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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Maun
Arrival in Maun
Arrive in Maun, the vibrant gateway to the Okavango Delta, where your Tour Mate Safaris birding adventure begins. Meet your expert guide for a warm welcome, tour briefing, and equipment check. Spend the evening unwinding at your riverside lodge along the Thamalakane River, a peaceful haven alive with birdlife from the elegant African Jacana and colorful Kingfisher to the graceful Cormorant gliding across the water at sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Maun (City)
- Accommodation:
- Crocodile Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Maun to Moremi Game Reserve
Maun to Moremi Game Reserve
Depart early for Moremi Game Reserve, one of Africa’s top birding destinations. En route, spot Lilac-breasted Rollers, Yellow-billed Hornbills, and Bateleurs. After camp setup, enjoy an evening drive to observe African Fish Eagles and Wattled Cranes by sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Moremi GR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Xakanaxa Lagoon Exploration
Xakanaxa Lagoon Exploration
Spend the day around Xakanaxa Lagoon, where floodplains attract Slaty Egrets, African Skimmers, and Great White Pelicans. A boat cruise through the channels provides close-up views of herons, kingfishers, and storks. Sunset over the lagoon ends a perfect day.
- Main Destination:
- Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Khwai River Concession
Khwai River Concession
Transfer to Khwai, an area rich in raptors and water birds. Enjoy both morning and afternoon birding drives, focusing on Carmine Bee-eaters, Tawny Eagles, and Kori Bustards, Ground Hornbills. Evening brings a night safari where you might spot owls and nightjars.
- Main Destination:
- Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Khwai Concession
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Mokoro Excursion in the Okavango
Mokoro Excursion in the Okavango
Glide silently through the Delta’s crystal channels in a mokoro, spotting African Jacanas delicately stepping on lilies, along with Malachite Kingfishers, Fish Eagles, Pelicans and Reed Cormorants. Stop for a bush brunch on an island surrounded by birdsong.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Savuti Region (Chobe National Park)
Savuti Region (Chobe National Park)
Journey to the Savuti area, famous for its open landscapes and diverse raptor population. Look out for Secretary Birds, Lappet-faced Vultures, and Steppe Eagles. Afternoon drive follows herds of elephant and buffalo — often shadowed by birds of prey.
- Main Destination:
- Savuti (Chobe NP)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Savuti Marsh Birding
Savuti Marsh Birding
Spend a full day birding around the Savuti Marsh. Spot ground hornbills, ostriches, and colorful queleas gathering in massive flocks. The area’s waterholes attract storks, ibises, plovers and variety of bird species, ideal for photography and peaceful observation.
- Main Destination:
- Savuti (Chobe NP)
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park
Continue to the Chobe Riverfront, one of Africa’s richest birding ecosystems. The floodplains teem with openbill storks, spoonbills, and African fish eagles and Pelicans. Afternoon at leisure along the riverbank with binoculars and cameras at the ready.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Chobe River Boat Cruise
Chobe River Boat Cruise
Take a relaxing boat cruise on the Chobe River. Watch African Darters drying their wings, Storks, Pied Kingfishers hovering over the water, and African Jacanas walking across floating vegetation. Sunset brings flocks of egrets and herons returning to roost.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Kasane and Surroundings
Kasane and Surroundings
Explore the Kasane area and nearby forests, home to Crested Barbets, Meyer’s Parrots, and Schalow’s Turacos. Optional visit to the Lesoma Valley for woodland species like the Narina Trogon. End the day with a farewell dinner under the beautiful African stars.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mid-range camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure
Departure
Enjoy a relaxed morning at camp with final sightings of sunbirds and hornbills before transfer to Kasane Airport for your onward journey. Leave with lasting memories and perhaps a checklist filled with over 300 bird species!
- Main Destination:
- Kasane Airport (Kasane)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
