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9-Day Botswana Safari Tours
Botswana is many travelers’ favorite place in all of Africa. It has a special combination of wildlife and wild landscapes, and, perhaps more than most other destinations, there’s a real feeling of wilderness here. That’s partly to do with the fact that Botswana has long pursued a policy of low-impact high-quality safaris over mass tourism. There’s also incredible variety here, from the watery world of the Okavango Delta in the north to the deep-desert experience of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in the heart of the country. It doesn’t matter whether you’re on a private, group or self-drive safari, there’s sure to be a brilliant 9-day itinerary that suits your needs and shows you the best the country has to offer.
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Top Rated Operator
9-Day Botswana Luxury Tour
$11,099 to $12,899 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxury+Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Okavango Delta, Central Kalahari GR, Maun Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 185 Reviews
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9-Day Adventurous Family Botswana Safari
$8,619 to $11,589 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe NP, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 148 Reviews
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9-Day Relaxing Botswana Tour
$3,938 pp (USD)
Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe NP, Victoria Falls town (Victoria Falls), Savuti (Chobe NP), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Maun (End)
Tony Mobile Safari
5.0/5 – 92 Reviews
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9-Day Victoria Falls + Chobe + Okavango Delta
$3,146 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 30 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Chobe River, Elephant Sands, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
Escape to Adventure Safaris
4.9/5 – 167 Reviews
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9-Day Hwange Nat Park, Victoria Falls and Chobe Nat Park
$4,257 to $4,683 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls, Chobe NP, Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Victoria Falls Airport (End)
DK Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
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9-Day Majestic Victoria Falls and Botswana Wildlife
$3,323 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Chobe River, Chobe NP, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Okavango Delta, Elephant Sands, Victoria Falls Town (End)
Africa Uncovered Safaris
5.0/5 – 69 Reviews
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9-Day Victoria Falls , Chobe, Salt Pans and Okavango
$3,076 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Chobe NP, Elephant Sands, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
4.9/5 – 163 Reviews
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9-Day All Lodge; Vic Falls to Okavango (Mokoro + Scenic)
$3,025 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Elephant Sands, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Maun (City), Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris
4.9/5 – 66 Reviews
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9-Day Authentic Safari Botswana Budget Safari
$2,640 to $2,750 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesBotswana: Shared tour (max 9 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta), Savuti (Chobe NP), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Kasane (End)
Travel Creations Botswana
5.0/5 – 7 Reviews
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9-Day Okavango Delta Special - Great Plain Safari
$9,995 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Duba Plains (Okavango Delta), Selinda Concession, Maun Airport (End)
Gondwana Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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9-Day Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls Bespoke Tour
$8,299 to $13,050 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta), Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 185 Reviews
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9-Day Best of Botswana Experience
$5,572 to $9,541 pp (USD)
Botswana: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Kasane (Start), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Chobe NP, Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Okavango Delta, Maun (End)
Off2Africa Travel
5.0/5 – 148 Reviews
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9-Day Well Balanced Big Five Trails
$2,860 pp (USD)
Botswana, Zambia & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Camping & LodgeYou Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta), Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP), Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Airport (End)
Sekanka Travel and Tours Safaris
4.9/5 – 66 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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9-Day Victoria Falls, Chobe and Okavango Fly-in Safari
$8,499 to $8,899 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zimbabwe: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Victoria Falls (Start), Chobe NP, Okavango Delta, Maun Airport (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 185 Reviews
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9-Day Luxury Botswana Safari and Mozambique Beach
$10,399 to $10,899 pp (USD)
Botswana, Mozambique & South Africa: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Resort
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Johannesburg (City), Vilanculos (Town & Beach), Vilanculos Airport (Vilanculos), Vilankulo (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 185 Reviews
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5 Questions About 9-Day Botswana Safaris
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Anthony Ham
Anthony is a writer and author of more than 150 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Botswana & Namibia’ and ‘Southern Africa’. He writes about Botswana and the wider region for magazines and newspapers around the world. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’, which is partly set in Botswana.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About 9-Day Botswana Safaris
Anthony Ham
Where should I go on a 9-day Botswana safari?
