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Limited Time Offer: 9-Day Southern Africa Safari + 3-Night All-Inclusive Okavango Delta Glamping Stay

Operated by: Luxury Escapes Tours
Overview
Tour style: Deluxe
12 days
6 places
3 countries
20 people max.
12+ yrs
relaxed
Partially Guided Tour
4 & 4.5 star hotels
This offer has sold out
About the Tour
Your tour takes you to:
Johannesburg
Hoedspruit
Kruger National Park
Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls
Chobe National Park
Okavango Delta

For a limited time only, get up close and personal with sought-after wildlife on this safari tour through Southern Africa, now with an all-inclusive stay at Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi in the Okavango Delta.

Enjoy a five-star lodge stay in Kruger National Park with food and drinks included, plus twice-daily game drives to help you catch a glimpse of the ‘Big Five’ safari animals. Savour a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, straddling Zambia and Zimbabwe over Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – and explore Botswana’s Chobe National Park.

Finish your bucket-list journey with three nights at Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, a hideaway on a private concession near Moremi Game Reserve – set in an unbeatable location on its own 85,000 hectare reserve – with every detail taken care of through all-inclusive dining, plus free-flow house beer and wine. Set out on thrilling game drives by day and night, then drift along the Khwai River by mokoro, surrounded by elephants, leopards, wild dogs and vibrant birdlife – an intimate connection to Botswana’s untamed beauty.

With guidance in the parks, internal flights and on-ground transfers, your journey into the wild is a breeze. Don’t wait, as this offer is limited and must end on 12 September 2025 or until sold out.

Limited time inclusions
Enjoy three nights at Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi in the Okavango Delta
Indulge in all-inclusive meals and free-flow selection of house beer and wine at Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi
Witness Botswana’s wild heart with daily morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day game drive, nightly game drives and a mokoro excursion
Overview
Tour style: Deluxe
12 days
6 places
3 countries
20 people max.
12+ yrs
relaxed
Partially Guided Tour
4 & 4.5 star hotels
This offer has sold out
Key Benefits of Deluxe Tours
Unmissable experiences
The best of every destination: curated activities and must-see highlights
Premium accommodation
Carefully selected 4- and 4.5-star hotels for comfort and convenience throughout
Max 24 travellers
Small-group journeys with a maximum of 24 travellers
Itinerary & map
What you'll see

Welcome to Johannesburg! On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), you’ll be welcomed by the VIP team, who will assist you with luggage. You will then make your own way to your hotel, within walking distance of the airport’s arrivals area.

Rest up tonight as tomorrow you will enter the gateway to South Africa’s famous Kruger National Park.

Inclusions
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R.Tambo Airport, an IHG Hotel (Classic Room) or similar

After breakfast at the hotel, return to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) for your internal flight to Hoedspruit (‘Hat Creek’ in Afrikaans). Upon touchdown, you’ll be met by a tour representative and transferred to your first safari lodge stay.

At your lodge, you’ll find an opportunity to slow down and connect with Africa’s wilds. Large, open windows and glass-encased spaces frame the jungle as you take in the surrounding nature.

This afternoon, head out on your first safari game drive, followed by dinner and drinks.

Travel time: Flight – approx. one hour / Driving – approx. three hours

Signature highlights

Kruger game drive

Inclusions
Imbali Safari Lodge (Suite) OR Hamiltons Tented Camp (Suite) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Roam wild and free as you explore the Mpumalanga region. Admire Kruger National Park’s granite kopjes (hills), the Lebombo Mountains and tropical forests that cover this huge park.

Spend your days engaging with the lodge’s safari program. Kruger offers some of the best wildlife-viewing in the world, including Africa’s most coveted safari animals such as the ‘Big Five’ – elephants, lions, leopards, rhinoceros and African buffalo.

Enjoy evenings with good company, great food and hours spent beneath the stars.

Signature highlights

Kruger game drive

Inclusions
Imbali Safari Lodge (Suite) OR Hamiltons Tented Camp (Suite) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Today brings another opportunity to explore the vast landscapes of Kruger National Park on both morning and afternoon game drives. With a second full day in the reserve, you’ll deepen your experience of the bush, tracking wildlife across different habitats and observing behaviours that shift with the changing light.

