Safari Trotter

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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

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

Your journey begins in Maun, where you are welcomed and transferred by light aircraft or road into the Mokolwane area.

Upon arrival at Mokolwane Camp, you are greeted with warm hospitality and a refreshing drink before being shown to your accommodation. The camp is set in a tranquil and remote environment, offering a true sense of escape.

After settling in, you enjoy a relaxed afternoon before heading out on your first activity. This may be a gentle nature drive or guided walk, allowing you to connect with the landscape and observe the smaller details often missed on traditional safaris.

As the sun begins to set, the sky transforms into warm tones, creating a peaceful and atmospheric end to your first day. Dinner is served under the stars, where the quiet of the bush and distant sounds of wildlife introduce you to life in Botswana’s wilderness.

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:
Mokolwane Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

Your first full day begins with an early wake-up and a light breakfast before heading out into the cool morning air. This region offers a different kind of safari — one focused on immersion, interpretation, and connection to the environment.

Guided activities may include nature walks, birding, and exploration of the surrounding terrain. Your guide will share insights into animal tracks, plant life, and the delicate balance of this ecosystem.

Returning to camp mid-morning, brunch is served followed by time to relax. The midday hours are ideal for unwinding, enjoying the peaceful surroundings, or simply taking in the stillness of the landscape.

In the afternoon, you head out again for another activity, often timed to coincide with the changing light and increased wildlife movement. As the day draws to a close, you return to camp for dinner and an evening under a brilliant African sky.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Accommodation:
Mokolwane Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

After breakfast and a final morning activity, you depart Mokolwane and transfer to the Okavango Delta. Whether by light aircraft or road connection, the journey itself highlights the transition from dry terrain into lush, water-filled landscapes.

Arriving at Machaba Camp, you are welcomed into a classic safari setting overlooking the Delta. After settling into your tented suite, you enjoy lunch before heading out on your first game drive.

Your first drive introduces you to its abundance of wildlife. You may encounter elephants moving between water sources,

Returning to camp at sunset, you enjoy dinner in a traditional safari atmosphere, surrounded by the sounds of the Delta.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Accommodation:
Machaba Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4

Okavango Delta

Okavango Delta

The day begins early with a morning game drive, when wildlife is most active and the soft light enhances the beauty of the landscape.

The Delta’s combination of floodplains, woodlands, and waterways supports a wide range of species. Your guide will tailor the experience based on recent sightings, ensuring each drive is unique.

After returning to camp for brunch, you have time to relax before heading out again in the afternoon. Activities may include game drives or mokoro excursions, offering a peaceful and immersive way to explore the Delta’s channels.

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Accommodation:
Machaba Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5

Makgadikgadi National Park

Makgadikgadi National Park

After breakfast, you depart the Delta and travel to the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans region, where Camp Kalahari awaits. The shift in scenery is dramatic lush waterways give way to vast, open plains and ancient salt flats.

Upon arrival, you settle into camp before heading out for an afternoon activity. This may include a guided walk or an introduction to the unique environment of the pans.

The Makgadikgadi is less about traditional wildlife viewing and more about the experience of space, silence, and history. The scale of the landscape is immense, creating a sense of isolation and wonder.

As the sun sets, the pans glow with soft colors, offering one of Botswana’s most iconic views. Dinner is served under the stars, often accompanied by storytelling around the fire.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
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
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HippoRare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Camp Kalahari
  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6

Makgadikgadi National Park

Makgadikgadi National Park

Your final day begins with one of the most memorable experiences of the journey a meerkat interaction. These habituated meerkats are incredibly curious, often approaching visitors and even climbing onto them for a better view.

The experience is both intimate and educational, offering insight into their behavior and survival in this harsh environment.

Main Destination:
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Accommodation:
Camp Kalahari
  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located just outside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Maun Airport

Maun Airport

After breakfast, you may enjoy a short walk or simply relax before preparing for departure.

You are then transferred back to Maun, concluding your safari. As you leave, you carry with you the contrasts of Botswana from the immersive wilderness of Mokolwane to the vibrant Delta and the vast openness of the Makgadikgadi.

Main Destination:
Maun (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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