Best Of Botswana

7 Days
  • Best Season
    May - September
  • Good Season
    April, October & November
  • Mixed Season
    December - March

Safari Overview

Journey through the wild heart of Botswana, where timeless salt pans, deserts and grasslands give way to one of nature's rarest wonders. Fly into the Okavango Delta, where the Okavango River fans into a maze of channels, floodplains and islands teeming with lion, buffalo, wild dog and crocodile — explored by mokoro, boat cruise, bush walk and game drive. Continue to the Moremi Game Reserve, a tribally protected wilderness spanning delta, savannah and Kalahari desert, alive with birdlife and game. Finish along the Chobe riverfront, where up to 500 elephant and buffalo gather at a time, and sundowner cruises drift past leopard, cheetah and giraffe on the water's edge. Three ecosystems, one seamless safari — with light-aircraft transfers linking each remote camp, and morning and afternoon activities woven daily into an unforgettable rhythm of Africa's wild abundance.

Highlights

  • Okavango Delta
  • Moremi Game Reserve
  • Chobe National Park

Day By Day Itinerary

  • Day
    1

    Maun Arrival - Maun International Airport → Camp Okavango

    Upon arrival in Maun, check in for your charter flight to camp in the Okavango Delta. After settling in and a short time to relax, depart on your afternoon activity.

    Included · Charter Flight & Arrival Activity: Your scenic charter flight from Maun to camp is included, along with your first afternoon activity in the Okavango Delta.

    Your Stay — Camp Okavango, Okavango Delta · Safari Suite · Fully Inclusive A camp set deep within the Okavango Delta's permanent waterways, offering safari suites surrounded by the reeds, channels and islands that define this wetland wilderness — fully inclusive of meals and activities.

    Okavango Delta

    What is the Okavango Delta? The Okavango Delta is one of the most unusual natural wonders in the world. The Okavango River carries an enormous volume of water from Angola down into the northern Kalahari Desert, where it fans out into a vast inland delta before miraculously disappearing into the desert plains. Among the largest inland deltas on Earth, its network of channels, floodplains and islands forms a permanent wetland of reeds, dense bush and woodland — a rich natural habitat for abundant wildlife. Most of the animal species found across Southern Africa live within the delta, including lion, buffalo, wild dog, crocodile and monitor lizard.

    What Makes It Special

    • One of the world's largest and most unusual inland deltas, vanishing into the Kalahari
    • A mosaic of channels, floodplains and islands supporting permanent wetland habitat
    • Home to nearly the full spectrum of Southern Africa's iconic wildlife, from lion to wild dog

    Nearby: Camp game drives, mokoro (canoe) excursions & delta flood plains

  • Day
    2

    Okavango Delta

    After breakfast, enjoy a variety of safari activities on offer at Camp Okavango — choose from a boat cruise, mokoro excursion, guided bush walk or birding outing, each revealing a different side of the delta's waterways and islands.

    Included · Camp Okavango Activities: A full day of activities is included, with a choice of boat cruise, mokoro excursion, bush walk or birding.

    Spotlight: The Traditional Mokoro — The mokoro is a traditional dugout canoe, poled silently through the delta's shallow channels by an experienced local guide. Gliding at water level through reeds and lily-covered lagoons, it offers an intimate, unhurried way to experience the Okavango — often bringing you close to elephant, hippo and a wealth of waterbirds in complete quiet.

  • Day
    3

    Okavango Delta → Moremi Game Reserve

    After your morning game activity and breakfast, board your charter flight to Camp Moremi. Marvel at your surroundings over lunch before joining an afternoon game activity — choose between a game drive or a motorised boat safari.

    Included · Charter Flight & Afternoon Activity: Your charter flight to Camp Moremi is included, along with a choice of game drive or motorised boat safari in the afternoon.

    Your Stay — Camp Moremi, Moremi Game Reserve · Safari Tent · Fully Inclusive Set on the Xakanaxa Lagoon within the Moremi Game Reserve, this camp offers classic safari tents surrounded by mopane woodland and floodplain, with easy access to both land and water-based game viewing — fully inclusive of meals and activities.

    Moremi Game Reserve

    What is Moremi Game Reserve? Moremi Game Reserve lies on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, combining permanent water with dry mopane woodland and open floodplain — a rare mix that makes it one of the most game-rich reserves in Africa. It was the first area in Africa to be set aside as a reserve by local residents rather than a government, established by the Batawana people in 1963 to protect the region's dwindling wildlife.

    What Makes It Special

    • A unique blend of delta wetland and dry woodland within a single reserve
    • Exceptional predator sightings, including large prides of lion and regular leopard and wild dog encounters
    • Africa's first community-established game reserve, founded by the Batawana people

    Nearby: Xakanaxa Lagoon, Third Bridge & Moremi's mopane woodlands

  • Day
    4

    Moremi Game Reserve

    After breakfast, depart on the morning activity in Moremi Game Reserve. Early afternoon is at your leisure to relax and enjoy the camp's facilities and surroundings. After afternoon tea, depart on the afternoon activity, before returning to camp for dinner.

    Included · Moremi Game Reserve Activities: A morning and afternoon activity are included each day — a choice of boat cruise or game drive — with dinner served at the lodge.

