| Picture this: you and your significant other, jetting off to Botswana for six days of pure, unadulterated bliss. We’re talking Chobe and the Okavango Delta, but not just any old trip. This is the crème de la crème, the ‘ Rolls Royce of safaris, if you will. Prepare yourselves for an exclusive luxury adventure that will make you question why you ever bothered with anything less. Let’s kick things off in Chobe National Park. Forget dusty lodges and cramped jeeps. Here, you’ll be staying in a ridiculously opulent tented camp. Think four poster beds, a private plunge pool overlooking the Chobe River, and staff who seem to anticipate your every whim before you even realise you have it. Honestly, I’m pretty sure they have mind reading abilities. My first morning, I was contemplating a second cup of coffee, and *poof*, there it was, steaming hot and perfectly brewed. It’s almost unnerving, in the most delightful way. The game drives are, of course, spectacular. We’re talking about Chobe, after all, the land of elephants. And they don’t just have a few elephants; they have *hordes* of elephants. We saw herds so vast they looked like furry grey carpets stretching to the horizon. Our guide, a chap named Thabo who knew more about wildlife than I know about my own questionable cooking skills, would pull up his state of the art open vehicle right beside a pride of lions lounging in the shade. No jostling for a view here, just you, your loved one, and nature’s most magnificent creatures at eye level. We even had a particularly bold leopard amble right past our vehicle, giving us a nonchalant glance as if to say, "Oh, hello there. Fancy seeing you in my living room." I felt a pang of guilt that I hadn't tidied up beforehand. After a couple of days soaking up the Chobe magic, we’ll be whisked away by a private charter flight to the incomparable Okavango Delta. Now, if Chobe was a five-star hotel, the Okavango Delta is the Michelin starred restaurant with a private chef. You’ll be staying in an even more exclusive lodge, perched on stilts amidst the waterways. Imagine waking up to the gentle lapping of water and the call of exotic birds, with nothing but a breathtaking panorama of the Delta before you. Here, the adventures take on a more serene, yet equally thrilling, form. Think mokoro excursions. This is where you glide through the shallow channels in a traditional dugout canoe, poled by a skilled guide. It’s ridiculously peaceful. We even saw a family of hippos emerge from the water, looking like grumpy old men who’d been disturbed from their nap. Our guide, with a twinkle in his eye, whispered, "They're just checking if we've brought any snacks." I half expected them to ask for a cuppa. For the romantics, a private bush dinner under a canopy of a million stars is an absolute must. Picture this: a crackling fire, delicious food prepared by your personal chef, and the soundtrack of the African night. It’s the kind of experience that makes you feel incredibly grateful for life, and for whoever invented mosquito repellent. I caught myself reflecting on past holidays, like that time I went camping and my tent flooded. This, my friends, is a slight upgrade. This six day safari is less about ticking boxes and more about immersing yourselves in an unparalleled level of luxury and natural wonder. It’s about creating memories that will have you reminiscing for years to come, probably over a perfectly chilled glass of champagne, wondering if you can book it all again next week. And honestly, given the chance, I probably would. |























