The Makgadikgadi Wilderness Explorer (Zimbabwe & Botswana)
Granite country, salt pans and safari landscapes.
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Countries
Zimbabwe · Botswana
Planned departure
6 or 12 guests
From
USD 5,000 per person sharing
Granite country, salt pans and safari landscapes.
A twelve-day journey links Matobo, Nata, Makgadikgadi and Hwange, ending with a Victoria Falls departure transfer. Its planned stays give Zimbabwe and Botswana's contrasting terrain a central role in the experience.
Best for: Travellers drawn to wilderness, changing terrain and lodge-hosted exploration.
Planned route
Provisional route · subject to itinerary confirmation
Bulawayo
Matobo
Nata
Makgadikgadi, Botswana
Hwange
Victoria Falls
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.
3 nightsBoulder-Top Rock Camp - Matobo Hills
4 nightsDesert Design Lodge - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
4 nightsElite Concession Camp - Hwange National Park
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.
Matobo granite kopjes and rhino tracking.
Makgadikgadi salt pans, desert crossings, and stargazing.
Hwange waterholes and big-game viewing.
Victoria Falls departure transfer.
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
No helicopter flight is included in the published package basis.
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, private driver-guide coordination, three planned property nodes, desert-vehicle support, stargazing set-ups, meals, and guided transfers.
Proposed exclusions
Review the final quotation for exclusions and charges paid separately.
Personal insurance, premium spirits, staff 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 5,000 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.
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