10 Night Best of Botswana
Embark on an immersive journey through Botswana on this 10-night Best of Botswana package, where you'll uncover the most renowned safari destinations alongside unusual and remote regions waiting to be explored. Delve into the community spirit of Botswana when you stay at Boteti just out side Maun; explore the Okavango Delta's waterways with Mboma Island Expeditions; and get to know the predators of the Chobe's Savuti region.
Spend one night at the community-orientated Boteti Tented Camp situated on the banks of the Boteti River on the outskirts of Maun, and enjoy an introductory mokoro activity.
Four nights will be spent cocooned on an island in the Okavango Delta, in a location where the Moremi savannah meets the mosaic of waterways characterising the Delta's landscapes. You'll spend your nights in spacious and glamorous Meru-style tents, while days are spent exploring this game-rich region.
After exploring the wildlife riches of the Okavango Delta, you'll enjoy a wildlife extravaganza in the Savute region of the Chobe National Park during your three-night stay at Camp Savuti.
From here, you'll enjoy two nights in a remote region called the Kasane Forest Reserve, bordering the Zambezi National Park. It's here where you'll stay at the unique Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge.
Please note that these are suggested packages, and the rate listed is the from rate, subject to availability, and doesn't included extras or single supplement. In some instances, water-based activities are dependent on the water levels.
- Light air transfer to Boteti Tented Camp
- 2 hour mokoro on arrival
A guide from Boteti Tented Camp will be at Maun Airport to welcome you. A brief 30 to 40-minute drive through Maun town will bring you to Boteti Tented Camp, situated amidst the local farming community along the banks of the Boteti River.
Upon arrival at camp, be greeted with welcome drinks, followed by a comprehensive briefing by the camp's host. Afterward, you'll be escorted to your Meru-style tent nestled under the trees.
Following a comfortable settling-in period, savour a quick lunch before embarking on a two-hour introductory mokoro activity on the Boteti River (this is dependent on water levels). While on the mokoro, you may have the chance to observe locals engaging in fishing and farming, all while enjoying superb birding opportunities.
The late afternoon is yours to spend at leisure—either unwind around the lodge or enjoy some birdwatching at the riverfront viewing platform. Dinner will be served in the boma or on the deck, before settling in for the night.
- Road transfer to Maun Airport
- Light air transfer to Mboma Island Expeditions
- Sunset boat cruise
Wake up early for coffee and breakfast in the main area. After breakfast, you will depart Boteti Tented Camp and return to Maun Airport to connect your air charter transfers to Mboma Island Expeditions.
Upon your arrival at Xakanaxa airstrip, your guide from Mboma Island Expeditions will be ready to greet you in a game viewer. Embark on a scenic one-hour transfer through the Moremi Game Reserve, followed by an exhilarating boat cruise through the Delta waterways to reach Mboma Island Expeditions.
Upon arrival, be welcomed with refreshing drinks and a briefing from the camp's host. Following this, you'll be escorted to your classic canvas safari tent. After some delightful refreshments and high tea, embark on a memorable sunset boat cruise on the open waters of the Okavango Delta.
Your guide will prepare a cooler box with your preferred drinks, serving them as you embark on a journey into the sunset. Enjoy the Delta’s beauty and birdlife for a couple of hours before returning to camp for dinner and your first night at Mboma Island Expeditions.
- Moring mokoro or game drive
- Afternoon boat cruise
You’ll receive an early wake-up call, followed by coffee and breakfast around the campfire. After breakfast, you will depart on a boat cruise until you reach Mboma Boat Station where you will start your mokoro or game drive.
Remember your camera and sunblock, as you will be out on the activity until late morning. Upon returning to camp, you are welcome to have a warm bucket shower and refresh before lunch is served in the dining tent.
Sit down and enjoy a good meal, followed by an afternoon siesta, or a spot of birdwatching on the island. High Tea is served later in the afternoon and a sunset boat cruise complete with sundowners awaits to end the day.
After your sunset cruise, return to camp to enjoy the campfire and a three-course dinner before tuning in for your last night on Mboma Island Expeditions.
- Morning mokoro
- Afternoon boat cruise
Today follows the same pattern as yesterday starting with an early wake-up call and morning mokoro on the pristine channels of the Okavango Delta. Along the reed-lined channels, you'll spot birdlife and rare antelope.