  • Day
    5

    Moremi Game Reserve → Chobe River Front

    After your morning activity and breakfast, board your charter flight to Chobe Game Lodge on the Chobe River Front. In the afternoon, depart on a boat cruise along the Chobe River. Dinner and lunch will be served at the lodge.

    Included · Charter Flight & Boat Cruise: Your charter flight from Moremi to Chobe Game Lodge is included, along with an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River.

    Your Stay — Chobe Game Lodge, Chobe River Front · Standard Room · Fully Inclusive Set directly on the banks of the Chobe River within Chobe National Park, this lodge offers easy access to game drives and river cruises, with sweeping views over the water — fully inclusive of meals and activities.

    Chobe River

    What is the Chobe River? The Chobe River forms the northern boundary of Chobe National Park, one of Botswana's richest wildlife areas and its largest game reserve, covering 11,600 km². Great herds of buffalo and elephant — sometimes up to 500 strong — gather along its banks, alongside waterbuck, puku, sable antelope, leopard, cheetah, lion, giraffe, zebra, hippo, crocodile and an incredible variety of birdlife. The river frontage is especially known for its sundowner cruises, offering unforgettable close-up wildlife sightings from the water at golden hour.

    What Makes It Special

    • One of Africa's densest concentrations of elephant and buffalo along the riverbanks
    • Rich diversity of predators, antelope and birdlife within a single stretch of river
    • World-famous sundowner boat cruises at golden hour

    Nearby: Chobe National Park game drives & Kasane village

  • Day
    6

    Chobe National Park

    After breakfast, depart on the morning activity in Chobe National Park. Early afternoon is at your leisure to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities and surroundings. After afternoon tea, depart on the afternoon activity, before returning to the lodge for dinner.

    Included · Chobe National Park Activities: A morning and afternoon activity are included, with dinner and lunch served at the lodge.

    Spotlight: Chobe National Park — Covering 11,600 km² in Botswana's north-east, Chobe is the country's largest game reserve and one of the richest wildlife areas in Africa. Great herds of buffalo and elephant — sometimes numbering up to 500 — move through the park alongside waterbuck, puku, sable antelope, leopard, cheetah, lion, giraffe, zebra, hippo and crocodile, all set against an exceptional variety of birdlife. The riverfront is especially known for its sundowner cruises at golden hour.

  • Day
    7

    Departure - Chobe Game Lodge → Kasane Airport

    After breakfast check out from the lodge and transfer to Kasane Airport for your flight home. 

Available Departure Dates

  • Friday January 1, 2027
    Thursday January 7, 2027
  • Saturday January 2, 2027
    Friday January 8, 2027
  • Sunday January 3, 2027
    Saturday January 9, 2027
  • Monday January 4, 2027
    Sunday January 10, 2027
  • Tuesday January 5, 2027
    Monday January 11, 2027
  • Wednesday January 6, 2027
    Tuesday January 12, 2027
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    Wednesday January 13, 2027
  • Friday January 8, 2027
    Thursday January 14, 2027
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    Friday January 15, 2027
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    Saturday January 16, 2027
  • Monday January 11, 2027
    Sunday January 17, 2027
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Cost Includes

  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Scheduled activities
  • All meals, refreshments, local spirits, wines (excluding premium brands)
  • Laundry service
  • All Intercamp flights start Maun/finish Kasane
  • National Park fees, all government levies, taxes & 14% Value Added Tax.

Cost Excludes

  • Optional & Recommended Excursions Available

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Which Are The Best Airlines That Fly To Africa?

The best airline for flights to Africa depends on your origin and destination. From the UK and Europe, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France operate strong direct services to major African gateways. From North America, Ethiopian Airlines and the Gulf carriers (Emirates, Qatar, Etihad) cover the widest range of destinations. For intra-African travel, Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways are the most comprehensive options for flights to Africa.

Do I Have To Connect Through Dubai, Doha, or Abu Dhabi To Fly To Africa?

No. The Gulf carriers are excellent but are not the only routing available. Travellers from the UK and Europe have direct or one-stop options via Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt, and Paris that are often faster and more convenient. From the US, Ethiopian Airlines operates non-stop flights to Africa to Addis Ababa with strong onward connections across the continent.

Which Airlines Have The Most Routes?

Ethiopian Airlines currently operates the most extensive network of any African carrier, connecting over 60 destinations within Africa and maintaining long-haul routes to Europe, North America, and Asia. It is the most useful airline for multi-country African itineraries and for travellers wanting their flights to Africa on an African-owned carrier throughout their journey.

Which Is The Best Airport To Fly Into For A Southern African Safari?

O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB) is the primary hub for flights to Africa, particularly southern Africa, and the most practical entry point for itineraries covering South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. Cape Town International (CPT) is a direct entry point for Western Cape itineraries, and Windhoek is the best gateway for Namibia-focused travel.

How Far In Advance Should I Book My Flights To Africa?

For travel during peak safari season (June to September) and major holiday periods, booking six to nine months in advance is advisable, particularly for business or premium cabin seats on popular routes such as London to Johannesburg or Amsterdam to Nairobi. Shoulder season travel allows more flexibility, but lodge availability often drives the booking timeline as much as flight availability does.

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