7 day Chobe & Okavango Delta

Departing from Victoria Falls we travel a short distance to the Botswana border and cross into the small town of Kasane, and on to our lodge. This afternoon we head out onto a game drive and boat cruise in the Chobe National Park.

Accommodation: Thebe Safari Lodge or similar - twin share room with en-suite facilities

Meals Included: Dinner

We venture into Chobe National Park on an open-vehicle game drive, where there’s a good chance to encounter the park’s famed elephants, along with lions and various antelope species.

While we aim to follow the planned route below, a degree of flexibility is built into the journey. At times, changes to the itinerary or accommodations may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. Driving times provided are approximate and may vary depending on weather, traffic, border procedures, roadworks, or conditions. Please treat the following as a guideline. Your tour may also form part of a longer itinerary, with fellow travellers joining or departing at different stages.

Heading south, we may be fortunate to spot elephant or buffalo along — or even on — the road, stragglers from the migratory herds that roam the region in search of pasture and water.

Our overnight stop is in the small settlement of Nata, where bird enthusiasts will delight in sightings of Southern yellow-billed hornbills, pied and arrow-marked babblers, glossy starlings, and paradise whydahs — all possibly spotted from the comfort of the pool deck, bar, or breakfast table.

Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar - Twin-share chalet with en-suite facilities

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner

Early morning breakfast followed by a guided walk through a local Tswana village to learn more about the community, schools, doctors and traditions. Heading west to Maun which is also known as the gateway to the Okavango Delta, we will be staying in a beautiful, simple guesthouse/lodge or hotel. The afternoon is spent at leisure with a cool beverage and a pack for the Delta excursion for the following day.

Accommodation: Delta Rain's Sitatunga Camp or similar - Twin-share chalet with en-suite facilities

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

It's an early morning start after breakfast as we begin our excursion into the Okavango Delta. For the first part of our journey we head down a 4x4 route over rought sandy paths to the 'mokoro' station. Local Tswana 'polers' will meet us at the river's edge, our guides for the excursion and transfer of our luggage and equipment. Travelling in mokoros (dug-out canoes), we will float amongst the giant lily pads, tall grasses and head to our camp on the edge of the Okavango. Once settled in at our camp we will head off on a guided walk.

Accommodation: Elephant Camp - Twin share pre-erected tents with en-suite facilities (basic-style bucket shower & toilet)

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we explore the surrounds on a nature walk. After the bush we enjoy breakfast and pack up onto our mokoros and make our way back to our 4x4 ride and then on to Maun.

In the afternoon, you can join the guide for a trip into town for a little shopping.

There are optional activities that can be arranged should you wish to spend your afternoon being adventurous e.g. Scenic flight over the Delta.

Accommodation: Delta Rain's Sitatunga Camp or similar

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A long journey awaits as we rise early to head out into the greater Kalahari where we can catch a glimpse of the salt pans of central Botswana. Enjoy n afternoon game drive to catch sight of some of the rhino with guides who point out interesting facts about the area. Our last night on safari is spent at the Stevensford private nature conservancy, home to many species of antelope, crocodile, hippo, zebra, giraffe and birds.

Accommodation: Stevensford Game Reserve or similar - Twin share with en-suite facilities

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our last morning is spent travelling along the main route of Martin's Drift border post. We will cross over the mightly Limpopo River into South Africa. Scenic views along the way with a noticeable change in vegetation, infrastructure and population welcomes us as we arrive in Pretoria where our tour ends in the mid to late afternoon.

Accommodation: Not included

Meals included: Breakfast