12 Days Botswana Safari Adventure – Chobe, Savuti, Moremi, Okavango & Makgadikgadi

($5,980 pp/2pax)
Explore the best of Botswana on this 12-day safari adventure across its most iconic wilderness areas. From the elephant-packed riverbanks of Chobe to the big cats of Savuti, the predator-rich plains of Moremi, the serene mokoro channels of the Okavango Delta, and the salt pans of Makgadikgadi, this is the ultimate Botswana safari itinerary.
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Day 1: Arrival in Kasane – Chobe River Safari

Arrive at Kasane Airport, where your guide will meet and transfer you to your lodge. Settle in, then embark on a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.

Spot herds of elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and various bird species including fish eagles and bee-eaters as they gather at the riverbanks.
Dinner and overnight at Chobe Safari Lodge or similar.

Day 2: Game Drive in Chobe – Transfer to Savuti

Start your day with a morning game drive through Chobe National Park, well-known for its large elephant herds and predators.

After breakfast, travel overland to Savuti, a wildlife-rich region famous for dramatic predator-prey interactions.
Dinner and overnight at Savuti Safari Lodge or mobile tented camp.

Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Savuti

Enjoy a full day of game drives in Savuti, one of Botswana’s premier big cat areas. Track lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and elephant bulls as they roam through the rugged terrain of the Savuti Channel.

Visit waterholes and explore open savannah plains and rocky outcrops.
Dinner and overnight at Savuti Lodge or camp.

Day 4: Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve – Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, continue your safari with a transfer to Moremi Game Reserve, where the Okavango Delta meets dry woodland and floodplains.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring this dynamic landscape with chances to spot leopards, wild dogs, zebras, and many bird species.
Dinner and overnight at Third Bridge Camp or Xakanaxa Camp.

Day 5: Full-Day Game Viewing in Moremi

Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in Moremi, one of Africa’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. Navigate mopane forests, lagoons, and floodplains for lion sightings, rare antelopes like roan and sable, and over 400 bird species.

Enjoy a bush picnic and a sundowner back at camp.
Dinner and overnight at your Moremi lodge or camp.

Day 6: Scenic Flight to Okavango Delta – Mokoro Canoe Safari

After breakfast, board a bush plane to the Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Land in the delta’s heart and transfer to your water-based safari camp.

In the afternoon, glide through lily-covered channels on a mokoro canoe safari, observing red lechwe, kingfishers, jacanas, and more.
Dinner and overnight at Moremi Crossing, Oddballs Camp, or similar.

Day 7: Walking Safari & Delta Exploration

Start the day with a guided walking safari, an incredible way to learn about tracking animals and understanding delta ecosystems.

Return for brunch, rest, and then set out again for an afternoon mokoro ride or a motorboat safari if water levels allow.
Dinner and overnight at your delta lodge.

Day 8: Leisure in the Delta – Optional Birdwatching or Canoe Safari

Enjoy a relaxed day at camp with optional activities such as:

• Sunrise or sunset mokoro trips

• Guided bush walk or birdwatching session

• Time to relax and enjoy delta serenity

The Okavango is one of Africa’s birding hotspots, with opportunities to spot Pel’s fishing owl, wattled crane, slaty egret, and more.
Dinner and overnight at your delta lodge.

Day 9: Flight to Khwai / Eastern Delta – Dry Safari Experience

Fly from your water-based camp to a dry-land safari camp in the Khwai Concession, where game drives are possible year-round.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Khwai River, known for excellent sightings of leopards, lions, elephants, and wild dogs.
Dinner and overnight at Khwai Guesthouse, Sango Safari Camp, or similar.

Day 10: Full-Day Game Drives in Khwai Area

Explore the Khwai floodplains on both morning and afternoon game drives. This area borders Moremi but offers off-road driving and night safaris, providing unique flexibility.

Expect to see buffaloes, giraffes, baboons, and possibly nocturnal species like civets and genets.
Dinner and overnight at your Khwai safari camp.

Day 11: Scenic Flight to Makgadikgadi Pans – Salt Pan Safari

After breakfast, fly to Makgadikgadi Pans, a surreal salt flat in the Kalahari Desert. Transfer to your desert lodge near Nxai Pan or Ntwetwe Pan.

Explore the shimmering pans by 4×4 vehicle in the afternoon, and witness the haunting beauty of this stark landscape.
Dinner and overnight at Jack’s Camp, Camp Kalahari, or Gweta Lodge.

Day 12: Meerkat Encounter – Transfer to Maun – Departure

Rise early for a meerkat experience, walking with habituated meerkats in the pan. After breakfast, transfer to Maun Airport for your flight home or onward destination.

Optional connections to Victoria Falls, Cape Town, or Johannesburg available.

🐘 Safari Highlights:

• Chobe River cruise with elephants and hippos

• Big cat tracking in Savuti

• Game drives in Moremi and Khwai

• Mokoro canoe safaris in the Okavango Delta

• Remote salt pan experience and meerkat tracking in Makgadikgadi

• Scenic bush flights across Botswana’s wilderness

🧭 Tour Summary

• Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights

• Start: Kasane

• End: Maun

• Destinations: Chobe, Savuti, Moremi, Okavango Delta, Khwai, Makgadikgadi

• Tour Type: Fly-in Safari / Lodge-based / Mobile Tented Camp (options available)

• Includes: Domestic bush flights, park fees, all meals, activities, expert guides, accommodation

• Ideal For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, luxury travelers, adventure seekers