Birding Safari
7 days—Discover Botswana’s wetlands through the eyes of a birder
$3500-5880 USD
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Safari summary
This safari is designed for birding enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in Botswana’s most diverse habitats. The Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a paradise for birdlife, with mokoro excursions offering intimate encounters with kingfishers, jacanas, and herons. Guided bird walks and game drives in Moremi Game Reserve reveal rare species such as Pel’s Fishing Owl, African Skimmer, and a wide variety of raptors. Evenings bring opportunities to spot nocturnal birds and predators under the stars. With flexible itineraries and expert birding guides, this safari balances birdwatching with classic wildlife encounters, making it ideal for photographers and nature lovers alike.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Walking safari—with armed guard
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Laundry
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival in Maun & Transfer
Glide silently in a mokoro canoe as jacanas step across lily pads and kingfishers dart above the water. In Moremi, diverse habitats reveal new sightings daily. Evening drives uncover nocturnal birds and predators, while guided walks bring intimate encounters with smaller species. With expert birding guides and flexible itineraries, this safari balances specialist birdwatching with unforgettable wildlife encounters.
We will be staying in a tent camp.
Walking Safari & Wetland Birding
• Early morning guided walk in the Delta, focusing on wetland and woodland bird species. • Spot African Jacanas, kingfishers, herons, and reed cormorants. • Midday rest at camp. • Afternoon mokoro excursion for close-up birding and photography. • Night drive for nocturnal birds like owls and nightjars.
Mobile Camping
Okavango Delta Exploration
• Dawn game drive with birding focus: raptors, rollers, and bee-eaters. • Bush breakfast in the field. • Midday bird photography session around camp. • Afternoon mokoro trip to search for Pel’s Fishing Owl. • Evening campfire storytelling and checklist review.
Tented Camp
Transfer to Moremi Game Reserve
• Morning drive out of the Delta, birding en route. • Arrive in Moremi Game Reserve, set up mobile camp. • Afternoon game drive: lions, leopards, and birdlife such as hornbills and storks. • Sunset over the floodplains.
Tented Mobile Camp
Full-Day Birding Safari in Moremi
• Early departure for a full-day birding safari with picnic lunch. • Focus on waterbirds, raptors, and migratory species. • Possible sightings: African Skimmer, Wattled Crane, and Saddle-billed Stork. • Return to camp for a relaxed evening.
Tented Mobile Camp
Game Drive & Photography in Moremi
• Morning game drive with emphasis on predator-bird interactions (vultures, eagles). • Midday rest and optional bird photography workshop. • Afternoon drive through floodplains and woodland habitats. • Sundowner in the bush followed by a farewell dinner.
Tented Mobile Camps
Departure
• Morning bird walk and final checklist session. • Transfer back to Maun.
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