Set out early once again in search of the park’s apex predators, then return in the afternoon to encounter herds of grazing animals and perhaps catch a glimpse of big cats emerging as the day slowly draws to a close.

Signature highlights

Kruger game drive

Inclusions
Imbali Safari Lodge (Suite) OR Hamiltons Tented Camp (Suite) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) and your international flight to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) – the gateway to one of the world’s most dramatic natural cascades. After touching down, you’ll be met and transferred to your Zimbabwe accommodation.

This afternoon, watch the sun set over the falls as you cruise along the Zambezi River high above them. Your cruise includes complimentary snacks, beer, wine and local spirits.

Travel time: Flight – approx. two hours

Signature highlights

Victoria Falls sunset river cruise

Inclusions
Pioneers Lodge (Standard Room) or similar
Breakfast

Today, learn about Victoria Falls on a guided tour from the Zimbabwean side. Hear about the geological formation of Victoria Falls, their ‘discovery’ by David Livingstone and the abundance of birdlife that call the region home.

Signature highlights

Victoria Falls guided tour

Inclusions
Pioneers Lodge (Standard Room) or similar
Breakfast
Personalise your day with optional experiences
Available when booking your tour. Select one per time slot.

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll be driven to your next accommodation – Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, a riverside retreat in the heart of Botswana’s bush, on the edge of Chobe National Park. Enjoy views across the floodplains and a unique lodge atmosphere – the entirety of the hotel is under thatched roofing.

The park is home to Africa’s largest elephant population, buffalo herds, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles and a vast number of beautiful birds. During your first safari drive this afternoon, learn of the rich ecosystems of the park, which lend themselves to a diversity of flora and fauna.

Travel time: Driving – approx. 75 minutes

Inclusions
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa (Standard Room) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

With countless riverbank pathways and a wealth of amenities – including a bar, resident lounge, dining patio, golf course and safari boutique – Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa is your launching pad to safari splendour. Enjoy a wide range of included activities at leisure.

During your included drives, watch for elephants feeding and washing, spot stampeding herds of buffalo and keep an eye out for hyenas hiding from prowling lions.

Inclusions
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa (Standard Room) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After a delicious breakfast, wave goodbye to Chobe National Park as you make your way to the Okavango Delta – an inland river delta in northern Botswana. You’ll take a shared transfer to Kasane International Airport (BBK) and then a light aircraft flight to Khwai River Airport (KHW). Once touched down, transfer to Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat in an open game viewing vehicle, with wildlife spotting along the way.

Situated on a private concession east of the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat is your home for the next three nights, featuring all-inclusive dining and drinks, plus exclusive safari activities. The retreat offers 10 eco-friendly Meru-style tents, each with a private balcony, ensuite bathrooms with twin basins and showers overlooking the scenic surrounds.

Included in your Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat stay:

  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily lunch
  • Nightly dinner
  • Unlimited free-flow house beer and wine
  • Daily morning and afternoon game drives OR a full-day game drive
  • Nightly game drives (on request)
  • One mokoro excursion

Game Drives

Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat provides game drives across Moremi Game Reserve, the Chobe Corridor, Khwai Concession and its own private concession. Set in the heart of Botswana’s wilderness, the lodge is regularly visited by elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards and wild dogs, offering guests front-row views of the African Bushveld and superb birdwatching.

Night Game Drives

These two-hour drives offer a rare opportunity to see nocturnal wildlife, from owls to elusive predators, revealing a different side of the wilderness after dark.

Please note nightly game drives are on request and must be organised immediately on arrival.

Mokoro Excursion

The Khwai River – a vital water source along a seasonal migration route – makes the area a wildlife haven. A mokoro ride – floating in a traditional dugout canoe – offers a unique perspective on Botswana’s wildlife. Once essential for transportation across the Okavango Delta, mokoros now play a key role in sustainable tourism.

Inclusions
Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi (Tented Suite)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Awake early and sip coffee on your private deck, ready for a day chasing the Big Five.

