Exploring Botswana and Zimbabwe with Great Plains
Okavango Delta, Selinda Private Reserve, Zambezi National Park
Experience safaris, mokoro tours, and guided hikes amidst rich wildlife. Comfort and adventure come together on an unforgettable journey through the iconic landscapes of the Okavango Delta, Selinda Reserve, and Zambezi National Park!
The Great Plains Conservation, founded by conservation filmmakers passionate about African fauna, combines luxury tourism with a strong mission of environmental preservation. Part of its profits are directed to projects for the protection of elephants and big cats, in addition to the conservation of ecosystems.
Its lodges in the Okavango Delta, Selinda Reserve, and Zambezi National Park offer sophisticated accommodations and immersive experiences connecting with nature.
More than a luxury experience, Great Plains invites guests to engage in the preservation of Africa's natural riches, uniting adventure, comfort, and purpose.
Day 1: MAUN/OKavango DELTA
Arrival at Maun airport to board a small aircraft bound for the Okavango Delta.
Arrival and regular transfer to the lodge. Accommodation for 2 nights, with full board.
The Okavango Delta is one of the most impressive natural wonders in Africa and the world. It is one of the few interior deltas on the planet, where its waters do not flow into the ocean or large lakes, but are dispersed in the Kalahari desert. This phenomenon creates a true wildlife oasis amidst a predominantly arid landscape.
Day 2: OKavango
DELTA Breakfast followed by a day filled with activities offered by the lodge: safaris in a 4x4 vehicle, night expeditions, guided savanna walks, tours of the Delta on a mokoro-style boat (water activities depend on water levels at certain times of the year) and bird watching.
Day 3: OKAVANGO DELTA - MAUN/SELinda
PRIVATE RESERVE Breakfast and check-out from the lodge. Regular shuttle to the airstrip for boarding a small aircraft bound for the Selinda Private Reserve.
Arrival and regular transfer to the lodge. Accommodation for 2 nights, with full board.
The Selinda Private Reserve, located in northern Botswana between the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, covers an area of 130,000 hectares. This diverse ecosystem serves as a vital corridor for the migration of various species, offering a wide range of habitats, such as mopane forests, open savannas, floodplains, and canals.
Day 4: SELinda PRIVATE RESERVE
Day to carry out activities offered by the lodge: safaris in 4x4 vehicles, guided savanna hikes, night expeditions, boat trips, bird watching and seasonal fishing (water activities depend on water levels at certain times of the year).
Day 5: SELINDA PRIVATE RESERVE/VICTORIA FALLS - ZAMBEZI
NATIONAL PARK Breakfast and check-out from the lodge. Regular shuttle to the airstrip for boarding a small aircraft bound for Victoria Falls.
Arrival and private transfer, followed by regular express boat transfer to the lodge in the Zambezi National Park region. Accommodation for 2 nights, with full board.
The geography of the Zambezi National Park is marked by a mix of open savannas, mopane forests, and floodplains, creating a mosaic of habitats that support a rich fauna. Among the mammals that inhabit the region, elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and antelopes, such as the kudu and the impala, stand out. The park is also renowned for its diverse avifauna, attracting birdwatchers from around the world who seek to spot rare species.
Day 6: ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast at the lodge and regular half-day tour, with an English-speaking guide, to Victoria Falls.
Return and afternoon free to carry out activities offered by the lodge: safaris in 4x4 vehicles, guided walks through the savanna, mini cruise in the morning or afternoon, motorized boat trips or wooden dhows available (water activities depend on water levels at certain times of the year).
Day 7: ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK - VICTORIA
FALLs Breakfast and check-out from the lodge. Regular express boat transfer, followed by private transfer to Victoria Falls airport.
This itinerary includes:
- Domestic flights between Maun/Okavango Delta/Selinda Private Reserve/Victoria Falls, in economy class, with small aircraft. Baggage allowance: 1 flexible suitcase, weighing up to 15 kg per person (including hand luggage and camera);
- Accommodation for 2 nights in the Okavango Delta, with full board;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Selinda Private Reserve, with full board;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Zambezi National Park, with full board;
- Regular transfers between airport/lodge/airport in Botswana, with driver in English;
- Private transfers between the airport/pier/airport in Zimbabwe, with driver in English;
- Regular fast boat transfers between the pier/lodge/pier;
- Safaris and regular activities organized by the lodges, with an English-speaking guide;
- Regular half-day tour of Victoria Falls, with an English-speaking guide;
- Conservation fees;
- Digital travel kit.
This itinerary does not include:
- International airfare between Brazil/Botswana and Zimbabwe/Brazil;
- Boarding fees;
- Tourism fees;
- Bank transfer charges related to payment to the foreign supplier;
- Documentation and consular visa expenses;
- Travel insurance;
- Cancellation insurance;
- Excess baggage;
- Anticipated arrival time (early check in);
- Extension of departure time (late check out);
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks not mentioned as included;
- Gratuities;
- Luggage service;
- Suggested and/or optional tours and excursions;
- Entrance fees to the places where the tours are visited and suggested and/or optional excursions;
- Restaurant reservations for a fee of USD 10 to USD 30;
- Personal extras such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.
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