Botswana · Safari

1-Day Moremi Game Reserve Safari from Maun with Xini and Third Bridge

1 Day Round trip from Maun Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore wildlife-rich areas such as Xini and Third Bridge
02 Track predators, including lions, hyenas, and leopards, during peak morning activity
03 Spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and a wide range of antelope species
04 Search for rare wildlife such as African wild dogs in key habitats
05 Navigate diverse habitats, including floodplains, woodlands, and lagoons
06 Observe hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife near the delta channels

Embark from Maun before sunrise and drive deep into Moremi's untamed wilderness for a full day of safari action. Explore floodplains, woodlands, and delta channels around Xini and Third Bridge while searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, predators, and even African wild dogs. Break for a bush breakfast and picnic lunch inside the reserve, then continue game viewing through Moremi's shifting habitats before the rugged return to Maun. Expect diverse ecosystems, excellent wildlife-viewing conditions in the cooler hours, and memorable encounters across one of Botswana's richest safari landscapes.

Explore floodplains, woodlands, and delta channels around Xini and Third Bridge while searching for elephants, buffalo, giraffes, antelope, predators, and even African wild dogs.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Maun, Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Safari Through Moremi Game Reserve

Depart early from Maun at approximately 5:00 AM in a 4x4 safari vehicle.
Travel through changing landscapes as the terrain transitions from dry plains to the lush ecosystems of the Okavango Delta.
Arrive at South Gate Moremi (Maqwee Gate) after a two- to three-hour drive.
Complete park entry formalities and begin your safari inside Moremi Game Reserve.
Continue with a morning game drive from approximately 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Explore wildlife-rich areas such as Xini and the surrounding floodplains.
Spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of antelope species.
Search for predators, including lions, hyenas, and occasional leopards returning from night hunts.
Experience optimal wildlife viewing during the cooler hours with excellent photographic light.
Pause for a bush breakfast break in a scenic location within the reserve.
Enjoy refreshments while listening to bird calls and observing the surrounding wilderness.
Relax and take in the quieter moments of the safari environment.
Continue with a late-morning game drive from approximately 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Head toward areas such as Third Bridge, known for a mix of woodlands and floodplains.
Observe elephants near water crossings and a variety of birdlife.
Look out for rare sightings such as African wild dogs in this important habitat.
Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated site within the reserve.
Rest during the warmest part of the day when wildlife activity slows down.
Observe animals gathering near water sources or resting in shaded areas.
Resume a shorter afternoon game drive from approximately 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Explore areas around Third Bridge or extend toward Xakanaxa Lagoon if time permits.
Spot hippos, crocodiles, and rich birdlife in wetter environments.
Experience the contrast between dry land and delta channels within the reserve.
Begin the return journey to Maun at approximately 3:30 PM.
Travel through sandy tracks and possible water crossings.
Arrive back in Maun between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
Conclude the full-day safari with memorable wildlife encounters and diverse landscape experiences.