1-Day Kaziikini Concession Safari from Maun with Community Game Drives

1 Day Round trip from Maun Hard pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Early-morning 4x4 departure from Maun to maximize prime wildlife-viewing hours
02 Community-led safari experience with a local guide in the Kaziikini Concession
03 Morning game drive with chances to track lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalos
04 Bush lunch at the campsite restaurant or under a shaded canopy
05 Choice of an afternoon game drive or a cultural excursion before heading back to Maun

Set off from Maun in the early morning for a full-day 4x4 safari into the Kaziikini Concession, where wildlife roams freely and every drive brings the chance of a remarkable sighting. After arriving and meeting your local community guide, you’ll head out on game drives timed for the best light and animal activity, with time to pause and take in the bush at a relaxed pace.

Midday, enjoy a bush lunch at the campsite restaurant or under a shaded canopy, then continue your adventure with a choice of a second game drive or a cultural excursion before returning to Maun in the late afternoon.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Maun

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Maun to Kaziikini Concession Safari

06:00 AM - Departure: Leave Maun early in a 4x4 vehicle to maximize the cooler morning hours.
07:30 AM - Arrival & Briefing: Reach the concession and meet your local community guide.
08:00 AM - Morning Game Drive: Track free-roaming lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalos.
12:30 PM - Bush Lunch: Enjoy a prepared meal at the campsite restaurant or under a shaded canopy.
02:00 PM - Afternoon Activity: Choose between a secondary game drive or a cultural excursion.
04:00 PM - Return Journey: Head back toward Maun.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Maun 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round-Trip Transfers: 4x4 transport pickup and drop-off from your lodge or airport in Maun.
Concession & Conservation Fees: Daily entry permits required for the NG34 community area.
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives in an open-sided safari vehicle.
Professional Staff: A certified local community guide and tracking driver.
Food & Drinks: A packed picnic lunch, bottled water, sodas, and morning tea or coffee.

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages: Premium spirits, beers, or wines are usually extra.
Gratuities: Tips for your safari guide and tracker are left to your discretion.
Moremi Extension Fees: If your vehicle crosses over into the actual Moremi Game Reserve, additional national park entry fees apply.
Personal Expenses: Curios bought at the local Sankoyo community shop.

What to bring

Winter (May-August): Freezing nights and early mornings. Bring heavy jackets, beanies, and gloves for open-air safari vehicles, alongside daytime shorts and T-shirts.
Summer (November-April): Scorching heat (often exceeding 40°C / 104°F) with intense afternoon thunderstorms. Roads can turn into thick mud traps.

Know before you go

Extended Malaria Protocol: Because of recent climate shifts and heavy rains, health authorities have temporarily extended mandatory malaria chemoprophylaxis (preventive pills) into the typically dry winter months. Use mosquito repellent containing DEET.
Rabies Outbreak Alert: Keep a safe distance from all animals. A recent localized rabies outbreak in the greater Ngamiland/Maun region makes steering clear of stray dogs or unfamiliar wildlife a high priority.
Camp Safety: There are no fences separating the Kaziikini Campsite from the wild delta. Never leave children unattended, never sleep with limbs protruding from tents, and do not walk into the bush without an armed community guide.

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