Overview
Experience the very best of Botswana on an unforgettable journey through four of its most iconic wilderness areas. From the elephant-rich banks of the Chobe River and the predator-filled Khwai region to the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta and the vast landscapes of the Makgadikgadi Pans, each destination offers a unique perspective of this extraordinary country. Enjoy game drives, river cruises, mokoro excursions, guided walks, a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta, and a magical night under the stars on the ancient salt pans. Encounter exceptional wildlife, breathtaking scenery and authentic safari experiences, creating an adventure that showcases Botswana's remarkable diversity and natural beauty.
Highlights
- Explore Botswana's four iconic safari regions: Chobe National Park, Khwai, the Okavango Delta and Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Stay at a collection of luxury safari lodges in exceptional wilderness settings
- Enjoy game drives, river cruises, mokoro excursions, guided nature walks and boat safaris
- Experience a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta
- Spend an unforgettable night under the stars on the ancient Makgadikgadi salt pans
- Encounter Botswana's incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, African wild dogs, buffalo, hippos and crocodiles
- Witness the seasonal zebra migration in the Makgadikgadi region
- Enjoy spectacular sunsets and world-class wildlife viewing with expert safari guides
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Scheduled activities
- Selective House Drinks
- Laundry service
- National Park Fees
- Government Levies
- Taxes and Value Added Tax
Location
Chobe, Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Pans
Type of Accommodation
Luxury Accommodation
Day to day itinerary
- Day 1Day 1 - Arrive at Chobe Game Lodge
- Day 2Day 2 - Chobe Game Lodge
- Day 3Day 3 - Arrive at Sediba Sa Rona
- Day 4Day 4 - Sediba Sa Rona
- Day 5Day 5 Arrive at – Xugana Island Lodge
- Day 6Day 6– Xugana Island Lodge
- Day 7Day 7 Arrive at – Leroo La Tau
- Day 8Day 8 – Leroo La Tau
- Day 9Day 9 – Leroo La Tau
- Day 10Day 10 - Depart
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Day 1
Day 1 - Arrive at Chobe Game Lodge
Spend 2 nights at Chibe Game Lodge .
Your Botswana adventure begins on the banks of the legendary Chobe River at Chobe Game Lodge, the only permanent lodge within Chobe National Park.
Explore this extraordinary wilderness from both land and water as you glide silently past pods of hippos and basking crocodiles aboard solar-electric boats or venture deep into the bush in open-sided 4×4 vehicles in search of the park's world-famous elephant herds, prowling lions, elusive leopards, and abundant plains game. As fish eagles call overhead and spectacular sunsets set the river ablaze in gold and crimson, every moment reminds you that this is one of Africa's greatest wildlife spectacles.
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Day 2
Day 2 - Chobe Game Lodge
Day 2 is typically a carbon copy of Day 1, you will just have ticked off some more species on your quest to spot the Big Five and more.
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Day 3
Day 3 - Arrive at Sediba Sa Rona
Your journey continues to Sediba Sa Rona, a remarkable new lodge rising proudly from the legacy of the iconic Khwai River Lodge. Meaning "Our Source of Water," this elegant retreat places you in one of
Botswana's most wildlife-rich ecosystems, where the life-giving Khwai River attracts an astonishing diversity of animals throughout the year. Venture out on thrilling game drives through renowned predator
territory, where lions, leopards, cheetahs and endangered African wild dogs roam alongside vast herds of elephant and buffalo. Every drive is filled with anticipation, every river crossing a new discovery, and
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Day 4
Day 4 - Sediba Sa Rona
Day 4 is typically a carbon copy of Day 3, you will just have ticked off some more species on your quest to spot the Big Five and more.
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Day 5
Day 5 Arrive at – Xugana Island Lodge
Hidden within the heart of the Okavango Delta lies Xugana Island Lodge, one of the Delta's original safari lodges, where timeless charm meets modern comfort. Recently reimagined, the lodge honours its rich
heritage while embracing a new chapter of understated luxury.
Here, adventure slows to the gentle rhythm of the waterways. Slip quietly into a traditional mokoro and drift through crystal-clear channels where towering papyrus reeds sway in the breeze and water lilies
bloom beneath an endless African sky. Dragonflies shimmer above the water, tiny reed frogs cling to emerald stems, and every turn reveals another secret of this remarkable inland delta. Explore by
motorboat or on guided walks, discovering an ecosystem unlike any other on Earth. With expert guides sharing generations of knowledge, every excursion becomes an intimate encounter with one of Africa's
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Day 6
Day 6– Xugana Island Lodge
Day 6 is typically a carbon copy of Day 5, you will just have ticked off some more species on your quest to spot the Big Five and more.
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Day 7
Day 7 Arrive at – Leroo La Tau
Your safari reaches its spectacular finale at Leroo La Tau, perched high above the Boteti River on the edge of the vast Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. In this dramatic landscape of shimmering salt pans
and ancient riverbeds, the Boteti River provides a vital lifeline, drawing extraordinary concentrations of wildlife to its banks.Set out on expertly guided game drives in search of lions, elephants, hyenas and the region's remarkable birdlife, while witnessing one of Africa's great natural phenomena—the annual zebra migration, as
thousands of zebras journey across the landscape in search of fresh grazing. When river levels allow, boat safaris offer a unique perspective of this ever-changing wilderness. To complete your Makgadikgadi experience, spend an unforgettable night beneath an infinite canopy of stars on the ancient salt pans, where absolute silence, uninterrupted horizons and dazzling constellations
create one of Africa's most magical wilderness experiences. Combined with your included scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta, this is an adventure that captures Botswana's extraordinary
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Day 8
Day 8 – Leroo La Tau
Day 8 is typically a carbon copy of Day 7, you will just have ticked off some more species on your quest to spot the Big Five and more.
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Day 9
Day 9 – Leroo La Tau
Day 9 is typically a carbon copy of Day 8, you will just have ticked off some more species on your quest to spot the Big Five and more.
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Day 10
Day 10 - Depart
After an early game drive and breakfast (subject to your flight departure time), your ranger will transfer you to Airstrip to connect to your scheduledlAir flight .
