African Big Five Tours and Safaris

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$1,650 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

Maun to Ditshiping & Into the Delta

Maun to Ditshiping & Into the Delta

- Morning pickup from your accommodation (or transfer from previous safari).
- ~45-60 minute 4x4 drive to Ditshiping poling station.
- Meet your local polers/guides; briefing on safety and Delta life.
- Pole deep into the channels (2-3 hours mokoro), gliding past lilies and papyrus.
- Arrive at exclusive wild island campsite; crew sets up dome tents (stretcher beds, en-suite bush toilet & bucket shower).
- Afternoon guided bush walk on the island (tracks, smaller wildlife, plants).

Main Destination:
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 Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Bordering Okavango Delta without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Full-Day Delta Exploration

Full-Day Delta Exploration

- Early mokoro for sunrise over waterways (bird calls, hippos yawning).
- Guided nature walk (elephants, antelope, learn traditional uses of plants).
- Picnic brunch on another island.
- Afternoon free mokoro.
- Evening walk or sunset pole; stories around the fire.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Bordering Okavango Delta without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Morning Activity & Return

Morning Activity & Return

- Dawn bush walk or final mokoro.
- Breakfast at camp; pack up.
- Pole back to Ditshiping (~1-2 hours).
- Transfer to Maun or onward (arrive midday).

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
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 group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.