Why this route.
- Mana Pools and Hwange predators and elephants
- Falls tour and Zambezi cruise
- Delta boating and mokoro
- Star Bed at Scott’s Pan
Perfect for.
Day by day.
Sample camps shown below — your consultant can substitute alternatives in the same region and tier.
- Days 1–3Wilderness ChikwenyaMana Pools
- Days 4–6Wilderness Linkwasha CampHwange
- Days 7–8The Palm River HotelVictoria Falls
- Days 9–11Wilderness Vumbura PlainsNorthern Okavango Delta — Vumbura Concession (60,000 ha), bordering Moremi Game Reserve · Wilderness
- Day 12DepartureOnward or homeward flights
On the map.
Photo gallery.
Includes & excludes.
Includes
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Twice-daily activities
- Park fees
- Transfers
- Laundry
- Guide services
Excludes
- International flights
- Gratuities
- Insurance
- Visas
Handy hints.
What to pack
Lightweight, neutral-tone clothing with a warm layer for cool mornings, a waterproof jacket, a sun hat and well-worn boots. Full packing list on our Client Planning Reference.
Malaria
Parts of this route are in malaria areas — consult your physician or medical advisor before departure.
Gratuities
Tipping your guide and tracker is customary but never obligatory. See our full gratuities guidance.
Currency
US dollars are widely accepted at safari camps and lodges; carry small notes for gratuities and extras.
Planning tip
The Scott’s Pan Star Bed offers nocturnal wildlife from your bed.
Detailed itinerary.
Wilderness Chikwenya
Wilderness Chikwenya sits at the confluence of the Sapi and Zambezi Rivers within Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site prized for its riverine forest, towering albida trees and famously relaxed elephant and predator sightings. 3 nights at this camp.
Wilderness Linkwasha Camp
Wilderness Linkwasha Camp is the most exclusive of Hwange's Linkwasha Concession camps, set over a private waterhole in one of the park's richest wildlife areas. 3 nights at this camp.
The Palm River Hotel
The Palm River Hotel is a new, 73-room property on the banks of the Zambezi River, roughly 4km upstream of Victoria Falls — close enough that on a quiet day the spray and thunder of the Falls can reportedly be seen and heard from the rooms. 2 nights at this camp.
Wilderness Vumbura Plains
Vumbura Plains sits in the far north of the Delta within a 60,000-hectare private concession combining permanent water channels, seasonally flooded grassland studded with ilala palms, and wooded islands. 3 nights at this camp.
Departure
Transfer to the airport or airstrip for onward or homeward flights. Transfer modes and flight timings are confirmed by your consultant.