A thirteen-day circuit names Hwange, Victoria Falls, Chobe, Khwai, the Okavango Delta, Matobo and Bulawayo. It is intended for travellers drawn to a broader cross-border journey. The source route and lodge sequence require reconciliation before the final itinerary is released.
Best for: Travellers drawn to signature river, wildlife and heritage routes.
Planned route
Provisional route · subject to itinerary confirmation
Hwange
Victoria Falls
Chobe
Khwai
Okavango Delta
Matobo
Bulawayo
The final itinerary must confirm the approved sequence, travel arrangements and stay allocation before booking. Map pins and destination areas must follow the approved itinerary version.
An approved route map will be added once the itinerary is confirmed.
Planned stay rhythm
Accommodation is planned around the stay pattern below. Working property labels and availability remain subject to final supplier quotation.
2 nightsVictoria Falls Safari Lodge
2 nightsHwange partner safari lodge
2 nightsAmalinda Lodge Amalinda Lodge is the intended primary Matobo luxury partner, pending written supplier confirmation of net rates, room allocation and media usage rights.
2 nightsChobe partner lodge
2 nightsKhwai or Savuti partner lodge
2 nightsOkavango or Makgadikgadi partner lodge
Planned experiences
The following experiences are described in the working catalogue. Final quotation confirms which are included, with specialist activities subject to operator and environmental conditions.
Private vehicle travel with one dedicated driver and one expert guide.
Lodge-managed activities so each specialist experience is hosted by the property or its approved operator.
Two nights at each of three lodge locations within every full country segment.
Victoria Falls helicopter experience arranged only for this Victoria Falls route, subject to final lodge quotation.
Transport and specialist activities
Private road transport supports transfers and journey logistics. A dedicated driver and expert guide are described in the working record; final arrangements require supplier confirmation. Specialist activities are hosted by the relevant lodge or approved operator.
Helicopter status
Any Victoria Falls helicopter activity is included only if expressly confirmed in the final supplier quotation.
What the quotation will confirm
Proposed inclusions
These working inclusions are subject to supplier confirmation and the final quotation. They are not a guarantee of services before booking.
Airport transfers, multi-destination stay (12 nights across 6 elite lodges with 2-night blocks), all meals, house drinks, laundry, and cross-border lodge logistics. Private driver-guide oversight and road-transfer logistics. Lodge-managed core activities and guided experiences. Victoria Falls helicopter activity arranged through the lodge and confirmed in the final quotation.
Proposed exclusions
Review the final quotation for exclusions and charges paid separately.
International flights except stated Lesotho connections, travel insurance, personal purchases, premium beverages unless quoted, gratuities, visas, and charges not confirmed in the final lodge quotation.
Final quotation confirms the services and charges included in your journey.
Price and availability
From USD 11,000 per person sharing
Planned departures of 6 or 12 guests. Final supplier quotation confirms rates, room allocation, inclusions and availability. Any rate difference for a 12-guest departure must be confirmed in that quotation.
Accommodation, activities, room allocation and availability are confirmed through quotation. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Night-sky experiences, where offered, depend on weather and lodge programming. Active experiences require operator, ranger, fitness, weather and safety approval where applicable.
Begin planning Grand SADC Cross-Border Epic Loop.
Share your preferred dates, group size and the details you would like to discuss. Your enquiry starts supplier checks and quotation planning; it does not confirm a booking.
