, a road transfer awaits you across the border to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is the perfect end to your Botswana honeymoon safari.

Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall and takes its name from Mosi-oa-Tunya; meaning “Smoke that Thunders” referencing the mist that forms around the crashing waters.

Spend your last two days of your Victoria Falls & Botswana honeymoon safari tour exploring Victoria Falls at your own leisure.

Explore the rainforest trails surrounding the falls with a guide or on your own. If you and your partner want to get your adrenalin pumping there are several optional adventure activities such as bungee jumping and whitewater rafting.

End your evening with a sunset cruise on the Chobe River. As you watch the sun disappear on the African horizon reminisce about the many adventures you and your spouse have experienced on your African honeymoon to Botswana and Victoria Falls.

Day 10: Goodbyes and new beginnings

Hand washing ceremony at Victoria Falls. After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye and head to the airport for your onward journey.