Flight to Mombo & Little Mombo
Accommodation
The rooms at Mombo (7 x twin + 1 x family room with two en-suite bedrooms) and Little Mombo (4 x twin) are generously equipped, each with a comfortable en-suite, living and sleeping area, indoor and outdoor shower, private bar, sala (outdoor lounger) and large veranda.
All rooms and main areas have large decks from where a huge variety of wildlife can be viewed at any time of day. The plain to the front of the camp fills with water during the floods, attracting a large number of water-loving red lechwe and buffalo.
Mombo and Little Mombo are linked by a long wooden walkway (approx. 5 minutes apart) with a swimming pool, gym and spa room as connecting elements. Both Mombo and Little Mombo have a stylish lounge, bar and dining area. A beautiful curio shop completes Mombo Camp's main building.
Mombo Camp is the flagship of Wilderness and unbeatable in its combination of luxury and pure wildlife action.
Chief's Island is the largest landmass in the Okavango Delta, and home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Both camps conduct game drives in the same area.
Mombo Camp is only accessible by light aircraft. The private airstrip is located just 15 minutes from the camp. Flight time to Maun in a Cessna Caravan is 30 minutes, and 1 hour 20 minutes to Kasane.
The Moremi was proclaimed a reserve in 1963 by the widow of Chief Moremi III and expanded in several stages thereafter. Today it covers around 30% of the entire Okavango Delta and adheres to a very strict protection policy.
Simply put, the Moremi Game Reserve comprises a lot of water and two large dry plains: the first is Chief's Island (home to the renowned Mombo Camp), which extends deep into the Okavango Delta. The second is known as the Mopane Tongue, the corners of which are marked in the Khwai region by the North Gate, South Gate, Mboma Island and Xakanaxa. Unlike Chief’s Island, whose camps are only accessible by air, the Mopane Tongue is accessible by vehicle.
Similar considerations apply to the Mopane Tongue as to the Chobe-Savuti region: overlanders and providers of mobile safaris travel from Maun to this area and camp at the public campsites or choose the more luxurious option of a private pitch. For this reason, when embarking on a flight safari, we recommend you choose the more expensive but private camps on Chief's Island for the ultimate safari experience.
Flight to Matetsi Victoria Falls
Accommodation Matetsi River Lodge showcases two intimate camps of just nine river-facing suites each, including two family suites, each with is own main area and the Matetsi River House, a 4-bedroomed sole-use villa with two bedrooms (2 x parents , 2 x children) that is perfect for multigenerational travel.
The suites are encased in local and repurposed materials that reference the ancient fishing and basket-weaving traditions of the region. A lovely ensuite bathroom boasts indoor and outdoor showers as well as a deep circular bath, which looks out over the Zambezi. A private veranda offers a refreshing plunge pool and a comfortable sitting area that overlooks the river.
Each camp features its own guest area with a variety of dining spaces, an interactive kitchen, a convivial bar area and an al fresco area that encircles a blazing fire bowl. Guests also have the opportunity to take advantage of an extensive Safari Shop, a fitness centre, wine cellar and a massage sala. A 20 meter long, rim-flow swimming pool stretches along the riverbank.
The Zambezi River rises in north-western Zambia and crosses several African countries on its 2700 km journey to the Indian Ocean. The river also forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. At Victoria Falls, the water falls for more than 100m into Batoka Gorge, over a width of nearly two kilometers. The falls are called 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' or 'the Smoke that Thunders', as the spray can be seen from miles away and, at the height of the rainy season, more than five hundred million cubic meters of water per minute plummet over the edge.
The town of Victoria Falls is located right next to the falls. The falls are called ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ or ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ because the mist can rise several hundred metres above the gorge during the wet season, making it visible for miles around and thus a well-known landmark.
The town of Victoria Falls is the ideal place from which to explore the falls. For a small fee, guests can walk along the entire length of the falls on the Zimbabwean side, and marvel at the thundering mass of water.
The falls are rather small in October / November and large parts of the edge are visible. The amount of water flowing over the edge increases as the rains begin, swelling to its full capacity with the onset of the floodwaters in March / April. There is often a lot of mist from April to July, and it’s advisable to protect yourself and your camera with something waterproof.
On the Zimbabwe side you can photograph and admire the entire waterfall from various vantage points. You may also like to visit the historic bridge, which the English had built over Batoka Gorge when they tried to establish a railway line from Cape Town to Cairo.
Flight to Singita Pamushana
Accommodation
Offering fantastic views of the dam it overlooks, Singita Pamushana Lodge sits high upon a hill. The lodge’s unique design is based on the vibrant colours and patterns of the native Shangaan culture. As with all Singita lodges, both service and cuisine are exceptional – we can recommend a stay here of 4 or even 7 days without hesitation. The lodge’s elevated position affords spectacular views and its rooms offer guests an oasis of comfort, relaxation and tranquillity.
