Bush Sands Tours & Safaris

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$2,349 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Maun & Transfer to Khwai Concession

Arrival in Maun & Transfer to Khwai Concession

Upon arrival in Maun, meet your safari guide and transfer by 4x4 to Khwai, passing through scenic mopane woodlands On arrival settle into your comfortable mid-range tented camp with en-suite bathrooms and shaded verandas. After a welcome lunch and short rest, head out for an afternoon game drive along the Khwai River. Dinner is freshly prepared by the camp chef and enjoyed under a canopy of stars.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Best Time To Visit May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Khwai Concession

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Khwai, Mokoro & Game Drives

Khwai, Mokoro & Game Drives

Begin the day with coffee around the fire before a traditional mokoro excursion, gliding silently through reed-lined channels as elephants drink nearby. Return for brunch and relaxation at camp. Later, set off on an afternoon game drive, exploring new areas where lions and painted dogs are often seen. Evenings are tranquil with sundowners, a three-course dinner, and storytelling by the campfire before resting in your tent with the sounds of the bush.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve

Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely game-viewing transfer into Moremi, rich in birdlife and predators. Arrive at your tented camp for lunch and settle in. The afternoon drive explores Moremi’s diverse floodplains, teeming with buffalo, zebra, and lechwe. Return to camp for a hot shower, followed by dinner and drinks beneath the stars a perfect end to a full day.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Moremi GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Moremi Explorer

Moremi Explorer

Rise early for coffee and a light snack before a full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the bush. Your guide leads you through lagoons and savannahs in search of elephants, leopards, and perhaps a hunting pride. Return to camp by sunset for dinner and relaxation. Enjoy the warmth of the fire and the distant calls of hyenas before another restful night in your private tent.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Moremi Morning Game Drive & Return to Maun

Moremi Morning Game Drive & Return to Maun

After breakfast, begin the overland transfer to Nxai Pan with picnic stops en route. Arrive in the afternoon and check into your tented camp overlooking the open pans. After a short rest, join an optional evening game drive where oryx, giraffe, and the striking Baines’ Baobabs stand out against the desert horizon. Return for dinner and a peaceful evening under Botswana’s expansive night sky.

Main Destination:
Maun (City)
Accommodation:
Audi Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located near Maun (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Maun to Nxai Pan National Park

Maun to Nxai Pan National Park

Depart Maun early after breakfast for Nxai Pan (approx. 3–4 hrs). Arrive around midday and check into your comfortable mid-range tented camp overlooking the open salt pans. After lunch and rest, head out for a sunset game drive, spotting oryx, giraffes, and the famous Baines’ Baobabs. Return to camp for dinner under the desert sky, followed by a night of quiet tranquility.

Main Destination:
Nxai Pan National Park
Best Time To Visit December to March (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season December to May (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Nxai Pan NP

GiraffeCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
ElephantOccasional
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
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HyenaOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Nxai Pan NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Nxai Pan Exploration & Return to Maun

Nxai Pan Exploration & Return to Maun

Wake early for a sunrise game drive across the shimmering pans. Enjoy breakfast in the field as springbok and wildebeest graze nearby. Return to camp for check-out and a relaxed lunch before your road transfer back to Maun. Arrive in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable journey from the Delta’s lush waterways to the desert’s open beauty.

Main Destination:
Maun (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Bush Sands Tours & Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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