Botswana Wild Side Safari

14 days—Camping Safari through the wilderness of Botswana. Experience the Okavango Delta, Moremi, Savuti, Chobe National Park and Victoria Falls.

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Safari summary

Embark on a thrilling 14-day adventure through Southern Africa, starting in Johannesburg and journeying through Botswana and Zambia. Highlights include a visit to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, where you can spot white rhinos and enjoy a game drive, and an exploration of the Okavango Delta with mokoro rides, wild camping, and bush walks. You'll also delve into the Moremi and Savuti conservation areas for incredible wildlife encounters, and experience the Chobe National Park with game drives and a sunset cruise. The tour culminates near Livingstone, Zambia, where you'll witness the majestic Victoria Falls and have the option to partake in exciting activities like white water rafting and scenic flights. This unforgettable journey ends with transfers to local airports.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Botswana South Africa Zambia
	Parks	Chobe Moremi Mosi oa Tunya Okavango Delta

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Night game drives
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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

Itinerary

Day 1 JOHANNESBURG to KHAMA

Departing Johannesburg at 06:30am we head north into Botswana. We pass Serowe, birthplace of Botswana’s first president, Sir Seretse Khama, on our way to the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. This 4300 hectare reserve situated on the Kalahari sandveld, has several natural waterholes and provides prime habitat for white rhino, zebra and wildebeest. We take our first game drive around the open grassland of Malema and Serwe Pans. [camping -LD] [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Khama Campsite - good ablution facilities

Day 2 MAUN

We drive through the Kalahari to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Situated on the banks of the Thamalakane River, Maun is a bustling frontier town where we prepare for the delta excursion. After setting up camp we have a relaxing afternoon at the swimming pool. [camping BL-]

Campsite - good ablution facilities

Day 3 OKAVANGO DELTA

Okavango Delta

Our local guides will take us deep into the heart of the Okavango Delta on Mokoro (dugout canoes). The delta forms as water flows from the Angolan highlands out over the Botswanan flat Kalahari Desert sands creating a delicate, green oasis for birds & wildlife. [camping BLD]

Wild camping

Day 4 OKAVANGO DELTA

Okavango Delta

We will camp wild on remote islands in this amazingly dynamic environment & enjoy bush walks, bird watching and swimming in the clear water. Camping with our local guides we learn more about their lifestyle and culture. [camping BLD]

Wild camping

Day 5 MAUN

We return to Maun in the late afternoon of day 5 and have time for an optional (own expense) game flight over the Okavango, which will reveal a different aspect of the delta. [camping BL - ]

Campsite - good ablution facilities

Day 6 MOREMI

Moremi

We have 4 nights in these conservation areas with time to explore the various habitats. We spend our time on game drives watching the plentiful wildlife including wild dog, elephant, hippo, buffalo, lion & other game. [camping BLD]

Wild camping

Day 7 MOREMI

Moremi

Moremi Game Reserve rates as one of the leading wildlife areas of the world and we take our open 4WD vehicle into Moremi for fantastic game viewing! Grasslands, floodplains, forests, lily lagoons and winding water channels combine to form a variety of game viewing habitats. [camping BLD]

Wild camping

Day 8 SAVUTI

Chobe

Moving north over the sand ridge and into the Mababe depression we arrive at the Savuti Marsh. [camping BLD]

Wild camping

Day 9 SAVUTI

Chobe

This open grassland area attracts herds of zebra and wildebeest, which in turn draw the large lion prides for which Savuti is famous. We camp wild in the central Chobe National Park at either Savuti or Zwei-Zwei. [camping BLD]

Wild camping

Day 10 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

Chobe

The Chobe River flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. In the early morning we search for game on the flood plains of the Chobe river. The late afternoon game viewing “sundowner” cruise is a highlight as we see the mighty elephant herds returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst. [camping BLD]

Wild camping

Day 11 CHOBE NATIONAL PARK

Chobe

We camp at Kasane on the Chobe River for night 11. [camping BL - ]

Campsite - good ablution facilities, hot showers

Day 12 VICTORIA FALLS/LIVINGSTONE

Mosi oa Tunya

We overnight for 2 nights in Zambia near Livingstone town on the banks of the Zambezi River. [lodge B - -]

Waterfront - Adventure Village rooms

Day 13 VICTORIA FALLS/LIVINGSTONE

Mosi oa Tunya

Enjoy a spectacular walk through tropical vegetation to the very edge of the “Mosi oa Tunya” or “the smoke that thunders” - Victoria Falls. Opportunities to white water raft on the mighty Zambezi River, Bungi Jump, or take a “flight of angels” (own expense). [lodge B - -]

Waterfront - Adventure Village rooms

Day 14 LIVINGSTONE – TOUR ENDS

Tour ends at 08:00 after breakfast. Transfers to local airports are available. [Remember it is possible to start this tour in Maun on day 2, making a 13 day Maun - Livingstone, BT13, and it is possible to start this tour in Maun on day 5, making a 10 day Maun - Livingstone, BP10] [- B - -]

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