Chobe, Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls Private Safari

11 Days 10 Nights

Private lodge safari

Included: transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle (day 3-11) | professional, English-speaking guide (day 3-11) | 10 nights’ stay in lodges and tented camps (depending on availability, accommodation of a similar standard will be booked) | meals according to the itinerary | drinking water in the vehicle on safari | activities and transfers as per itinerary | all national park fees | flights Maun – Okavango Delta – Maun | Setari Camp: all drinks (excluding premium brands), scheduled safari activities, village trip, laundry service | medical evacuation insurance with Okavango Air Rescue to Maun

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 | Maun – Okavango Delta

Light aircraft transfer

Dumela (hello), and welcome to Botswana. At the Maun Airport, a representative from your charter flight company will greet you and assist you with boarding your connecting flight to the Okavango Delta. On a clear day, you can see the beautiful landscapes of the Delta from above. From this birds-eye view, you'll see that the Okavango River has not managed to carve its way to the ocean. Instead, it flows into the Kalahari, forming the breathtaking Okavango Delta. This area is home to stunning rivers, lagoons, marshes, grasslands, and wooded islands. After safely landing, a boat will transfer you through a maze of waterways directly to your camp. Here, you can relax and freshen up before your first activity. On a boat cruise, you will explore the Okavango Delta and experience the stunning sunset casting a golden glow over the waters. In the evening, a delicious meal awaits you at the Setari Camp, your accommodation for the following two nights.

Dinner

Day 2 | Okavango Delta

An exciting day ahead is the reward for an early start. Today, you can choose a water or land-based experience. The water experience allows you to spend your morning in a traditional dugout canoe called a “mokoro”. A poler steers this canoe, and the experience will enable you to peacefully glide along the water, taking in the beautiful scenery, wildlife and numerous birds. Travelling silently, you can glide close to the birdlife, and photographers will be rewarded with the perfect position for stunning photography. In the late morning, you return to your camp for brunch and relaxation. Enjoy a boat safari in the afternoon to continue your Okavango Delta adventure. Alternatively, on the land-based experience, you can embark on a full-day guided walking safari across some Delta islands. While exploring on foot, you'll get to experience nature from a different perspective and have the opportunity to observe things you might have overlooked otherwise. Back at camp and content from an incredible day, a delicious dinner awaits. After dinner, sit around the fire pit, admire the beautiful night sky above, and relive your day with your companions. Sleep deeply for another night at the Setari Camp.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3 | Okavango Delta – Maun – Sankuyo Community Concession

Light aircraft transfer

Distance approx. 70 km; driving time approx. 1,5-2 hours

Enjoy another morning in your beautiful surroundings. If time permits, participate in one last activity in the Okavango Delta. Later, you will be driven to the airstrip for your flight to Maun. The end of one adventure signals the start of another. Once back in Maun, your guide will greet you, and from there, you will head straight into the bush. Your one-night accommodation is Mogogelo Camp, in a private concession on the southern edge of the famous Moremi Game Reserve. On arrival, you can enjoy a refreshing sundowner on the deck and spot wildlife coming and going from the waterhole. Before a delicious dinner, your guide will brief you on what will happen in the coming days. Full from dinner, sit back and connect to nature. There could hardly be a better start to your safari!

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4 | Sankuyo Community Concession – Moremi Region

Distance approx. 90 km; driving time approx. 2-3 hours + game drives

After breakfast, continue north towards the northern entrance to the Moremi Game Reserve and the Khwai Concession. During the drive, keep your eyes open for wildlife. On arrival at Mmatsebe Camp in the Khwai region, freshen up, relax and familiarise yourself with your accommodation for the next three nights. In the afternoon, set out on your first "real" game drive in one of the best destinations for wildlife spotting in southern Africa. With no fences between the reserves, the animals roam freely, and you can observe elephants, lions, buffalo, various antelope species and, with luck, leopards near rivers and cheetahs in the open savannah. Return to the camp in time for dinner, then gather around the campfire to end the evening.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5 | Moremi Game Reserve and surroundings

