A Southern African Safari by Land & Water

Game drives in Hwange National Park showcase the rich diversity of Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve, from open savannahs and mopane woodlands to seasonal pans and riverine corridors. Morning and afternoon drives in open 4x4 vehicles allow the opportunity to encounter elephant herds, lion prides, leopard, wild dog, and an array of antelope species, while the park’s prolific birdlife adds further fascination. Wildlife congregates around waterholes, particularly during the dry season and our experienced guides and small guest numbers ensure encounters are unhurried, intimate experiences where sightings can be fully appreciated.

At night, opt to sleep out at the Star Bed at Scott’s Pan, situated roughly 15 minutes from Wilderness Linkwasha. The waterhole is a magnet for wildlife that arrives for a late night drink as you sit having a nightcap of your own. Wake up to watch the sunrise and look out to see the animals come through for a morning drink.

Feel the thrill of flight as you glide above the majestic Victoria Falls, witnessing the world's largest sheet of falling water from a breathtaking aerial perspective. On this adrenaline pumping helicopter flight, see why David Livingstone famously described it as "a sight so wonderful that angels must have gazed down on it in flight." From your aerial vantage point, marvel at the sheer power of the cascading falls as your skilled pilot performs sweeping left and right circuits. Capture breathtaking views of the Zambezi River winding through the landscape and spot wildlife roaming in the lush Zambezi National Park below. Every moment reveals a new facet of this natural wonder. This unforgettable journey is more than a flight—it's a chance to witness one of the planet's most spectacular sights from an angel's perspective. Prepare to be amazed by the grandeur and beauty that only the skies can reveal.

At Wilderness camps in the Okavango Delta, twice-daily game drives form the heart of the safari experience. Early mornings see you heading out in open 4x4 vehicles, when the light is golden and predators are often still on the move. Guides and trackers use their expertise to follow the clues of the bush including fresh tracks in the sand and distant alarm calls to lead you to wildlife sightings. After a stop for coffee and snacks in a scenic spot, you return to camp for a relaxed breakfast or brunch. Later, as the heat eases, afternoon drives bring the chance to see more but beyond the vehicle, there are also various other ways to discover the Delta. Depending on water levels, you might glide silently along reed-lined channels by mokoro, head out by boat in search of hippo and waterbirds, or even cast a line for catch-and-release fishing. Guided walks reveal the smaller wonders of the wilderness while optional extra scenic helicopter flights offer a bird’s-eye view of the landscape. Together, these experiences ensure your time in the Okavango is as diverse as the landscape itself.

At Mombo, twice-daily game drives showcase the most remarkable wildlife concentrations found in this part of the Okavango Delta. Setting out at first light, you’ll explore floodplains, grasslands, and groves of giant fig trees in open 4x4 vehicles, when predators are at their most active. The area is world-renowned for its density of leopards and encounters are frequent while lions are are also commonly seen with large resident prides. Wild dogs, cheetahs and spotted hyenas add to the predator list while elephants and buffalo gather in impressive numbers, and plains game from giraffe to zebra and acquatic red lechwe are also common sightings. A stop for coffee in a scenic spot breaks up the morning before returning to camp for a leisurely brunch and time at the spa, pool or enjoying a siesta. As the day cools, afternoon drives offer another chance to see wildlife emerge, often in golden light that makes for superb photographic opportunities. With very few vehicles traversing vast private wilderness, sightings at Mombo feel unhurried and deeply personal.