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For travelers looking for a unique and sustainably responsible trip to Africa then an Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Luxury Vacation is perfect for you. The Okvango Delta has world-class game viewing in the ideal oasis for water and land based game spotting activities. Guests on an Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls luxury vacation can enjoy day and night game drives, guided bush walks and scenic flights over this impressive environment. The stunning Victoria Falls is the perfect place to end the trip, providing another extraordinary environment for water and land based activities including Microlight tours over the Falls, the Lion Encounter, Elephant-backed safaris, hiking and much more!

Road transfers are limited on Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Luxury vacations largely due to the sometimes difficult nature of Botswana’s roads. Therefore, on these types of tours travel is generally by small aircraft providing the opportunity to witness unmatched views of the vast wilderness below as well as opening up more time for game activities on ground at each lodge.

Accommodation on Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Luxury vacations is in luxury lodges. Depending on the region and suggestions based on your preference, some luxury lodges may feature canvas tents or reed-build chalets typical of the waterway regions. Activities at the lodges are dependent on guests’ preferences and interests. In Botswana guests typically arrive to the lodge, settle in and the tracker and guide team consults the group about their knowledge of local wildlife movements and recent sightings before setting out to explore. Victoria Falls can be explored with a guide or on your own. Both ways come highly recommended.

Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Luxury Vacation Accommodation:

In Okavango Delta:

• Mapula Lodge
• Camp Moremi
• Khwai River Lodge
• Camp Okavango
• Moremi Under Canvas
• Duba Plains Camp
• Kwara and Little Kwara Camp
• Sanctuary Chief’s Camp

In Victoria Falls, Zambia side:

• David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa
• Islands of Siankaba
• Royal Livingstone
• Sindabezi
• Tongabezi

In Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe side:

• The Elephant Camp
• Ilala Lodge
• The Kingdom
• Stanley and Livingstone at Victoria Falls
• Victoria Falls Hotel

How the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Luxury Vacation Makes a Difference

Botswana’s low impact tourism model and policy of preserving its wildlife and implementing sustainable tourism policies has had a direct result on keeping the natural ecosystem in balance.  It is no secret that Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls are among Africa’s more expensive safari destinations but the park’s entrance fees contributes towards conservation strategies and community development.

Less than 20% of Botswana’s land has been set aside as national parks and private game concessions. However, what makes Botswana special is the number of visitors is limited in each area in order for the area to remain healthy and preserved for generations to come.

An Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls luxury vacation uses local guides who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and their homeland. Their ability to translate local dialects provides guests the privilege to gain in-depth insight into the intriguing local cultures. Their tracker and guide system is incredibly orchestrated to put guests in the best places for wildlife viewing and when things are slow they delight in showing guests the smaller side of things like botany, animal tracks and insects for a unique and informative experience.

The lodges on Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls luxury vacations are balanced by overwhelming comfort with a true wilderness feel. They do a fabulous job on making the most of local resources and are in tune with harnessing energy without causing waste. Where possible, solar panels are used for electrical requirements – these are supported by generators, and guests are advised on how to save power on arrival.

Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls luxury vacations are best when working with 12-16 days. This allows time for guest to properly explore the area, visiting between 2-4 different areas of interest and fully appreciate the uniqueness of the region while relaxing and enjoying oneself. If you’re unsure which side of Victoria Falls is most recommended, don’t be afraid to contact us and ask for our recommendations