Itinerary

Days 1, 2 & 3 (September 16, 17 and 18) — U.S./Johannesburg, South Africa/MalaMala Game Reserve

Depart this morning and arrive in Johannesburg the next day. Spend the day at Johannesburg and stay at the Intercontinental. The next morning board the private charter flight to the famed MalaMala Private Game Reserve in Greater Kruger National Park. The distinctive habitat of the Lowveld Region is full of big game, including lions, leopards, and white rhinos. The classic thatched-roof safari camp is situated amid shady trees on the banks of the Sand River. We take our first game drive in the afternoon, followed by a welcome dinner.
MalaMala Main Camp (D)

Day 4 (September 19) — MalaMala Game Reserve

Set off on an early morning safari with naturalist guides in open, four-wheel-drive vehicles. Later, take a bush walk with an expert ranger or enjoy time to relax at the camp before lunch. Embark on an afternoon game drive and stop for sundowners in the bush. As night falls, search for nocturnal species and predators on the prowl. Gather for dinner in a reed-enclosed boma around a large campfire.
MalaMala Main Camp (B,L,D

Days 4, 5, & 6 (September 20, 21, and 22)— Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana

Fly by private charter to Mashatu Game Reserve, home to seven of Africa's giants — the elephant, giraffe, eland, ostrich, kori bustard, lion, and the baobab tree. Located in the remote eastern corner of Botswana, this enormous tract of land comprises a diverse wilderness of savanna, riverine forests, marshland, open plains, and sandstone outcrops. Go on a bush walk and morning and afternoon game drives accompanied by expert guides. Stop to see Pete's Pond, a watering hole where lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes converge during the dry season. National Geographic established a remotely operated WildCam here to capture around-the-clock footage of wildlife. Pay a visit to a local village and its school, and stop to see the finds at an archaeological site. Optional mountain bike safaris and horse safaris can also be arranged.
Mashatu Main Camp (B,L,D)

Days 7 & 8 (September 23 and 24) — Moremi Game Reserve, Okavango Delta

Fly by private charter to the luxury tented camp in Moremi Game Reserve. Our camp offers us the opportunity to discover the Okavango Delta's untamed habitat by land and water. We will take a trip to Gadikwe Island by flat-bottom boat, and see hippos and fascinating breeding colonies of herons, egrets, pelicans, cormorants, and storks. 
Xakanaxa Camp (B,L,D daily)

Days 9 & 10 (September 25 and 26) — Chobe National Park/Victoria Falls and Livingstone, Zambia

Our private aircraft takes us to Chobe National Park, known for its large concentration of buffalo and elephants. On a wildlife river cruise, watch for elephants frolicking at the water's edge. Then continue on a short flight along the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers to Livingstone, Zambia, and check into the Royal Livingstone Hotel, just steps from Victoria Falls. On a sunset walk through the rain forest, look for bushbucks and vervet monkeys. Explore the falls with a local guide the next morning, venturing along suspended walkways into the mists. This afternoon, you may choose to visit a local village, stop by the Livingstone Museum, or browse the Maramba market. Enjoy an optional cruise on the Zambezi River, or experience the falls from a thrilling perspective on an optional flight-seeing excursion. Gather tonight for a festive farewell dinner on board the historic Royal Livingstone Express steam train. 
Royal Livingstone Hotel (B, L; B, D)

Day 11 (September 27) — Johannesburg, South Africa/U.S.

Fly to Johannesburg and connect with your return flight home.
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