Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe

Arrive and transfer to our hotel, the iconic and charming Belmond Mount Nelson, located at the foot of Table Mountain. Meet fellow travelers at a welcome reception and orientation.

Following breakfast, depart from the hotel for the Cape Town International Airport to connect with a flight to Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek. Here, board a charter flight to our luxury hotel, a launchpad for photography, guided bush walks through the desert, e-biking, and tours of the Sossusvlei sand dunes and enormous Deadvlei clay pan. Nights should allow for exceptional stargazing with the property bordering the NamibRand Nature Reserve, Africa’s only Dark Sky Reserve.

Delight in full days exploring Sossusvlei on foot, by bike, or by vehicle to learn more about the fascinating ecology of the region.

After breakfast, depart on a charter air transfer to Ongava National Park in northern Namibia. Enjoy scenic aerial views from the charter plane as we descend into the breathtaking Ombika region. Arrive at our hotel, a luxury hilltop hideaway of rock and thatch chalets set atop a ridge of dolomite hills overlooking the African bush.

Nicknamed "the realm of the rhino,” the Ongava Game Reserve boasts bountiful rhino populations along with an abundance of other big game species, including giraffe and antelope. Explore this once arid farmland turned wildlife sanctuary, embarking on breathtaking expeditions to view wildlife untouched—either on early morning safaris, night drives, or guided walking safaris to approach big game on foot.

Following breakfast, take an early morning charter flight to Maun, Botswana, then transfer by charter bush plane to Camp Xakanaxa in the Moremi Game Reserve. Set in the heart of the Okavango Delta, one of the few naturally occurring deltas in the world, Camp Xakanaxa’s layout maximizes views of the Khwai River and the Xakanaxa Lagoon. Following lunch, explore the African bush on a late afternoon game drive or motorized boat safari, or simply relax on your tent’s private viewing deck.

Spend the days discovering the riches of the Okavango Delta, one of the world's greatest unspoiled natural wonders. During our early-morning and late-afternoon game drives and motorized boat safaris, witness the spectacular range of flora and fauna that has evolved over thousands of years, as well as bountiful wildlife—including elephants, hippos, lions, hyenas, and a vast number of birds.

After breakfast, depart from Camp Xakanaxa and transfer to the airstrip for a charter flight to Kasane Airport. Cross the border into Zimbabwe and travel by land to our five-star hotel with uninterrupted views of Victoria Falls. Enjoy lunch at the hotel with the falls as our backdrop, followed by leisure time before a mesmerizing sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls. Measuring over a mile wide and 354 feet tall, Victoria Falls is classified as the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Nicknamed “Mosi-oa-Tunya” or “The Smoke that Thunders,” due to the constant outpouring of mist, Victoria Falls is a breathtaking natural spectacle evoking wonder and awe. During the walking tour of the falls, traverse along the winding footpaths of the tropical rainforest-like environment and enjoy breathtaking views of the falls from several viewpoints. Celebrate our travels with a farewell dinner.

Depart from the Victoria Falls Hotel for a flight to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Either embark on an outbound flight home on the evening of the same day.