Zebra walking across the white salt crust of the Makgadikgadi Pans

LLIZWE Escape

The Makgadikgadi Desert Escape Oasis (Zimbabwe & Botswana)

Desert lodge time and Zimbabwe safari landscapes.

Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Countries
Zimbabwe · Botswana
Planned departure
6 or 12 guests
From
USD 4,900 per person sharing

Desert lodge time and Zimbabwe safari landscapes.

An eleven-day journey links Matobo, Makgadikgadi and Hwange, with a Victoria Falls departure transfer. Planned stays emphasise scenery, desert lodge time and gentle safari experiences; any night-sky or sleep-out arrangement depends on operator and weather confirmation.

Best for: Travellers seeking quieter lodge time, scenery and restorative experiences.

Planned route

Provisional route · subject to itinerary confirmation

  1. Bulawayo
  2. Matobo
  3. Makgadikgadi Design Lodge
  4. Hwange
  5. Victoria Falls

The final itinerary must confirm the approved sequence, travel arrangements and stay allocation before booking. Map pins and destination areas must follow the approved itinerary version.

An approved route map will be added once the itinerary is confirmed.

Planned stay rhythm

Accommodation is planned around the stay pattern below. Working property labels and availability remain subject to final supplier quotation.

  • 2 nightsBoulder-Top Rock Camp - Matobo Hills
  • 4 nightsArchitectural Desert Design Lodge - Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
  • 4 nightsElite Concession Camp - Hwange National Park

Planned experiences

The following experiences are described in the working catalogue. Final quotation confirms which are included, with specialist activities subject to operator and environmental conditions.

  • Matobo scenery and relaxed sightseeing.
  • Makgadikgadi design-lodge stay and stargazing sleep- out subject to weather and operator confirmation.
  • Hwange premium game drives.
  • Victoria Falls departure transfer.

Transport and specialist activities

Private road transport supports transfers and journey logistics. A dedicated driver and expert guide are described in the working record; final arrangements require supplier confirmation. Specialist activities are hosted by the relevant lodge or approved operator.

Helicopter status

No helicopter flight is included in the published package basis.

What the quotation will confirm

Proposed inclusions

These working inclusions are subject to supplier confirmation and the final quotation. They are not a guarantee of services before booking.

Three architectural lodge stays, lodge stargazing equipment where quoted, meals, guided transfers, and park/tailgate fees where confirmed.

Proposed exclusions

Review the final quotation for exclusions and charges paid separately.

Premium top-shelf liquor, personal travel insurance, staff tips, visas, and charges not confirmed in the final lodge quotation.

Final quotation confirms the services and charges included in your journey.

Price and availability

From USD 4,900 per person sharing

Planned departures of 6 or 12 guests. Final supplier quotation confirms rates, room allocation, inclusions and availability. Any rate difference for a 12-guest departure must be confirmed in that quotation.

Accommodation, activities, room allocation and availability are confirmed through quotation. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Night-sky experiences, where offered, depend on weather and lodge programming. Active experiences require operator, ranger, fitness, weather and safety approval where applicable.

Begin planning Makgadikgadi Desert Escape Oasis (Zimbabwe & Botswana).

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