Wilderness and Wildlife in Northern Botswana (7 days)
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daysWilderness and Wildlife in Northern Botswana (7 days)
From the Okavango Delta to the Chobe, this one-week journey is the perfect balance of wildlife and wilderness wondersThis affordable Botswana safari tour is the ideal getaway-from-it-all package. For one week, you'll visit three of Northern Botswana's highlights, teeming with wildlife, birds and vast wilderness. Welcome to wild!
This safari allows you to explore:
- Kasane Forest Reserve: Fringing the world-renowned Chobe National Park, the Kasane Forest Reserve is located in the Lesoma Valley of the Central district in Botswana. Visitors can look forward to scenic boat cruises along the beautiful Chobe River, spot nocturnal animal in the forest on a thrilling night safari and enjoy bush camping under the African night sky.
- Moremi Game Reserve: Incorporating a large area of the Okavango Delta, Moremi was intended to preserve the largest inland delta in the world. Offering a safe haven for incredible wildlife, including the Big Five, Moremi is the most sought-after reserves on the continent.
- Khwai Community Concession : Owned and managed by a local village, this area is located along the Khwai River. The river itself very rarely runs dry and is a magnet for game passing between Moremi and Chobe National Park to the north. It’s a beautiful, low key area.
Inclued in this safari:
- All meals
- Drinks (local brands only)
- Transport and transfers
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What to Expect on This Safari
This popular itinerary can be customised to match your budget and travel dates by adding/removing a few days or selecting different lodges
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1 to 2
Arrival in Kasane | Forest Reserve
- On arrival in Kasane you will be transferred by vehicle to Elephant Valley Lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you can join the afternoon game activity, which is generally a boat safari on the Chobe River.
- Boat safaris along the Chobe River are a wonderful way to experience close encounters with an abundance of riverine birds and animals. You can enjoy watching elephants playing in the river or going for a swim.
- Game drives offer opportunities to see and photograph the stunning range and concentration of wild life that the Chobe National Park is famous for.
Meals: Included
Drinks: Local brands only
Transport & transfers: Included
day
3 to 4
Moremi Game Reserve
- Today you'll fly from Kasane after a delightful breakfast. Your private flight will then take you onwards to the pristine Moremi Game Reserve, where Kadizora will be your home for the next two nights.
- Activities offered at the lodge are safaris in open 4x4 game drive vehicles, bush walks where you can experience the smaller fauna and flora which you don't always see when in a vehicle, boating and mokoro safaris. Between April and September you also have the opportunity to enjoy a hot air balloon safari over the delta (optional extra cost).
Meals: Included
Drinks: Local brands only
Transport & transfers: Included
day
5 to 6
Khwai Community Area
- After a hearty breakfast, you will travel by light aircraft to the Khwai Concession, where you will spend the next two nights at Saguni Safari Lodge. The lodge is located on the Eastern Part of the Moremi forming part of the Okavango delta. This area is famous for its incredible game viewing.
- Here you can enjoy game drives in open safari vehicles, as well as night game drives and mokoro safaris.
Meals: Included
Drinks: Local brands only
Transport & transfers: Included
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7
End of Journey
In the morning you will be transferred to Khwai Airstrip for a light aircraft transfer to Maun Airport for your onward journey.
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