Two nights in the lovely Victoria Falls area awaits you that we will fill up with adventures and memories that will hopefully last you a lifetime. Once you land you will be met by a representative from the lodge who will assist you with your bags and then transfer you by road to the lodge.

For your first evening why not embark on a sunset cruise. Enjoy the incredible sunset with a glass of crisp white wine in your hand and get a first taste of the beauty that renders this destination both so desirable and popular!

Enjoy the day at the mighty Falls.

Several activities are possible today such as a guided tour of the Falls or you could also go on a Rafting activity on the mighty Zambezi River or even seeing the Falls from the sky in a helicopter excursion. Please note that those suggested activities are not included.

Dinner and breakfast included.

This morning you will be picked up from the lodge and transferred though to the town of Kasane in Botswana. Tonight, you will be staying in a nice Lodge. This is a small 8 roomed property that is located in the small town of Kasane. It is based on the banks of the Chobe River. The lodge is five minutes by boat from the Chobe National Park and approximately eight minutes by vehicle. You can book afternoon activities such as a boat cruise on the Chobe River or you can enjoy a safari into the Chobe National Park.

The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park, renowned for its diverse and abundant game viewing opportunities. This section of the park is best known for its dense concentration of wildlife including elephant and hippo populations, but the waters attract all manner of game including large herds of buffalo and the lions that prey on them. A visit to this area guarantees close encounters with an array of African wildlife. Visitors can look forward to some exciting activities such as: driving along the game-dotted river banks in a 4WD; cruising along the river in a motorboat, spotting rare birdlife and for a unique, luxury safari experience, hire a houseboat.

Dinner and breakfast included.

This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the Kasane Airport for an internal flight to the Savuti. Once you land in the Savuti your mobile safari will begin. Once you arrive at camp after seeing many wonderful sights. Set up camp and relax with a refreshment until darkness falls and dinner is served under the night stars! After a delicious meal it is time for bed.

In the heart of Botswana’s Chobe National Park lies a dynamic wilderness, a sweeping expanse of savannah brooded over by several rocky outcrops which guard a relic marsh and the dry channel that was once its lifeline. This is Savute, where mysterious wet and dry cycles mould the landscape and dictate the nature of its wild inhabitants. Currently it is dry, and wild dogs hunt in the channel where crocodiles swam only twenty years ago.
The Gubatsa Hills shelter leopard and klipspringer and rock paintings of early man’s wildlife sightings. During the arid winter months game viewing concentrates on Savute’s resident bull elephants, antelope and lion prides, and black-backed jackal, bat-eared foxes, tsessebe, and kudu, abound.
The summer rains bring a feast for lion, hyena and cheetah as thousands of migrating zebra and wildebeest assemble in a chaotic pattern on the marsh. Cape buffalo herds arrive and migrant birds swell Savute’s 300 resident species, thrilling bird-watchers with their spectacular antics.

Full board and activities included

Savuti – Chobe National Park. The mornings will fall into a rhythm after this with a wake-up call around 5:30 am with tea, coffee and breakfast before heading out on the morning’s activity. All activities will depart from the campsite and explore the vast surrounding area before returning 3-4 hours later to hot showers and a wholesome lunch. After lunch, you can relax around the camp with a good book or a pair of binoculars. At 15:00 high tea is served which consists of tea, coffee and biscuits.

The afternoon activity starts at 16:00 – 16:30 and guests will return to the camp by sunset. A warm water basin awaits upon your return to camp alongside a campfire.

Around 19:00 the chef announces the menu and guests will take their seats around the table with their guide. After dinner, you can relax by the fire with the guide for some storytelling or just admire the stars before turning in for the night.

Full board and activities included.

This morning you have a beautiful 3 -4 hour safari between the Savuti and the Moremi Reserve.  The Moremi is renowned for their abundance of predators, great Nile crocodiles also lurk in the waters and generally prey on fish.

This afternoon enjoy a short sunset drive to the Xinii Lagoon for a game viewing experience. Return to a fire lit camp, a 3 course dinner and your first night in the Moremi.