“With 9 days to spend in Botswana, you really can get to see so much. Everyone will be different when it comes to what they’d like to see, but there are three main areas to explore. The first of these, and probably the one you should devote the most time to, is the Okavango Delta (which includes Moremi Game Reserve). The Delta has fantastic wildlife and is one of the best places in Africa to see animals, and to do so without the crowds. Scattered thinly across this vast wilderness area are luxury lodges and tented camps, each lying within its own exclusive corner of the Delta. By flying into the Delta from Maun or Kasane (often the only way to get there) and then flying between camps, you could visit two or even three different places over 4 or 5 days. For the remainder of your time, consider a couple of days in and around Chobe National Park (especially the Savuti region) and the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. If you have time, you could even squeeze in a day to visit the Makgadikgadi Pans or Nxai Pan National Parks where you can experience the world’s biggest salt-pan network. If you’re in the Makgadikgadi Pans area, ask whether you can visit one of the habituated meerkat populations.”
1What kind of vehicle can I expect on a 9-day Botswana safari?
“For getting around the country on your 9-day Botswana safari, expect to use a combination of small planes and 4WD vehicles. Botswana is one of the largest countries in southern Africa, so it makes sense to save some time by getting around in a plane. In the case of the Okavango Delta, you may have no choice, because planes are often the only way in (access roads are unsealed and very often lie under water). And you can really make the most of your time by flying between, for example, the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari, saving yourself a whole day’s driving. The planes you’ll use will usually be six- to 20-seater aircraft. Otherwise, you’ll get around most often in a 4WD vehicle, although it can depend on the size of your traveling party. Once you’re in each safari destination or park, you’ll go on game drives in an open-sided 4WD safari vehicle with a canvas roof and tiered seating. In the Delta, you might also go on an excursion in a mokoro (dugout canoe).”
2What kind of accommodations can I expect on a Botswana safari?
“Botswana has accommodations to suit every need and budget. At the lower end of the price range, campsites usually have basic showers and toilets, either in a communal building or with one for each campsite. These campsites are almost never fenced, so you should always be careful when moving around. There’s nothing quite like lying in the safety of your bed and hearing lions and elephants roaming around nearby. In the mid-range and top-end price categories, there’s an excellent variety of lodges and tented camps. These range from simple options with little more than a bed, mosquito net and en suite bathroom area, to luxury options where the safari tents have wooden floors, writing desks, private terraces and maybe even a sofa and a wooden chest. The lodges and tented camps all have a restaurant or dining area, a bar and a lounge area. One variation on the tented camp is the mobile camp, which is usually a simpler setup, but with excellent service and a real sense of being in the heart of the wildlife action.”
3How much does a 9-day trip cost in Botswana?
“There are so many variables to consider when trying to calculate how much you will pay for a 9-day Botswana safari. As a basic guide, budget camping safaris could cost as little as US$100 to US$150 per person per day, with costs rising well above US$500 per person per day for an all-inclusive, five-star luxury safari. Partly the price will be determined by the type of accommodations you choose. If you take a number of air transfers, which can be expensive, this will add considerably to the overall cost of your safari. The type of safari you choose will also be a factor. If you go on a private safari, you get the guide, driver and vehicle all to yourself, but the cost is also yours alone. As a result, private safaris are almost always pricier than group or self-drive safaris. The final major variable is the date you choose to travel. High-season prices apply from July to October. Prices outside of these months can be significantly less.”
4What is the best time of year for a Botswana safari?
“The best time for a 9-day Botswana tour varies across the country. The best months for visiting the north (especially the Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park) are from July to October. At this time you can expect fine weather and good trail conditions, and wildlife will be easier to find in the watery expanses of the Delta and closer to waterholes in Chobe. This corresponds with the high season so you’ll need to book your safari months in advance to visit at this time. (June can be slightly cheaper and quieter.) Farther south in the Kalahari (which includes the Makgadikgadi Pans, Central Kalahari Game Reserve and Khutse Game Reserve), the best months to visit are generally from December to March or May. Unlike in Botswana’s north, the drier regions are less likely to be affected by rain during these months, and desert conditions are ideal. It can be bitterly cold overnight (and on early morning game drives) from June through to October.”
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Heather is a British travel / conservation journalist, and has written for publications and broadcasters such as the BBC, Departures, the Telegraph and the Sunday Times.
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Fantastic for wildlife
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Amazing and engaging experience not soon forgotten.
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Breathtaking!
What a wonderful place and people. The natural beauty of this country is only amplified by the caring and open people who inhabit it. I was stunned by the abundance of flora and fauna as well as seeing every animal on the Savannah. Well...