Day 1: Victoria Falls
Your adventure starts at a comfortable lodge at Victoria Falls. We are happy to assist with pre-safari arrangements including transfers (extra cost) from the airport to the lodge. You will have your afternoon at leisure to relax or explore Victoria Falls town and the numerous activities it offers. Lunch and dinner at own expense.
Day 2: Northern Chobe
Today you will have a leisurely breakfast at your lodge. The lodge reception will advise the departure time of your transfer to Botswana where you will meet up with your guide. Chobe National Park, with its diverse and striking landscapes, will be your next destination. En-route to your campsite in Chobe National Park you will go drinks shopping. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions.
Victoria Falls – Chobe River 100km, 3h (plus border crossing)
Day 3: Northern Chobe
Game drives to explore Northern Chobe and floodplain.
Day 4: Southern Chobe
As you continue your search for wildlife, you will traverse the drier region of Savute where bull elephants dot the plains. The Savute region is known for its dynamic ecosystems, which can undergo significant changes over time. The presence of waterholes, river channels, and marshes can attract a diverse range of animals, making each game drive a thrilling and unpredictable adventure. Camping will be in private designated areas with bush ablutions.
Chobe River – Savuti: 170km, 5-6h (transfer and game drive)
Day 5 to 7: Moremi/Khwai
After an early breakfast, as the sun rises you will make your way to Moremi Game Reserve, one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana which covers swamp and dry areas. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. You will spend 3 nights exploring this wonderful Game Reserve, at two different campsites. Game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and in the late afternoon as the sun sets will be the norm. Camping will be in private designated campsites with bush ablutions.
Savuti – Moremi 120km, 7-8h (transfer and game drive)
Day 8 to 10: Okavango Delta
Leaving the Moremi area, you will start making your way towards the Okavango Delta. Once you have reached the edge of the Okavango Delta by the Gomoti River, you will meet your polers from the local community with their mekoro (dugout canoes). Quietly cruising along river channels and floodplains, you will enjoy the spectacular landscape of this unique region during the tranquil transfer taking you deeper inside the Delta. You will spend three days exploring this beautiful area with mokoro excursions and guided nature walks on the islands and floodplains of the Okavango, camping wild with bush ablutions on a small island for two nights and one night lagoon side.
On the afternoon of the last day, you will have the option of taking a 30min flight in a helicopter with doors removed, allowing magnificent views from above. Rate TBA by your guide/agent. This experience must be booked during the safari, and payment made in USD cash only. The flight over the Okavango gives you an eagle’s eye perspective of the area and it is even possible to spot large game animals such as elephants, giraffes, and hippopotami.
Moremi – Okavango Delta 90km, 5h(transfer and game drive)
NOTE: You will leave your main luggage in the trailer and will need to pack a smaller bag (small backpack, hand luggage) with what you need for the 2 nights on the island. Transfers from the mainland to the island where you will stay are done on dugout canoes (mekoro) which cannot accommodate large bags. Your main luggage will safely remain in the vehicle that will be parked in a secured area while you are on the island.
Mokoro excursions and nature walks to explore the islands and waterways of the Okavango Delta.
Day 11: End of the Safari
The safari officially ends 12h00, once the guide drops you off at Maun Airport on Day 11. Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation in Maun, Botswana, at an additional cost.
Okavango Delta–Maun 60km, 1.5-2h