Situated in the east of the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve ranks as one of the most beautiful reserves in Africa. It covers more than 4871 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, and the varied terrain includes savannah, winding waterways, and dense forest. This diverse ecosystem supports an incredibly wide spectrum of wildlife, ranging from large herds of buffalo, wildebeest and zebra, to the rare sitatunga and lechwe antelope, lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog in the open grasslands. The birdlife is prolific and includes most of the 550 bird species recorded on Botswana’s national bird list. A range of luxury lodges in the reserve offers visitors the perfect base to experience this corner of paradise.

Full board and activities included.

Moremi Game Reserve

Full board and activities included.

Today you will make your way back to Maun – if there is anything you need to get from the town you can do so today. Than from here it is a 2 – 3 hour trip to get to the Delta.

Welcome to Xaxaba Island – Okavango Delta. Arrive to a prepared campsite, completed with safari tents, wash basins and en suite canvas bathrooms with their bucket showers. Meet your local pollers (who will be taking you on the Mokoro’s through the Delta in the morning) and enjoy the wild environment before your shower, 3 course dinner and your first night in the Delta.

The beauty of these mobile safaris is there is no sole location, the while trip is an adventure and allows you to discover the safari hotspots of Botswana. Each trip is tailored to your preferences and you will be the only family on the trip as it is specially designed for your routing.

Full board and activities included.

Xaxaba Island- Okavango Delta

Full board and activities included.

Today you will move through to the Deception Valley based in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.  This is a bit of a longer transfer which gives you a great opportunity to see Botswana! An idea of the daily activities in the area includes a game drive visiting the Deception Pan and numerous waterholes in this semi arid reserve. After close to 4 hours exploring the area you will return to camp and refresh with a warm bucket shower and a tasty lunch before relaxing for the afternoon. After high tea you will head off on an afternoon Game drive until sunset.

Adventurous travellers seeking a truly remote African safari will be thrilled to discover that such a thing still exists. As the second largest game reserve in the world and one of the least visited, nothing can prepare you for the sheer wonder of exploring this vast reserve with its wild, untouched beauty. The landscape is dominated by sand veldt, acacias, and Kalahari appleleaf, interspersed with grasslands, and dotted with occasional sand dunes, pans and fossil river valleys. While the reserve is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, there is one animal that is rather obviously absent, the human being. It is this lack of human traffic, combined with the park’s lack of infrastructure, that makes for a challenging and marvelously authentic African experience. Visitors need to be entirely self-sufficient but those willing to make the effort will be richly rewarded.

Full board and activities included.

Deception Valley – Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Full board and activities included.

Early wake up with coffee and breakfast before packing up camp and heading through the reserve towards Maun. In Maun you will either be staying at the Camp. All good things do come to an end and we hope that you had a wonderful trip and created many memories.

Maun is the starting point for most expeditions into the Okavango Delta and as a result, has developed into a bustling metropolis that is considered Botswana’s tourism capital. Area attractions include a renowned river boat that offers ‘booze cruises’ up and down the Thamalakane River, and the forest groves of the Maun Game Reserve.

Full board and activities included.

This morning you will be transferred to Maun Airport for your trip home.

Arrival in Ireland

Arriving into Dublin airport today, hop into a taxi and make your way to the city centre and to your hotel for the next two nights.

Dublin, Ireland’s capital has been described as the city with a village feel and as you explore its cobbled streets and historical monuments it will be easy to see why. Dublin is best explored on foot or using public transport such as the LUAS, our light rail system. Many of Dublin’s highlights are within walking distance and indeed you will discover it is in the act of wandering from one to another where you will soak up Dublin’s authentic atmosphere.
Either this afternoon or tomorrow, join a local historian and walking guide for an insider’s tour of the city. Discover the story behind the Book of Kells and its significance in history, hear stories of Ireland’s fight for independence,learn of the influence of the American and French Revolutions, the Potato Famine, the Great War and the 1916 Rising.

