Mountain Gorilla Safari in Rwanda, Botswana & Mozambique

After breakfast throw yourself into one of the unique experiences at Bisate Lodge, such as the golden monkey trek. It begins at Volcanoes National Park headquarters and takes you in search of this beautifully-coloured and fascinating primate that lives in groups of up to 30 individuals in the bamboo forest. Or take a village tour guided by a former poacher.

After breakfast you’ll be transferred to Volcanoes National Park Headquarters for the main attraction: gorilla trekking. Guests are allocated to one of the twelve habituated gorilla groups to visit for an hour. The time of the trek varies depending which gorilla group is being visited – from 45 minutes to a few hours. The trekking is at a high altitude, but is well worth it. In fact, many people call it the experience one of the most profound of their lives. That afternoon you are transferred to Kigali Serena Hotel.

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Kigali Airport. Your luxurious private jet will whisk you down to Maun in Botswana within four hours, where you will then board a charter flight to Selinda Camp. A beautiful tented lodge built among the trees, Selinda Camp has splendid views over the palm-studded floodplains. Each Meru-style tent is set under thatch with a veranda, an open-air shower, a stone bath, and appointed with furniture and décor from throughout Africa.

After breakfast all attention is directed towards finding the reserve’s most exciting wildlife. Experienced professional guides lead the way in 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers or on foot. The walking safari gives guests a chance to experience Africa from the ground and enjoy close encounters with wildlife such as wild dog, lion and elephant.

A charter flight will take you from Selinda Airstrip to Abu Camp, where you’ll spend two nights. With a special focus on elephant conservation, Abu Camp grants visitors an intimate experience with these incredible animals. Each of the six opulent tents feature an indoor and outdoor shower, an outdoor copper bath and a plunge pool sunk into the elevated teak decks. Highlights include mokoro safaris, walking safaris with the elephant herd, and the opportunity to spend one night under the stars in the star bed where you can the roar of lions and the rumblings of the nearby elephant herd.

Take a charter flight from Abu Camp to Jao Camp, for three nights in the watery heart of the Okavango Delta. The camp is set in an area where forested islands meet vast floodplains and the nine spacious tents, with indoor and outdoor showers, are shaded by a canopy of trees. This luxurious camp is frequently visited by wildlife, including a gregarious family of mongoose that has made Jao its home. As well as top-class game drives, walking safaris, mokoro trips, and boat safaris, guests can also picnic on the pristine Hunda Island.

A charter flight to Maun Airport is followed by a two-hour flight in a special private jet to Vilanculos in Mozambique. A helicopter transfer will then take you to Azura Benguerra Island for seven nights in your Infinity Beach Villa. This unspoilt island in a marine national park is postcard perfect. It has miles of deserted white-sand beaches and an immaculate turquoise sea dotted with local dhows passing by. Azura Benguerra, the first eco-friendly resort in Mozambique, was hand-built by the local community and is operated in partnership with it. Imagine private villas on the beach, a personal butler-host and a non-stop array of fresh seafood.

Soak up adventurous island living. Go on a dhow cruise, scuba dive in remote diving spots, snorkel, kayak, speed through the ocean on a boat cruise or explore the island by Land Cruiser. The marine life and corals are often cited as the best off the East Coast of Africa. There are hundreds of species of tropical fish, coral, rays, invertebrates, as well as the possibility of seeing various species of turtle, whale sharks, or humpback whales during their annual migration. Sightings of dolphin are common and if you are lucky, the highly endangered gentle giants, the dugong, may make an appearance too.