Capturing the very essence of Botswana’s remarkable charms, CC Africa’s exhilarating Botswana Explorer Safari offers intimate camping and exclusive campsites in the heart of the dramatic African wilderness. Limited to just seven guests these wilderness adventures are accompanied by an expert CC Africa guide in customised 4-wheel-drive vehicles and offers outstanding wildlife encounters and a superb range of innovative bush cuisine. Each of the classic domed style tents have comfortable camping beds with convenient bedside tables and lamps, camping hand basins and a shaded area with camp chairs outside. The shared bathroom has toilets, hot water bucket showers and hand basins. This 12-day tour spends 8 nights camping and a night at Victoria Falls. Departures throughout the year from £2945 per person.

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Famous for its large herds of elephants, Chobe lies sandwiched between the life giving waters of the Chobe River and the Savuti Channel. The second largest park in Botswana, it boasts one of the greatest concentrations of game found in Africa. It can enjoy a staggering array of wildlife and the area around Savuti in particular is renowned for its predators.

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Covering some 275,000 acres on Chobe’s western boundary, Linyanti encompasses two thirds of the famous Savuti Channels, presenting a rich landscape of expansive floodplains, open savannah and lush forest, a haven for bird and animal life, including large herds of elephants. This private reserve offers exclusive wildlife encounters along the Linyanti River, including the possibility of dramatic zebra migrations between November and March.

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Once the centre of a great lake, these remarkable saltpans are believed to be the largest in the world. During the annual rainy season it transforms into a vast expanse of life giving water. At its peak the pans can boast massive numbers of pelicans, and flamingos, whose sheer weight of numbers can turn the surface a deep shade of pink, whilst the rich grasslands to the west become inundated with migrating herds of zebra, springbok and wildebeest.

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The largest inland delta on Earth, the Okavango is a fascinating network of lagoons and channels that each year floods across some 15,000 square kilometres of the Kalahari, turning the area into an abundant haven for game, fish and birds. Located in the midst of the Delta is the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, a haven of unparalleled beauty. Boasting a diverse range of ecosystems, including expansive wetlands, dry savannahs and riverine woodland, it harbours an amazing variety of animal and birdlife. The delta is also famed for its large numbers of elephants and hippos, whilst the ever-present predators make it a safari wonderland. Its network of meandering waterways and sandy riverbanks make this a quite exceptional natural wonderland to explore. A highlight of any visit is a gentle excursion by ‘mokoros’ (traditional dugout canoes) through the labyrinthine waterways.

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Lying in a private concession area on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta, adjacent to the Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Sandibe is a beautifully thatched lodge that offers quite unparalleled game viewing. Eight stylish cottages, with en suite facilities and private viewing decks afford a little safari luxury, whilst a forest swimming pool adds that little extra opulence.

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This unique reserve was actually founded to protect the traditional environment of the San Bushmen, affording them a haven of shimmering grasslands and desert pans in the heart of Botswana. The second largest game reserve in the world, covering nearly 53,000 square kilometres, it is a haven for a rich diversity of wildlife, including rare wild dog, aardwolf, honey badger and an amazing abundance of birdlife.

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Chitabe is a luxurious tented camp built on one of the most beautiful islands in the Okavango Delta, in a private area that is bordered on three sides by the Moremi Game Reserve. The area is surrounded by waterways and lagoons that harbour a wonderful variety of wildlife. Accommodation consists of 8 spacious East African-style tents that are built on elevated wooden decks, beneath the lush tree canopy. Each has ensuite facilities with flush toilets, and a shower and basin with hot and cold running water. The thatched dining area, lounge and pub are also raised on decks overlooking the surrounding flood plains. There is a swimming pool.Wildlife viewing at Chitabe is superb, with a good chance of spotting elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, reedbuck, giraffe, impala, zebra, buffalo and hippo.

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All 10 spacious tents at DumaTau are raised off the ground and are under thatch with canvas walls. The bathroom facilities are ensuite, with hot and cold running water. Each room has an additional outside shower. There is a dining room, pub, lounge, plunge pool and a special guest toilet with a fantastic view! The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife. The camp is located in the private Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders onto the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The camp overlooks a large hippo-filled lagoon. The source of the Savuti Channel is close to the camp and game drives along the Savuti are one of the highlights of the camp. Activities are diverse and allow guests time on the water, on land and occasionally on foot.

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Located in the heart of the Delta, this exceptional safari experience presents a luxurious blend of exclusive camping and natural tranquillity beneath a sheltering canopy of African ebony trees. With a maximum of just 18 guests, the camp offers luxurious comfort, private viewing decks, full en suite facilities and a relaxing pool area overlooking the floodplains of the Okavango.

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Xigera Camp is a waterland paradise in the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta offering 8 luxurious tented rooms with ensuite facilities and an outdoor shower. Each room is raised off the ground on a wooden deck offering a superb view of the seasonal floodplain and waterhole.Wooden walkways wind through the forest connecting the rooms to the main living area. Guests are often treated to close up views of lions, hyenas or leopard padding across the bridge that links the islands. Enjoy a true Delta experience while you sit back in a mokoro (dugout canoe) and silently glide through the wonders of the tranquil Okavango waterways. Observe the wildlife and unique Delta scenery from the comfort of an open topped Land Rover or, for the adventurous, track animals on foot.

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Situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 18 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls, the camp has an Edwardian flavour, and guests here enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds. There are 10 luxury, thatched chalets with ensuite facilities including a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All the rooms have fans. The rooms are all completely open in the front giving guests the best possible views of the Zambezi. The main dining room and lounge also has an interesting library.

