What you can expect

Experience our Botswana luxury safari tours and explore one of the best African safari tours to Chobe Riverfront, Chobe National Park safaris, Okavango Delta safari holidays and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Spend eleven days in the best safari parks in Botswana and ten nights in Chobe luxury lodges, luxury tented camps in Okavango Delta and the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans luxury camps. Chobe National Park affords you exceptional game drives, excellent birdwatching and Chobe photographic safaris. Safaris in the Okavango Delta in Botswana boasts an abundance of predators like Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and Wild dog, who share the floodplains with large herds of elephant and buffalo. End off your luxury Botswana holidays with 3-nights in Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, which is the closest place on earth that can be compared to the rough surface of the moon. 

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You will enjoy sunset river cruises on the Chobe River with front row seats to elephants quenching their thirst. Early morning and late afternoon safari game drives are the best times to see the animals as they are at their most active, with herds of elephant families gathering around watering holes and prides of lions on the prowl seeking out their prey. Botswana is one of the best places to see the Big 5 in Africa, with an abundance of lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalos, as well as smaller animals like giraffes, cheetahs, wild dogs and antelopes. A safari game drive in Botswana is conducted in custom open 4x4 vehicles to allow you the best views of the animals. Be prepared for one of the best safaris in Southern Africa.

Day 1 - 2: Chobe Riverfront Botswana

Upon your arrival at Kasane Airport, one of our friendly representatives will be waiting in the arrivals terminal to welcome you and transfer you to Chobe Chilwero Lodge (shared transfer with others). This is where you will spend 2-nights on an all-inclusive Botswana adventure safari with morning and afternoon game drives, sundowner cruise and fishing on the Chobe Riverfront. Situated in the northeast of the Chobe National Park, Chobe Riverfront safaris offer views of herds of elephant, giraffe, buffalo and big cats as well as other game. There are approximately 50 000 Kalahari Elephants living here, and these are the largest known elephants in size. 

Your 2-night stay in Chobe Riverfront in Botswana will be Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge, which includes a suite and ensuite bathroom, all meals, non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages (with exception of premium brands and champagne), all game viewing activities, laundry and park fees.

2-Nights at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Chobe Riverfront

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge is situated in the beautiful Kasane Forest Reserve, offering spectacular game viewing and stunning suite accommodation. Each suite is furnished with air conditioning, ensuite bathroom, outdoor shower, veranda and private garden. The honeymoon suite features a private plunge pool and private deck, as well as a private vehicle and guide for all game viewing activities. There is a restaurant, well-stocked cellar, swimming pool, Spa and lounge. Aside from safari game drives and sundowner cruises, there are also day trips to the Victoria Falls.

Day 3 - 4: Savute Channel, Chobe National Park

Soon after breakfast and check out, you will receive a shared transfer from Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge to Kasane Airport. From there you will take a scheduled light aircraft flight to Savute Airstrip. Upon your arrival at Savute Airstrip, you will be welcomed by one of our friendly representatives and transferred to Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, where you will spend 2 nights. During your stay, you will discover the mysterious Savute (Savuti) Channel sits on the borders of Chobe National Park on the east side and Okavango Delta on the west side. One of the most fascinating attributes is the Savute Channel, which flows from Chobe River to Mababe Depression, and has been dry for the past 18 years. Predators like Lion and Hyena can be found here, as well as other animals. 

Included in your 2-nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, will be a luxury tent complete with ensuite bathroom, all meals, all drinks, teas, coffees, soft drinks, house wines, local beer and a selection of spirits, laundry, 2 game drives per day and national park fees.

2-Nights at Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Savuti, Chobe National Park

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge is situated on the banks of the Savute Channel in the midst of the Chobe National Park, with breathtaking views of elephants in the distance. There are spacious tents on raised wooden decks with ensuite bathrooms, his and her vanity units and dressing areas. Each tent has private decks for spectacular viewing, hammocks and a ceiling fan. There are also personal bars, private outdoor showers, four-poster beds, and air conditioning. You may be delighted to see a pride of lions frequenting the camp, so keep your camera ready.

Day 5 - 7: Okavango Delta Safaris

After breakfast and check out from Savute Elephant Lodge, you will receive a transfer with other guests via a short game drive to Savute airstrip where you will charter a scheduled light aircraft flight to the Okavango Delta. (The flight duration will be approximately 40-minutes) Explore the Okavango Delta with activities including early morning and night safari game drives, guided bush walks, Mokoro and Fishing trips as well as motorized boat excursions. We love the Mokoro ride, a canoe used to move around in the shallow waters of the Okavango Delta. It is ridden by an oarsman who stands on the front side of the canoe and pushes it with a pole. The mokoro was formerly dug out of tree trunks, but today, for conservation purposes, the mokoro is made from fiberglass. 

