The Bikes
You can’t enjoy a great biking trip without a really great bike. On this trip, we’ll use well-tuned, high-quality, local bikes that provide the perfect fit for your size and weight.
Africa & Middle EastBotswana
Private Trip
Botswana & Victoria Falls Family Safari PrivateBotswana Luxury Family Safari
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Private
XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
Custom
Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
- Support
Daytime Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 1
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
Answer the Call of the Wild
Botswana is a vibrant gem nestled in Southern Africa. Fractionally smaller than the state of Texas, the land-locked country offers a sought-after wildlife experience. This journey is designed around the region’s diversity, offering contrasting landscapes with mesmerizing wildlife. We begin at a land camp in the unique ecosystem that is the Okavango Delta, one of the most exciting wildlife sanctuaries on the continent. We continue to the waterways and woodlands of the Linyanti before ending on the banks of the Zambezi River, just upstream of the Victoria Falls, one of nature’s most impressive falls.
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Botswana & Victoria Falls Family Safari Private
Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.
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Welcome to Botswana! Upon arrival in Maun you’ll be met by a local guide and assisted with your connecting lodge hop to the Khwai Airstrip in the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta.
On the second and third day, become acquainted with the gentle pace of safari life. Spend your days bird-watching, swimming and meditating.
Head out in search of wildlife on an afternoon game drive. Dinners may be interrupted by spontaneous star-gazing or the distant call of a lion.
The adventure continues as you head north to the Linyanti area. One of the least visited regions of Botswana, the Linyanti Reserve offers a pristine view of Africa’s wildest and most remote areas.
Wander the varied habitats, including floodplains, grasslands, exotic palm islands and woodlands—all of which are home to a variety of unique wildlife, birdlife and plant species.
Keep your eyes peeled for the area's large herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra, as well as its magnificent sable populations. These corners are also a haven for predators like wild dogs, lions and leopards.
Fly to Zambia and the fabulous Thorntree River Lodge, set in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, just a short distance from the famous Victoria Falls.
Revel in the mighty Victoria Falls —a truly awe-inspiring experience and nature's supreme masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality and nothing prepares you for your first sight!
Take your pick from activities offered by the lodge including a safari by vehicle, foot or boat, canoeing, fishing and a village visit.
You’ll be driven to Livingstone Airport for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. You’ll land late afternoon in time for an evening connection. Safe travels!
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Hotels
Thorntree River Lodge,
Built using an eco-conscious design, Thorntree River Lodge is set in Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, nearby the famous Victoria Falls. Drawing inspiration from local customs and culture, it features tented roof structures to maintain the feel of authentic Africa. One of its finest additions is the private, temperature-controlled wine cellar, stocked with the area’s finest wines.
Linyanti Tented Camp, Linyanti
A remote camp overlooking the iconic marsh and floodplains of the Linyanti Concession, Linyanti Tented Camp is a wild escape. Built on a slightly raised deck, the airy en-suite tents are perfectly positioned for you to watch the passing parade of wildlife as you sip your morning coffee.
Khwai Tented Camp,
Located on the banks of a lagoon, this modern and spacious camp still maintains the feeling of the old, untouched Africa. It comprises six, Meru-style tents built on raised decking, with open views of the lagoon and 180-degree views of the bush. The camp preserves the romance of yesteryear and a simpler life in harmony with nature.
The guides did a fabulous job of arranging our best trip ever! The remote lodges, bush planes, and wonderful local guides made it the perfect adventure. B&R continues to deliver unmatched experiences!
— Caroline & Jack Hardin
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— George Butterfield
Level 1
This trip is rated Occasional, meaning it’s appropriate for travellers who are in good shape and relatively active.
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- 9 nights lodge accommodation
- All meals, local brand drinks and laundry
- Two safari activities per day at each camp
- 3 lodge hop flights in light aircraft
- Regional air: Johannesburg-Maun; Livingstone-Johannesburg
- All conservation or park fees
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
Local Bikes
Sometimes your B&R trip simply isn’t long enough! Extend your stay for the best vacation possible. If you wish to spend a few days in region either before or after your official B&R trip, and need assistance making those plans, your B&R Travel Advisor can help.
Call us to create an independent travel experience that fits your needs—we can also arrange for a local guide.
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