The Water of Life in the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls

DAY 1 Fly to Johannesburg

This evening board your non-stop overnight flight from London to Johannesburg, a journey time of around 11 hours. With little in the way of jet lag to worry about (there's very little time difference) you can sit back and relax in anticipation of the fabulous adventures to come.

DAY 2 Onwards to the Okavango Delta

After landing in Johannesburg this morning you'll transfer onto an onward flight of around an hour-and-a-half to Maun, gateway to Botswana's incredible wildlife reserves. Here's where it starts to get really exciting as you board a light aircraft to fly over the Okavango Delta to your base at your private reserve in the north. You'll be greeted on arrival and driven by 4x4 across the open plains to your first wonderful camp - stylish, cosy and warmly hospitable.

After a welcome drink on arrival, take some time to absorb the incredible surroundings, with the camp set in the trees with wonderful views across the waterways, softly lit by the setting sun. With just a handful of luxury tents gathered around a central lounge and dining area, you'll soon feel very much at home.

If you're in time and not too tired from your travels, you may even be able to set off on your first game drive, venturing out into the bush with your expert guide to spot the host of wildlife so prevalent in the delta area. Blue wildebeests, giraffes, hyenas and warthogs are just some of the locals you might encounter.

After a well-earned sundowner drink, return to camp and savour a sumptuous evening meal with your fellow guests.

DAY 3 On Land and Water in the Okavango Delta

Now you've got the hang of camp life, you'll be racing to the safari 4x4 for your morning game drive. Your guide's expertise and extensive knowledge of the reserve will ensure you get to see a wide range of habitats, each with its own contingent of wildlife.

You may be lucky enough to see lion cubs taking their first wobbly steps or stalk-and-pounce tactics at work as one of the area's big cats goes in for the kill.

Later in the day, you may choose to take to the water on either a mokoro (dug-out canoe) or motorboat, depending on how full the waterways are when you're visiting. Messing about on the river takes on a whole new meaning when you're on the lookout for crocs and hippos. Catch-and-release fishing is often available too, depending on the season.

Enjoy a last evening game drive at Duba Explorers Camp, followed by a farewell supper under the stars.