Urban exploration

Your walking tour is bound to have provided you with ideas and inspiration on places you would like to explore in more depth. To top that off we have our own personal favourites to recommend starting with a journey through Ireland’s history of immergration and at the EPIC Museum, on the banks of the River Liffey.  For a more immersive experience, visit 14 Henrietta Street, a Georgian townhouse to tenement museum where the lives of its residents over a 300 year period are brought to life.  Round your day off with a classic and visit the Guinness Storehouse for a tour followed by late afternoon pint overlooking the city in the Sky Bar.

Travel west to Connemara

This morning, it’s time to collect your rental car and get out of the city. Head west cross country to Connemara in the heart of Galway along the Wild Atlantic Way. There are plenty of interesting and historical sites to stop and visit on route to Connemara, but one that you simply cannot pass is the ancient site of Clonmacnoise, on the banks of the River Shannon. This early  Christian site dates back to the mid 6th century with many of its monuments, crosses, churches and towers in a remarkable state of preservation today.   Enjoy the open road ahead as you loop along the green fields and lush meadows of Ireland.
Your destination this evening is the picturesque village of Clifden in Connemara, home to traditional music, craic agus ceol, Clifden ensures you will not be short choices for evening food and entertainment.

Hiking in Connemara National Park

Lace your walking boots on today as you meet a local guide for a day’s hiking in Connemara National Park. With over 2,000 hectares of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and forests to choose from, your guide will match your hike to your own preference. Leave the way marked paths to the day tourists and explore the lesser known local trails with your expert guide.

The views from the summit of Diamond Hill are simply stunning and breathtaking and well worth the effort of the climb.

The Pirate Island

Explore the ancient mysteries of Connemara today as you meet with a local archeologist who will bring the landscape, traditions and mythology of the region alive. Your route takes you to a hauntingly beautiful island who’s first inhabitants date back to early christian times. Here you’ll hear tales of pirates and invasions, legends and myths, sorrow and loss.
Be sure to indulge in some of the spectacular local seafood in an idyllic island pub.

Exploring Southern Connemara

Take today at a more gentle pace and explore the beaches, fishing villages and hidden gems to be found along the southern Connemara Coast. Artists, crafters and naturalists have long since flocked to Roundstone Village renowned for the remarkable beauty of the surrounding mountains and seascapes. From its busy little fishing harbour where fresh lobster, crab and all manor of fish are landed daily to its narrow streets with artisan pottery studios and craft shops, Roundstone has that sit back with a beer and watch the world go by kind of vibe.

Galway to Clare

Leaving Connemara behind you this morning, your first stop of the day is the bohemian city of tribes, Galway. With its cobbled pavement and street performers, Galway is the west coast’s most vibrant urban centre and a great place to visit.
As you continue your travels south, you cross the county lines and enter Clare. Clare is a county of barren wild landscapes, soaring cliffs, ancient history , archeology and remote islands.
Your evening destination is the traditional music capital of Ireland, Doolin. Located right along the Atlantic coast with its views of the islands beyond, Doolin is the perfect base with which to explore Clare.

The Burren National Park

The Burren National Park is an area home to a millennia of human history from holy wells to passage tombs. The region’s lunar landscape has inspired many writers and artists and, despite  its rocky appearance, is a haven for wild flowers including over 40 species of orchids and other rare blooms.  The best way to explore the Burren is with a local expert whose knowledge of the area along with its history allows the stories from Ireland’s past to really come to life.
End your day with a sunset visit to the Cliffs of Moher, with the day trippers and buses  gone you will experience the natural beauty and stunning views of the Atlantic Sea and beyond in relative peace and solitude.

The Aran Island

Locals and visitors alike have been taking to the sea to visit the Aran Islands for centuries. The history of the islands dates back thousands of years and they remain largely unspoilt and unchanged even today. The islands are home to some of the oldest archeological sites in Ireland with Dun Aonghusa being the most famous but not forgetting beehive huts used by early Christiam monks, worm holes, forts and fortresses.
These islands are more than just a collection of monuments, they are a standing testament to the old way of life in Ireland where Gaelic was the spoken language and working the land, farming and fishing were the predominant sources of income and food.
A local guide and expert on the islands will accompany you today to explore these time capsules and we recommend you do it on bicycle for the best experience.

