Botswana & Zambia Family Safari

Explore Africa with the "Botswana & Zambia Family Safari" Tour

9 Days

This nine-day family-friendly safari itinerary is ideal for clients looking to experience the best of Botswana and Zambia. Your clients will marvel at the Victoria Falls‘ grandeur, explore the lush waterways of the Okavango Delta, and discover the abundant wildlife in Moremi Game Reserve. Luxury family accommodations like the Royal Livingstone Hotel, Camp Okavango, and Camp Moremi ensure comfort and adventure for all ages.

Highlights include guided tours of Victoria Falls, mokoro (canoe) excursions in the Delta, and game drives in Moremi. This blend of thrilling activities and plush lodgings makes for a memorable family vacation fit for ages eight to eighty.

Trip Highlights

Royal Livingstone Hotel - Zambia

Victoria Falls, Zambia

Royal Livingstone Hotel

Day 1: Arrival in Livingstone
Upon arrival at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, your clients are transferred to the Royal Livingstone Hotel. Situated on the Zambezi River banks, the hotel offers a mix of luxury and colonial-style charm. The family can enjoy a leisurely evening exploring the hotel’s gardens or watching the sunset over the Victoria Falls.

Day 2: Victoria Falls Exploration
After breakfast, a guided tour of Victoria Falls awaits. With viewpoints and family-friendly trails, it's an easy and educational experience for everyone. They'll head back to the hotel for lunch and enjoy the pool in the afternoon, perhaps even spotting some wildlife visiting the grounds.

Day 3: Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi
The morning is free to relax or indulge in optional activities like a helicopter ride over the Falls or a visit to the Livingstone Museum. In the late afternoon, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River offers a tranquil way to end the day, with opportunities to spot hippos and crocodiles from the boat.

Camp Okavango - Delta - Botswana

Okavango Delta, Botswana

Camp Okavango

Day 4: Transfer to Okavango Delta
A flight from Livingstone to the Okavango Delta sets the stage for more adventure. Upon arrival, they check into Camp Okavango, a luxury lodge ideal for families. After settling in, they'll enjoy a guided bush walk or mokoro (dug-out canoe) tour through the Delta’s enchanting waterways.

Day 5: Okavango Delta Safaris
The day starts early with a motorboat excursion or a mokoro trip, offering prime opportunities for bird and wildlife watching. Lunch back at the camp is followed by a family-friendly siesta, and then it's off for an afternoon game drive to see the varied fauna that inhabit this verdant paradise.

Day 6: Educational Activities and Relaxation
Today's activities focus on the educational aspect. The lodge organizes a kid-friendly nature walk, where little ones can learn about local flora and fauna. The rest of the day offers more relaxed options like fishing or a family swim in the lodge’s pool.

Camp Moremi - Botswana

Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana

Camp Moremi

Day 7: Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve
After breakfast, they'll fly to the Moremi Game Reserve. Camp Moremi will be their luxury base here. The afternoon includes an introductory game drive, where they'll see elephants, lions, and perhaps even some elusive leopards. Dinner in the camp's open-air dining area ends the day perfectly.

Day 8: Exploring Moremi
A full-day game drive ensures they encounter a wide variety of wildlife. Stops for a picnic lunch allow for some downtime and picture-taking. The afternoon offers a chance to relax back at the lodge or join in on another exciting bush walk.

Day 9: Departure
After a hearty breakfast, the family returns to Maun for their onward flight. Depending on their schedule, there may be time for some quick last-minute shopping in Maun or a visit to a cultural village before heading to the airport.

This itinerary combines luxury lodgings, educational experiences, and wildlife encounters, making it a great fit for a family looking to safari in style. The memories will last longer than a lion’s nap under an acacia tree!