On safari, game drives occur around dawn and dusk, allowing for the most rewarding wildlife spotting due to increased animal activity. However, as you are on holiday, you can sleep a little longer today. After breakfast, you drive to the nearby Poler station, leaving the car behind and transferring to Mokoros. The traditional dugout canoes you use to explore the Mbudi Channel and its tributaries are now mostly made of fibreglass or plastic rather than wood. The mode of transport, though, is the same as it was centuries ago in the Okavango Delta. Lean back in your seat and glide across the water while your poler, a member of the nearby village community, shares his knowledge of the flora and fauna with you. After this extraordinary experience, you return to camp for lunch. A short siesta is followed by a game drive, during which your guide, thanks to his trained eyes, can point out things you might have missed. The day concludes with dinner at Mmatsebe Camp.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6 | Moremi Game Reserve

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7 | Moremi Region – Savuti – Chobe Forest Reserve

Distance approx. 160 km; driving time approx. 6-7 hours + game drives

You have a full, exciting day ahead and rise at twilight. The journey to the Savuti region may be long, but it offers plenty of opportunities for wildlife sightings. Savuti is an excellent destination for spotting lions or leopards. In recent wildlife documentaries, the area gained fame for its lion population, known for hunting elephants. You may be lucky to see one of these famous prides on today's adventure. After a day filled with many sightings, you arrive at Thobolo’s Bush Lodge, located approximately two hours north of the Savuti. Here, you can relax and reward yourself with an ice-cold drink before enjoying a delicious dinner and a peaceful evening.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8 | Chobe Forest Reserve – Kasane

Distance approx. 110 km; driving time approx. 2-3 hours

After two early morning starts, today, you can recharge by sleeping in a little and starting the day with a leisurely breakfast. A short drive to the outskirts of Kasane takes you to your lodge, situated on the banks of the Chobe River. Check in and relax by the pool before being served a hearty lunch. You can look forward to an unforgettable boat safari on the Chobe River in the afternoon. As you cruise along the river, you enter the Chobe National Park, where you will see herds of elephants and buffalo that come to drink and an array of fascinating birds. Some 450 birds found here include the African skimmer, the crested eagle, the fork-billed roller, the grey kingfisher and the cobalt and malachite kingfisher. Ripples on the water and the setting sun make the water sparkle. It creates the perfect opportunity to photograph animals on the riverbank and the setting sun. You return to land with a camera full of incredible images. The day ends with dinner at Chobe Bush Lodge.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9 | Kasane – Victoria Falls

Distance approx. 90 km; driving time approx. 2 hours + game drive

During a morning game drive in Chobe National Park, you might encounter animals you haven't seen yet. Chobe National Park is home to a vast diversity of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, African wild dogs, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras. However, you will also spot unique antelope species, such as the water-loving puku and the red lechwe. After a picnic lunch in the park, you will return to your lodge, where you will be driven into Zimbabwe with your guide. After crossing the border, a short drive will take you to your accommodation in Victoria Falls, where you can check in and relax for the afternoon. Have dinner and a restful night at Batonka Guest Lodge.

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10 | Victoria Falls

Our tour of the famous Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, starts early to avoid the crowds and experience the best light. With a width of 1.7 km and a height of 108 metres, they are considered one of the largest waterfalls in the world. After the tour, you can stroll through the town of Victoria Falls or visit the large souvenir market. If you are interested in a scenic flight over the waterfalls or a bungee jump, you can also book this on-site. In the late afternoon, you will go on a final boat trip on the Zambezi. Enjoy the gentle movement of the boat as you take in the unique atmosphere of the scenery and sunset. Return to land with a beaming smile and spend the last evening of your trip with your guide in a local restaurant (at your own expense). Rest well for the second night at Batonka Guest Lodge.

Breakfast

Day 11 | Victoria Falls

Distance approx. 20 km; driving time approx. 25 min

Today, your journey across Botswana and to Victoria Falls comes to an end. After a relaxed breakfast, your transfer driver will take you to the airport for your journey home. We hope you will have cherished memories that will last a lifetime, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Africa one day.

Breakfast

The maximum dimensions for luggage are 30 cm wide x 35 cm high and 70 cm long. If you need more baggage, please get in touch with us so we can quote you for the excess luggage.