Sea Kayaking

You cannot escape the sea while visiting Ireland, surrounded by it as we are and today you will take to the waters for an alternate way to see the coast for an invigorating kayaking experience. .
Explore the rugged coastline, paddle in quiet inlets, navigate the tidal islands and spot some local wildlife sunbathing on rocks.
Your guide will delve into Irish history as you paddle beneath castle ruins and stop at an idyllic deserted beach for lunch. An unforgettable experience few who visit Ireland get to enjoy.

Return to Dublin

Saying Slán or goodbye to the west coast today will be no easy task. Over the last few days you have experienced a culture, history and people like no other. From the barren landscapes of the Burren up the wild hills in Connemara and down to the fire side with pint in hand, we hope your journey with us has been joyous and memorable. Today is the day to make your way back to where it all began, Dublin, for your final night in Ireland

We have some amazing restaurants to recommend and if you have not had your fill of the fiddle and bodhrán just yet, some fantastic city pubs with live music to check out. Make your last night one to remember.

Depart

Check out and head to Dublin airport, drop off your car and catch your flight home.
Your time in Ireland has, we hope been surprising, inspiring and memorable and leaving you longing to return.

Volo internazionale da Milano Malpensa con destinazione Auckland. Notte in volo.

Arrivo ad Auckland. Ricevimento e trasferimento in hotel. Notte ad Auckland.

Auckland è la città più grande della Nuova Zelanda. Oltre allo shopping e alla gastronomia potrete organizzare numerose attività all’aria libera nelle vicinanze della città come trekking, tours in kayak, giri in barca, tours in bicicletta, etc.

Pick-up auto a noleggio. Trasferimento da Auckland a Waitomo (distanza: 196 km/ 3 ore e 15 min). Visita guidata alle famose grotte di Footwhistle Glowworm, labirinti di roccia scavata da fiumi sotterranei. La presenza di migliaia di lucciole che le abitano rendono questo posto ancora più suggestivo e magico. Notte a Waitomo.

Trasferimento da Waitomo a Taupo (distanza: 151 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Taupo, bella e tranquilla località situata sulla sponda dell’omonimo lago e vicino alle località geotermiche di Wai o Tapu e Wai Mangu. Un paradiso per gli amanti della pesca.

Se desiderate si può aggiungere un giorno in questa regione per visitare il famoso Parco Nazionale Tongariro.

Da non perdere l’escursione a piedi alla Haka Falls.

Trasferimento da Taupo a Napier (distanza: 142 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Napier.

Napier è una bella città formata da edifici ristrutturati di stile art déco risalenti agli anni 30. Questa città è anche un importante porto navale che serve per l’esportazione di  lana, vino e mele in tutto il mondo.

Trasferimento da Napier a Wellington (distanza: 322 km/ 4 ore). Notte a Wellington.

Wellington è la capitale della Nuova Zelanda racchiusa tra il suo bel porto e le sue colline disseminate di edifici vittoriani in legno. Visita consigliata: Te Papa Tongarewa, il Museo della Nuova Zelanda inaugurato nel 1998. Un museo di sei piani che presenta esposizioni con variati aspetti dell’arte e della cultura locale.

Tra Napier e Wellington si trova la località vinicola di Martinborough dove si trovano alcune tra le più importanti cantine del Paese. Nei mesi di luglio e agosto alcune cantine possono essere chiuse.

Trasferimento al porto e attraversata in ferry da Wellington a Picton (durata: 3 ore e mezza). Arrivo al porto di Picton e trasferimento in auto di 25 minuti fino a Blenheim. Notte a Blenheim.

