5-Day Boteti, Moremi, Khwai & Makgadikgadi Pans Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Arrival and sunset mokoro ride on the Boteti River

Your Botswana expedition begins at Maun Airport, where you will be met by your professional ranger and guide. A short twenty-minute transfer brings you to the peaceful Boteti Tented Safari Lodge. After checking into your luxury elevated tent, which features a private veranda and en-suite facilities, you can enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while soaking in the sights of the surrounding bush.

As the heat of the afternoon begins to fade, you will head to the riverbanks for a signature sunset mokoro safari. Drifting quietly along the Boteti River in a traditional dugout canoe allows for an intimate perspective of the local wildlife, including hippos, crocodiles, and an array of vibrant waterbirds. If river levels are too low, you will instead enjoy a cultural tour of Xobe Village, featuring traditional dances and local craftsmanship.

Your first evening concludes with a delicious, traditionally prepared dinner served around a crackling open fire under a brilliant canopy of stars.

Main Destination:

Boteti River

Accommodation:

Boteti Tented Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Okavango Delta

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Moremi Safari & Overnight in Khwai

Following early morning coffee and rusks, you will depart for a full-day exploration of the legendary Moremi Game Reserve. This area is world-renowned for its incredible biodiversity, and you will spend the day tracking lion, leopard, and the endangered African wild dog from an open safari vehicle.

After a scenic picnic lunch served deep within the reserve, the adventure continues as you move into the Khwai region.

In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a short mokoro excursion on the Mbudi River, exploring the winding waterways as the sun begins to set.

Tonight, you will experience the raw heart of the bush at Khwai Mokoro Safaris and Campsites, sleeping in a comfortable dome tent under a massive blanket of stars.

For those seeking additional refinement, an upgrade to a luxury tented lodge such as Saguni Safari Lodge is available at an extra cost.

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

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoVery Rare

Black RhinoVery Rare

CheetahRare

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Mokoro Safari & Return to Boteti

The magic of the Delta is best experienced in the stillness of the early morning. Following a light breakfast, you will embark on a morning mokoro safari or a guided nature walk along the Khwai waterways. This is a peaceful time to observe the smaller details of the ecosystem, from intricate bird nests to animal tracks along the water's edge.

By midday, you will begin the journey back toward the Boteti region, enjoying a packed lunch along the way. You will arrive at Boteti Tented Safari Lodge in the late afternoon, leaving plenty of time to relax by the pool or reflect on your wildlife encounters before another traditionally prepared dinner is served under the vast African sky.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoAbundant

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Boteti Tented Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Okavango Delta

Meals & Drinks:

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

Makgadikgadi, Nxai Pans & Baines Baobab

Today marks a dramatic change in scenery as you leave the riverbanks behind and travel toward the Makgadikgadi Pans. You will enjoy a continental breakfast in the middle of these massive salt flats, where the silence and scale of the landscape are truly awe-inspiring.

A major highlight of the day is a stop at the iconic Baines Baobabs—a cluster of ancient trees that have stood as landmarks for centuries.

After a picnic lunch beneath the majestic canopies, you will continue through the Nxai Pans to spot desert-adapted wildlife such as springbok and zebra. Your final night is spent at an exclusive wilderness camp right on the pans. Here, you will enjoy a bush dinner over an open fire and experience the spectacular clarity of the desert night sky.

An upgrade to a tented lodge like Leopard Plains is also available for guests desiring extra comfort.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Nxai Pan NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning in the Pans & Return to Maun

Your final morning begins with a spectacular sunrise that transforms the white salt pans into shades of gold and pink. After a hearty bush breakfast and a few last moments of quiet reflection in this otherworldly environment, you will begin the journey back to Maun.

You will arrive by late morning or early afternoon for a comfortable drop-off at Maun Airport or your preferred local destination. You will depart with a deep appreciation for the incredible contrasts of Botswana, carrying memories of the lush Delta and the silent desert that will stay with you forever.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.