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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

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
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:
San Camp
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2-3

Explore the Salt Pans

Explore the Salt Pans

Camp Kalahari is located on the edge of the Nwetwe Pan in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi. The surroundings of this minimalist 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:
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 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 Maxa Camp, located in a private concession in the Okavango Delta. You'll stay in one of the camp's spacious five 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
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
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Maxa Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

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:
Maxa Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Transfer to the Moremi Game Reserve

Transfer to the Moremi Game Reserve

Today, you'll leave Maxa Camp and the Private Concession behind and move to a different part of the Okavango Delta, to the Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best game viewing regions in Botswana. You'll stay in one of the camp's seven 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:
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:
Camp Okuti
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8-9

Explore the Moremi Game Reserve

Explore the Moremi Game Reserve

This area of the Okavango Delta is famous for wildlife and notable species that can be seen here. 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:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Accommodation:
Camp Okuti
  • Luxury+ tented camp located inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

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:
  • All meals 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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