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9 Day itinerary in Botswana, Africa

Botswana Highlights

Experience the best of what Botswana can offer with highlights such as the Chobe River, Victoria Falls and so much more

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Kasane

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Chobe National Park

2

Safari

3

Moremi Game Reserve

4

Nxai Pan National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Chobe Safari Lodge

Arrive at Kasane Airport and head to Chobe Safari Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the Chobe River. On the morning of your second day, we will take you across the river for a Namibian Village walk and the afternoon is spent on a game drive. Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River and shares a border with Chobe National Park. Right on the doorstep is the meeting of four African countries: Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi. The close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes it easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge has been recently renovated; matching a magical lodge experience to the spectacular game viewing.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Double: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 2

place Experience Chobe National Park

On the morning of your second day, we will take you across the river for a Namibian Village walk and the afternoon is spent on a game drive.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Double: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 3

place Rra Dinare, Moremi Game Reserve

On day three you will enjoy a morning game drive before moving on to your next adventure – a quick flight from Kasane Airport to your next destination - Ra Dinare Camp. Here you will be spoilt for choice with activities ranging from game drives, night drives, mokoro trips (seasonal), bush walks and birding. Overnight: Rra Dinare Adjacent to Moremi Game reserve on the south eastern side of the Delta, overlooking the Gomoti River and its flood plains, the camps are located in a private concession of 272 km2 and have been designed to embrace the natural surroundings of the riverine forest. The airstrip which will be servicing the two camps is approximately 20min by chartered flight from Maun and 1h20min from Kasane. The camps are situated 45min game drive from the airstrip

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Double: Rra Dinare Tented Camp (Father Buffalo)
Day 4

place Rra Dinare, Moremi Game Reserve

A day spent at leisure experiencing the activities on offer

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place Gunn's Camp, Moremi Game Reserve

Spend the next two days at either Moremi Crossing or Gunn's Camp and enjoy one morning and one-afternoon activity of your choice. Choose from a traditional mokoro cruise, a game walk, or a motorboat cruise. A night game drive is also an option

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

place Gunn's Camp, Moremi Game Reserve

Spend the day at leisure taking part in activities on offer

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

place Kwando Nxai Pan Camp, Nxai Pan National Park

Your fourth and final destination promises to be a cultural treat. Here you would be able to enjoy bushmen interactions together with 2 daily game drives. Nxai Pan National Park Adjoining the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park on its northern border, Nxai Pans were once ancient salt lakes and today, they are oceans of grass dotted with islands of trees and small pans that fill in the rainy season creating a verdant lush Garden of Eden. Visitors can look forward to impressive natural scenery and fun activities such as: the famous Baines Baobabs, first drawn by the renowned explorer in the 1860s; excellent game viewing at sunset or sunrise on a 4WD safari and first-class bird watching opportunities. Commonly spotted animals include: lion, giraffe, kudu, springbok, impala, ostrich, jackal, bat-eared fox and the elusive nocturnal porcupine. Overnight: Nxai Pan Camp View iBrochure Nxai Pan is the only permanent camp in the Nxai Pan National Park and is located on the western edge of the fossil pan from which it takes its name, facing open grasslands. The biggest draw to the park are the zebras that migrate by the thousands to the area to drop their young – the second largest land animal migration in Southern Africa, during the summer after the rains have fallen. The pan is also known for its huge springbok population, wildebeest, elephants and large groups of giraffe. Activities include a day trip to Baines’ Baobabs, which have changed little in the 150 years since Thomas Baines immortalized them in his paintings. Another favourite is the bushman walk where guests learn how the San used to hunt, gather food and collect water. The camps' nine spacious tents all have a relaxed lounge area, indoor and outdoor showers and viewing deck which faces onto the waterhole. One room has an additional twin bedroom for family use. The camp has a plunge pool, and both bedrooms and the open-air lounge, dining area and bar are thatched to maintain a comfortable temperature year round.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

place Kwando Nxai Pan Camp, Nxai Pan National Park

Your last day is spent at leisure taking part in the included activities at camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

place End of Journey

On your last day, you will be transferred by chartered flight to Maun Airport for departure flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Chobe Safari Lodge
  • Rra Dinare Tented Camp (Father Buffalo)

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  • Lunch (8)
  • Dinner (8)
  • Breakfast (5)

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$10,503.00 USD