Your trip begins in the city of Maun. On arrival, a guide will be there to greet you and transfer you to Chobe Game Lodge. An icon in the Chobe area, it is the only safari lodge that is situated within the Chobe National Park. Right on the Chobe River, a luxury boardwalk deck is where you will have unhindered views of this wild landscape. The lodge retains a nostalgic ambience and is set in a beautifully manicured garden. Put your feet up and revel in mystic African touches from Bedouin-style lanterns to big lounge areas.

When staying at Chobe Game Lodge, dedicated guides (mostly made up of local women) will take you on thrilling excursions to encounter some of the wildest inhabitants, from the river swimming elephants to the endangered African wild dog. You will join on open-sided 4X4 vehicles or on one of the solar-electric powered safari boats.

During your stay, you may also have the unique opportunity to visit the Kazungula Children’s Ark, a small pre-primary school that caters for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Learn how people have adapted to living in such wild places and gain a fascinating insight into the different cultures of the Botswana people – the life and soul of the country.

The next part of your adventure takes you to Camp Okavango. This safari camp is located on the remote Nxaragha Island in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Africa’s dubbed ‘Garden of Eden’. This camp offers a year-round water wilderness experience, and you can explore this watery paradise by mokoro or motorboat. The main lodge boasts a wildlife reference library, lounge, curio shop, swimming pool and cocktail bar, for relaxation time spent whiling away the hours.

The highlight of your stay at Camp Okavango will be an early morning flight to a remote village, Eretsa, where you will be greeted by a local farmer who will educate you on farming practices alongside such wild areas. You will then join a representative who will host a talk about life in the village and living in harmony with wild species, like elephant. It’s a true cultural immersion into the life of the locals and how they manage to coexist with some of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife. Your travel spend will also contribute to their livelihoods and aid sustainable tourism.

Your day begins with a delicious breakfast before being transferred back to Maun to catch your flight back home.