About the Safari

From $17,300 to $32,000 per Person

Experience the wild heart of Botswana on this unforgettable journey through three of its most iconic landscapes. Begin your adventure in Chobe National Park, a land defined by vast floodplains and the legendary Chobe River, where massive elephant herds and dramatic predator–prey encounters unfold in every direction. Continue into the remote wilderness of the Linyanti, an exclusive concession known for its untouched beauty, abundant wildlife, and exceptional big-cat sightings, all set against a backdrop of pristine waterways and ancient forests. Conclude in the magical Okavango Delta, a UNESCO World Heritage wetland oasis where crystal-clear channels, seasonal floodplains, and lush islands create one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. From river safaris to bush drives to tranquil mokoro excursions, this itinerary delivers Botswana at its most spectacular—wild, luxurious, and deeply immersive.

Daily Itinerary

Your trip is 100% customizable. The following itinerary provides a starting point to craft your own journey.

Day 1

Chobe National Park

The Chobe National Park was established in 1968, it covers approximately 11 700sq kilometers, encompassing floodplains, swamps and woodlands and the Chobe River forms its northern boundary with Namibia. The riverfront is most famous for its large herds of elephant and Cape buffalo, which rely on the river for water during the dry winter months. In some instances, you may see hundreds of elephant at one time, as the road becomes...

Day 2

Chobe National Park

Elephants feature largely on any activity in Chobe, as the largest population left in Africa occupies this northern corner between Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Game drives in open-sided 4 x 4 vehicles bring these grey giants into easy reach as they drink and frolic at the water’s edge in their boisterous herds. Thrilling game drives lead by qualified professional guides bring you close to hippos, buffalo, puku and other animals...

Day 3

Linyati

The Linyanti Reserve is a vast tract of African bush (125,000 hectares) between the Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, characterized by open grassland, riverine forest and mopane savannas. The area is particularly noted for its very large elephant population and its regularly sighted predators including lion, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena and the vast herds of antelope in the area. The reserve also boasts a great variety of...

Days 4 - 5

Linyati

This special ecosystem is home to a wide variety of Africa’s plains game such as zebra, wildebeest, impala, giraffe, and tsessebe. The wonderful variety of wildlife also includes elephant, hippo, buffalo and the ever present predators of lion, cheetah and hyena. Your time is spent traversing this wild part of Africa looking for big game.

Day 6

Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is the best known and most visited tourist attraction in Botswana. It is situated deep within the Kalahari Basin, and is often referred to as the ‘jewel’ of the Kalahari. Shaped like a fan, the Delta is fed by the Okavango River, the third largest in southern Africa. It has been steadily developed over the millennia by millions of tons of sand carried down the river from Angola....

Days 7 - 8

Okavango Delta

The Okavango Delta is a true Garden of Eden, with picturesque lagoons, lush forests, vast savannas, superb wildlife and over 400 bird species. Your experienced and knowledgeable guides will immerse you in a magical African wilderness as you discover Africa’s most impressive wildlife.

Day 9

Depart

Time permitting you will enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast before being transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight.

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