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BOTSWANA
Itinerary Overview
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Maun & Beyond
Days 4 - 7
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TAILORED TRIPS
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Days 8 - 12
Farewell to Botswana
The Okavango Delta
Highlights of Your Journey
Start in Maun, the cultural and logistical gateway to the Okavango Delta, exploring Tswana heritage in local markets before entering this UNESCO-listed wilderness.
Discover the Okavango Delta by mokoro and on foot, gliding through papyrus channels and joining guided walking safaris for intimate wildlife encounters amid 400+ bird species and thriving elephant populations.
Experience Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana’s first protected area, where mopane woodlands, seasonal floodplains, and rich biodiversity host lions, leopards, and antelope herds.
Explore Chobe National Park, famed for Africa’s largest elephant concentration, combining classic game drives with Chobe River cruises revealing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Conclude in Maun, reflecting on 12 days across pristine landscapes and ecosystems that have remained virtually unchanged for millennia.
Days 1 - 3
Your Botswana safari begins in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, where the mighty river creates one of Africa's last pristine wilderness areas through seasonal flooding patterns unchanged for millennia.
Day one allows for rest and acclimatization while exploring Maun's local markets, where traditional crafts reflect the heritage of the Tswana people who have inhabited these lands for over a thousand years. Your second day transfers you to your Okavango Delta camp, entering a UNESCO World Heritage site that supports over 200,000 large mammals. The third day introduces you to mokoro safaris, gliding through papyrus-lined channels in traditional dugout canoes that have been the primary transport method for delta communities since the 12th century, while exceptional birdwatching reveals over 400 recorded species.
Days 4 - 7
The middle days of your Botswana adventure showcase the diverse ecosystems that make this country a premier African safari destination, from the Okavango's waterways to Moremi's renowned wildlife concentrations.
Your fourth day features guided walking safaris, offering intimate wildlife encounters in an environment where humans and animals have coexisted for centuries. Day five combines classic game drives with sunset cruises, revealing why the Okavango supports some of Africa's largest elephant populations. Your sixth day adds boat safaris and traditional fishing experiences, connecting you to local communities whose livelihoods depend on these waters. The seventh day transfers you to Moremi Game Reserve, established in 1963 as Botswana's first protected area through the foresight of the Tawana tribe.
Days 8 - 12
Your final Botswana days culminate at Chobe National Park, home to Africa's largest elephant population and the mighty Chobe River that has sustained wildlife for thousands of years.
Days eight and nine immerse you fully in Moremi's diverse landscapes, from mopane woodlands to permanent swamplands, with evening campfires under star-filled skies that guided ancient migrations. Your tenth day drives to Chobe National Park, established in 1967 and covering 11,700 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Day eleven delivers the quintessential Chobe experience with game drives revealing massive elephant herds alongside the river cruise that showcases hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Your twelfth and final day returns to Maun for a farewell dinner, reflecting on a journey through landscapes that remain largely unchanged since early European explorers first documented this remarkable ecosystem in the 1850s.
Day 1
Your Botswana safari begins in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, where the mighty river creates one of Africa's last pristine wilderness areas through seasonal flooding patterns unchanged for millennia.
Day one allows for rest and acclimatization while exploring Maun's local markets, where traditional crafts reflect the heritage of the Tswana people who have inhabited these lands for over a thousand years. Your second day transfers you to your Okavango Delta camp, entering a UNESCO World Heritage site that supports over 200,000 large mammals. The third day introduces you to mokoro safaris, gliding through papyrus-lined channels in traditional dugout canoes that have been the primary transport method for delta communities since the 12th century, while exceptional birdwatching reveals over 400 recorded species.
Days 2 - 4
The middle days of your Botswana adventure showcase the diverse ecosystems that make this country a premier African safari destination, from the Okavango's waterways to Moremi's renowned wildlife concentrations.
Your fourth day features guided walking safaris, offering intimate wildlife encounters in an environment where humans and animals have coexisted for centuries. Day five combines classic game drives with sunset cruises, revealing why the Okavango supports some of Africa's largest elephant populations. Your sixth day adds boat safaris and traditional fishing experiences, connecting you to local communities whose livelihoods depend on these waters. The seventh day transfers you to Moremi Game Reserve, established in 1963 as Botswana's first protected area through the foresight of the Tawana tribe.
Days 5 - 6
Your final Botswana days culminate at Chobe National Park, home to Africa's largest elephant population and the mighty Chobe River that has sustained wildlife for thousands of years.