Enjoy another full day taking in the beauty of the world-renowned Okavango Delta, ending with a sunset boat cruise accompanied by sundowners. The sundowner set-up is sublime, and offers beautiful photographic moments of sunset reflections on the water.
- Morning game drive
- Sunset boat cruise
Today also starts with an early wake-up call, followed by a morning game drive into the revered Moremi Game Reserve, where you'll find plenty of opportunities to spot big cats, African wild dogs and other mammals.
Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure before ending the day with a sunset cruise along the waterways of the Okavango Delta. It's here that you can spot hippos, crocs, sitatungas and red lechwe (the icons of the Delta).
Return to camp and freshen up before tucking into a homecooked meal served in either the dining area or under the stars.
- Light air transfer from Mboma Island Expeditions to Camp Savuti
- Sunset game drive in Savuti
Wake up early to enjoy coffee and breakfast around the morning campfire. After breakfast, you’re back out on the water for a boat cruise transfer from Mboma Island Expeditions to Xakanaxa airstrip to connect with your light air transfer to Savuti.
Upon arrival at Savuti Airstrip in the Chobe National Park, your Camp Savuti guide will be waiting to meet you. You will then enjoy a 30-minute transfer through the park to Camp Savuti, located on the banks of the Savuti channel.
Receive a warm welcome and a briefing from your host before having lunch and settling into your tented room. Later in the afternoon you will enjoy a sunset game drive including a sundowner stop at a designated stretch point and enjoy being surrounded by the famous Savuti! Head back to camp and refresh before dinner.
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive with sundowners
Early morning wake-up call followed by a quick continental breakfast and coffee before departing on morning game drive. Enjoy a lengthy game drive around the Savute Marsh and time to stop for coffee and rusks at a stretch point in the park.
Return to camp and enjoy a good lunch before relaxing at the lodge or enjoying the view from your private deck.
High Tea is served at the lodge later in the afternoon, followed by an afternoon game drive complete with sundowners in the bush.
As the sun sets, return to camp and enjoy the open-air campfire and a special dinner out on the deck under the stars.
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
Today follows the same pattern as yesterday. We start with an early wake-up call and morning game drive in the Savute Marsh area, known for its prolific lion pride and elephant sightings.
Enjoy another full day at Camp Savuti, relaxing in the boma or lounge area. There are well-appointed spaces scattered across camp where you can indulge in birding activities, or simply take in the splendour of the Savuti.
The day will end with an adventurous sunset game drive, coupled with an alfresco dinner under the stars.
- Transfer to Savuti Airstrip
- Light air transfer to Kasane Airstrip
- Road transfers to Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge
On the last morning at Camp Savuti, you will receive a wake-up call followed by breakfast and a coffee at the lodge before departing. Enjoy the last 30 minute transfer to the Savuti Airstrip where you will connect with your light air transfer to Maun/Kasane.
Arrive at Kasane Airport, where your guide from Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge will collect you. From here, you can enjoy a quick 45-minute transfer through the town of Kasane.
On arrival at Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge, you will be welcomed by prolific herds of elephants at the lodge waterhole. Settle in and enjoy a hearty lunch whilst watching the elephants splash about in front of you.
Late afternoon you will head off into the Chobe National Park and enjoy a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe riverfront before heading back to camp for dinner in the boma area.
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon sunset boat cruise
There will be another early morning wake-up call, followed by a leisurely breakfast in the main dining area. Freshen up for the day as you head into the Chobe National Park for a late-morning game drive.
You will be out all day - don’t forget a sun hat and sunblock! After about 3 hours of game viewing you will stop in the bush and enjoy a delicious buffet prepared by the Chobe team.
Enjoy a quick stretch after lunch before heading off for more game viewing, before heading to the Chobe riverfront for a sunset boat cruise. As the sun sets, return to camp and enjoy the open-air campfire and a special dinner under the stars.
On the last morning of your safari, you will receive a wake-up call followed by breakfast and a coffee at the lodge main area before departing.
Take some time on your last morning to snap a few extra photographs of wildlife at the waterhole before saying goodbye to the team at Chobe Mopani Forest Lodge.
After 10 nights of exploring Botswana, you'll take a quick 45-minute transfer back through the town of Kasane to reach Kasane Airport where your safari ends.
