Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia Updates.

GREAT PLAINS BOTSWANA & ZIMBABWE UPDATES 

Botswana Intercamp Air Transfer Update – Elevate Your Clients’ Safari Experience

From 1 April 2026, intercamp travel in Botswana will become an experience in itself. Guests will now enjoy seamless helicopter transfers between camps, included in the nightly rate adding exceptional value to every itinerary.

Valid for all new reservations made from 12 March 2026 for travel from 1 April 2026 onwards, with existing bookings able to be updated on request.

This will bring; 

  • Effortless, time-saving connections between camps

  • Unmatched aerial views of the Okavango Delta

  • A premium, lodge-to-lodge experience that elevates the overall journey

What’s New on the Ground

Botswana

  • Okavango Explorers Camp now offers a plunge pool perfect for relaxing between activities.

  • Duba Plains Camp features new raised walkways connecting guest suites to the main area and Duba Plains Suite, enhancing accessibility and flow.

  • Selinda Camp now offers a raised walkway linking the main area to the two-bedroom Selinda Suite, ideal for families and private groups.

  • Duba Explorers Camp has introduced eco-friendly air conditioning units, ensuring year-round comfort.

Zimbabwe

  • From 1 May 2026, Mpala Jena expands to four guest suites, alongside two spacious two-bedroom family suites, creating more availability in this sought-after property.

  • The Mpala Jena Private Villas remain a standout option for exclusive-use bookings and multi-generational travel.

What to Note: 

  • Helicopter intercamp transfers are included, adding strong value without increasing complexity

  • Fixed-wing transfers remain available on request for clients who prefer this option

  • Transfers to/from Maun and Kasane continue by fixed-wing aircraft

  • Select routes (including Sitatunga Private Island, Duba Plains Camp and Duba Explorers Camp) will continue to operate by helicopter

This is a fantastic opportunity to upsell multi-camp itineraries, with smoother logistics, added luxury, and a truly memorable perspective of Botswana from above.

VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE UPDATES

2027 Green Season Special — Now Even More Compelling

Victoria Falls River Lodge has enhanced its 2027 Green Season offering with the addition of a complimentary evening game drive, a truly unique experience in the region.

As the only lodge permitted to conduct evening drives within Zambezi National Park, this exclusive activity offers an exceptional selling point for your clients. Expect unforgettable sightings, from elusive nocturnal species such as bush babies to iconic wildlife including wild dogs and hippos, all experienced under the magic of an African night sky.

The experience is elevated further with a customized packed picnic and sundowners, enjoyed in the bush as the sky turns gold creating a memorable and immersive safari moment.

What’s Included
✦ 3-night stay at Victoria Falls River Lodge (all room categories)
✦ 50% off the third night
✦ Complimentary evening game drive with picnic and sundowners

Available Travel Periods

  • 15 January – 31 March 2027

  • 1 November – 15 December 2027

Minimum 3-night stay. Excludes SADC rates and wedding packages.

2027 Honeymoon Special — A Story Your Clients Will Remember

The 2027 Honeymoon offering introduces a meaningful and emotional touch that sets Victoria Falls River Lodge apart.

Reviving a founding tradition, each honeymoon couple will have the opportunity to plant a tree in their name, a lasting symbol of their journey together, rooted in African soil. Sourced from Kandahar Island, home to the lodge’s iconic treehouses, this experience creates a deep personal connection to the destination.

Couples will receive updates on their tree’s growth over time, offering a compelling reason to return—making this not just a stay, but the beginning of a lifelong relationship with the lodge.

What’s Included
✦ 50% off accommodation for the bride
✦ Bottle of bubbly and personalized in-room welcome
✦ One romantic private dinner
✦ Spa voucher to the value of USD $120
✦ Tree planting ceremony experience

Available Travel Period

  • 15 January 2027 – 15 January 2028 (excluding festive period)

Available in Luxury Tented Suites, Malachite Tented Suites and Island Treehouse Suites.
Minimum 3-night stay. Travel must take place within 6 months of the wedding date. Excludes SADC rates.

Why This Matters for Your Clients
These updated offers combine exclusive access, added value, and meaningful experiences, making them ideal for both repeat travelers and first-time visitors seeking something beyond the traditional Victoria Falls stay.

Contact us at info@senseofafrica-botswana.com to enquire about these fantastic offers.