Large pack of Thomson Gazelle down by the waterhole | Gesine Cheung

Zebras kissing | Chris Buykx

A pride of lioness in the Okavango Delta | Chris Buykx

Big Elephant on the bank of the Chobe River | Peter Walton

Botswana Delta and Wildlife Explorer

Wildlife abounds on this exploration of beautiful Botswana

Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia

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12 Days from

$4890 USD

Trip Code: BDW

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Essential Information

Extra trip options & supplements

*Prices listed are per person

Single Supplement

$900 USD

Duration

12 Days

Activities

Wildlife Safari

Accommodation

9 nights hotel/lodge
2 nights permanent safari camp

Meals

9 Dinners
2 Lunches
11 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading

2 / 10

Adventure touring

Carbon Footprint

47kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(512kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Sunset cruise along the Chobe River, where some of Africa’s largest elephant herds gather at the water’s edge
Stand on the vast Makgadikgadi salt pans beneath expansive desert skies, framed by ancient baobab tree
Explore the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro, gliding through channels and lily covered lagoons
4x4 game drives across the floodplains and woodlands of Moremi Wildlife Reserve, home to elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and over 400 bird species

Overview

Join a small group on this 12 day safari through the wilds of Botswana, travelling overland between comfortable lodges and intimate safari camps. Beginning and ending at Victoria Falls, this journey spans the vast salt pans of Makgadikgadi, the wildlife-rich floodplains of Moremi and the waterways of the Okavango Delta. Explore Moremi Wildlife Reserve by open 4x4, where elephant, buffalo, lion and abundant birdlife thrive across plains, lagoons and woodland. In the Delta, glide by traditional mokoro through channels and lagoons, experiencing Botswana’s iconic wetland landscape at water level. The safari concludes along the Chobe River, home to one of Africa’s largest elephant populations, where a sunset cruise offers close-up wildlife viewing as animals gather at the water’s edge.

Itinerary

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The tour starts at 15:00hrs on Day 1 with a group meeting in the foyer of the Sprayview Hotel. The afternoon is free to view Victoria Falls - without doubt one of the greatest and most spectacular sights in Africa. The following morning is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense). Overnight: Sprayview Hotel or Waterfalls Lodge (or similar accommodation).

Meals: Nil

This morning is spent at leisure to browse the local markets, to experience the many optional activities on offer in the adrenalin capital of Africa including white water rafting, bungi jumping, microlighting/airplane or helicopter flights over the Falls and to visit the Falls (own expense). Overnight: Sprayview Hotel or Waterfalls Lodge (or similar accommodation).

Meals: B

Departing after breakfast, we travel through Botswana to the Nata area. Late afternoon we visit the Makgadikgadi Pans for a truly unforgettable sunset over what remains of an ancient 6500km2 lake. Overnight Nata Lodge (or similar).

Meals: B,D

A 3 hour drive takes us to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta and Moremi Wildlife Reserve. We change from our overland vehicle into open 4x4 vehicles and proceed to our accommodation situated at the edge of Moremi game reserve. Moremi is lush and varied, shallow flooded pans, plains and forests. It is one of Africa's finest areas for wildlife, with particularly high game densities including all major naturally occurring herbivore and carnivore species in the region and over 400 species of birds. Overnight: Gomoti River Lodge (or similar).

Meals: B,D

Our day is spent enjoying morning and afternoon game drives in the private concession and inside Moremi. Overnight: Gomoti River Lodge (or similar).

Meals: B,L,D

A 3 hour transfer takes us back to Maun. The afternoon is free for an optional 1 hr scenic flight over the vast Okavango Delta (own expense). Overnight: Thamalakane River Lodge (or similar).

Meals: B,D

Driving round the pan handle we traverse to the north west of the Okavango Delta. We arrive at Swamp Stop and our lodge on the edge the Okavango Delta. Overnight Swampstop chalets (or similar).

Meals: B,D

After breakfast, we transfer by boat approximately 30 minutes into the Delta. Activities include mokoro and boat excursions through the back channels of the Nxamasire area, as well as guided game walks on the smaller islands (subject to seasonal water levels). Overnight Swampstop chalets (or similar).

Meals: B,L,D

Departing the Delta we return to our vehicle and we cross into Namibia. We continue to the Eastern side of the Caprivi Strip and arrive at our lodge overlooking the flood plains of the Kwando River. A lush area teeming with wildlife and birdlife. Overnight Zambezi Mubala Lodge (or similar accommodation). Zambezi Mubala Lodge Address: D3508, Kalimbeza, Katima Mulilo, Namibia Telephone: +264 61 427 200 CROSSING INTO NAMIBIA AT THE MOHEMBO BORDER DAY 9.

Meals: B,D

Crossing back into Botswana we overnight on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe is famous for its beautiful scenery, magnificent sunsets and abundance of wildlife and birdlife. The afternoon of arrival is free for an optional game drive (own account). On Day 11 we enjoy a morning game drive, and in the afternoon we relax on a sunset game-viewing cruise on the Chobe River. Overnight Chobe Safari Lodge (or similar accommodation). EXIT NAMIBIA AT THE NGOMA BRIDGE BORDER DAY 10.

Meals: B,D

The tour ends today after breakfast with a transfer to Kasane Airport or Victoria Falls Airport for onward flight.

Meals: B

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What's included?

Included

11 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 9 dinners
9 nights in 3-4 star hotels and lodges on a twinshare basis
2 nights in 3-4 star permanent safari camp on a twinshare basis
English speaking local guide
Chobe River game cruise
Okavango Delta mokoro excursion
Game drives as listed in itinerary
Private transport
Arrival transfer from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) on Day 1 only; departure transfer to Kasane Airport (BBK) or Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) on Day 12 only

Not included

Local cash payment of 300 US Dollars payable to tour leader on day 1 of all trips
Flights
Travel insurance
Visas
Meals not noted in the itinerary
Entrance to Victoria Falls
Bottled water and alcoholic drinks
Tips