7 Day Classic Botswana Safari

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Itinerary at a glance

This 7 day itinerary covers Botswana’s most celebrated destinations: the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a balanced safari experience with a mix of game drives, water activities, and unique landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Maun – Okavango Delta
  • Accommodation: Camp Okavango
  • Flight: Charter flight from Maun to Okavango Delta (approx. 30 minutes)
  • Description: Start your adventure with a scenic flight from Maun to the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas. Check into Camp Okavango, a classic tented camp on a private island. Enjoy an afternoon mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion, gliding silently through the Delta’s channels while observing birds and aquatic wildlife. Wrap up your day with a welcome dinner under the stars.
Day 2-3: Okavango Delta – Water-Based Activities & Game Walks 
  • Accommodation: Camp Okavango
  • Description: Over the next two days, explore the unique ecosystem of the Okavango Delta. Mornings are perfect for motorboat safaris, where you can see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species up close. Return to camp for lunch, followed by a guided bush walk in the afternoon, an opportunity to track wildlife on foot. Each evening, enjoy storytelling by the fire and take in the natural beauty of the Delta from the comfort of the camp.
Day 4: Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve 
  • Accommodation: Camp Moremi
  • Flight: Charter flight from Okavango Delta to Moremi (approx. 20 minutes)
  • Description: Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s richest wildlife areas. Settle into Camp Moremi, located in a beautiful riverine forest. Spend the afternoon on a game drive, spotting large mammals such as elephants, buffalo, and leopards. With its mix of wetland and savannah, Moremi offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Botswana. Return to camp for dinner and share stories of the day’s sightings.
Day 5: Moremi Game Reserve – Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Camp Moremi
  • Description: Spend the day exploring Moremi Game Reserve on morning and afternoon game drives. This park is known for its high predator density, so keep an eye out for lion prides, cheetahs, and possibly wild dogs. The open plains and floodplains are ideal habitats for large herds of elephants and various antelope species. Return to camp for a relaxing evening and a delicious dinner by the fire.
Day 6: Transfer to Chobe National Park – Savuti Area 
  • Accommodation: Savute Safari Lodge
  • Flight: Charter flight from Moremi to Savuti (approx. 30 minutes)
  • Description: Depart Moremi for Chobe National Park’s Savuti area, a wildlife-rich region known for its dramatic landscapes and seasonal Savuti Channel. Check into Savute Safari Lodge, overlooking a waterhole frequented by elephants and other game. In the afternoon, head out on a game drive, keeping an eye out for the region’s famous lion and hyena populations. Return to the lodge for a sunset drink as elephants and other animals visit the waterhole.
Day 7: Chobe National Park – Boat Safari & Departure 
  • Accommodation: Day-use room in Kasane or Victoria Falls for freshening up (if needed)
  • Drive: Morning transfer from Savuti to Kasane (approx. 3 hours by 4×4)
  • Description: On your final day, transfer to Kasane, where you’ll embark on a private boat safari along the Chobe River. The river safari offers close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, and herds of elephants gathering by the water’s edge. After the safari, freshen up in Kasane or Victoria Falls before your onward flight, concluding your Botswana adventure.

 

Highlights Summary
  • Classic Camps: Camp Okavango, Camp Moremi, and Savute Safari Lodge
  • Activities: Mokoro excursions, motorboat safaris, game drives, bush walks, and a Chobe River boat safari
  • Prime Wildlife: Elephants, hippos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and a rich variety of birdlife

 

This 7 day itinerary covers Botswana’s top safari destinations, blending water-based activities in the Okavango Delta with game drives in Moremi and Chobe, making it an ideal choice for an all-round Botswana experience.

Included
  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Meals (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$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • The government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks

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