Safari adventure: 10 days / 9 nights

10 Day Luxury Emerald Safari

Botswana | Zambia | Zimbabwe

Discover the Okavango Delta amid lush greenery, baby animals, and abundant water sources.

Emerald Season:

January 1 – March 31, 2026 December 1 – 31, 2026

Luxury Emerald Safari Overview

9 Nights
  • 3 Nights at Atzaró Okavango Camp

  • 3 Nights at Thorntree River Lodge

  • 3 Nights at Somalisa Camp

Experience Africa’s Emerald Season on a 9-night luxury safari through Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, when the landscape is lush, water levels are high, and wildlife viewing reaches a unique peak during birthing season.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Okavango Delta on game drives, walking safaris, night drives, and traditional mokoro excursions, each offering a different perspective on the region’s rich ecosystems. Continue to Victoria Falls in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where the Zambezi River creates one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls. In Hwange National Park, large elephant herds and diverse predators gather near camp, often visible directly from your deck.

This itinerary includes three nights at Atzaró Okavango Camp, three nights at Thorntree River Lodge, and three nights at Somalisa Camp, combining remote wilderness with high-end comfort and seamless travel between destinations.

Emerald Season offers fewer crowds, dramatic scenery, and exceptional opportunities to witness newborn wildlife and predator activity, making this journey ideal for travelers seeking a more intimate and visually striking safari experience.

Stay & Explore

Safari Camps

Luxury safari camps place you deep in the wilderness, with wildlife all around and comfort exactly where you need it. Here are some notable options:

Atzaró Okavango Camp

3 nights

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Thorntree River Lodge

3 Nights

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Somalisa Camp

3 Nights

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Emerald Safari

Itinerary Highlights

Walking Safari

Game Drives

Boat Cruise

Mokoro Safari

Rhino Walk

Itinerary Breakdown

Days 1-4

Atzaro Okavango Camp

Botswana

🚁: Scheduled helicopter flight from Maun International Airport to Atzaro Okavango Camp.

Your safari begins at Atzaró Okavango Camp, located in Botswana’s iconic Okavango Delta. Accessible only by helicopter and fully solar-powered, this exclusive oasis integrates effortlessly with its surroundings of towering reeds, winding waterways, and sun-drenched savannas. Explore the world’s largest inland delta through game drives, walking safaris, night drives, and traditional mokoro safaris. Unwind in your private plunge pool, relax in elegant living spaces, and enjoy the natural indulgence of outdoor showers and baths. At Atzaró Okavango Camp, take pleasure in splendor that surpasses your highest expectations.

EXPLORE THE CAMP

Days 4-7

Thorntree River Lodge

Zambia

🚁: Scheduled helicopter flight from Atzaro Okavango Camp to Thorntree River Lodge

Next, journey to Thorntree River Lodge, set along the mighty Zambezi River in Zambia, within the renowned Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. Here, the serenity of the Zambezi River meets the grandeur of Victoria Falls, creating a truly unforgettable safari. Experience a range of bespoke activities, including game drives, river cruises, cultural tours, fishing trips, canoeing adventures, and rhino tracking. Embark on private excursions to both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of Victoria Falls or elevate your experience with a helicopter flight over the Falls. Indulge in the wildly luxurious at Thorntree River Lodge.

EXPLORE THE CAMP

Days 7-10

Somalisa Camp

Zimbabwe

🚐: Road transfer from Thorntree River Lodge to Victoria Falls International Airport.

✈️: Scheduled safari aircraft flight from Victoria Falls International Airport to Manga Airstrip.

🚐: Game drive transfer from Manga Airstrip to Somalisa Camp.

Lastly, experience the elephant haven that is situated in one of Southern Africa’s most biodiverse regions, Hwange National Park. Discover luxury in the wild at Somalisa Camp as you experience close-up encounters with its most renowned inhabitants. Embark on various safari activities including game drives, birding excursions, walking safaris, and cultural visits. Witness the Elephant Pool to enjoy remarkable, close-up encounters with elephants as they drink – all in a safe setting that forms a natural extension of the property.

🚐: Game drive transfer from Somalisa Camp to Manga Airstrip.

✈️: Scheduled safari aircraft flight from Manga Airstrip to Victoria Falls International Airport.

EXPLORE THE CAMP

Price:

  • From $8,826 per person

Included in Rates:

  • Accommodation
  • All meals and beverages
  • Conservation and community levy
  • Scheduled inter-camp air transfers (helicopter or fixed-wing)
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Return road transfers from airstrips
  • Laundry service
  • Twice daily shared safari activities

Excluded from Rates:

  • International flights
  • Transfers not stipulated
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities
  • Single supplements

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