Botswana Wilderness Safari: Kalahari, Okavango Delta & Moremi
An immersive Botswana luxury safari through the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta's waterways, and the wildlife-rich plains of Moremi and Khwai.
“An extraordinary safari experience. Seamless logistics, beautiful camps, and unforgettable wildlife sightings.”
— Verified Traveler
13 Days
Maun, Botswana / Maun or Victoria Falls
Custom / Luxury Safari
Easy to Moderate
May to October
Overview
This 13-day Botswana wilderness safari explores three of Southern Africa's most iconic ecosystems: the Central Kalahari Game Reserve, the Okavango Delta, and Moremi Game Reserve with the Khwai region. Each area offers distinct landscapes and wildlife viewing, connected by scenic light aircraft transfers from Maun.
Begin in the vast Central Kalahari, where golden grasslands and white salt pans stretch to the horizon. Continue into the lush Okavango Delta, a UNESCO-listed inland delta known for its winding channels, mokoro excursions, and dense concentrations of wildlife. Conclude in Moremi and Khwai, where dry woodlands and floodplains create exceptional game viewing opportunities.
Carefully selected luxury tented camps, expert guides, and seamless logistics ensure a refined yet authentic Botswana safari experience. The journey is fully customizable based on seasonal conditions, preferred camps, and desired activity level.
Trip Highlights
What This Journey Typically Costs
Because every Botswana safari we design is fully custom, pricing varies based on travel dates, camp selection, seasonal demand, and concession fees.
We will walk you through options transparently and recommend what best matches your dates, comfort preferences, and priorities.
Daily Itinerary
Arrival in Maun
Arrive in Maun, the gateway to Botswana's Okavango Delta. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge for an overnight stay. The afternoon is at leisure to rest after international travel and prepare for the safari ahead.
Highlights
- Airport meet and greet
- Overnight in Maun
Central Kalahari Safari Experience
Board a light aircraft flight from Maun into the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. From above, the vastness of the Kalahari becomes immediately apparent. Settle into your remote luxury camp for three nights of exploration in one of Africa's most expansive and least visited reserves.
Game drives reveal desert-adapted wildlife including black-maned Kalahari lions, cheetah, brown hyena, giraffe, and large herds of springbok. Evenings are defined by clear skies and extraordinary stargazing in one of the darkest night-sky regions on the continent. Your guides will share knowledge of the landscape's ecology, seasonal migration patterns, and the San Bushmen heritage connected to this ancient land.
Highlights
- Light aircraft transfer
- Desert-adapted wildlife
- Kalahari lions and cheetah
Okavango Delta Water & Land Safari
After a final morning activity in the Kalahari, fly by light aircraft into the Okavango Delta. Transfer to your luxury tented camp set beneath riverine trees in a private concession.
Explore the Delta through a combination of game drives and water-based activities. Depending on seasonal water levels, enjoy mokoro excursions through quiet channels, boat safaris at golden hour, and guided walks where permitted. Wildlife densities are high, with elephants, buffalo, hippo, and a variety of antelope species commonly seen. The Delta's birdlife is remarkable year-round, with species like the African fish eagle, malachite kingfisher, and carmine bee-eater frequently spotted along the waterways.
Highlights
- Mokoro excursions
- Boat safari in the Delta
- Big game viewing
Moremi Game Reserve Exploration
A short scenic flight brings you deeper into the Okavango region, landing near Moremi Game Reserve. This diverse landscape blends floodplains, lagoons, and dry woodland, creating one of Botswana's most productive wildlife habitats.
Daily game drives focus on tracking predators, large elephant herds, and seasonal concentrations of plains game. Moremi is also renowned for bird watching, with over 400 recorded species across its varied ecosystems.
Highlights
- Exceptional predator sightings
- Elephant and buffalo herds
- Diverse Delta landscapes
Khwai Concession & Night Drives
Transfer by light aircraft or game-drive transfer into the Khwai region, adjacent to Moremi. This community-run concession offers a different safari dynamic and allows activities not typically permitted inside the national reserve.
In addition to daytime game drives, enjoy night drives in search of nocturnal wildlife such as civet, genet, and possibly leopard on the move. The Khwai River area is known for strong predator activity and seasonal wildlife concentrations.
Highlights
- Night drives
- Community concession experience
- Predator-rich habitat
Return to Maun or Optional Victoria Falls Extension
Enjoy a final morning safari activity before transferring to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight back to Maun. Connect with your onward international departure, or continue to Victoria Falls for a post-safari extension.
Depart Botswana with a deeper appreciation for its extraordinary ecosystems, conservation leadership, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Highlights
- Final morning game drive
- Light aircraft to Maun
- Optional Victoria Falls extension
What's Included
Optional Extensions & Variations
Every Botswana safari we design is fully custom. Consider enhancing this journey with:
Victoria Falls Extension
Add two nights at Victoria Falls for a guided walk along the gorge rim, optional helicopter flight, and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Chobe National Park
Extend your safari to Chobe for boat cruises along the Chobe River, known for large elephant concentrations and exceptional riverfront wildlife viewing.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
Add a unique desert experience on the Makgadikgadi Pans with quad biking, meerkat encounters, and seasonal zebra migration sightings.
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Traveler Stories
"An extraordinary safari experience. Seamless logistics, beautiful camps, and unforgettable wildlife sightings across every region of Botswana."
— Verified Review
"The Okavango Delta mokoro was a highlight we will never forget. Each camp felt completely different, and the guides were exceptional throughout."
— Verified Review
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