Bush and Beach in Botswana & Mozambique

DAY 1 International Flight

Your overnight flight to Johannesburg leaves London in the evening, and takes nearly 11 hours, so make sure the children have got their personalised Sharky & George fun packs to hand, and that the iPads are fully charged.

DAY 2 Botswana Bound

Arrive in Johannesburg at breakfast time and transfer across to the onward two-hour flight to Maun in Botswana where you will arrive at lunchtime. Nearly there, but now it's time for one more light aircraft flight which will transfer the family directly to your lodge in the heart of the Okavango Delta. This is a fascinating scenic flight, and an excellent introduction to Botswana as it showcases some of the country's varied landscapes. Fly over the glistening Okavango Delta, which has to be seen from above to be truly appreciated. Keep your eyes peeled and the kids' spotting lists handy because you should be crossing a fair number of animals off simply on this flight!

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Okavango Delta is one of the best safari destinations in the world. With Big Five game, a multitude of smaller and rarer species, and endless stunning panoramas, this is a firm favourite of ours and we're sure you'll agree.

After arriving at your lodge the rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and settle into bush life with your first evening game drive and sundowner cocktails (and mocktails for the children).

DAYS 3 & 4 Days in the Delta

Wake up to the sound of the bush (and maybe some excitable children too!) You'll want to make the most of the day and get out on the early morning game drives so you have the best chance of seeing as many animals as possible. After the morning game drives, head back to camp for late breakfasts, dips in the pool and afternoon bush walks where the knowledgeable guides will have the kids on tracking duty, searching for game footprints and little bush creatures.

Alternatively, on one of the mornings, forgo the game drive in favour of a more authentic safari experience, heading out on a traditional mokoro dugout canoe, punted through the waterways by an expert guide. The children will adore the experience every bit as much as the parents.

After you're done exploring, it's back to the lodge for dinners and stargazing.