$17,017 to $26,901 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrive in Maun
Arrive in Maun
You'll arrive in Botswana at Maun International Airport, the gateway to the country's best safari destinations. From here, it's a short internal flight to San Camp, a rustic safari camp located in the Makgadikgadi salt pans. After a long journey, relax with a sundowner at this luxury-tented game, then head out on an evening game drive and watch the sunset.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Accommodation:
- San Camp
Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
Explore the Salt Pans
Explore the Salt Pans
San Camp is located on the edge of the Nwetwe Pan in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi. The surroundings of this minimalist seven-tented camp offer sightings of red hartebeest, springbok and gemsbok, as well as 360-degree views of the gorgeous pristine salt pans. Explore the pans by quad bike, then treat yourself to a three-layer banana and caramel cake in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Accommodation:
- San Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Next, leave Botswana's salt pans behind and head to the Okavango Delta, where you'll be staying at Chitabe Camp, located in a private concession in the Okavango Delta. You'll stay in one of the camp's spacious eight Meru tents; each tent has twin beds, en-suite facilities and both indoor and outdoor showers. Head out onto the deck for beautiful views of the floodplains.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta
- Accommodation:
- Chitabe Camp
Wildlife in Okavango Delta
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Explore the Okavango Delta
Explore the Okavango Delta
Look out for large predators on game drives, as well as nocturnal creatures such as civet, genet, bushbabies and owls. The region is also well-known for birdwatching. Notable bird species include the African hawk-eagle, ground hornbill, scarlet-chested sunbird, red-billed hornbill, gabar goshawk and red-billed francolin.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta
- Accommodation:
- Chitabe Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Transfer to the West Side of the Okavango Delta
Transfer to the West Side of the Okavango Delta
Today, you'll leave Chitabe Camp and the Chitabe Concession behind and move to a different part of the Okavango Delta, to Jao Concession and its Jacana Camp. You'll stay in one of the camp's five Meru-style tents, set in wild date palms and sycamore fig trees. Unwind after a day of wildlife-watching by the campfire and look up at the glittering stars.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta
- Accommodation:
- Jacana Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8-9
Explore the Okavango Delta
Explore the Okavango Delta
This area of the Okavango Delta is famous for birdwatching and notable species that can be seen here include the rare Pel’s fishing-owl and endangered wattled crane. There are also seasonal water activities to enjoy, depending on water levels at the time of year, as well as traditional game drives and walking excursions.
- Main Destination:
- Okavango Delta
- Accommodation:
- Jacana Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Depart from Botswana
Depart from Botswana
Sadly, your wildlife and birdwatching safari tour of Botswana comes to an end, as you transfer back to Maun International Airport in plenty of time for your onward journey home.
- Main Destination:
- Maun Airport (Maun)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
