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

Day 1

Maun to Savuti

Maun to Savuti

Your safari begins in Maun with an early morning departure toward the legendary Savuti region of Chobe National Park. The drive gradually transitions from villages and open countryside into remote wilderness areas where wildlife sightings begin long before reaching camp. Arrive at your fully serviced en-suite mobile safari camp in time for lunch and an opportunity to settle into your spacious walk-in tent equipped with comfortable beds, linen, private bathrooms, and hot bucket showers prepared by the camp team.

Later in the afternoon, depart on your first game drive through the Savuti ecosystem. This remarkable region is famous for its dramatic landscapes, ancient dry river channels, and thriving predator populations. Large elephant herds, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, hyenas, and occasionally leopard may all be encountered as the sun sets across the plains. Return to camp for a freshly prepared dinner enjoyed beneath the stars beside the warmth of the campfire.

Main Destination:
Savuti (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
HippoAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Savuti (Chobe NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Exploring the Savuti Marsh

Exploring the Savuti Marsh

Wake to the sounds of the African wilderness and enjoy tea or coffee before heading out on an early morning game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak. Explore the vast Savuti Marsh and surrounding grasslands where predators often patrol during the cooler morning hours. Your guide follows fresh tracks while sharing insights into animal behavior, birdlife, and the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem.

Return to camp for a hearty brunch and time to relax in the comfort of your en-suite mobile safari tent. The camp is designed to offer an authentic bush experience while maintaining comfort and privacy in the heart of the wilderness. Later in the afternoon, continue exploring the Savuti region as changing light conditions create exceptional photographic opportunities and increased wildlife movement near water sources.

Main Destination:
Savuti (Chobe NP)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Savuti (Chobe NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Deeper Exploration of Savuti

Deeper Exploration of Savuti

Today is dedicated to exploring deeper sections of Savuti where remote landscapes and limited vehicle traffic create a truly wild safari atmosphere. Travel through open plains dotted with camelthorn trees, ancient baobabs, and dry channels that attract wildlife throughout the year. The area is particularly well known for its lion prides and fascinating elephant interactions.

Between activities, return to your mobile safari camp where attentive staff prepare freshly made meals while hot bucket showers are readied after your afternoon safari. Evenings are spent around the fire listening to the distant sounds of hyenas or lions calling across the plains, creating an unforgettable wilderness experience far from modern distractions.

Main Destination:
Deeper into Savuti Wilderness
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • The park
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Final Full Day in Savuti

Final Full Day in Savuti

Enjoy another full day discovering the beauty and unpredictability of Savuti. Depending on recent wildlife movements, your guide will focus on the marsh area, predator territories, and hidden corners of the concession where seasonal wildlife activity is strongest. Every game drive offers something different, from large elephant herds crossing open plains to predators resting beneath shaded trees during the heat of the day.

Back at camp, enjoy the peaceful rhythm of safari life with time to unwind in your comfortable en-suite tent before gathering for dinner beneath Botswana’s star-filled skies. Your final evening in Savuti offers a chance to fully appreciate the remoteness and raw beauty that make this region one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Main Destination:
Savuti (Chobe NP)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Savuti (Chobe NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Savuti to Khwai Concession

Savuti to Khwai Concession

After breakfast, depart Savuti and begin the scenic journey south toward the Khwai Concession. The drive itself is a rewarding safari experience as the landscape gradually changes from dry woodland and open plains into riverine forests and floodplain habitat rich in wildlife.

Arrive at your fully serviced mobile safari camp set near the Khwai River, where spacious en-suite tents provide comfortable beds, private bush bathrooms, bucket showers, and a welcoming dining area shaded beneath large trees. After lunch and a short rest, head out on an afternoon game drive along the Khwai River where elephants, hippos, buffalo, antelope, and predators are commonly seen gathering around the permanent water source.

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
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6

Mokoro Safari Experience

Mokoro Safari Experience

Today offers a slower and more intimate safari experience with a guided mokoro excursion through the narrow channels of the Okavango Delta. Traditionally used by local communities, mokoros allow guests to silently glide through calm waterways surrounded by papyrus reeds, water lilies, and floodplain vegetation. This peaceful activity provides a unique perspective of the Delta ecosystem while offering opportunities to spot birds, frogs, elephants along the banks, and other wildlife that thrives near the water.

Return to camp for brunch and relaxation in the comfort of your en-suite mobile safari tent while enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the surrounding wilderness. Later in the afternoon, continue exploring the Khwai ecosystem on a game drive that may reveal predators, giraffe, zebra, and large elephant herds moving through the concession.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 7

Full Day Exploring Khwai

Full Day Exploring Khwai

Spend another full day exploring the diverse habitats of the Khwai Concession, an area renowned for its exceptional wildlife density and beautiful scenery. Morning and afternoon game drives take you through floodplains, woodlands, and open grasslands where wildlife encounters are often both varied and rewarding. The area is particularly known for frequent elephant sightings, wild dogs, leopards, and impressive birdlife.

Between activities, enjoy time back at camp where attentive staff ensure a relaxed and comfortable stay. Freshly prepared meals, warm hospitality, and the peaceful atmosphere of your fully serviced en-suite mobile camp create the perfect balance between adventure and comfort in the African wilderness.

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8

Khwai to Xakanaxa

Khwai to Xakanaxa

After breakfast, continue your safari deeper into the Moremi Game Reserve toward the beautiful Xakanaxa region. The journey passes through some of the Delta’s most scenic landscapes, including seasonal floodplains, lagoons, and dense riverine forests rich in birdlife and wildlife activity.

Upon arrival, settle into your en-suite mobile safari camp positioned near the permanent waterways of Xakanaxa. Spacious walk-in tents with comfortable bedding, private bush bathrooms, and bucket showers provide a comfortable retreat within the wilderness. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through the surrounding area where elephants, red lechwe, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species thrive within the Delta ecosystem.

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
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 9

Motorized Boat Safari in Xakanaxa

Motorized Boat Safari in Xakanaxa

Today is dedicated to exploring the permanent waterways of the Okavango Delta by motorized boat. Cruise through winding channels and open lagoons surrounded by papyrus and water lilies while your guide navigates through one of Botswana’s most beautiful aquatic environments. Hippos surface beside the boat, crocodiles rest along the banks, and elephants are often seen crossing shallow channels or feeding near the water’s edge.

Return to camp for lunch and time to relax in your comfortable en-suite tent before enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Delta during the late afternoon and evening. As the sun sets over the waterways, the sounds of birds and distant hippos create a truly unforgettable safari setting.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 10

Final Safari Experience in Xakanaxa

Final Safari Experience in Xakanaxa

Enjoy your final full safari day exploring the Xakanaxa region with a morning game drive through the surrounding floodplains and riverine forests, followed by a scenic motorized boat safari through the permanent waterways of the Okavango Delta. Cruise along winding channels and open lagoons while searching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants, red lechwe, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. The combination of land and water activities offers a rich and diverse safari experience with exceptional photographic opportunities.

Back at camp, enjoy your final evening around the fire while reflecting on the journey through Botswana’s remarkable wilderness areas. Surrounded by the sounds of nature and the comfort of your fully serviced en-suite mobile safari camp, this final night captures the essence of an authentic African safari experience.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Mid-range camping
  • Inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 11

Xakanaxa to Maun

Xakanaxa to Maun

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in camp as the morning light filters through the surrounding trees and waterways for the final time. Preparations are then made for the journey back to Maun, traveling through changing landscapes with opportunities for wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive in Maun in the afternoon where your unforgettable Botswana mobile safari adventure comes to a memorable close.

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

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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