9-Day Botswana: Chobe, Okavango & Makgadikgadi
Experience the fabulous scenery and abundant wildlife of Botswana's best safari destinations. This 9 day journey includes the popular and must see areas of Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park giving you the opportunity to experience the different landscapes and highlights of Botswana.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Botswana
You'll visit Kasane, Chobe NP, Okavango Delta, Moremi GR, Makgadikgadi Pans NP & Maun
This tour starts in Kasane & ends in Maun - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented bush camps.
Private tour
This tour will be run exclusively for you. Transfers and game drives at private camps will be shared.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: air transfer
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1-2 |
Chobe Game Lodge
Luxury lodge inside Chobe NP
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All Meals Included |
3-4 |
Camp Okavango
Luxury+ lodge inside Okavango Delta
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All Meals Included |
5-6 |
Camp Xakanaxa
Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
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All Meals Included |
7-8 |
Leroo La Tau
Luxury lodge bordering Makgadikgadi Pans NP without fences
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All Meals Included |
9 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
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 1-2 Chobe - Land of Elephants
On arrival at Kasane Airport you will be met by a representative and transferred by road to the Chobe Game Lodge where you will spend your next 2 nights exploring the Chobe National Park. Chobe Game Lodge offers a choice of land or water-based activities and the most complete game experience in the Chobe National Park.
Main Destination: | Chobe National Park |
Best Time to Visit
August 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 National Park
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Hippo
Abundant
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Cheetah
Occasional
Wildebeest
Occasional
Wild Dog
Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
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Accommodation: | Chobe Game Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 3-4 Water Based activities in the Delta
Depart Chobe National Park by light aircraft into Botswana's magnificent Okavango Delta where you will spend the next two nights exploring the water-based camp, Camp Okavango. Enjoy game viewing on a mokoro ride with your experienced guide or a modern motorboat trip.
Main Destination: | Okavango Delta |
Best Time to Visit
July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Okavango Delta
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Abundant
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
White Rhino
Rare
Black Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
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Accommodation: | Camp Okavango
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5-6 Land and water activities in Moremi
Another scheduled flight will transport you to the Moremi Game Reserve, to Camp Xakanaxa on the banks of the Khwai River, the location of this camp makes it a year-round Okavango Delta land and water safari experience in open 4x4 safari vehicles or a powerboat.
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 not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day) Wildlife in Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Abundant
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Wild Dog
Occasional
White Rhino
Rare
Black Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
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Accommodation: | Camp Xakanaxa
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 7-8 Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Fly from Moremi Game Reserve to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park where you will spend the next two nights. The lodge is built on cliffs offering a vantage point that ensures unsurpassed views of the river and the Makgadikgadi Pans to the east. Enjoy day and night game drives and season dependent boat activities are also provided.
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 apply but not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Dry and less hot) Wildlife in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Elephant
Occasional
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Cheetah
Rare
Hippo
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Buffalo
None
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Accommodation: | Leroo La Tau
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 9 Farewell to Botswana
This morning marks your last day of your 9 night Botswana adventure. After breakfast, you will be flown to Maun airport where you can then connect onto your next destination.
Main Destination: | Maun Airport |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(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.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
- Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Dec 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
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$5250
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$3564
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Jan 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$3604
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$3604
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Apr 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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$4479
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$4479
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Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$7280
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$5667
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Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
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$4479
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$4479
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Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020
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$3604
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$3604
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts in Kasane and ends in Maun, Botswana
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to Kasane Airport (BBK - Check price)
Fly back from Maun Airport (MUB - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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