The Okavango Explorer

11 days—Okavango Delta

$650-725 USD

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Safari summary

Explore the Okavango Delta like never before. This safari covers 3 different areas of the Okavango and wide range of activities including action packed game drives, educational walking safaris, authentic mokoro trips and relaxed boating along the stunning waterways. Alongside some of Botswana best safari guides, this is the ultimate adventure!

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Walking safari—with armed guard
Self-drive safari

What’s included?

Accommodation
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Game Drives

Okavango Delta

The safari starts from Maun International Airport and most international flights arrive around noon. You will be met at Maun airport by your guide, introduced to the rest of the guests and depart by road for the start of your adventure. The drive to camp is approximately 4-5 hours. You can expect to arrive to the camp around sunset on the first day. The first hour of the drive is tar road, followed by about 30 minutes of gravel road before you cross the veterinary fence.

Camping

Game Drives

Okavango Delta

Over the next 3 full days you will be exploring this wildlife rich part of the Okavango Delta on twice daily game drives. You will be woken up shortly before sunrise for a freshly brewed coffee and breakfast around the campfire. As soon as there’s enough sunlight to not require lights you will depart for your morning game drive in search of the abundant wildlife. Halfway through the drive you will stop for a coffee break and biscuits before continuing with the drive and head back to camp.

Mobile Camping

Game Drives

Okavango Delta

Depending on wildlife sightings and action during the morning, you typically would arrive back in camp shortly before midday for a well-deserved lunch

Mobile Camping

Game Drives

Okavango Delta

A time for afternoon tea will be established by your guide. After this you will head on the afternoon game drive. This is typically a shorter drive in the area following up on the action that occurred in the morning.

Mobile Camping

Game Drives

Okavango Delta

Often you will stop in a scenic location for a relaxing sundowner drink as the sun starts to set – however if the wildlife action is on-going then the group might opt to rather skip the drinks! You will then head back to camp where a crackling fireplace awaits. Relax around the fireplace with a drink while the chef prepares the 3-course dinner. After dinner a well-deserved rest for the next day.

Mobile Camping

Walking Safaris

Okavango Delta

These activities will primarily be focused on walking safaris and if water levels allow mokoro (traditional canoes) could also be used to access new walking areas nearby. The morning walks are typically longer (about 4-5 hours), and more distance is covered because the temperature is lower allowing for a more comfortable experience.

Mobile Camping

Walking Safaris

Okavango Delta

Mobile Camping

Walking Safaris

Okavango Delta

The morning walks are typically longer (about 4-5 hours), and more distance is covered because the temperature is lower allowing for a more comfortable experience. The afternoon walks are more relaxed and will vary according to the group and comfort levels. During the walks a wide range of topics will be covered including tracks & tracking, botanical information, birding, insects such as termites, ecology related to the Okavango, and also potential encounters with big game.

Mobile Camping

Walking Safaris

Okavango Delta

The morning walks are longer and more distance is covered because the temperature is lower allowing for a more comfortable experience. The afternoon walks are more relaxed and will vary according to the group and comfort levels. During the walks a wide range of topics will be covered including tracks & tracking, botanical information, birding, insects such as termites, ecology related to the Okavango Delta, local traditional medicines, and also potential encounters with big game.

Mobile Camping

Okavango Extension

Okavango Delta

For this portion of the safari, you will fly-in and fly-out. This will be the most remote area accessed as you explore the Okavango Delta. You will fly into Jedibe airstrip where you will hop on a boat for a transfer to your camp which is setup on a stunning island deep in the Okavango Delta. Over the next 2 full days you will explore this stunning area on a mix of activities. Primarily boating and walking safaris will be the focus.

Overnight Camping