The Lion Safari

15 days—Okavango Delta

$650-745 USD

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Safari summary

This 15-day round trip visits much of Botswana’s best game areas. From the magic of Nxai Pan National Park to the unique Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park. The safari starts in Kasane, ends at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Botswana
	Parks	Chobe Makgadikgadi Pans Nxai Pan Okavango Delta

Fine details

Safari highlights

Walking safari—with armed guard
Night game drives
Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Laundry
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Kasane Camping

The safari officially begins in Kasane, Botswana, at 13h00. We are happy to assist with pre-tour arrangements such as accommodation and transfers from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe or Kasane, Botswana, if required. On arrival in Kasane your guide will give you a full safari briefing and take you shopping for your safari drinks. The first highlight of your safari will be a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. Camping will be in Kasane at a public campsite with permanent ablutions

Overnight Camping

Nxai Pan National Park, camping

Nxai Pan

Rising with the sun, your route takes you 500 kilometres south to Nxai Pan National Park where sweet grasses host a variety of wildlife. You will stop en route for a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park before getting to your campsite. Camping will be at a private designated campsite with bush ablutions.

Overnight Camping

Nxai Pan National Park, camping

The next day you will explore Nxai Pan and enjoy the plains which are often dotted with grazing herds of impala and springbok. In the afternoon you will visit the magnificent Baines Baobabs.

Overnight Camping

Maun outskirts, camping

After enjoying a morning game drive, you will leave Nxai Pan and continue your safari to the outskirts of Maun – the gateway to the Okavango Delta. In the afternoon, you will have the option of taking a 45 minute scenic flight over the Delta. The flight over the Okavango give an eagle’s eye perspective of the area and it is even possible to spot large game animals such as Elephant, Giraffe and Hippopotami. You spend the night at a campsite just in the outskirts of Maun with permanent ablution.

Overnight Camping

Okavango Delta, camping

Okavango Delta

Your adventure will take you to the southern tip of the Okavango Delta, a special corner of paradise. Once you have reached the edge of the Delta, you will meet your polers from the local community with their mokoro (traditional dugout canoes). Quietly cruising along reed lined channels and floodplains, you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of this unique region during the tranquil transfer taking you deeper inside the Delta.

Overnight Camping

Okavango Delta, camping

Okavango Delta

You will spend two days exploring this beautiful area with mokoro excursions and guided nature walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango, camping wild with bush ablutions on a small island for two nights.You will leave your main luggage in the trailer and will need to pack a smaller bag (small backpack, hand luggage) with what you need for the 2 days on the island.

Overnight Camping

Okavango Delta, camping

Okavango Delta

Transfers from the mainland to the island where you will stay are done on traditional dugout canoes (mokoro) which cannot accommodate large bags. Your main luggage will safely remain in the vehicle that will be parked in a secured area while you are on the island.Mokoro excursions and nature walks to explore the islands and waterways of the Okavango Delta

Overnight Camping

Western Moremi Game Reserve

Okavango Delta

Morning of Day 8, you will enter Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game drives, you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta.

Overnight Camping

Western Moremi Game Reserve

Okavango Delta

Game drives to explore the Moremi Game Reserve around the 3rd Bridge / Xakanaxa areas. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. After your morning game drives, you will return to camp for lunch and a siesta.

Overnight Camping

North-East Moremi Game Reserve

Okavango Delta

Transfer / game drive from Western Moremi to the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession). Game drives to explore the areas.

Overnight Camping

Southern Chobe National Park

Chobe

Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savuti where bull elephants dot the plains. You will then head northwards to the Chobe River where your game drives will meander along the banks of the river, followed by the call of the majestic African Fish Eagle. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions, first in the Savuti area.

Overnight Camping

Northern Chobe National Park,

Chobe

Transfer / game drive from Southern Chobe National Park to the Chobe river floodplain. Game drives to explore Northern Chobe National Park. Savuti – Chobe River: 170km, 5-6h (transfer and game drive)

Overnight Camping

Northern Chobe National Park

Chobe

Game drives to explore Northern Chobe and floodplain.

Overnight Camping

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

After a short morning game drive you will then drive to Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side (Visa required), where you will spend the night at a comfortable lodge. In the afternoon there will be time to visit the thunderous Victoria Falls and shop for curios. Dinner will be at your own expense.

End of Safari

The safari officially ends after breakfast on Day 15, at the lodge. We are happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges or Kasane, Botswana, at an additional cost. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask your guide for further details.

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