9-Day Safari - Nxai Pan, Elephant Sands & Chobe

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

Nxai Pan National Park (3 Nights)

- Day 1: Arrive Maun; road transfer (~4-5 hours, sandy tracks) to Nxai Pan. Afternoon game drive on emerald plains – witness thousands of zebras grazing in massive striped herds, plus springbok, giraffes, and predators (cheetahs, lions trailing).

- Days 2-3: Full days of game drives – explore waterholes for action; must-visit Baines' Baobabs (ancient trees on a pan island, framed by herds). Green season magic: lush grasses, foals, and migratory birds.
- Overnight: South Camp (basic) or Nxai Pan Camp (luxury tents overlooking plains).

- Accommodation: tent size 3x3m, each tent has a private veranda and bathroom, bathroom has a toilet, shower and sink, our staff.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Nxai Pan NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elephant Sands Lodge (3 Nights)

- Day 4: Morning Nxai drive; transfer south (~3-4 hours via Nata area) to Elephant Sands (53km north of Nata on a private 16,000-ha unfenced conservancy). Arrive to elephants at the natural waterhole—watch them drink, bathe, and play right in front!
- Days 5-6: Relaxed exploration – optional game drives or bush walks on the conservancy (lions, eland, zebra, giraffes, wild dogs possible); spend afternoons at the pool/bar overlooking the waterhole for endless elephant viewing. Green season: fresh grasses draw more herds.
- Accommodation: En-suite chalets or tents with waterhole views (restaurant, bar, pool).

Main Destination:

Elephant Sands

Accommodation:

Elephant Sands Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located at Elephant Sands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chobe Riverfront (2 Nights)

- Day 7: Transfer north (~3-4 hours to Kasane area); afternoon boat cruise on Chobe River – close-ups of massive elephant herds drinking/bathing, hippos, crocs, and birds.
- Day 8: Dawn game drive along floodplain – elephants, buffalo, lions; afternoon optional second cruise. Green season: lush banks, great birding.
- Accommodation: tent size 3x3m, each tent has a private veranda and bathroom, bathroom has a toilet, shower and sink, our staff.

Main Destination:

Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP)

Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)

High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)

Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

BuffaloCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Morning Activity & Departure

- Final early game drive/boat cruise; transfer to Kasane Airport.

Main Destination:

Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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