This is the trip of a lifetime Family Safari – as indulgent and relaxing for parents as it is exciting, educational and fun for the children.
On arrival into Maun, Botswana you will clear immigration and be met for your light aircraft flight to the Linyanti region of Northern Botswana.
Spend 3 nights at Linyanti Ebony Camp, Fully inclusive of all meals and safari activities.
Built on raised decking overlooking the Linyanti marsh, the camp offers stunning views of the Linyanti River and many exhilarating ways to explore the beauty of the area. From game drives to a helicopter flight of the river, this family-focused safari camp is the perfect start to your African adventure.
Nestled on the banks of the Linyanti River, surrounded by pristine wilderness, the camp boasts extensive vistas over the Linyanti Marsh. The diverse landscape promises superb game viewing.
Enjoy day and night game drives, bush walks, birding and mokoro excursions (dependant on water levels).
From the pool deck guests can gaze out over floodplains and marshes, watching large buffalo and elephant herds. Lion, sable, roan, leopard and wild dog may also be spotted, in addition to sitatunga and red lechwe. Settle around a camp fire in the evenings, listening out to the sounds of the bush.
Heading over to Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, just a short distance from the famous Victoria Falls, Thorntree River Lodge awaits. There is something on offer here for the whole family, whether it is an exciting morning out rhino trekking or an afternoon spent fishing on the Zambezi River, its bound to be a family holiday like no other.
Spend 3 Nights at Thorntree River Lodge
The warm heart of Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park is home to Somalisa Acacia where you’ll continue your epic family safari adventure. The camp offers family-focused tents with interconnecting walkways and connecting bedrooms, creating an ‘under-one-roof feeling’ and comfort for the whole family.
Spend 3 Nights at the authentic and luxurious Somalisa Acacia – a small tented bush camp located in a private concession in the heart of Hwange National Park.
Activities include; game drives, guided game walks and game hides. The dining tent and lounge overlook the waterhole, and a splash pool is ideal for cooling off during sunny days.
From its position on a range of remote hills, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is blessed with breath-taking panoramic views over the great inland sea of Lake Kariba. The lodge offers families a multitude of ways to explore Lake Kariba and its surrounds including fishing, game drives and the Ngwana Club activities.
Spend 2 Nights at Bumi Safari Lodge, Fully Inclusive
Each of the ten stylish suites boasts spectacular views over the lake and its surrounds. A truly immersive Zimbabwe wildlife experience, you will wake to the sound of birdcalls echoing across the water and uninterrupted vistas of the lake. Gaze out from the lodge’s infinity pool as it melts into the horizon or enjoy the intimate wine and dining terrace, and marvel at the fiery golden sunset for which Lake Kariba is renowned.
After breakfast, depart Bumi Hills Safari Lodge by light aircraft flight to Harare to meet with your connecting flight home.
*Based on Low Season Travel (Jan-March 2020) – Price per person £4410 (adult sharing) and £2860 per person (Child 7-11 years)
Set within a private Concession located along the edge of the Linyanti Marsh and bordering the western boundary of Chobe in the ...
The area boasts a great diversity of wildlife and birdlife species and is one of the most sought after remote locations in Botswana. Located just 800 metres away from Linyanti Bush Camp, the two camps can be booked together for larger groups.
Linyanti Ebony consists of four canvas tents (including one family tent) on the banks of the Linyanti Marsh, within a Private Concession bordering the western boundary of Chobe in the Chobe Enclave. The camps well appointed accommodation includes three standard tents and one family tent with interleaving bedrooms accommodating four guests. The neutral interiors include wooden furniture, a bedroom and lounge, en-suite facilities with shower, flush toilet and running hot and cold water and an outdoor front patio with seating and views over the marshes.
Built on a raised deck and linked to the tents by sandy walkways is a lounge and dining area offering indoor or outdoor dining and a deck with a small splash pool with views over the marshes. A sandy clearing with a fire and seating completes the picture.
Thorntree River Lodge is set in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, just a short distance from the famous Victoria ...
The lodge has an environmentally-conscious design. Drawing inspiration from local customs and culture, it is a modern contemporary design with tented roof structures to maintain the feel of authentic Africa.
The lodge boasts 8 twin rooms and 2 family rooms comprising of 4 beds each. Each unit will have its own indoor and outdoor bathrooms, as well as a luxurious private plunge pool. The main lodge consists of a lounge with an open dining area, where the fine dining experience of African cuisine will come to life. The communal deck is set on the edge of the stunning riverside, and is home to a sunken boma area and an infinity pool. Wooden decking floats on the edge of the river, and moves with the water level to create the illusion of sailing a boat, and help to achieve a seamless feel between river and land.
Set within a private concession in the heart of Hwange National Park, Somalisa Acacia focuses on safari experiences for ...
Somalisa Acacia is located to the edge of an Acacia Grove overlooking the famous Kennedy vlei-line. Frequented by large herds of elephants, Somalisa Acacia’s main attraction is sitting within feet of the elephants drinking from the cool waters of a small waterhole.
Positioned alongside the famous Somalisa Camp, known as ‘the home of the elephants’, this charming camp caters for an intimate gathering of only 8 people. Two sail tents and two family units are charmingly styled with glass wood-burner fireplaces, gauze sliding doors and decadent vintage baths with views. The family units have inter-leading walkways between the parents and children’s rooms. Central areas include a cosy dining tent and lounge overlooking the waterhole, and a splash pool is ideal for cooling off during sunny days.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge and Spa boasts one of Africa’s finest wilderness locations with an elevated position on a range of ...
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge is the perfect pit-stop on a safari circuit- a place to unwind and re-energize in the wilds of Zimbabwe.
Ten stylishly appointed lakeview rooms are nested in the mountains overlooking the endless blue waters of the lake and the game-rich shoreline below. Surrounding the iconic infinity pool is a main area that has been designed with both serenity and style in mind. The uninterrupted view from the bar and dining deck gazes out over paradise beyond and the brilliant pink-to-red-to-golden sunsets that Lake Kariba is famous for.
Bumi Hills offers guests a multitude of ways to explore Lake Kariba and its surrounds. Spend your days cruising the lake in a private boat, taking in the gorgeous vista’s and incredible shows of light and try your hand a catching a tiger fish. Go on a scenic lakeside walking safari or a walking adventure deeper into the bush to search for fossilized dinosaur footprints or go on a game drive in search of the Matusadona lions.
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