Days 4 - 6

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

This morning fly by private air to the Lower Zambezi National Park and Chiawa Camp. The Lower Zambezi National Park borders 120 kilometers of Zambezi River, a magical environment for wildlife photography. Its distinguishing features are the rugged escarpment to the north, the river itself, and its numerous islands, lagoons and floodplains which attract most of the wildlife.

Visitors to the Park are assured of seeing very little human activity. With over 300 bird species, lion, leopard, herds of elephant and buffalo, prolific hippo, gigantic baobab trees and magnificent stands of acacia, the Lower Zambezi National Park and Chiawa Camp have become one of Africa's most exclusive safari destinations. Resting peacefully inside the National Park, on the river bank, in a grove of mahogany and acacia trees, the lodge is constructed essentially of natural materials, and is designed to ensure its idyllic setting can be fully appreciated. The camp is part of the natural environment with elephant, hippo, Cape buffalo, baboons, and other animals moving freely through the area. The photo opportunities from your own deck may be a special delight. Here you will also have the opportunity to canoe in the Zambezi River, affording you a refreshing vantage point of the wildlife. All tents are under shade, each on a raised deck with private veranda and en-suite facilities. Only sixteen guests can be accommodated.

Lodging:Chiawa Camp (B,L,D)

Days 9 - 11

Chobe National Park, Botswana

This morning take a sunrise stroll one last time at Victoria Falls before boarding your private plane for a scenic flight along the mighty Zambezi River to Botswana and your next wildlife destination. Upon arrival in Kasane, Botswana's most northerly town, drive west along the Chobe River into Chobe National Park to arrive at your lodge overlooking the river. During your days here, you'll explore the river banks by boat, and watch for elephants which come down to drink and bathe.

Venture out on game drives in open vehicles or explore the area on foot with a naturalist guide. The Chobe floodplain is renowned for its large concentrations of elephants, buffalos, and zebras. It is also know for it's high density of predators: lion, leopard, spotted hyena, and cheetah. Also, watch for unusual antelope species such as sitatungas, roan, sable, pukus, and lechwes. You might also see rare wild dogs hunting for food, and numerous birds such as blacksmith plovers, sacred ibises, saddlebill storks, fish eagles, kingfishers, and hornbills. Sunday night, celebrate your African safari with a traditional barbeque or "braai" under the stars.

Lodging:Chobe Game Lodge (B, L, D)

Days 12 - 15

Jao Reserve and the Okavango Delta, Botswana

Fly to the Jao Reserve in the Okavango Delta. A pristine floodplain and river system in the Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta is Africa's largest oasis. This wildlife rich area offers some of the very best big game viewing anywhere on the continent. Tubu Tree Camp camp is built on a large island called Hunda that has diverse vegetation ranging from dry Kalahari sandveld, through mopane forest and riverine forest on the edge of permanent waterways and floodplains. This variety of habitats ensures diverse and interesting game viewing. Photograph buffalos, elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, cheetahs, and herds of giraffes. Mokoro trips, in the traditional dugout canoe of the region, will also open your eyes to the lagoons of the Okavango. Tubu Tree Camp is a traditional style tented safari camp built on raised wooden platforms to take best advantage of the beautiful view over the floodplains. The camp accommodates guests in five large, comfortable tents, each with a small, private deck in front.

Lodging:Tubu Tree Camp (B,L,D)