6-Day Botswana Family Safari with Meerkats and Mokoro Trips

6 Days Round trip from Botswana Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Chobe River boat cruises with remarkable year-round wildlife viewing
  • 02 Spot predators and other iconic wildlife on day and night game drives in Khwai
  • 03 Enjoy up-close encounters with habituated meerkats in the Kalahari
  • 04 Drift through the Okavango Delta on a traditional mokoro trip
  • 05 Visit neighbouring Khwai village for a cultural highlight

A safari created for families to experience the best Botswana has to offer, this journey is designed for children's enjoyment as much as for their parents. With fantastic accommodation in three vastly different regions that welcome children of all ages, it is an ideal Botswana family safari. Perfect for families of all sizes, the trip explores three incredible and contrasting regions of northern Botswana, combining wildlife viewing, cultural encounters, desert experiences, and time on the water.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Maun, Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

6-Day Family Safari through Chobe, Khwai, Kalahari and Okavango

Day 1 - Chobe Safari Experience

The wildlife viewing in Chobe is remarkable at all times of the year, but it is particularly dense in the drier parts of the year. One downside of this region, however, is that it can be very crowded during the peak safari season.

Day 2 - Explore Chobe

The wildlife viewing in Chobe is remarkable at all times of the year, but it is particularly dense in the drier parts of the year. One downside of this region, however, is that it can be very crowded during the peak safari season.

Day 3 - Khwai Concession

Activities include guided walking safaris, bird watching, river activities, and day and night game drives, with opportunities to spot Africa's iconic wildlife species - lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and giraffe. All activities are led by our qualified and passionate guides, who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you. A visit to our neighbouring Khwai village is a cultural highlight.

Day 4 - Explore Khwai

Activities include guided walking safaris, bird watching, river activities, and day and night game drives, with opportunities to spot Africa's iconic wildlife species - lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and giraffe. All activities are led by our qualified and passionate guides, who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you. A visit to our neighbouring Khwai village is a cultural highlight.

Day 5 - Camp Kalahari

The activities on offer are sure to be the highlight of your stay. All year round, you can have up-close encounters with habituated meerkats, join Bushmen on walks through the desert, and enjoy game drives, night drives, and two-hour horseback safaris. During the dry season, you also have the option of quad biking across the vast pans to the famous Kubu Island.

Day 6 - Okavango Delta

Mokoro trips let you drift peacefully in a traditional dugout canoe. It's a sensory experience where kids can learn about aquatic life and "poling" from an expert guide.

Activities include guided walking safaris, bird watching, river activities, and day and night game drives, with opportunities to spot Africa's iconic wildlife species - lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and giraffe. All activities are led by our qualified and passionate guides, who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you.

Day 6 End of Safari

We are happy to arrange post-tour accommodation, activities, and transfers to the airport or lodges in Maun at an additional cost.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Botswana 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Laundry
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver

What's Not Included

  • Hot air balloons
  • International flights
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

What to bring

  • Practical, layered clothing in neutral colors (khaki, beige, olive)
  • A warm fleece for chilly mornings
  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Sun protection
  • A high-quality camera
  • Binoculars
  • A headlamp
  • Essential personal toiletries
  • Flexible, soft-sided luggage

Know before you go

  • Campsite Setup: You will sleep in comfortable, walk-in canvas tents. Most setups feature camp beds with real linens, a small bucket shower (filled by staff), and a private bush toilet.
  • Unfenced Wilderness: Because campsites lack fences, wild animals frequently walk right through camp. You must zip your tent at all times and stay inside after dark.
  • Digital Detox: Mobile camps are completely off-grid. Prepare to be disconnected, with no WiFi or cell service.
  • Early Starts: Days begin early with pre-sunrise wake-up calls (around 5:30 AM) to catch predators at their most active.
  • Game Drives: You will spend hours bouncing along uneven tracks in open 4x4 safari vehicles.
  • Camp Life: You return to camp for hot meals prepared by the support crew, swapping stories around the campfire.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Maun, Botswana
Tour start
Botswana
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Botswana.

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