Tour Botswana Holiday – BTS8
Indulge in the perfect blend of water and wildlife adventures as you take a mokoro canoe, go on foot, and view game from safari vehicles on this Botswana holiday. Watch great herds of elephants come down to drink on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park is famous for one of the largest concentrations of elephant on the African continent. Explore the winding waterways and sparkling lagoons that make up the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest inland delta.
Itinerary
Day 1 Chobe National Park
Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will be greeted by a member from the team who will assist you onto a light aircraft to be flown to Kasane Airport (Approx 1 hour and 10 mins). You will be driven with fellow guests from Kasane Airport to your Chobe tented camp. Delight in 2 nights at a comfortable and spacious mobile tent with ensuite bathroom and bucket shower – this is the ultimate in wilderness camping. Your stay includes accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry service as well as transfers to and from the airstrip.
Accommodations: Chobe Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Day 2 Chobe National Park
Marvel at the abundance on your twice daily game viewing activities. Among the great wilderness reserves in the world, Chobe National Park is home to one of the largest concentrations of elephant on the African continent. Surrounded by wildlife management areas and reserves that allow game to roam freely, the 11,700 km2 (4,500 square mile) reserve is located in the far north of Botswana, bordering on the Chobe River. Home to the entire Big Five, Chobe is particularly well known for its large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as the two antelope that cannot be encountered anywhere else in Botswana, the puku and Chobe bushbuck. Chobe offers both dry savanna and permanent swamp, in addition to the vast floodplains along the river. Dense teak woodland provides thick cover in the northeastern parts of the reserve. Watching the elephant families drink and bathe in the river is an unforgettable sight, all the more impressive when herds of buffalo, rafts of hippo and gigantic Nile crocodiles are part of the scene. Lion and spotted hyena are frequently seen on the floodplains, where red lechwe, puku, zebra, sable and roan come out to graze. Embark on a photographic safari boat, especially tailored for both the photography enthusiast and the wildlife admirer. This complimentary half-day adventure allows travellers an incredible visual advantage and the unique opportunity for close-ups of the magnificent fauna and flora of the Chobe River. Sip on a nightcap around the campfire and unwind as your guide keeps you spellbound with their many enthralling stories of the bush.
Accommodations: Chobe Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 Okavango Delta
Today you will be driven with fellow guests to Kasane Airport to continue your Tour Botswana Holiday. From here, you and fellow guests will be flown to Nxabega airstrip (Approx 1 hour and 10 mins). Experience 2 nights at Okavango Nxabega Tented Camp, in one of 9 exclusive safari tents with ensuite bathroom with shower, on raised platforms overlooking the reeded floodplain. Your stay includes accommodation, three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits, beers, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, scheduled safari activities, emergency medical evacuation insurance, laundry as well as transfers to and from the airstrip (where applicable). The camp is located on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a 7,000 hectare exclusive wildlife concession bordering Moremi Game Reserve. It is known for its elegant tented accommodation with breathtaking views of the ever-changing Okavango Delta. It is a skillful combination of luxury and integration with the environment. Nine exclusive tented suites on raised wooden platforms nestle under a canopy of African ebony trees, featuring ensuite bathrooms and private verandas overlooking the reeded molapo (floodplain). The guest areas, made from the local timber, reed and thatch, include indoor and outdoor dining, a Safari Shop and a swimming pool with expansive deck. From this springboard of comfort, guests are able to appreciate the exquisite beauty of the Okavango Delta. Private bush dinners, breakfasts in bed, lamplit cocktails on a river island, or a walking safari with al fresco picnic are provided with pleasure by the warm and friendly staff.
