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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-2

Fly to Savuti and stay at Savute Safari Lodge

Fly to Savuti and stay at Savute Safari Lodge

On arrival in Maun, you will be met and shown to your small aircraft for a flight to the Savuti region of the Chobe National Park, one of the most dynamic ecosystems in Botswana. Spend 3 nights in this dryer landscape in search of lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, hyenas and much more.

Savute Safari Lodge is a luxurious, friendly lodge with a fab team delivering an excellent safari experience. Newly updated, the main areas overlook an active waterhole and the Savute Channel. The comfy lounge and library areas are thoughtfully laid out. The swimming pool and deck area are wonderful and ideal for relaxing for a few hours.

Each of the thatched chalets has a lounge area and ensuite bathrooms. Each private deck with comfy loungers, overlooks the waterhole.

Explore the Savuti on twice-daily game drives with experienced local guides, stopping at waterholes and the marsh area and seeing the ancient San rock paintings at Gubatsa Hills.

Main Destination:
Savuti (Chobe NP)
Best Time To Visit April to October (Best at the riverfront area)
High Season July to October (The park gets crowded)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Chobe NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Savute Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Chobe NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3-4

Fly to Moremi and Camp Xakanaxa

Fly to Moremi and Camp Xakanaxa

You will fly from Savuti to Moremi and stay at Camp Xakanaxa for 3 nights. Idyllic in its location along the river at Xakanaxa Lagoon, Camp Xakanaxa is one of the few safari camps offering you an authentic, year-round Okavango Delta land and water safari experience.

Spend your days with experienced local guides on game drives in the Moremi or boat cruises in the Okavango Delta. The diverse habitat ensures prolific sightings of elephants, buffalos, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, kudus, lechwes, lions and leopards, among many others. Birding is spectacular, especially in the spring and summer months when the migrants are breeding.

Each of the classic safari tents is en suite and well laid out. Each tent has a private deck and sitting space that overlooks the lagoon, affording spectacular views from your room. The main areas extend to the river on raised platforms to maximise the views and boast a lounge, dining area, fire pit, and pool.

Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Moremi GR

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
White RhinoVery Rare
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Camp Xakanaxa
  • Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Moremi GR (Okavango Delta)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 5-6

Fly to the Delta and Xugana Island Lodge

Fly to the Delta and Xugana Island Lodge

Fly from the Moremi into the Okavango Delta and spend 2 nights at the utterly idyllic and newly revamped Xugana Island Lodge, a unique and exclusive African safari camp. This hidden treasure is in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta and assures its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience.

Each lovely safari tent is built on raised platforms with private sitting areas that overlook the Delta's lagoons. Each tent is spacious and en suite. The main areas are on split levels, with a dining and lounge area, a lower deck with a fire pit, viewing space and a pool. All enjoy the magnificent views.

Water-based activities are conducted by experienced local guides who will expertly navigate you through the many meandering, reed-lined waterways. Roam the vast expanses of water from the comfort of a modern motorboat or explore the intricacies of the Okavango Delta the quiet, old-fashioned way in the mokoro (canoe).

Main Destination:
Okavango Delta
Best Time To Visit July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather May to August (Less hot during the day)

Wildlife in Okavango Delta

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Accommodation:
Xugana Island Lodge
  • Luxury lodge (with rustic facilities) located inside Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 7

Fly to Maun

Fly to Maun

After your morning activities, you will be transferred to the airstrip for a flight back to Maun. Arrive in time for your onward travel.

This tour is based on upper 4-star accommodation options and can easily be upgraded to 5-star accommodations. Please contact us for pricing for single travellers.

Main Destination:
Maun Airport (Maun)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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