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Botswana’s beautiful scenery, prolific wildlife and private reserves make it one of Africa’s top safari destinations. Remote luxury camps in the wilderness allow you to view the game in the most natural of surroundings. The jewel in Botswana’s crown is undoubtedly the Okavango Delta, where you can enjoy wildlife viewing on foot, from open-topped safari vehicles or from a mokoro dugout canoe. And what viewing! - free-roaming herds of buffalo, zebra, antelope and elephant, as well as lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah, and an incredible 550 species of birds. Few natural wonders can match the awesome splendour of the Victoria Falls as they tumble 300 feet into the gorge below. Known by the locals as Mosi-Oa-Tunya – The Smoke That Thunders, your holiday would not be complete without admiring this spectacle, which can even be viewed from your hotel.

• British Airways flights as shown in economy class
• Internal flights as shown in economy class
• Scenic flight transfers in a light aircraft from camp to camp
• First class accommodation throughout based on two people sharing a twin room
• Fully inclusive accommodation, game viewing activities and meals throughout (excludes premium import drinks but all local drinks are included at the safari camps)
• Full programme of twice daily game viewing activities at each camp including game drives, mokoro safaris, walking safaris and motor boat safaris (activities available vary from camp to camp)
• National Park fees
• Fishing, sundowner boat trips, a visit to the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, to Livingstone town and its museum, the railway museum, the Zambian side of Victoria Falls and a local African village are all included during your stay at the River Club
• Free laundry at the safari camps
• Transfers throughout
• Airport taxes (excludes Zambian departure tax currently U$20 per person)
• Departures every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday throughout the year

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Day 1 Evening departure on British Airways from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.

Day 2 Connect with your flight on Air Botswana to Maun. On arrival, transfer by light aircraft to Chitabe Camp, a luxurious eight roomed, tented camp built on one of the most beautiful islands in the Okavango Delta where you will spend 2 nights. A combination of open floodplains, wooded islands, and lagoons in the surrounding area sets the scene for a wide variety of wildlife. Once you have settled in, go on an afternoon game drive in an open topped 4x4 vehicle.

Day 3 Go on a morning and afternoon game viewing activity. Game viewing at Chitabe is superb, with a good chance of spotting elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, reedbuck, giraffe, impala, zebra, buffalo and hippo. Depending on the time of year, wild dogs are also resident in the area. Night drives can be very rewarding with good sightings of the rarer nocturnal animals.

Day 4 Transfer by light aircraft to Xigera Camp, a waterland paradise in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve where you will spend 2 nights. Permanent water all year round allows one to enjoy an unparalleled variety of activities including foot safaris, mokoro trips, game drives and powerboat outings in total privacy. Paradise for avid birdwatchers, Xigera is home to Pels fishing owl, African skimmers, slaty egrets, wattled crane, lesser jacana and a host of eagles, vultures, raptors and kingfishers. It also boasts one of the highest densities of the rare and elusive sitatunga antelope found anywhere in the Okavango Delta. Go on an afternoon game viewing activity.

Day 5 Xigera has something for everyone in an area where there are no other Moremi camps. Enjoy a true Delta experience while you sit back in a mokoro (dugout canoe) and silently glide through the wonders of the tranquil Okavango waterways observed by a myriad of delta creatures. Watch the sun setting and the birds gliding home to roost from a motorboat on the Xigera Lagoon. Observe the wildlife and unique delta scenery from the comfort of an open topped Land Rover or, for the adventurous, track animals on foot. Or simply take in the beautiful sunrise from your comfortable bed while sipping your morning tea or coffee.

Day 6 Transfer by light aircraft to DumaTau, located in a private 125 000 hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders onto the western boundary of Chobe National Park. The camp is built on raised boardwalks under a shady grove of mangosteen trees, overlooking a large hippo-filled lagoon within the Linyanti waterways. Spend 3 nights here. The source of the Savuti Channel is close to the camp and game drives along the Savuti are one of the highlights of the camp. Go on an afternoon game viewing activity. All the ten spacious luxury tented rooms at DumaTau are raised off the ground and are under thatch with canvas walls, allowing guests to enjoy the night sounds of Africa from the comfort of their rooms. The bathroom facilities are en-suite, with hot and cold running water. Each room has an additional outside shower. There is a dining room, pub, lounge, plunge pool and a special guest toilet with a fantastic view! The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife.

Day 7 & Day 8 Activities are diverse and allow guests time on the water, on land and occasionally on foot. Day and night game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles. Elephants are one of the area's biggest attractions, especially in the dry winter months, along with the red lechwe, zebra, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, sable, roan, eland, giraffe, baboon, monkey, warthog, crocodile and buffalo. Then there are the predators - lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena, the nocturnal animals - bush babies, springhare, aardwolf, serval, genet, pangolin and the smaller predators. Birding is great here - from the Okavango "specials", such as slaty egret, whiterumped babblers and wattled cranes, to the bushveld species.

Day 9 Following your morning game viewing activity you will be transferred by light aircraft to Kasane. Transfer across the Zambezi River to Livingstone in Zambia. Spend 2 nights at the River Club, located on the banks of the Zambezi. The afternoon is at leisure to partake in any of the activities available.

Day 10 The Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is arguably the greatest waterfall in the world. Daily trips to the Falls are a highlight. Boating to the Zambezi River's islands provides relaxed afternoon activities, and fishing and sundowner trips are offered. The Zambezi National Park is located just across the river, and elephants can be seen on the river bank. A rich bird life is found in the area. Hippos are regularly sighted (and heard) along the river's edge.

Day 11 Transfer to the airport to fly to Johannesburg. Connect with your flight on British Airways to Heathrow.

Day 12 Early morning arrival at London Heathrow.

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