Fancy a bit of a splurge? Forget your average camping trip, we’re talking a full seven days of pure, unadulterated luxury, zipping between the Chobe and the Okavango Delta. If your idea of roughing it involves a thread count lower than 800, then darling, this is the safari for you. Seven days. Chobe and Okavango. Fly in. Sounds like a recipe for spoiling yourself rotten, doesn’t it? And trust me, it absolutely is. We’re not talking about peering through binoculars from a dusty Land Rover here. We’re talking about being whisked from one breathtaking vista to another in a tiny, private plane, landing smack bang in the middle of wild Africa. It’s the kind of arrival that makes you feel like a bona fide explorer, only with significantly better champagne. First stop, Chobe. Now, Chobe is famous for its elephants. And when I say famous, I mean they have *loads* of them. Like, elephant traffic jams. You’ll be cruising along in your open topped vehicle, probably sipping on something chilled and vaguely exotic, and suddenly, there they are. Huge, magnificent creatures, utterly unbothered by your presence. You might even get a good sniff of their musky scent, which, let me tell you, is surprisingly… earthy. And the sunsets! Good heavens, the sunsets. The sky puts on a show that would make even the most jaded artist weep with envy. You’ll be back at your lodge, probably a ridiculously chic affair with a plunge pool overlooking the savanna, recounting the day’s sightings over a gourmet dinner. Honestly, the hardest part is deciding whether to have the fillet steak or the lobster thermidor. Then, it’s off to the Okavango Delta. This place is different. It’s a vast inland delta, a watery wonderland where life flourishes in the most unexpected ways. Here, you’ll be gliding through the reeds in a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe, propelled by your incredibly skilled guide. It’s peaceful, serene, and surprisingly exhilarating. You’ll spot crocodiles lounging on the banks, their ancient eyes watching you with mild curiosity, and if you’re lucky, maybe even a leopard draped languidly over a tree branch. The birdlife alone is astounding. You’ll feel like you’ve stumbled into a National Geographic documentary, but with significantly more comfortable seating and considerably fewer mosquitos thanks to whatever magic the lodges conjure. The lodges themselves are where the luxury really shines. Think private decks, staff who anticipate your every need before you even know you have it, and a general feeling of being utterly, wonderfully looked after. You’ll find yourself wondering if you’ve accidentally wandered onto a film set, or perhaps a particularly well organised episode of ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous’. My own self reflection during this trip mainly consisted of pondering the best angle for a selfie with a giraffe in the background, and whether I could get away with wearing my safari hat to breakfast every day. The answer, for the record, was a resounding yes. So, if you’re looking for an escape that’s a little bit wild, a lot indulgent, and entirely unforgettable, then this seven day fly in to Chobe and the Okavango Delta might just be your ticket. Just try not to get too used to the butler bringing you your morning coffee. It’s a tough adjustment back to reality, I promise you.