Included in your Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat stay:

  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily lunch
  • Nightly dinner
  • Unlimited free-flow house beer and wine
  • Daily morning and afternoon game drives OR a full-day game drive
  • Nightly game drives (on request)
  • One mokoro excursion

Game Drives

Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat provides game drives across Moremi Game Reserve, the Chobe Corridor, Khwai Concession and its own private concession. Set in the heart of Botswana’s wilderness, the lodge is regularly visited by elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards and wild dogs, offering guests front-row views of the African Bushveld and superb birdwatching.

Night Game Drives

These two-hour drives offer a rare opportunity to see nocturnal wildlife, from owls to elusive predators, revealing a different side of the wilderness after dark.

Please note nightly game drives are on request and must be organised immediately on arrival.

Mokoro Excursions

The Khwai River – a vital water source along a seasonal migration route – makes the area a wildlife haven. A mokoro ride – floating in a traditional dugout canoe – offers a unique perspective on Botswana’s wildlife. Once essential for transportation across the Okavango Delta, mokoros now play a key role in sustainable tourism.

Inclusions
Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi (Tented Suite)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Personalise your day with optional experiences
Available when booking your tour. Select one per time slot.

Awake early and sip coffee on your private deck, ready for a day chasing the Big Five.

Included in your Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat stay:

  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily lunch
  • Nightly dinner
  • Unlimited free-flow house beer and wine
  • Daily morning and afternoon game drives OR a full-day game drive
  • Nightly game drives (on request)
  • One mokoro excursion

Game Drives

Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat provides game drives across Moremi Game Reserve, the Chobe Corridor, Khwai Concession and its own private concession. Set in the heart of Botswana’s wilderness, the lodge is regularly visited by elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards and wild dogs, offering guests front-row views of the African Bushveld and superb birdwatching.

Night Game Drives

These two-hour drives offer a rare opportunity to see nocturnal wildlife, from owls to elusive predators, revealing a different side of the wilderness after dark.

Please note nightly game drives are on request and must be organised immediately on arrival.

Mokoro Excursion

The Khwai River – a vital water source along a seasonal migration route – makes the area a wildlife haven. A mokoro ride – floating in a traditional dugout canoe – offers a unique perspective on Botswana’s wildlife. Once essential for transportation across the Okavango Delta, mokoros now play a key role in sustainable tourism.

Inclusions
Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi (Tented Suite)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Personalise your day with optional experiences
Available when booking your tour. Select one per time slot.

After breakfast, wave goodbye to the wild heart of Botswana as you take a shared transfer to Maun International Airport (MUB) for your onward journey.

Travel time: Driving – approx. 2 hours

Inclusions
Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi (Tented Suite)
Breakfast
Highlights & inclusions
The following are included in your tour package:
Three nights at Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, Greater Moremi in the Okavango Delta

Spend three unforgettable nights at Hideaways Mankwe Tented Retreat, a serene hideaway on a private concession near Moremi Game Reserve, with every detail taken care of through all-inclusive dining and drinks. Set out on thrilling game drives by day and night, then drift along the Khwai River by mokoro, surrounded by elephants, leopards, wild dogs and vibrant birdlife – an intimate connection to Botswana’s untamed beauty.

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Things to know

Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your Traveller Details in full.

  • Luxury Escapes asks that you please complete the Traveller Details form in your ‘My Escapes’ account within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge Team will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
  • Traveller Details are required in full to confirm all arrangements for your tour. Please complete the Traveller Details form as soon as possible in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Failure to complete the form within 90 days of departure may result in losing your spot on the tour.
  • If your booking is on a non-guaranteed departure, this initial email is not your tour confirmation. Tours often require a minimum number of travellers to go ahead, so your departure may not be guaranteed immediately.
  • Please note that for guaranteed departures, a minimum of two people are required to book. In the event that only one passenger has booked, you will be given the opportunity to move your departure to another date.
  • Once there is an update on the status of your tour, you will be contacted via email by the Luxury Escapes Tours Concierge Team, and they will advise whether the tour has been confirmed. Please do not book flights or make any non-flexible arrangements until you receive this update.
  • Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com, who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
  • For tours that allow children, the child must be 12 years or over and must share a room with an adult (18+).
  • Children are the same price as adults.
  • This tour is a limited time only offer, book by 12 September 2025 to secure your departure.

