Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations: Johannesburg • Chobe National Park • Chobe River
Style: Wildlife Photography • Luxury Safari • All-Inclusive
Maximum Number of Participants: 8 guests, double occupancy
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights: Buddy Eleazer
Cost: $6,850 per person sharing, Single pricing (1 available) is $8,300
Initial deposit is 35% ($2,400 per person sharing)
Trip Overview
This unforgettable journey blends land-based game drives with water-based photo safaris for a rich and immersive Chobe experience. The adventure begins on July 26th with a convenient overnight stay near Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, ensuring a smooth transition to Botswana the following morning.
From Johannesburg, a short flight on July 27th takes you to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park, home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of elephants. You’ll spend two nights at the stylish Pangolin Chobe Hotel, where you’ll enjoy twice-daily game drives in custom safari vehicles led by experienced wildlife guides and photo hosts.
Following your land-based adventures, you’ll transfer on July 29th to the Pangolin Voyager, a newly built luxury houseboat with just four guest cabins, offering an intimate and unique perspective of the Chobe River ecosystem. For three nights, you’ll explore the river aboard custom photo boats with fully rotating chairs and gimbal-mounted cameras, designed specifically for photographers of all skill levels.
On August 1st, this portion of your safari ends. You will have thousands of images and, of course, you are welcome to conclude your safari with our included flight back to Johannesburg.
We think this safari is a tad too short! Currently we are working on a continuation safari to a second destination. If we haven’t edited this page yet, feel free to contact us for the extension update. We have 3 different options in mind and are waiting for 2027 availability and pricing.
Trip Highlights
- 1 Night at JNB Airport Area Hotel – Relax and recharge after your international flight.
- 2 Nights at Pangolin Chobe Hotel – Enjoy sweeping views over the floodplain, excellent cuisine, and twice-daily game drives in Chobe National Park.
- 3 Nights aboard the Pangolin Voyager Houseboat – Drift along the Chobe River and photograph elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocs, and rich birdlife from custom photo boats.
- All-Inclusive Comfort – All meals, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages are included throughout the safari.
- Photo-Centric Activities – Led by knowledgeable photo hosts, this trip is designed to help you get the best possible images, whether you’re shooting with a DSLR, mirrorless, or even a smartphone.
What’s Included
- Flights to/from Johannesburg to Kasane
- All accommodations (JNB hotel, Pangolin Chobe Hotel, Pangolin Voyager)
- Twice-daily game drives or photo boat excursions
- All meals and drinks, including alcoholic beverages
- Expert local guides and photography support
- Park fees and river permits
What is NOT Included
- Flights to/from Johannesburg, South Africa
- Laundry services on the Pangolin Voyager houseboat
- Tips/Gratuities for guides and lodges/houseboat staff
- Travel Insurance
Terms and Conditions will apply and will be sent to interested parties upon request, however general cancellation terms can be found at this link: https://magnumexcursions.com/client-cancellation-and-refund-policy/
Final Notes:
Wildlife activity is unpredictable, but Zimanga is structured to maximize sightings and photo quality, particularly with the help of real-time updates from staff. This safari offers a highly productive, creative, and immersive photography experience, with an unmatched combination of controlled hide photography and natural game-viewing exploration.
South Africa is a stable country, but the world is changing, and Africa is changing with it. We will attempt to adhere to this itinerary as much as possible. However, certain conditions (medical emergencies, political, climatic, environmental, or cultural) may necessitate changes in the itinerary. We reserve the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of the participant.