Fly to Maun and onward to Meno a Kwena on the very edge of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, named for ancient Lake Makgadikadi, which disappeared thousands of years ago, leaving behind miles of spectacular salt pans. The dry season reveals the true essence of this region. Venture out on game drives, complete with bush picnics to meet the wildlife who live in this area. Float along the tranquil Boteti River or opt to sleep out under the night sky for a night in the heart of the Pans. Explore on interactive walks with the original inhabitants of the region, the San Bushmen, who are believed to have inhabited Botswana for at least 30,000 years, making them veritable experts on the terrain and the wildlife within. Time spent with the San tribe, learning ancient techniques of survival such as how to locate water in the vast desert terrain, will no doubt be a highlight of your safari – a cultural experience like no other. Set on the high cliffs overlooking the dry Boteti River, the rustic, but stylish, camp has been created with a mix of authentic safari mood and a traditional rural African touch. The tents are simply furnished with items that have been built by local craftsmen. MENO A KWENA CAMP.

Fly to one of the world’s most distinctive regions and largest inland water system, the Okavango Delta. Activities here center around mokoro rides, boat excursions, and walking safaris. See the delta from water level and relax as you glide through quiet, reed-lined channels. Pels Fishing Owl and Wattled Crane are observed regularly in the area. In all, more than 600 species reside within the 7,000 square miles of islands, marshes, flood plains, and channels of which the Okavango is comprised. Feel the beat of Africa beneath your feet on a walking safari, and take a boat through the reeds to spot elephant, red lechwe, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, monkey, warthog, and buffalo, along with major predators such as lion, leopard, and hyena. If you are lucky, spot the elusive sitatunga antelope which have been known to sleep in the water, with only their nostrils resting above the water’s surface. Nestled deep in the Okavango Delta bordering the Moremi Game Reserve, Mapula Lodge has nine luxury chalets inspired by traditional design, and the use of local wood provides a unique detail. Each room has been effortlessly built on stilts, reaching above the bush shrubs, with an en-suite bathroom, complete open-air shower and a traditional zinc bath tub. MAPULA LODGE.

ly to Sable Alley Camp, situated in the Khwai Concession within a 598,000-acre private wildlife reserve bordering the Moremi Game Reserve. You’ll be thrilled by the excitement of tracking animals in open 4X4 vehicles and boating up channels and across lagoons, all the while viewing the goings on of the delta residents. The Khwai Private Reserve provides access to diverse habitat on the northern edge of the Okavango Delta. This habitat includes water, flood plains, riparian woodlands and mopane woodland and supports healthy populations of plains game as well as predators including lion, leopard, and wild dog. Elephants occur in abundance and there are sightings of Sable antelope for which camp is named. Sable Alley Camp consists of ten comfortable and stylish tented units with en-suite facilities and indoor and outdoor showers. Each tent is raised on wooden platforms and all have their own private deck to enjoy the views over the lagoon. SABLE ALLEY CAMP.

Indulge in observing the incredible natural kingdom of Africa one final time, take your last photos of the landscapes, and then head back to camp for a hearty breakfast before flying back to Johannesburg and home, bringing home with you the memories of all the wonderful sights of Southern Africa.

Your adventure begins with a delightful retreat in Cape Town, one of the loveliest cities in the world. View Table Mountain and take the coastal route to the Cape of Good Hope to discover charming seaside towns, spectacular wildlife, and the braying African penguins at Boulders Beach. Tour the brilliant Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and spend a day in the famed Boland Valley wine region. Visit the District Six Museum and Cape Flats townships, and rub elbows with the locals at Cape Malay.

Continue your adventure to Zambia to experience the power of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This incredible spectacle — “The Smoke That Thunders,” as it is known to locals — is the world’s largest waterfall, with five thundering cascades plummeting more than 300 feet. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, and visit a rural village to experience age-old traditions.