Please note, our 7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee and Date Change policy does not apply to Tours

Deposits

  • Please note that initial deposits are non-refundable but may be applied to another tour of equal or higher value within 30 days.

Service Fee

  • The service fee included in the Payment Schedule is non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy

  • Outside of the transferable deposit, all payments and service fees are non-refundable.
  • Where Luxury Escapes Tours may allow a cancellation for credit due to exceptional circumstances (and at its sole discretion) and where a cancellation/credit is not otherwise permitted, a service fee of A$300 per person will apply.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.

Date Changes

  • Changes can be made on request by contacting the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
  • Booking changes may include, but are not limited to, date change, tour changes, name changes and name corrections.
  • Date changes and tour changes may be permitted up to 120 days before departure, depending on the tour booked.
  • If date changes are permitted on the tour, the cost of your new tour must be of equal or greater value than your current tour.
  • If the request is a change from a tour of higher value to a tour of lesser value, any difference in the tour prices will not be refunded.
  • Tours pricing is dynamic and subject to change at any time.
  • Changes are not permitted after your final payment date.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.
  • Date change conditions listed above do not apply to flights or pre- and post-tour accommodation booked with us. Flight fulfilment and changes are governed by the airline(s) selected at the time of booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s). For pre- and post-tour accommodation, these reservations are not directly linked to your tour and may require a separate cost to change, as stated in your ‘My Escapes.’

Itinerary Amendments & Changes

  • Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure. This may be to accommodate changes in weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
  • In the event of a change in itinerary (for safety reasons or due to events outside of our control) that results in cancellation or change fees toward flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable.
  • You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).

Surcharges

  • After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges due to factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes.
  • Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, we reserve the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges, tour costs or government changes due to health and safety restrictions. A material increase will be considered one in excess of 10% of the package price.

Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print prior to departure for any updates.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is included in the Tour package.

  • You can find relevant accommodation details for each day of the itinerary on the Tour offer page, or in your ‘My Escapes’.

Please note:

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
  • Rooms will be made available after 2pm on the day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request, subject to availability. Additional fees may apply.
  • Maximum room capacity (Twin Room) is two adults. Maximum room capacity (Solo) is one adult.
  • Twin bedding is available but is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
  • All special requests, such as those regarding bedding preferences, are subject to availability and can only be confirmed upon check-in. Room assignments and bedding configurations may vary based on the destination and hotel policies, and are handled directly by the hotel staff.
  • All other tour departures will stay at Imabli Safari Lodge, except for travellers who book under the following dates will stay at Hamiltons Tented Camp:
    • 7 July 2026
    • 25 September 2026
    • 18 October 2026

Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation

Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour by contacting our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Luxury Escapes uses a range of accommodation partners. For pre- and post-tour accommodation options where we can offer the same hotel as the start and end of your tour, your pre- and post-tour accommodation will be booked independent of your tour. If the hotel for your tour changes, this will be independent of your pre- or post-tour accommodation booking. In this instance, change fees may apply on your pre- or post-tour accommodation. If you choose to change, change fees can be found in your ‘My Escapes’.

For pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings, you may be required to check out of your room and check in again on the first or last day of your tour. You will need to confirm these details directly with the hotel.

Please contact the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

  • Return international flights
  • Visas
  • Single supplement
  • Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
  • Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Optional experiences may be cancelled if minimum numbers to operate are not met. Final confirmation of your optional excursions and activities will be provided while on tour.

Optional experiences can only be booked online up to 90 days prior to departure, dependent on your tour’s guidelines, via My Escapes or by contacting our dedicated Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com. After this time, bookings can be made through your guide while on the tour.

All optional experiences are subject to availability.

Optional experiences may be updated prior to departure to accommodate changes in weather, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.

Optional experiences that require flight bookings are on a request basis, subject to availability until booked and confirmed, and may incur surcharges.

Optional experiences are non-refundable within 60 days of departure, unless cancelled due minimum numbers on tour not being met or unforeseen circumstances on tour.

12-minute Flight of Angels helicopter ride: Max weight is 120kg per person.

  • Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 20kg on tour.
  • Passengers are permitted one additional, smaller piece of hand-luggage with a maximum weight of 7kg on tour.

Kasane to Khwai Airstrip Flight

Guest Weight:

  • Each passenger’s maximum weight is 100 kg. Guests exceeding this limit must purchase a second seat.
  • All passenger weights must be provided at the time of booking.
  • If a passenger’s weight exceeds the allowed limit upon arrival, the airline reserves the right to charge additional fees on the spot.

Baggage Weight:

  • The maximum luggage allowance is 20 kg, including camera equipment and hand luggage. Hand luggage is limited to 5 kg and counts toward the total 20 kg allowance.
  • All luggage must be soft-sided, as the light aircraft has limited storage space. Bags must be flexible enough to fit into the aircraft compartments.

Transfers

  • Departure transfers are available on the last day of your tour only, please plan accordingly.
  • On Day 1, please book your flights to arrive at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) at any time. The hotel is located approximately a five-minute walk from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Check-in on Day 1 is at 2pm.
  • Checkout on your final day is at 10am. Please book your flights to depart from Maun International Airport (MUB) at any time after 3pm. Your transfer will meet you at your hotel and take you to the airport.
  • If you have booked your pre- and post-tour accommodation through Luxury Escapes, transfers may be available for select tours (not available for Trusted Partner operated tours).
  • For complimentary transfers to be fulfilled outside of arrival and departure date, all pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings must be booked through Luxury Escapes no later than 60 days before departure. After this time, any pre- or post-tour accommodation bookings made will not be eligible for complimentary transfers.
  • If you have booked pre- or post-tour accommodation outside of Luxury Escapes, you will forfeit your complimentary airport transfers.
  • Please note ‘Private Transfers’ refers to transfers that are exclusive for your tour group and may be shared among other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
  • Transfers are based on the package purchased. Twin room packages include one shared airport transfer for both travellers, regardless of differing arrival times. Solo transfers are only included with solo traveller packages. Additional transfers can be arranged at an extra cost.
  • Flight information must be provided to Luxury Escapes 60 days prior to departure in order to book transfers.

Tipping

Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion. As a guide, approximately ZAR91–182 / US$10–15 / BWP136–204 per person, per day, is the industry standard.

Please Note:

  • Safari drives are not private and will be shared with other lodge guests.
  • Flight time on day two to be confirmed closer to arrival date. There is a possibility lunch and afternoon game drive may be impacted by flight times.

Travel Insurance

  • Travel insurance is required on all our tours, which (at a minimum) covers medical expenses and repatriation. You may not be permitted to join the tour group if evidence of travel insurance is not provided prior to your trip. If you are unable to obtain travel insurance for whatever reason, you may be required to sign a waiver and/or provide a letter from a medical practitioner which confirms you are fit for travel. For any enquiries regarding travel insurance, please call 1300 88 99 00 or email sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Passports & Visas

  • A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they hold a current visa for the countries visited on tour. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
  • You are responsible for visas, entry, health and other requirements, and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. Luxury Escapes and/or its servants and agents are not responsible for passport and visa requirements or for any loss you sustain for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
  • A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).
  • Children must travel with both their passport and unabridged birth certificate. If not travelling with both parents, children must also travel with proof of absent parent’s permission (guests are advised to check with their travel authority regarding specific requirements).

Traveller Details

  • Traveller Details must be completed for each individual traveller.
  • Travellers must advise of any medical conditions or dietary requirements. Failure to provide such information in advance of your tour may result in an inability to cater to your requirements.
  • We work with exceptional local tour providers to present uniquely crafted packages that encompass sightseeing tours and excursions. Our tour provider partners are dedicated to making every effort to accommodate specific requirements. However, it should be noted that the extent to which they can address mobility and accessibility needs may vary, depending on the nature of the sightseeing tour and activities involved. Please contact tours@luxuryescapes.com so we can advise whether your specific needs can be accommodated.
  • Special dietary requirements can be catered for in most cases, however, on occasion this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of unique ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry any necessary supplies with you.
  • Passport details are required for all bookings. In some cases, a digital copy of your passport may be requested by Luxury Escapes to book certain elements of your trip.
  • If a photo of your passport is requested, failure to provide valid photo ID will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable. When requested, a digital copy of your passport must be provided for each guest at least 90 days prior to your tour departure.
  • Should you require any assistance with your Traveller Details, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Tour Pace

