13-Day Grand Botswana Explorer

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

Arrival

Arrive in Kasane, gateway to the legendary Chobe National Park.
Your adventure begins with game drives along the Chobe Riverfront, famous for hosting one of Africa’s largest elephant populations. Expect close encounters with buffalo herds, giraffe, lions, and abundant birdlife.
Accommodation: lodge.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park

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

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BuffaloCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kasane Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chobe

Morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Lunch in the lodge then a sunset boat cruise on the mighty Chobe River, where elephants gather at the water’s edge and hippos surface as the sky turns gold. Elephants, hippos, buffalos and much more await you.
Accommodation: lodge.

Main Destination:

Chobe National Park

Accommodation:

Kasane Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Chobe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Savuti

Travel deep into the Savuti region of Chobe National Park.
Savuti is renowned for:
• Powerful lion prides
• Hyena clans
• Massive elephant bulls
• Dramatic predator-prey encounters
Morning and afternoon game drives explore open plains and the Savuti Channel, offering raw, untamed safari experiences far from crowds.
Accommodation: Serviced camping with large tents en-suite bathroom, bush toilet and shower. Bed, be linen and bath towels are provided.

Main Destination:

Savuti (Chobe NP)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Savuti (Chobe NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Savuti

Morning and afternoon game drives in Savuti. Savuti is one of Botswana’s most untamed regions, where vast open landscapes and shifting water sources create constantly changing wildlife scenes. Known for its intense predator activity and roaming elephant herds, it offers a truly wild and unpredictable safari experience.
Accommodation: Serviced camping with large tents en-suite bathroom, bush toilet and shower. Bed, be linen and bath towels are provided.

Main Destination:

Savuti (Chobe NP)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Savuti (Chobe NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Moremi

Journey south to the spectacular Moremi Game Reserve, considered one of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves.
A mosaic of floodplains, lagoons, and mopane woodlands supports exceptional biodiversity. Early morning and late afternoon game drives maximize opportunities to spot lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, and buffalo.
Evenings are spent around the campfire beneath brilliant starlit skies.
Accommodation: Serviced camping with large tents en-suite bathroom, bush toilet and shower. Bed, be linen and bath towels are provided.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoVery Rare

CheetahRare

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Moremi

Journey south to the spectacular Moremi Game Reserve, considered one of Africa’s finest wildlife reserves.
A mosaic of floodplains, lagoons, and mopane woodlands supports exceptional biodiversity. Early morning and late afternoon game drives maximize opportunities to spot lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, and buffalo.
Evenings are spent around the campfire beneath brilliant starlit skies.
Accommodation: Serviced camping with large tents en-suite bathroom, bush toilet and shower. Bed, be linen and bath towels are provided.

Main Destination:

Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Relaxing in Maun

After a morning game drive transfer to Maun, the safari hub of northern Botswana.
Enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge, recharge, and prepare for the Delta experience ahead.
Accommodation: Lodge
Optional activity in Maun: horseback safari (at own cost).

Main Destination:

Maun (City)

Accommodation:

Sedia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Maun (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Okavango Delta

Explore the magical waterways of the Okavango Delta by mokoro.
Glide silently through papyrus-lined channels, discover birdlife, and take a guided nature walk on one of the Delta’s islands. This water-based safari offers a peaceful and intimate contrast to vehicle-based game drives.
Accommodation: Lodge in Maun.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoRare

Black RhinoVery Rare

CheetahRare

Accommodation:

Sedia Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Okavango Delta

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nxai Pan

Head to Nxai Pan National Park, known for its vast open grasslands and iconic baobab trees.
Game drives focus on:
• Large lion prides
• Cheetah
• Giraffe
• Springbok
• Seasonal zebra migration
Nxai Pan offers classic, wide-open African landscapes ideal for photography and dramatic wildlife sightings.
Accommodation: Serviced camping with large tents en-suite bathroom, bush toilet and shower. Bed, be linen and bath towels are provided.

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

Show more

HyenaOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Nxai Pan NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Nxai Pan

Head to Nxai Pan National Park, known for its vast open grasslands and iconic baobab trees.
Game drives focus on:
• Large lion prides
• Cheetah
• Giraffe
• Springbok
• Seasonal zebra migration
Nxai Pan offers classic, wide-open African landscapes ideal for photography and dramatic wildlife sightings.
Accommodation: Serviced camping with large tents en-suite bathroom, bush toilet and shower. Bed, be linen and bath towels are provided.

Main Destination:

Nxai Pan National Park

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

• Inside Nxai Pan NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kubu Island

Camp on the edge of the Makgadikgadi salt pans at Lekhubu Island.
Ancient baobabs rise from shimmering white pans, creating one of the most surreal landscapes in Southern Africa. Sunset here is unforgettable — silence, space, and endless horizon.
Accommodation: Serviced camping with large tents en-suite bathroom, bush toilet and shower. Bed, be linen and bath towels are provided.

Main Destination:

Kubu Island (Makgadikgadi Pans NP)

Best Time To Visit All year (Areas are best at different times)

High Season July to October (Higher rates may apply but it’s not busy)

Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP

GiraffeCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

ElephantOccasional

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Show more

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

HippoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

BuffaloNone

Accommodation:

Mid-range camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Elephant Sands

Overnight at Elephant Sands, famous for its waterhole frequented by free-roaming elephants.
Watch these gentle giants gather just meters away — an extraordinary and intimate wildlife experience, not to mention the tame banded mongoose that roam the premises of the lodge.
Accommodation: Lodge.

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

Departure

After breakfast, transfer back to Kasane for drop-off at the airport or onward accommodation.

Main Destination:

Kasane (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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