Accommodations: Nxabega Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 and 5 Okavango Delta
A maze of sparkling lagoons, meandering channels and overgrown islands teeming with wildlife, Botswana’s Okavango Delta lies like a sparkling jewel at the heart of the Kalahari Desert. Known as “the river that never finds the sea”, crystal clear channels spread over the thirstlands of the Kalahari with their papyrus-fringed banks and fertile floating islands. Adapted for a life in and out of water, the elegant red lechwe and shy sitatunga are found in this watery wilderness. Lion, cheetah, leopard and African wild dog share the floodplains with large herds of elephant and buffalo. Hippo inhabit the deeper channels and lagoons, while honey badgers can be seen in broad daylight. Tall termite mounds are homes for families of dwarf and banded mongoose. Experience the delicate details of the glistening waterways in a mokoro (dugout canoe), where iridescent dragonflies, frogs of every colour and jewel-like kingfishers live in the papyrus-lined banks. At dinnertime, ask the camp’s Sing for Life choir to perform one of their beautiful African anthems.
Accommodations: Nxabega Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 Okavango Delta
Transfer today, by flight, to another section of the famous delta. Perfectly positioned within an exclusive 25,000 hectare wilderness concession, the camp boasts breathtaking views out over a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta. Each of the nine sleek ensuite safari tents boasts a romantic sala, private plunge pool, indoor bathtub and al fresco shower. The guest areas are all positioned carefully to maximize the sweeping views out across the channels. The overall atmosphere of the camp is cool, light and airy, in keeping with its gentle geographic location on the delta.
Accommodations: Xaranna Tented Camp Tent or Xudum Okavango Delta Lodge Suite
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7 Okavango Delta
Take advantage of the opportunity to walk with the indigenous Bushmen people, and you will be assured of an in-depth know-how on their ancient survival skills. Experience a breath taking mokoro ride as one of your twice daily game viewing activities. Have a picnic lunch delivered to your suite and enjoy it whilst sitting on the top step of your private plunge pool. The intimate guest sitting area boasts a spacious reading area, perfect for afternoon relaxation. The elevated dining area features shady verandas with mesmerizing views leading out onto an open air boma, where exotic candlelit dinners are served under the stars. A fully-stocked Safari Shop offers chic safari gear, African art and jewellery.
Accommodations: Xaranna Tented Camp Suite
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8 Depart
Enjoy a game drive to the airstrip where a light aircraft will be waiting to fly you, and fellow guests, to Maun Airport, with indelible memories of your Botswana holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
Botswana Note – Luggage – As you will be travelling in vehicles and aircraft with limited space, luggage is required to be packed in a soft bag. No hard suitcases are allowed and oversized bags may not be carried on your lap. An additional seat can be booked for extra luggage, subject to availability.
The weight restriction in each region is as follows:
- Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique: Maximum of 20kg (44 lbs) which includes hand luggage.
Flights:
- Check-in is 1.5 hours prior for domestic and 3 hours prior for international departures.
- Scheduled regional and inter-lodge flights may involve multiple stops before reaching final destination. Flights are operated as “shuttle transfers” and therefore departure times may vary up to 1 hour. Times are subject to change without notice.
- In the event of bad weather airlines reserve the right to drop guests off at the nearest serviceable airstrip which may mean a road transfer for guests to get to their final destination. Any costs resulting from such diversions would be for your own account.
- Shuttle inter-lodge flights from the Okavango Delta to areas like Savute, Chobe and Kasane (Botswana) may depart very early in the morning which means you will miss your morning game drive. Regrettably, this is beyond our control as flights are scheduled to meet onward road transfers and connecting flights out of Victoria Falls and Livingstone.
- Aircraft used on inter-lodge flights are small and interior space limited. For the sake of your own comfort, please advise us at time of booking if you are particularly bulky or tall and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Laundry: Most lodges, camps and hotels do their best to deliver a same day laundry service in Botswana, weather permitting. Dry cleaning can be arranged at most hotels but is not available at lodges. At the lodges soap suds are generally provided in your room for delicate items. Please be mindful that, due to culture and customs in many of the areas in which we operate, some lodges/camps do not wash underwear.