  • It’s important to note that specific activities and intensity levels may vary between different tour operators and destinations. When selecting a group tour, it’s advisable to carefully review the itinerary, activity descriptions and fitness requirements to ensure a suitable match for your preferences and physical capabilities.
    • Relaxed: Leisurely pace with limited walking or physical demands. Opportunity for ample free time and leisure activities. Suitable for individuals seeking a laidback experience.
    • Moderate: Usually more than one day in a location. Balanced mix of exploration and physical engagement. Suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness. Exploring cities on foot, visiting landmarks and guided excursions. Requires a moderate level of stamina and physical activity.
    • Active: Activities most days. Generally, not staying in a location for two days or more. Suitable for participants with high fitness levels and a sense of adventure.

Travel Styles

  • Fully Guided Tour: A dedicated tour director and driver will accompany you for the entire trip. In some cases, you may have different tour directors in different regions. If your tour spans multiple countries, any internal flights included will not be escorted.
  • Partially Guided Tour: You’ll have a tour driver and local guides at specific locations or portions of the trip, but not the entire time. There might be different local guides for different regions.
  • Self-Guided Tour: You will not have a guide for your trip. You will be provided detailed trip notes with elements, such as accommodation and transport, pre-booked for you.

Health and Fitness Acknowledgement:

  • Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities on this tour.
  • There are limitations to the degree of accommodations that can be made if travellers are unable to partake in the included activities on this tour. Please consider suitability as additional costs could apply.
  • Travellers also acknowledge and agree that neither we nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor are we liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).

Your tour begins at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and ends at Maun International Airport (MUB).

Return flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately.** If your chosen tour departure date is guaranteed at the time of booking, you may be able to purchase flights immediately. If your tour departure date is not yet guaranteed (still pending minimum numbers), flights should not be booked until you receive an update on the status of your tour.**

One-way airport transfers are available on the last day of your tour only, please plan accordingly.

You must complete your Traveller Details form within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge Team will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.

Important: Please allow for travelling time from international countries. International flights are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive at your starting location on your chosen tour start date.

A visa may be required for the destination you are visiting. It is each traveller’s responsibility to ensure they are holding a current visa. Please take the time to visit our preferred vendor website, Visas Direct, to assist you with any visa application requirements and processes. If you require any supporting documentation when applying for your visa, please let us know and we will be more than happy to assist. A Double Entry Visa is recommended when purchasing a visa into Zimbabwe.

Need flights? Our dedicated flights concierge can assist with all your flight requirements (subject to availability). Contact sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Important Destination Information:

South Africa

Time zone: UTC +2

Telephone: +27

Currency: South African Rand

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas. Travellers are advised to inform their bank of their travel plans.

Language: South Africa recognises 11 official languages, however, the most widely spoken are Afrikaans, English and Zulu.

Climate: Varies by region. Winter falls between June and August, while summer is from December to February.

Dress code: Relaxed but respectful, especially when visiting religious institutions.

Zimbabwe

Time zone: GMT+2

Telephone: +263

Currency: Both the Zimbabwe Dollar and US Dollar are currently in use.

Accessing money: ATMs may not be able to provide cash with an international debit card and changing money is only possible at officially licenced banks and exchange bureaus. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas. Travellers are advised to inform their bank of their travel plans.

Language: Zimbabwe recognises 16 official languages, however, the most widely spoken are Shona, English and Ndebele.

Climate: Varies by region. Winter falls between May and August, while summer is from September to May.

Dress code: Relaxed but respectful, especially when visiting religious institutions.

Botswana

Time zone: GMT+2

Telephone: +267

Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)

Accessing money: ATMs are widely available with credit cards widely accepted within the city. Cash is advised when visiting rural areas. Travellers are advised to inform their bank of their travel plans.

Language: English

Climate: The annual climate ranges from months of dry temperate weather during winter to humid subtropical weather interspersed with drier periods of hot weather during summer.

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