Indigo Safaris

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$4,580 to $5,040 pp (USD)

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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

Maun - Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Maun - Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Your safari will start in Maun, where your guide will meet you at 14:30 at Maun International Airport. You will then travel 160 km to Deception Valley Private Reserve, on the northern edge of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Upon arrival, you will receive a safari briefing and spend the night in a comfortable camp.

Transfer Time: ~ 4 hours.

Main Destination:
Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Botswana)
Best Time To Visit December to March (Best in Deception Valley)
High Season July to October (It rarely gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Dry and less hot)

Wildlife in Central Kalahari GR

GiraffeOccasional
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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ZebraRare
HippoNone
Accommodation:
The Dune Camp
  • Mid-range lodge inside Deception Valley (Central Kalahari GR, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

You will explore the Kalahari, enjoying game drives and participate in a nature walk led by a local San tracker. They will share their intricate bush knowledge and give you an insight into their unique and intriguing culture. You will also do game drives explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx and predators including lion, hyena and cheetah. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty.

Main Destination:
Central Kalahari Game Reserve (Botswana)
Accommodation:
The Dune Camp
  • Mid-range lodge inside Deception Valley (Central Kalahari GR, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Kalahari Private Reserve - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

Kalahari Private Reserve - Makgadikgadi Pans National Park

You will wake up as the sun rises and do a short game drive before heading to the Makgadikgadi area. You will spend one night at a camp overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga Village, an oasis on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park. After arriving for lunch at the camp you will have time for a short siesta and then enjoy a game drive along the Boteti river in the late afternoon.

Transfer Time: ~ 4-5 hours.

Main Destination:
Boteti River (Botswana)
Accommodation:
Boteti River Camp
  • Mid-range chalet bordering Makgadikgadi Pans NP (Botswana) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4-6

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park - Khwai Community Area

Makgadikgadi Pans National Park - Khwai Community Area

After breakfast, you will travel west, stopping in Maun for lunch at your own expense. You will continue to Khwai, driving through wildlife areas. An optional 1 hour helicopter transfer to Khwai is available this afternoon. This flight is inclusive of a 15-minute scenic flight, rate TBA by your guide/agent, and is to be booked before the safari, payment in USD cash only. The Khwai River area borders the Moremi Game Reserve.

Over three days, you will search for diverse wildlife and birds while enjoying the region's beauty. Game drives will explore the Khwai River area, and a mokoro excursion on a river tributary will reveal hidden water system secrets. Accommodation will be at Khwai Guesthouse in Khwai Village.

Transfer Time: ~ 6 hours (excluding lunch stop).

Main Destination:
Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
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
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Khwai Guest House
  • Budget guest house just outside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Khwai - Chobe National Park

Khwai - Chobe National Park

You will journey to a rustic camp at the edge of Chobe National Park for two nights, exploring its northern regions. The day will include a game drive through the Savuti area en-route to the Chobe floodplains, with a picnic lunch on the way. You will arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon.

Transfer Time: ~ 10 hours (including game drives).

Main Destination:
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
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
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Chobe Elephant Camp
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Chobe NP (Botswana) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Chobe Riverfront

Chobe Riverfront

The park is teeming with wildlife due to the Chobe River, and you can expect to see large herds of elephants and buffalo, along with predators like lions and leopards. While at Chobe Elephant Camp, you will participate in game drives and a boat cruise.

Main Destination:
Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP, Botswana)
Accommodation:
Chobe Elephant Camp
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Chobe NP (Botswana) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls

Chobe National Park - Victoria Falls

Following a brief morning game drive, your guide will escort you to the Kazungula border, where you will meet your transfer vehicle to your lodge in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Visa required). You will spend two nights at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoons, you'll have the opportunity to witness the thundering Victoria Falls and shop for souvenirs. Lunch and dinner will be at your own expense.

Transfer Time: ~ 3 hours (excluding border crossing).

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

The lodge has an activities desk where you can make bookings for the day to explore Victoria Falls town. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask the lodge reception for further details if not pre-booked. You'll have lunch and dinner at your own expense.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Pioneers Lodge Victoria Falls
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11

Departure

Departure

Your adventure ends here on Day 11 after breakfast at the lodge.

We are happy to arrange post-tour accommodation and transfers to Victoria Falls Airport, Kasane, or any nearby lodges at an additional cost.

We reserve the right to alter itineraries when necessary due to flood levels, bridge and road conditions.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other 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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  • This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris.