Southern Africa Safari & Wellness Circuit
11 Nights · Botswana & South Africa
From the waterways of the Okavango Delta through Botswana's legendary game concessions to South Africa's Big Five reserves, ending with wellness and wine in the Franschhoek Valley.
11 Nights Across Southern Africa
From the Okavango Delta's pristine waterways through Botswana's finest game concessions to South Africa's Big Five reserves and the Winelands — each property chosen for its commitment to regenerative travel.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Khwai Leadwood
Khwai Concession, Botswana
andBeyond Phinda
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sterrekopje Farm
Franschhoek, South Africa
Getting Between Properties
Fly into Maun → light aircraft to Xigera airstrip
Charter~30 minLight aircraft Xigera → Khwai airstrip
Charter~45 minKhwai → Maun → Johannesburg → Richards Bay/Phinda
Commercial + charter~6–7 hrsRichards Bay → JNB → Cape Town → road transfer
Commercial + car~5–6 hrsTravel That Gives Back More Than It Takes
Every property on this itinerary was chosen not just for its beauty, but for its commitment to restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and redefining what luxury travel can be.
2 UNESCO sites
Ecosystem Stewardship
From the Okavango Delta to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, each stay actively supports the protection of some of Africa's most precious ecosystems.
Community-run concessions
Community Partnerships
Community-owned concessions in Botswana, local employment programmes in KZN, and artisan partnerships in the Winelands ensure tourism benefits stay local.
60+ indigenous plants
Regenerative Practices
From Sterrekopje's chemical-free farming to Khwai's anti-poaching programmes, every property practises active environmental regeneration.
2 Countries
Botswana & South Africa
4 Regenerative Properties
Handpicked
11 Nights
Of purposeful travel
May–October (dry season) for peak game viewing in Botswana and Phinda. Sterrekopje shines year-round, with spring (Sep–Nov) especially beautiful in the Winelands.
Xigera Safari Lodge
Arrive Maun and transfer by light aircraft to Xigera, one of Africa's most celebrated water lodges. Activities centre on the floodplains: mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions through papyrus channels, boat safaris spotting hippos and sitatunga, guided walking trails, and sunset cruises into Moremi Game Reserve.
A world-class conservation lodge that combines cutting-edge sustainable design with deep community partnerships across the Okavango Delta.
- AddressOkavango Delta, Botswana
- Nearest AirportMaun International Airport
- Transfer Time30-minute charter flight
Khwai Leadwood
A scenic 45-minute light aircraft hop northeast brings you into the heart of one of Botswana's finest open concessions. Bordering Moremi, Khwai is legendary for wild dog sightings, lion prides, leopard, and dramatic elephant river crossings. Enjoy night safaris by spotlight, guided bush walks with expert trackers, and a candlelit dinner under the African sky.
Part of African Bush Camps, operating within a community-run concession — tourism revenue directly benefits the Khwai community and supports anti-poaching efforts.
- AddressKhwai Community Concession, Okavango Delta, Botswana
- Nearest AirportKhwai airstrip
- Transfer Time25 minutes
andBeyond Phinda
Fly via Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal for a completely different ecosystem experience. Phinda spans seven distinct habitats — forest, wetland, mountain, and more — making it one of South Africa's most biodiverse private reserves. Highlights: Big Five drives, rhino tracking on foot, and an optional half-day excursion to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (UNESCO) for coastal wildlife or seasonal whale watching.
A pioneer in community-based conservation, andBeyond Phinda has returned over 30,000 hectares to wildlife and created transformative partnerships with neighbouring communities.
- AddressPhinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Nearest AirportRichards Bay Airport
- Transfer Time2-hour drive
Sterrekopje Farm
The perfect denouement. Fly to Cape Town and transfer into the Franschhoek Valley to this intimate wellness, art, and farm-to-table sanctuary. Decompress with morning yoga, signature spa rituals, art studio sessions, and a leisurely wine tram through the surrounding vineyards. Farm dinners paired with local Franschhoek wines bring the journey to a restorative close.
A regenerative farm growing 60+ indigenous plant varietals without chemicals, with full recycling, natural water treatment, and architecture designed around natural insulation and airflow.
- AddressFranschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa
- Nearest AirportCape Town International Airport
- Transfer Time1-hour drive
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Your Travel Designers
Carla Glasspool
andBeyond
"I have worked and travelled extensively throughout Africa. With this knowledge and experience, you can trust in my understanding of what's involved in creating smooth and unforgettable journeys."
Seranne Slaviero
andBeyond
"Using my experience of working in Botswana and South Africa for andBeyond enables me to work with my guests to create an itinerary that goes beyond their travel dreams."
Melanie Dannhauser
andBeyond
"With close to 23 years' experience in the travel industry, I make travel dreams a reality by identifying and catering to my clients' every need, dedicated to planning a safari second to none."
Karen Richards
andBeyond
"I have been privileged to have lived and worked in some stunningly beautiful and remote wilderness areas, such as the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Okavango Delta in Botswana."
Marlise Maritz
andBeyond
"Regenerative travel is a deep passion for me – a love that started at a very young age. You can never get tired of exploring Africa – there is always something to discover!"
andBeyond is one of the world's leading luxury experiential travel companies, designing personalized high-end tours in 15 countries in Africa, five in Asia and four in South America. They own and operate 29 extraordinary lodges and camps in Africa's iconic safari and island destinations.