9-Day Ultimate Luxury Botswana Tour

Transfer from Kasane Airport

Awaiting you at Kasane Airport is a private, open-air safari vehicle, ready to turn your transfer into an exhilarating game drive. As you journey along the prolific Chobe Riverfront, the wildlife of the park offers a magnificent and immediate welcome. Witness the first of many elephant herds and a stunning variety of wildlife before arriving at the elegant Chobe Game Lodge, already infused with the magic of the wild.

Afternoon Boat Ride

Savor a delicious lunch before embarking on an unforgettable late afternoon adventure. Your three-hour boat cruise is a front-row seat to the Chobe’s spectacular wildlife. The riverbanks teem with life, with colossal herds of elephant coming to the water’s edge and frequent sightings of hippos and crocodiles basking in the sun. As you glide along the river, keep an eye out for predators on the prowl, and delight in the abundant birdlife, with over 460 species calling this park home. As the day draws to a close, you’ll witness a spectacular African sunset, with vibrant colours reflecting across the water as you enjoy a refreshing sundowner. This magical journey on the Chobe River concludes with a delectable dinner at your lodge, the perfect end to a magnificent day.

Chobe Boat Cruise

Following a delicious breakfast, your morning adventure begins on the water with a boat cruise along the magnificent Chobe River. The riverbanks teem with life, offering up-close encounters with colossal herds of elephant, sunbathing hippos and crocodiles, and an abundance of brilliant birdlife. Your exhilarating safari on the water concludes with a delectable lunch served on the banks of the Chobe River, a perfect end to a thrilling morning.

Afternoon Game Drive

This afternoon, venture into the heart of Chobe National Park as the golden hour brings the plains to life. Your expert guide will lead you on a thrilling game drive, providing captivating insights into the diverse wildlife and their behaviours. As the sun begins its dramatic descent, you’ll witness a spectacular showcase of nature, from elephants and buffalo grazing to predators stirring from their daytime slumber. The day’s magnificent journey concludes with a delectable dinner at Chobe Game Lodge, the perfect end to an unforgettable safari.

Early Morning Game Drive

The cool morning air invites you into the heart of the wild. On your early morning game drive in Chobe National Park, every moment is filled with anticipation. The bush comes alive with the sunrise, offering prime opportunities to see wildlife and predators at their most active, ensuring a truly exhilarating and memorable start to your day.

Transfer to Airport and Fly into the Heart of the Delta

You will check-out from your lodge after breakfast and game drive. Your journey to the heart of the Okavango Delta is a seamless and scenic transition. We will provide a comfortable road transfer to Kasane Airport, where a thrilling light aircraft flight awaits. As a requirement for these small aircraft, we kindly ask that you use soft-sided bags only, ensuring a comfortable fit in the luggage pods. This spectacular aerial safari offers a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the vast wilderness below. You will touch down on a remote island airstrip, just moments from Camp Okavango, ready to begin your unique water-based adventure.

Canoeing Tour Over the Okavango Delta

Following your check-in at Camp Okavango, time permitting, begin your immersion into the Okavango Delta’s pristine waterways. Glide silently through the labyrinthine channels in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), a truly peaceful and authentic way to experience this watery wonderland. This quiet, old-world journey allows you to appreciate the intricate beauty and profound tranquillity of the Delta, offering a unique perspective of the wildlife that calls this oasis home.

Experience the Okavango Delta from a powerful new perspective. Aboard a sleek, motorised boat, you’ll explore the Delta’s vast, intricate network of winding channels and glassy lagoons, covering great distances and revealing a side of this watery wonderland that is otherwise inaccessible. The journey offers a front-row seat to the Delta’s prolific birdlife, from the jewel-like flash of a kingfisher to the regal call of the African fish eagle. Tiny reed frogs cling to grasses, adding colourful dots to the water’s surface as you navigate this majestic landscape. This excursion is a chance to discover the watery heart of the Okavango, a place where the wild echoes in every corner.

Air Transfer

Enjoy a seamless transfer by light aircraft from Camp Okavango to Camp Moremi. This short flight offers a stunning aerial view of the Delta, allowing you to spot wildlife from above before a swift arrival at your next camp, ready for the next phase of your safari adventure

Xakanaxa Lagoon Boat Safari

After settling in at Camp Moremi, your safari takes to the water this afternoon for a new perspective on the wilderness. Your highly enjoyable motorboat cruise will navigate the deeper channels and lagoons, offering a unique and tranquil way to observe the abundant wildlife. As the sun begins its spectacular descent, you’ll witness a constant flow of game coming to the river, including hippo, crocodile, and herds of elephant and buffalo arriving to drink and graze. The water’s edge also provides a front-row seat to the impressive and varied birdlife. The experience culminates with a magnificent sunset over the water and refreshing sundowners, before you return to camp for aperitifs and a well-deserved dinner.

This morning, join your expert guide for an immersive game drive into the heart of Moremi Game Reserve. The vast landscape, a perfect blend of dry savanna and lush wetlands, provides a sanctuary for an incredible array of animals. Your open-air vehicle will carry you through a living documentary, where huge herds of elephant and zebra graze and predators lie in wait. With your guide’s deep knowledge, every track and call tells a story. The day’s adventure is punctuated by a scenic picnic lunch right in the middle of this magnificent wilderness.

Air Transfer

After a final sunrise safari in Moremi, a scenic light aircraft transfer awaits. This short but spectacular flight will carry you over a magnificent canvas of changing landscapes, from the meandering rivers of the Delta to the stark, stunning beauty of the Makgadikgadi Pans. You’ll arrive at Leroo La Tau Lodge, a welcome sanctuary overlooking the Boteti River. The remainder of the day is a peaceful invitation to unwind, recharge, and soak in the breathtaking views from the comfort of your new home.

Prepare for an unparalleled safari experience as you embark on a full-day game drive into the vast and mystical Makgadikgadi Pans. This landscape is stark and hypnotic, offering a surreal beauty unlike anywhere else on Earth—the closest thing to a journey on a moon’s surface. Yet, within this seemingly endless expanse, a remarkable ecosystem thrives. The area surrounding Leroo La Tau (meaning ‘lion’s paw’) is home to an abundance of these magnificent predators, alongside vast herds of zebra and wildebeest. You will also encounter expertly adapted wildlife, including leopard, cheetah, and both spotted and brown hyena, which have made this resilient environment their home. This full-day safari is a journey of profound discovery, revealing a side of Botswana’s wildlife that is as unique as the landscape itself.

As your unforgettable Botswana safari draws to a close, a final scenic air transfer awaits. From the airstrip near Leroo La Tau, a light aircraft will carry you on a breathtaking flight over the vast Makgadikgadi Pans and Chobe wilderness. This final aerial transfer offers a spectacular farewell to the landscape before you land at Kasane International Airport to connect with your onward flight, carrying a lifetime of memories with you.