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The journey
Immerse yourself in Botswana's wild heart on this 5-day safari from Maun through Moremi Game Reserve and into the predator-rich Khwai Concession. Combine classic 4x4 game drives with a scenic boat cruise on Xakanaxa Lagoon, tracking iconic wildlife from elephants and hippos to lions and the endangered African wild dog. Stay in an unfenced bush camp, gather around the campfire after thrilling days in the field, and cap the experience with a spotlight night drive in Khwai plus a serene mokoro excursion for a quiet, close-to-nature perspective on the Delta.
At a glance
Day by day
Morning: 6:00 AM pickup in Maun and drive to Moremi's South Gate.
Afternoon: Enjoy a game drive through mopane forests while tracking elephants and leopards.
Evening: Arrive at your unfenced bush camp for a campfire dinner.
Morning: Set out on a sunrise game drive looking for lions and endangered African wild dogs.
Afternoon: Take a 2-hour motorized boat cruise through the deep channels of Xakanaxa Lagoon to see hippos and nesting waterbirds.
Morning: Enjoy a slow game drive out of Moremi, heading northeast toward the Khwai River.
Afternoon: Arrive in Khwai, a community-run concession famous for its dense predator populations.
Evening: Embark on a night game drive using a spotlight to track nocturnal animals such as leopards, civets, and owls, an activity forbidden inside national parks.
Morning: Experience a quiet mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion on the Khwai River, getting eye-level with the delta's aquatic life.
Afternoon: Head out on a riverside game drive to watch elephant herds swim across the water.
Morning: Enjoy one last early morning game drive along the Khwai riverbanks.
Afternoon: Head back to Maun, arriving by 2:00 PM to catch your onward flight.
The route
The fine print
All accommodation: 4 nights of lodging, typically in spacious dome/canvas tents with camp beds and linens for mobile safaris, or luxury permanent chalets for lodge safaris.
Professional safari team: A fully licensed professional guide and tracker, plus a dedicated camp crew (chef and camp assistants) to handle all cooking, cleaning, and tent setups.
All meals and snacks: Three freshly prepared meals a day cooked over open campfires, plus early morning biscuits, afternoon tea, and sundowner snacks.
Drinks and beverages: Unlimited bottled water, coffee, tea, and juice. Most mid-range and private itineraries also include local beers, wines, and standard spirits.
Transportation and fuel: Round-trip transport from Maun in a specially modified open 4x4 safari vehicle, plus all daily game drives and fuel.
Park and concession fees: All mandatory Botswana National Park entry fees for Moremi Game Reserve and community trust levies for the Khwai Concession.
Water activities: A motorized boat cruise in Moremi (Xakanaxa) and a traditional mokoro excursion along the Khwai River.
Night game drives: Spotlighting excursions in the Khwai Concession, which are strictly forbidden inside the main national park.
Flights: International flights to Botswana or domestic hopper flights into Maun Airport (MUB).
Pre/post-safari hotels: Accommodation in Maun the night before your trip starts or the night it concludes.
Premium alcohol: Imported champagnes, rare wines, or single-malt whiskies, though these can usually be requested for an extra fee.
Tips and gratuities: Tips for your guide, tracker, chef, and local mokoro polers (budget roughly $15-$25 per traveler, per day altogether).
Personal travel insurance: Medical insurance that explicitly covers emergency bush evacuation.
Strict dress code for flies: The Khwai bush is home to tsetse flies, which have a painful bite. They are highly attracted to dark blue and black clothing. Stick strictly to khaki, olive green, and tan.
Zero hard suitcases: You must pack everything into a soft-sided duffel bag. Safari vehicles have tight packing configurations, and hard-shell luggage simply will not fit. Keep your weight around 15 kg (33 lbs).
No fences means no wandering: Both Moremi and Khwai campsites are completely open to the wild. Animals - including elephants, lions, and hyenas - will move through camp freely. You cannot walk away from the camp circle alone, and once you are in your tent at night, you must stay zipped inside until morning.
The "Bush Toilet" routine: On mobile safaris, your bathroom is a private tent erected over a freshly dug pit (a long-drop). Showers are canvas buckets filled with fire-heated water. It is incredibly comfortable but requires a rustic mindset.
The "African Massage": Driving for 5 consecutive days on unpaved, deeply rutted, and sandy tracks can be physically exhausting. Expect a lot of bumping and shaking in the open 4x4 vehicles. If you have back issues, let your operator know so they can provide extra cushions.
Early mornings are mandatory: To catch predators while they are active, wake-up calls are usually around 5:00 AM, with vehicles rolling out by sunrise. You will make up for it with a long mid-day siesta when the sun is too hot for game drives.
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Your 5 days finish where they began, in Maun.
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