The Ra-Ikane I, II and III, offer a variety of cruises including breakfast, lunch and sunset, as well as private charters. These boats represent the grace of a bygone era and honour the rich history of Victoria Fall and its explorers, adventurers and heroes. The Ra-Ikane fleet is owned and operated by Ilala Lodge Hotel and provides unique and unsurpassed river cruises on the mighty Zambezi River.
Your Botswana adventure begins in true explorer style, staying in a mobile tented camp where comfort and wilderness blend seamlessly. This unique safari experience allows you to travel deep into remote regions while your camp moves with you — the same guide, crew, and equipment accompanying you throughout. Each new location offers a fresh backdrop of Botswana’s wild beauty, with your tented camp ready and waiting at the day’s end.
Spacious Sahara-style tents feature high ceilings, comfortable beds with soft linens and duvets, an en-suite bathroom, and a shaded veranda for quiet relaxation. Gentle paraffin lamps and LED lights add a warm glow, combining simple luxury with an authentic bush atmosphere.
Life in camp captures the true spirit of safari — the crackle of the fire, the scent of rain on dust, and the sounds of lions calling or elephants passing by in the night. Moving from one pristine wilderness to another, this mobile safari offers an intimate, immersive way to experience Botswana: authentic, adventurous, and beautifully in tune with nature.
Days 1–3: Xakanaxa, Moremi Game Reserve
Begin your adventure with a scenic charter flight into the heart of the Okavango Delta. Settle into the wild beauty of Xakanaxa, where morning and afternoon game drives reveal a mosaic of lagoons, floodplains, and woodlands teeming with life. Encounter elephant herds, buffalo, lion prides, red lechwe, and the elusive African wild dog, while the air comes alive with an extraordinary diversity of raptors, cuckoos, hornbills, and waterbirds. This region’s rich blend of habitats makes it one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations for both wildlife viewing and birding.
Days 4–6: Khwai & Mababe Private Reserve
Journey northeast through Moremi’s wild landscapes toward Khwai and Mababe, where riverine forests and open plains host exceptional wildlife. Drift through the tranquil backwaters on a mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion, gliding past hippos and water lilies for a quintessential Delta experience. Explore by day and night on guided game drives, with chances to spot leopard, cheetah, lion, and serval, as well as impressive bull elephants along the Khwai River. For a deeper connection to nature, embark on a guided bush walk to discover Botswana’s flora and smaller fauna. Birders will delight in sightings of Bat-Hawks, Long-crested Eagles, Painted Snipes, and African Rails across the wetlands.
Days 7–9: Central Chobe – Savuti Region
Continue north toward Central Chobe, crossing ancient landscapes shaped by the long-vanished Paleo-Lake Makgadikgadi. Game drives through the Mababe Depression and Savuti Marsh unveil an ever-changing wilderness where anything can happen—lion, elephant, cheetah, and wild dog all roam freely. This is the dramatic stage of legendary wildlife encounters, especially between Savuti’s famous lion prides and elephant herds. The region’s rocky outcrops, acacia woodlands, and open grasslands provide outstanding birding, from Caspian Plovers and Montague’s Harriers to clouds of doves and sandgrouse descending on waterholes at dawn.
Days 10–12: Victoria Falls – The Palm River Hotel
Conclude your safari with three nights at the elegant Palm River Hotel, perfectly positioned along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe—the perfect finale — a gentle, scenic contrast to the wild beauty of your Botswana safari.
Combining timeless luxury with modern comfort, the hotel offers tranquil river views, lush gardens, and easy access to one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Enjoy a guided tour of Victoria Falls, where the thunderous cascade and misty rainbows create an unforgettable spectacle. In the evening, unwind on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi, sipping a cool drink as the sun dips below the horizon and hippos and elephants gather at the water’s edge.
- Experience the wild like never before — mobile tented safari style!
- Camp moves with you — same guide & crew
- Sleep in luxury tents under the Africa stars!
- Includes 2, complimentary dinners and daily afternoon tea in Victoria Falls.
- Includes a sunset cruise and a guided tour of Victoria Falls
- Stay on the banks of the Zambezi River, hearing the roar of the mighty Victoria Falls
The price is based on 2 adults sharing a Luxury Tent on all-inclusive on a 9-night mobile tented camp itinerary through Botswana, followed by 3 nights in a Deluxe Room on bed and breakfast at The Palm River Hotel, Victoria Falls. The flights are with British Airways and depart London Heathrow on 7 Febuary 2026 for 12 nights (plus one night on the plane in each direction). The price includes private car and light aircraft transfers, a sunset cruise, a guided tour of Victoria Falls and 2 complimentary dinners in Victoria Falls. In Botswana, the price includes services of a professional guide, safari chef and camp assistants, complete with a supply vehicle, game drives, exclusive camping in private campsites within the national parks and reserves, all meals and drinks.
Manchester from £5289pp, Glasgow from £5179pp and Dublin from £4909pp - all with British Airways (via London Heathrow).
Offer code: 1383465
