Safaris can be by boat as well as by all-terrain vehicles, and this floating adventure takes up to 12 guests down the Okavango Channels. Elephants may be bathing in the river, hippos might emerge and even crocs swish through the grassland and waters. Guides point out when an animal appears, and with all the birds in the area, in addition, sightings are often. Lunch and snacks can be added on too.

Now on to a land option, which takes guests on a 12-hour excursion through the Moremi Game Reserve. This part of Africa is full of wildlife, from galloping zebra and antelope, majestic giraffes munching on foliage, to striking elephants. Pickup from various locations is an option, and other conveniences include drinks and snacks.

While the four to five-day tour begins in stunning Victoria Falls of Zimbabwe, guests ultimately take a scenic transfer over the border to one of the best safari destinations of Botswana— Chobe National Park. Here sightings of large animals can likely be expected, and everything along this trip is excellently organized and planned. Lunch and dinner are provided in the price.

Also forging into the wild landscape of Chobe National Park, the journey will offer two perspectives, by boat and land. For those just wanting a taste of nature, this is an excellent selection that only lasts for around six hours. Get ready to marvel over the beauty of the pristine Chobe River, and the precious habitat that surrounds it. Hotel transfers are possible and lunch is provided.

Organized to offer a private experience to small groups and families, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Khwai, Savuti, Chobe, Kasane and Victoria Falls can all be checked off your bucket list after this. Classified as “semi-luxury”, guests will rough it just enough to where it feels like they are on a real safari, but all the heavy lifting from camp set up to cooking is taken care of. Warthogs, leopards, honey badgers—so much is a possibility to discover.

Departing from Livingstone, this is also an adventure that takes travelers into the Chobe wilderness, both in water and on land. Delivering solid viewings like many of our picks, we like that there’s a maximum of just 15 people, so snapping photos and asking questions is simple. Lunch is provided and served buffet style, and sightings can range from river bathing elephants to roaming buffalo.