Days eight and nine immerse you fully in Moremi's diverse landscapes, from mopane woodlands to permanent swamplands, with evening campfires under star-filled skies that guided ancient migrations. Your tenth day drives to Chobe National Park, established in 1967 and covering 11,700 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Day eleven delivers the quintessential Chobe experience with game drives revealing massive elephant herds alongside the river cruise that showcases hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Your twelfth and final day returns to Maun for a farewell dinner, reflecting on a journey through landscapes that remain largely unchanged since early European explorers first documented this remarkable ecosystem in the 1850s.
Days 4 - 7
The middle days of your Botswana adventure showcase the diverse ecosystems that make this country a premier African safari destination, from the Okavango's waterways to Moremi's renowned wildlife concentrations.
Your fourth day features guided walking safaris, offering intimate wildlife encounters in an environment where humans and animals have coexisted for centuries. Day five combines classic game drives with sunset cruises, revealing why the Okavango supports some of Africa's largest elephant populations. Your sixth day adds boat safaris and traditional fishing experiences, connecting you to local communities whose livelihoods depend on these waters. The seventh day transfers you to Moremi Game Reserve, established in 1963 as Botswana's first protected area through the foresight of the Tawana tribe.
Days 8 - 12
Your final Botswana days culminate at Chobe National Park, home to Africa's largest elephant population and the mighty Chobe River that has sustained wildlife for thousands of years.
Days eight and nine immerse you fully in Moremi's diverse landscapes, from mopane woodlands to permanent swamplands, with evening campfires under star-filled skies that guided ancient migrations. Your tenth day drives to Chobe National Park, established in 1967 and covering 11,700 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Day eleven delivers the quintessential Chobe experience with game drives revealing massive elephant herds alongside the river cruise that showcases hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Your twelfth and final day returns to Maun for a farewell dinner, reflecting on a journey through landscapes that remain largely unchanged since early European explorers first documented this remarkable ecosystem in the 1850s.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £2500 pp, per night
Maun - Okavango Delta - Moremi
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Maun & Beyond
Days 4 - 7
The Okavango Delta
Days 8 - 12
Farewell to Botswana
Trip Highlights
Start in Maun, the cultural and logistical gateway to the Okavango Delta, exploring Tswana heritage in local markets before entering this UNESCO-listed wilderness.
Discover the Okavango Delta by mokoro and on foot, gliding through papyrus channels and joining guided walking safaris for intimate wildlife encounters amid 400+ bird species and thriving elephant populations.
Experience Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana’s first protected area, where mopane woodlands, seasonal floodplains, and rich biodiversity host lions, leopards, and antelope herds.
Explore Chobe National Park, famed for Africa’s largest elephant concentration, combining classic game drives with Chobe River cruises revealing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Conclude in Maun, reflecting on 12 days across pristine landscapes and ecosystems that have remained virtually unchanged for millennia.
Days 1 - 3
Your Botswana safari begins in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, where the mighty river creates one of Africa's last pristine wilderness areas through seasonal flooding patterns unchanged for millennia.
Day one allows for rest and acclimatization while exploring Maun's local markets, where traditional crafts reflect the heritage of the Tswana people who have inhabited these lands for over a thousand years. Your second day transfers you to your Okavango Delta camp, entering a UNESCO World Heritage site that supports over 200,000 large mammals. The third day introduces you to mokoro safaris, gliding through papyrus-lined channels in traditional dugout canoes that have been the primary transport method for delta communities since the 12th century, while exceptional birdwatching reveals over 400 recorded species.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days blend water-based exploration with fishing traditions, concluding your delta experience with morning wildlife encounters.
Day five's boat safari explores deeper channels inaccessible to mokoros, while fishing experiences using traditional methods connect you to local communities who have sustained themselves from delta waters for centuries. Your sixth day's morning game drive provides final wildlife viewing opportunities before returning to Maun, carrying memories of one of Africa's last great wilderness areas where traditional lifestyles coexist with conservation efforts.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four showcase traditional safari methods and wildlife encounters, from mokoro navigation techniques unchanged for centuries to walking safaris that reveal delta ecosystems.
Day two introduces mokoro safaris using traditional dugout canoes carved from ebony or sausage trees, guided by local polers whose families have navigated these waterways for generations. Birdwatching reveals over 400 species, including African fish eagles whose calls have echoed across delta channels for millennia. Your third day's walking safari, led by experienced guides tracking animal movements on foot, provides intimate encounters with elephants, buffalo, and antelope that migrate seasonally through the delta. Day four combines traditional game drives with sunset viewing from elevated positions where baobab trees, some over 1,000 years old, frame silhouettes against African skies that have inspired local folklore for countless generations.
Days 5 - 6
Your final days blend water-based exploration with fishing traditions, concluding your delta experience with morning wildlife encounters.
Day five's boat safari explores deeper channels inaccessible to mokoros, while fishing experiences using traditional methods connect you to local communities who have sustained themselves from delta waters for centuries. Your sixth day's morning game drive provides final wildlife viewing opportunities before returning to Maun, carrying memories of one of Africa's last great wilderness areas where traditional lifestyles coexist with conservation efforts.
Days 4 - 7
The middle days of your Botswana adventure showcase the diverse ecosystems that make this country a premier African safari destination, from the Okavango's waterways to Moremi's renowned wildlife concentrations.
Your fourth day features guided walking safaris, offering intimate wildlife encounters in an environment where humans and animals have coexisted for centuries. Day five combines classic game drives with sunset cruises, revealing why the Okavango supports some of Africa's largest elephant populations. Your sixth day adds boat safaris and traditional fishing experiences, connecting you to local communities whose livelihoods depend on these waters. The seventh day transfers you to Moremi Game Reserve, established in 1963 as Botswana's first protected area through the foresight of the Tawana tribe.
Days 8 - 12
Your final Botswana days culminate at Chobe National Park, home to Africa's largest elephant population and the mighty Chobe River that has sustained wildlife for thousands of years.
Days eight and nine immerse you fully in Moremi's diverse landscapes, from mopane woodlands to permanent swamplands, with evening campfires under star-filled skies that guided ancient migrations. Your tenth day drives to Chobe National Park, established in 1967 and covering 11,700 square kilometers of pristine wilderness. Day eleven delivers the quintessential Chobe experience with game drives revealing massive elephant herds alongside the river cruise that showcases hippos, crocodiles, and countless bird species. Your twelfth and final day returns to Maun for a farewell dinner, reflecting on a journey through landscapes that remain largely unchanged since early European explorers first documented this remarkable ecosystem in the 1850s.
BEST TIME
TAILORED TRIPS
from £2500 pp, per night
Maun - Okavango Delta - Moremi
Days 1 - 3
Exploring Maun & Beyond
Days 4 - 7
The Okavango Delta
Days 8 - 12
Farewell to Botswana
Trip Highlights
Start in Maun, the cultural and logistical gateway to the Okavango Delta, exploring Tswana heritage in local markets before entering this UNESCO-listed wilderness.
Discover the Okavango Delta by mokoro and on foot, gliding through papyrus channels and joining guided walking safaris for intimate wildlife encounters amid 400+ bird species and thriving elephant populations.
Experience Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana’s first protected area, where mopane woodlands, seasonal floodplains, and rich biodiversity host lions, leopards, and antelope herds.
Explore Chobe National Park, famed for Africa’s largest elephant concentration, combining classic game drives with Chobe River cruises revealing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.
Conclude in Maun, reflecting on 12 days across pristine landscapes and ecosystems that have remained virtually unchanged for millennia.
Days 1 - 3
Your Botswana safari begins in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, where the mighty river creates one of Africa's last pristine wilderness areas through seasonal flooding patterns unchanged for millennia.
Day one allows for rest and acclimatization while exploring Maun's local markets, where traditional crafts reflect the heritage of the Tswana people who have inhabited these lands for over a thousand years. Your second day transfers you to your Okavango Delta camp, entering a UNESCO World Heritage site that supports over 200,000 large mammals. The third day introduces you to mokoro safaris, gliding through papyrus-lined channels in traditional dugout canoes that have been the primary transport method for delta communities since the 12th century, while exceptional birdwatching reveals over 400 recorded species.
Days 2 - 4
Days two through four showcase traditional safari methods and wildlife encounters, from mokoro navigation techniques unchanged for centuries to walking safaris that reveal delta ecosystems.
Day two introduces mokoro safaris using traditional dugout canoes carved from ebony or sausage trees, guided by local polers whose families have navigated these waterways for generations. Birdwatching reveals over 400 species, including African fish eagles whose calls have echoed across delta channels for millennia. Your third day's walking safari, led by experienced guides tracking animal movements on foot, provides intimate encounters with elephants, buffalo, and antelope that migrate seasonally through the delta. Day four combines traditional game drives with sunset viewing from elevated positions where baobab trees, some over 1,000 years old, frame silhouettes against African skies that have inspired local folklore for countless generations.
Best Luxury Hotels in Botswana: Conte's Seasonal Picks for 2025
Wilderness King's Pool
Linyanti Wildlife Reserve, Botswana
Wilderness King's Pool is a luxury safari camp occupying a beautiful position overlooking an oxbow lagoon and the Linyanti River within the remote 125,000-hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve in northern Botswana. Named after Swedish King Carl Gustav XVI, who honeymooned in the Linyanti in the 1970s, the camp offers accommodation for up to 18 guests in seven luxury tents and one two-bedroom family suite.
Each tent features lofty thatched roofs, a king-size four-poster bed with mosquito netting, en-suite facilities with walk-in showers, and a private veranda with outdoor shower and shaded seating. The camp is renowned for its exceptional elephant viewing, particularly during the dry season when large herds congregate at the river. Activities include dawn, dusk and evening game drives, river cruises on the Victorian-inspired Queen Silvia barge (water-level dependent), and access to two wildlife hides including a unique sunken hide positioned at water level.
Wilderness Jao
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wilderness Jao lies in the 60,000-hectare Jao Reserve in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta, situated on a remote island surrounded by riverine forests and vast floodplains. The camp offers two exclusive villas with their own private butlers, chefs, guides, and vehicles alongside five beautifully designed Safari Suites to choose from - it's worth noting that all of the suites and villas have their own private plunge pools.
The main area is an elaborate two-storey wooden structure with lounge and dining areas, a larger central plunge pool, a library, curio shop and boma for dining under the stars, complemented by an excellent wine cellar. Guests enjoy an award-winning spa and gym, along with activities including game drives, mokoro and boat excursions (seasonal and water-level dependent), fishing, guided walks, and night drives to spot the area's abundant wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, and the elusive sitatunga antelope.
Ngoma Safari Lodge
Chobe Forest Reserve, Botswana
Ngoma Safari Lodge is a luxury boutique lodge located in the Chobe Forest Reserve in Botswana, offering eight elegant suites that overlook the Chobe River and floodplains from an elevated position on the edge of a rocky escarpment. Each suite features an open-plan bathroom with an enormous bathtub, plus both indoor and outdoor showers, a private deck with plunge pool, and floor-to-ceiling windows providing 180-degree views.
The central guest area, built around a magnificent baobab tree, features a volcanic rock swimming pool, dining areas, bar, and viewing deck. Activities include morning, afternoon and night game drives, walking safaris, boat trips along the Chobe River, and cultural village visits, allowing guests to witness the region's famous elephant herds and abundant wildlife while enjoying gourmet cuisine and exceptional service.
Zarafa Camp
Selinda Reserve, Botswana
Zarafa Camp is an exclusive luxury safari lodge located in the Selinda Private Reserve of northern Botswana and is part of the Great Plains Conservation portfolio and a Relais & Chateaux member property. Situated in a pristine wildlife area, the camp offers an intimate and authentic experience, with just four elegant suites providing ultimate privacy. Each tented suite is beautifully furnished, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the Selinda Spillway.
Guests can enjoy safari drives, walking safaris, and boat excursions, offering opportunities to see diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards. With impeccable service and exquisite dining, Zarafa Camp provides a truly immersive and memorable African safari experience in one of the world's most breathtaking
environments.
Wilderness Mombo
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Steeped in rich history, Mombo honours the legacy of the iconic original safari camp, offering a blend of timeless tradition and modern luxury. Set amidst a lush thicket of towering mangosteen and fig trees, the camp’s spacious wood and canvas suites offer a serene escape, with breathtaking views across the Okavango Delta floodplain, alive with an abundance of wildlife.
Whether on a thrilling game drive or relaxing in the comfort of your suite, Mombo offers an unparalleled safari experience, steeped in history yet immersed in the natural beauty of one of Africa’s most remarkable landscapes.
Belmond Luxury Safaris
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Experience the magic of Botswana with Belmond, where timeless luxury meets the extraordinary. Set within the iconic landscapes of the Okavango Delta, this exclusive sanctuary offers an intimate escape that blends sophisticated comfort with the wild beauty of Africa.
Guests are invited to indulge in thrilling safari adventures, unwind with world-class service, and savour unforgettable dining in an atmosphere of understated grandeur. At Belmond, every moment is crafted to transport you into the heart of Botswana’s wild elegance.