Our luxury safari packages afford you a 3-night stay at andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp in a Safari tent including an indoor bathtub and outdoor shower, sala, and private plunge pool. The 3-night stay includes all meals, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, game drive refreshments, scheduled safari activities, laundry and park fees. Recommended optional activities at an additional cost will be a scenic helicopter flight soaring above the Okavango to see the Delta from a different dimension.

3-Nights at andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp

andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp is located within an exclusive 25 000 hectare wilderness concession, overlooking a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta. The Camp projects a cool, light and airy ambiance. There are nine elegant ensuite safari tents, with a combination of canvas and bleached timber, each with a romantic sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and outdoor shower. An elevated dining area features shaded verandas with spectacular views that lead out onto an open-air boma. 

Day 8 - 10:  Makgadikgadi Pans

You will receive a shared transfer after breakfast and check out, to Xaranna Airstrip, where you will charter a scheduled light aircraft flight to Maun International Airport. Fly over spectacular views of sparkling lagoons and palm tree islands for one last time (approximately 30-minutes) to Maun Airport. Upon your arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our representatives and charter a scheduled flight to Tsigaro Airstrip in Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. At the airstrip, you will be met by one of our representatives who will transfer you via a game drive to Jack's Camp. Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, with its rough surface, is one of the closest places on earth that can be compared to the moon. The remains of Lake Makgadikgadi is also one of the world's largest salt pans. 

Your 3-nights stay includes meeting the habituated Meerkats, Bush walks with the Bushmen, safari Game Drives, fat bike safaris and quad biking (dry season activity). Three nights accommodation at Jack's Camp includes a luxury tent with ensuite bathroom, all meals, and beverages, laundry and park fees. If you are an experienced horse rider, we recommend Horse Riding activity at an additional cost.

3-Nights at Jack's Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans

Jack's Camp is located in the pristine landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. There are ten spacious and elegant tents with an Indian flare. Each tent includes an ensuite bathroom, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private veranda, boasting spectacular views of the Makgadikgadi. There is a dining area, which offers spectacular views of the Kalahari landscapes, a Persian Tea room, Spa, lounge and swimming pool. Enjoy a Meerkats adventure, interact with the Bushmen and experience the second largest migration of the zebra and wildebeest.  

Day 11: Farewell!

Soon after breakfast and check out we will leave the African safari bush behind, and receive a transfer to Tsigaro Airstrip, where you will charter a scheduled light aircraft flight back to Maun International Airport for your onward journey.

What is included

• Accommodation inclusions as per the itinerary above.
• Scheduled light aircraft shared flights and road transfers as per itinerary 
• Park Fees
• Only local brand drinks are included (premium brands are at an additional cost)
• Laundry
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Administration fee

What is not included

• Items of personal nature
• Gratuities (optional)
• Meals and drinks that are not specified above
• Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
• Visas (please thoroughly check the requirements for the countries being visited prior to travel)

Highlights

• Experience the best safari parks in Botswana including Chobe Riverfront, Savuti - Chobe National Park, Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & National Park.
• Enjoy sunset cruises on the Chobe River and see large herds of elephants and buffalo congregating around the Chobe River. Explore the Savute - Chobe National Park, boasting the largest concentration of elephants in Africa. 
• The Okavango Delta beckons you to marvel at lions, cheetahs, leopards and African wild dogs who share the floodplains with herds of elephant and buffalo.
• Journey to the largest pans in the world called Makgadikgadi Pans, which is the closest place on earth in comparison to the rough surface of the moon. The Makgadikgadi National Park boasts an abundance of wildlife including zebra, springbok, wildebeest and flamingos.

Know before you go

• The itinerary or accommodation may be rerouted in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
  
• During the low season, some flights between airstrips may be subjected to a minimum of 4 guests.
• Please inquire with Kabura Travel & Tours by emailing info@kaburatravel.co.za for single supplement and child rates, which will be quoted on request.

Scheduled flights (shared)

• Kasane Airport to Savute Airstrip
• Savute Airstrip to Xaranna Airstrip
• Xaranna Airstrip to Maun International Airport
• Maun International Airport to Tsigaro Airstrip
• Tsigaro Airstrip to Maun International Airport

Transfers (Road)

• Kasane Airport to Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge
• Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge to Kasane Airport

Accommodation

Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero Lodge, Chobe Riverfront:

• 1 x Suite FI (Double)
• All meals and local brands of drinks

Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Savuti - Chobe National Park:

• 1 x Luxury Tent FI (Double)
• All meals and local brands of drinks

andBeyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp, Okavango Delta:

• 1 x Tent FI (Double)
• All meals and local brands of drinks

Jack's Camp, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans & National Park:

• 1 x Tent FI (Double)
• All meals and local brands of drinks