The lodge comprises four one-bedroom suites, two two-bedroom suites (4 adults), one two-bedroom family suite for 2 adults and 2 children, a three-bedroom family suite for 2 adults and 4 children and the Malilangwe House located on the edge of the lodge’s estate offering 5 bedrooms, a luxuriously spacious lounge and a private kitchen. All suites come with a private plunge pool, a deck with loungers and an extra outdoor shower. The Malilangwe House features a proper infinity pool.
Somewhat fortress-like in appearance, yet very laid back on the inside, the main building houses a large swimming pool, bar, lounge, the spa and two further tempered pools, one of which is a whirlpool. There are various decks and corners where guests can dine, on most evenings this is under the stars.
The nearest large airport is Buffalo Range Airport, which is accessed by light aircraft from Johannesburg in approximately 2 hours (Mon and Thu only). This is also the place where border formalities are carried out. The authorities generally only open the office for guests arriving at and departing from Singita. Now deserted, Buffalo Range Airport with its huge tarmac runway was once used for international flights.
Pamushana Lodge is built on a hill in the Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve some 40 minutes’ drive from the airport. The journey passes the village of Chiredzi with its sugar plantations before heading towards Gonarezhou National Park and Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve.
Guests arriving by chartered aircraft can land at Lonestar Airstrip. This is located just 25 minutes’ drive from the lodge. Border formalities, however, must still be carried out at Buffalo Range Airport.
The Chilojo Cliffs are spectacular sandstone formations offering magnificent views of the Runde River. Three rivers, the Save, the Runde and the Mwenezi, carve their way through the park and attract a high concentration of wildlife. The park also supports several huge-tusked elephants. The Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve borders the Gonarezhou National Park. It is a Big 5 reserve and supports all the animals visitors wish to see while on safari. It is also home to 100 of the very rare and highly endangered black rhino, which can often be spotted in groups. Singita has built a particularly attractive lodge here, the Singita Pamushana.
Flight to Vilanculos
Flight to Azura Benguerra
Accommodation
Azura Lodge is situated on Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto National Park. Fantastic sunsets, pristine nature and a dedicated Azura team await your arrival. All villas are located just a short distance away from the beach. Each is equipped with private plunge pool, air conditioning, electric fan, minibar, and veranda with loungers and couch. A private sala (daybed) at the beach front invites guest to gaze at the ocean and daydream.
Choose between a Beach Villa (small but beautiful, shower only), Luxury Beach Villa (larger, shower only), Infinity Beach Villa (larger pool, bath and shower), Royal Beach Villa (10 metre fully tiled pool, extra lounge and 30m beach frontage) Villa Amizade (2 bedrooms, bar, 10 metre pool), and the large Presidential Villa for up to six guests. Each villa has its own local villa host.
The main building comprises reception, dining area, bar, library with TV and Internet, curio shop, and the activity centre. Azura Lodge also includes the Peri Peri Beach Club, which can be reached in a short walk along the beach. The beach club is open twice a week in the evening and is a good place to get to know other guests and spend a fun evening.
The island is inhabited so guests can watch fishermen sailing their traditional dhows or women picking muscles in the shallow waters at low tide.
Your alternative on the same beach is Benguerra Lodge
The islands are situated approximately 10-minutes flying distance from Vilanculos in the south of Mozambique. Vilanculos is a two-hour flight from Johannesburg. A visit to the islands is ideally combined with a safari in Botswana, or anywhere else in southern Africa. The archipelago was declared a national park in 1971. The waters around the islands are full of dolphin. Whale shark and whale visit at certain times of the year and sometimes one of the very rare dugong is spotted. Bazaruto is the largest island and offers some 3-4* hotels. We prefer the second largest island Benguerra Island, where Benguerra Lodge and Azura Lodge offer the best accommodation on the archipelago. On Magaruque and Santa Carolina the existing accommodations fell into disrepair during the civil war.
Flight to VilanculosFlight to Johannesburg
Basic Information
Individual journey. The journey will be planned on your preferred dates.
Duration 14 nights. Minimum age 6 years. Weight limit of luggage 25 kg.
Includes all transfers from Johannesburg to the hotels/camps to Johannesburg
- Mombo & Little Mombo: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Matetsi Victoria Falls: Double Room. All meals, drinks (except premier brands), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Singita Pamushana: Suite. All meals, drinks (including wines from the cellar, only french champagne exlcluded), laundry service, twice daily shared activities with one of the camp guides.
- Azura Benguerra: Infinity Beach Villa. All meals, drinks (beer, local spirits, house wine, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee, one sundowner cocktail per day), butler service, WIFI, use of Peri Peri Beach Club.
Activities: One island drive in a landrover, sunset dhow cruise, use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks and paddleboards.
Excluded are spa, diving, dive courses, deep sea fishing, snorkeling at the reef, day trips, horse riding. The Bazaruto National Park Fee of US$15 per person per night will be charged locally.
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