10 Day Family Safari Adventure

From wildlife spotting to nature walks; cultural excursions to sunset boat cruises, there is something for everyone on our adventure-packed family safari circuit – perfect for multi-generational travel. This is the trip of a lifetime that allows you to enjoy a hassle-free holiday as indulgent and relaxing for parents as it is exciting, educational and fun for the children.

There is a wide range of activities on offer and our experienced safari guides will tailor these activities to the age of your children. These activities include game drives, walking excursions, and a seasonal half-hour scenic helicopter ride across the Marshes between April - November.

Day 1 - 2 2 nights at Khwai Bush Camp - 1 Chalet
Day 3 - 4 2 nights at Linyanti Ebony - 1 Family Tent
Day 5 1 night at Thorntree River Lodge - 1 Family Suite
Day 6 - 7 2 nights at Somalisa Acacia - 1 Family Tent
Day 8 - 9 2 nights at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge - 2 Lake View Room
Day 10 Depart

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Khwai Private Reserve, Botswana

Seat in Plane - 35 mins: Maun Airport to Khwai Private Reserve airstrip

2 nights at Khwai Bush Camp - 1 Chalet

Khwai Bush Camp, Botswana

Your stay includes: All meals, local brand drinks, 2 scheduled camp activities daily, return shared transfers from Khwai airstrip, National Park fees and laundry.

Camp activities: morning, afternoon and night game drives, walking safaris (during the rainy season these may be suspended for safety reasons), mokoro excursions (subject to hippo activity in times of low water) and a Khwai Village visit.

Day 3 - 4: Linyanti, Botswana

Seat in Plane: Khwai airstrip to Saile airstrip

2 nights at Linyanti Ebony - 1 Family Tent

Linyanti Ebony, Zambia

Your stay includes: All meals, local brand drinks, 2 scheduled camp activities daily, return shared transfers from Saile airstrip (during the rainy season the transfer will be from Savute airstrip), National Park fees and laundry.

Camp activities: morning, afternoon and night game drives, walking safaris, mokoro excursions (subject to water levels), and on a minimum 3 nights stay a 30 minute scenic helicopter flight per stay between April and November only.

Day 5: Victoria Falls, Zambia

Seat in Plane: Saile airstrip to Kasane Airport

Shared Road Transfer - Ex Bots ABC Camp Only: Kasane Airport to Thorntree River Lodge

1 night at Thorntree River Lodge - 1 Family Suite/s

Thorntree River Lodge in Livingstone, Zambia

Your stay includes: All meals, local brand drinks, 2 scheduled camp activities daily, return road transfers from Livingstone Airport (not guaranteed on a private basis), National Park fees and laundry.

Lodge activities include: game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, rhino tracking, bush walks on property, sunrise & sunset boat cruises, Simonga village visit, a visit to Zambian side of the Falls (entrance fee included), a visit to the Zimbabwe side of the Falls in low water season (excludes visa fees), visit to Livingstone Museum, canoe trips, visit to Maramba Market, catch and release shore fishing and Spa treatment (additional costs apply).

Day 6 - 7: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Shared Road Transfer - To ZIM ABC Camp Only: Thorntree River Lodge to Victoria Falls Airport

Seat in Plane - 45 mins: Victoria Falls International Airport to Manga airstrip

2 nights at Somalisa Acacia - 1 Family Tent/s

Somalisa Acacia in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Your stay includes: All meals, local brand drinks, 2 scheduled camp activities daily, return shared transfers from Manga airstrip and laundry.

Camp activities: morning and afternoon game drives, walking safaris, Hwange Main Camp village visit (usually done as part of a road transfer from/to Victoria Falls). Mambanje Village visit requires a private vehicle to be booked at an additional cost.

Day 8 - 9: Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Seat in Plane - 1 hour 30 mins: Manga airstrip to Kariba International Airport

2 nights at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge - 2 Lake View Rooms

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Your stay includes: All meals, local brand drinks, 2 scheduled camp activities daily, return shared transfers from Bumi Hills airstrip and laundry.

Lodge activities: morning, afternoon and night game drives, walking safaris, village visits, boat cruises and fishing.

Day 10: Departure

Seat in Plane: Kariba International Airport to Harare International Airport

Download Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:

Khwai Bush Camp,
Khwai Concession, Botswana

 

Day 3 - 4:

Linyanti Ebony,
Linyanti, Botswana

 

Day 5:

Thorntree River Lodge,
Victoria Falls, Zambia

 

Day 6 - 7:

Somalisa Acacia,
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

 

Day 8 - 9:

Bumi Hills Safari Lodge,
Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe