Botswana Zambia

Honeymoon to Linyanti and the Okavango Delta

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Travel Logistics

Travel Logistics

Starts: Kasane
Ends: Livingstone
Itinerary

Itinerary

Visits: Linyanti Okavango Delta Livingstone
Timing

Timing

Duration: 8 nights
Price Guide

Price Guide

From USD $$8,100
per person

The wild side of Africa! Honeymoon to Linyanti and the Okavango Delta

Welcome to our wild adventure in Botswana and Vic Falls! On this trip you’ll have serious bragging rights because, let’s face it, who else do you know has honeymooned like this… 

Our adventure takes us through three incredible destinations starting in the enchanting Linyanti area in Chobe National Park, where you can witness the large elephant herds the area is famous for. Next, we journey to the eastern side of the Okavango Delta to experience the iconic water-based safari activities and romantic sunsets. And finally, we end our journey in Zambia with a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience where the sheer power and beauty of the falls will take your breath away. Fully immerse yourself in the wilderness and pretend you’re a proper explorer (just remember to leave the pith helmet at home).

We’ve chosen three dreamy, romantic, and remote lodges that are perfect for your honeymoon. Just imagine sitting by the campfire, watching the stars twinkle above you. It’s enough to make even the most cynical heart melt.

Let’s start with the Linyanti Bush Camp in Chobe – a real gem. It’s small, remote, and wild. As for the camp itself, it’s got an authentic, stylish and charming vibe to it. Think lanterns, campfires, and sunsets that will make you weak in the knees.

Now, let’s move on to the Khwai Bush Camp in the Okavango Delta. This place is a bit of a show-off if you ask me, located in the Khwai Community Reserve, adjacent to the Moremi Game reserve. The camp itself is small and intimate, which is perfect for a honeymoon with only 6 tents – you won’t have to share the reserve with anyone else (except maybe a few monkeys). And the best part? The camp has a real “design” vibe to it, so you’ll feel like you’re roughing it in the wild, but with all the luxuries of a five-star hotel. 

And last, we have the Thorntree Lodge on the Zambezi. This place is the real deal. It’s got all the bells and whistles of a honeymoon hotspot – a pool, a spa, and a view that will make you forget all your worries. And the lodge’s location is nothing short of spectacular. It’s right on the Zambezi River, so you’ll have a front-row seat to some of the most breathtaking sunsets you’ll ever see. 

Three lodges that are perfect for a romantic getaway. Just remember to pack your sense of adventure (and maybe some champagne) – you’re in for a wild ride!

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Stargazing Monkey

Luxury is about
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Track the big 5 on game drives, walking through the bush with a guide and on a mokoro. Take to the skies on scenic flights. Enjoy river safari's. And a guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls.
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Style has a
wild side

Stylish tented camps. There's nothing quite like falling asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness, with nothing but a thin layer of canvas between you and the stars.
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Get ready to meet a cast of local characters. Interesting guides and hosts with a unique story to share. Passionate and fun you'll learn and laugh until your sides hurt!
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Highlights

  • Get up close and personal with Ellies – the gentle giants in Linyanti – you’ll feel like a nat geo researcher for sure.
  • Fly like an eagle (or a rock star) in a scenic air transfer between camps; you’ll see the wild from new heights. 
  • Glide along a tranquil channel in the Okavango Delta and feel the stress of the modern world just melt away.
  • Tracking wild dogs in Linyanti, these fascinating creatures will get your heart racing faster than a cheetah. 
  • The mighty Victoria Falls, prepare to be blown away (literally). You’ll feel like you’re standing in the world’s biggest shower.

Cool & Unusual

A safari in Botswana is a transformative experience that will leave you feeling like a true explorer (minus the pith helmet, of course). Witnessing the incredible wildlife in its natural habitat and being completely immersed in the remoteness of the African wilderness is like hitting the reset button on your soul.

Break it down Itinerary overview

Our journey departs from Kasane, the gateway to Botswana's northern safari circuit. After a short scenic charter flight (bush taxi). Arrive at Linyanti Bush Camp and settle into the luxury tents. In the afternoon, we'll go on a game drive to explore the area and spot some of the wildlife the region is known for.

Wake up to the sound of birds chirping and the smell of fresh coffee. Today, we'll head out on a walking safari (if your batteries are fully charged) and experience the African wilderness up close and personal. And in the late afternoon - after high tea, we'll have the opportunity to take a boat safari, where it's possible to get very close to elephants drinking on the water's edge.

Enjoy another game drive in the morning, followed by some relaxation time at the camp. In the afternoon, we'll take a thrilling night drive and discover the natural nocturnal world of Botswana. The food on a safari typically includes hearty breakfasts, lighter lunches, and more elaborate dinners with multiple courses and a variety of local and international dishes. It will also have outdoor dining experiences and sundowner drinks. Lots and lots of drinks!

Leave Linyanti Bush Camp and head to Khwai Tented Camp; settle in and enjoy a game drive in the afternoon. And as the night draws to a close, snuggle up together under the covers of your cosy tent, listening to the sounds of the bush around you. Moments like these make safari the perfect setting for a romantic getaway.

Today, we'll go on a mokoro excursion, a traditional dug-out canoe, and explore the smaller things on the waterways of the Okavango Delta. Later in the day, you head out on a game drive, spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes along the way. When you return to camp, a romantic bush dinner awaits, complete with candles and a delicious meal under the starry African sky.

We'll embark on a guided walking safari and immerse ourselves in the African wilderness. We'll also have the opportunity to go on a night drive and experience the Okavango Delta at night.

We'll leave Khwai Tented Camp and Botswana to head to Thorntree on the Zambezi River in Zambia. Here, we'll have the opportunity to relax on the banks of the river. The lodge is so beautiful you may not want to leave. Still, Vic Falls has so many activities on offer. We recommend a sunset boat cruise along the Zambezi River on the first day. Or simply enjoy the sunset over the river from the very romantic jetty. From the thundering sound of the water to the mesmerising rainbows that dance in the mist, this is a sensory overload that cannot be missed. Tuck yourselves into the luxurious Thorntree for the night and simply relax in the tranquil atmosphere of the lodge.

We'll take a guided tour of Victoria Falls and witness the breathtaking natural wonder up close. Today can be as action-packed or relaxed as you like. There are a host of activities to choose from, river rafting down some crazy rapids below the Falls or a more chilled canoe trip above the Falls. Swim in Devil's pool, on the precipice of the Falls? Take a scenic flight of angels or a walk over the bridge to the Zim side. The choices are endless, and without being too salsey, we know you'll wish you'd extended.

Our adventure ends at Livingstone Airport. We'll transfer you to the airport for your journey home with memories that will last a lifetime - or until your spouse reminds you!


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Your stay Hotels and lodges

3 Nights

Linyanti Bush Camp 

Welcome to Linyanti Bush Camp, where we promise not to judge you for drinking gin and tonics before noon. This little camp might be small, but it has a huge heart and even bigger views!

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3 Nights

Khwai Tented Camp

This new luxury tented camp is in the Khwai Community Concession, a private reserve nestled amongst a forest of sycamore and leadwood trees on the banks of the Khwai River

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2 Nights

Thorntree River Lodge

Modern and magnificent. That’s Thorntree for you. With its open-fronted suites bang on the river’s edge, private plunge pools, and your very own in-room bar cart (Houston, we have a problem), it’s to die for. Sure, there are a million...

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Southern Africa Honeymoon safari Dates & Rates

SeasonDatesPrice Guide
ShoulderOctober 2024From $8,100 per person sharing

Pricing intended as a guideline. Subject to availability, airfare and rate of exchange fluctuations. E&OE

Bang for your buck What’s included

Return internal charter flights from Kasane to all camps in Botswana

Road transfer from Kasane to Livingstone

3 nights’ accommodation at Linyanti Bush Camp

3 nights’ accommodation at Khwai Tented camp

3 nights’ accommodation at Thorntree River Lodge

All meals and snacks on activities

All wines, beers, local spirits, soft drinks

All game drives and standard lodge activities on safari

Guided tour of the Falls and activities such as sunset cruise

Experienced guides on safari

Snacks and drinks during game drives

Conservation fees for game parks and reserves

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