Blenheim si trova nella regione di Marlborough, una delle regioni vinicole più grandi e importanti del Paese dove si produce il famoso “sauvignon blanc” locale. In questa regione si possono organizzare molte attività come degustazioni di vini locali, esperienze gastronomiche,  trekking, tour in bici, giri in barca per poter osservare i pinguini, i delfini, i leoni marini e il poco comuni kiwi rowi che popolano questa regione.

Trasferimento da Blenheim a Kaikoura (distanza: 145 km/ 2 ore). Notte a Kaikura.

Kaikura è un pittoresco villaggio costiero situato in un paraggio naturale molto bello a metà strada tra Bleinheim e Christchurch rinomato per la varietà di mammiferi marini che si possono osservare in questa regione tra cui troviamo: balene, foche, delfini e leoni marini.

L’inverno (quindi la nostra estate) è la stagione migliore per l’osservazione delle foche e delle balene.

Trasferimento da Kaikoura a Akaroa (distanza: 268 km/ 4 ore). Notte ad Akaroa.

Akaroa è un piccolo e antico villaggio coloniale con influenze francesi ed inglesi, situato nella Penisola di Banks. In lingua Maori, Akaroa significa “lungo porto” ed è qui che si stabilirono i primi coloni provenienti dalla Francia.

L’attrazione principale è costituita dalla famosa Summit Road che corre lungo il bordo del cratere, offrendo vedute panoramiche sul porto e sulle baie della regione.

Giornata libera ad Akaroa. Notte ad Akaroa.

Possibilità di tours organizzati per l’avvistamento dei delfini, pinguini e leoni marini.

Trasferimento da Akaroa a Christchurch (distanza: 82 km/ 1 ora e 30 min). Notte a Christchurch.

Christchurch è la seconda città più grande della Nuova Zelanda, conosciuta come la “città giardino” per il gran numero di parchi pubblici e privati che offre questa città.

Trasferimento da Christchurch a Dunedin (distanza: 366 km/ 5 ore). Notte a Dunedin.

Dunedin è stata nominata dalla UNESCO città della Letteratura. Camminando in città si potranno osservare numerosi monumenti dedicati ai suoi scrittori.

Il paesaggio costiero di Dunedin è mozzafiato, qui si trovano belle spiagge dove poter fare il bagno e altre più adatte alla pratica del surf.

Giornata libera a Dunedin. Notte a Dunedin.

Da visitare la Otago Peninsula, una destinazione eco-turistica che offre la possibilità di osservare foche, pinguini, albatross, etc…

Trasferimento da Dunedin a Wanaka (distanza: 278 km/ 3 ore e 30 min). Notte a Wanaka.

Wanaka è un bel paesino di montagna situato sulla riva dell’omonimo lago, meta ideale per gli amanti dell’avventura e dei trekking.  Punto di partenza del comprensorio del Mount Aspiring National Park.

Trasferimento da Wanaka a Queenstown (distanza: 68 km/ 1 ora e 10 min). Notte a Queenstown.

Queenstown è una bella città situata sulle sponde del Lago Wakatipu, incastonata tra i laghi e le montagne dell’Otago, nel suggestivo scenario della Alpi Meridionali.

Pick-up in hotel per un trasferimento privato all’aeroporto di Queenstown. Volo scenico da Queenstown a Milford (soggetto alle condizioni climatiche). Ricevimento in aeroporto e trasferimento in autobus fino al porto. Imbarco per la crociera panoramica sul fiordo di Milford Sound, nel cuore del Parco Nazionale Fiordland dove  potrete ammirare fantastici paesaggi formati da montagne, foreste e cascate. Rientro all’aeroporto di Milford in autobus e volo di rientro a Queenstown. Notte a Queenstown.

Giornata libera. Notte a Queenstown.

Se desiderate è possibile organizzare una visita opzionale in elicottero da Queenstown al Mount Cook, la montagna più alta della Nuova Zelanda.

Trasferimento in aeroporto e volo domestico di rientro a Auckland per la connessione con il vostro volo internazionale con partenza nel tardo pomeriggio. Arrivo in Europa il giorno dopo.