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Immerse yourself in Botswana's wild heart on this 6-day safari through Moremi Game Reserve, the Khwai Community Concession, and the inner Okavango Delta. Travel by open 4x4, cruise the waters of Xakanaxa Lagoon, and search for iconic wildlife including the Big Five, African wild dogs, and Khwai's renowned leopards. Your adventure blends classic game drives with unforgettable after-dark encounters on night safaris, then slows to a serene pace as you glide by mokoro through papyrus-lined channels and step onto a remote island for a guided walking safari. Each night is spent wild camping - unfenced and close to nature - under Botswana's star-filled skies.
At a glance
Day by day
Depart Maun at 6:00 AM in an open 4x4 safari vehicle and travel into Moremi through the South Gate.
Spend two days tracking the Big Five and rare African wild dogs across the reserve's mopane forests.
Enjoy unfenced wild camping under the star-lit sky inside Moremi Reserve.
Continue tracking the Big Five and rare African wild dogs across the mopane forests.
Enjoy a 2-hour motorized boat cruise on Xakanaxa Lagoon.
Spend another night unfenced wild camping under the star-lit sky inside Moremi Reserve.
Enjoy a slow game drive northeast along the riverbanks to the Khwai Community Concession.
This area is famous for its dense leopard populations and breeding elephant herds crossing the river.
Embark on a nighttime spotlight game drive to track active predators.
Wild camp along the natural Khwai River network.
Continue exploring an area famous for dense leopard populations and breeding elephant herds crossing the river.
Embark on another nighttime spotlight game drive to track active predators.
Wild camp along the natural Khwai River network.
Transfer by 4x4 or community motorboat deep into the watery heart of the delta.
Glide silently through crystal-clear channels lined with papyrus in a traditional dugout canoe.
Step onto a secluded island for a guided bush walking safari and track wildlife on foot.
Enjoy island bush camping, falling asleep to the gentle sounds of aquatic life.
Enjoy a peaceful sunrise mokoro pole through the morning mist as the birds awaken.
Head back to the main station and transfer to Maun, arriving by 2:00 PM for onward flights.
The route
The fine print
All accommodations: 5 nights of lodging, split between wilderness dome or canvas tents with camp beds and linens (for mobile camping) or permanent chalets (for lodge safaris).
Professional expedition staff: a fully licensed professional safari guide and wildlife tracker, alongside a dedicated camp crew (bush chef and camp assistants) to manage all cooking, cleaning, and campsite logistics.
All meals and snacks: three freshly prepared meals daily cooked over open campfires, plus early morning pre-drive coffee and biscuits, and afternoon sundowner snacks.
Daily drinks and beverages: unlimited bottled mineral water, coffee, tea, and local juices.
Transport and safari fleet: round-trip transport departing from and returning to Maun in a specially modified open 4x4 safari vehicle, inclusive of all daily game drives and fuel.
Park permits and concession levies: all mandatory entry fees for Moremi Game Reserve and community trust levies for the Khwai Concession and inner delta blocks.
The full activity suite:
A motorized boat cruise through the deep waters of Xakanaxa Lagoon.
A traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) excursion through the lily-covered channels of the inner delta.
A guided bush walking safari tracking wildlife on foot across remote delta islands.
Night game drives using high-powered spotlights in the Khwai Concession to track active nocturnal predators.
Commercial flights: international flights to Botswana or regional hops into Maun Airport (MUB).
Pre/post-safari stays: hotel bookings in Maun the night before your safari begins or the afternoon it ends.
Premium alcohol: single-malt whiskies, premium imported champagnes, or rare international vintage wines.
Tips and gratuities: customary tips for your guide, tracker, chef, and local community mokoro polers (budget roughly $20-$30 per traveler, per day altogether for the crew).
Medical cover: personal travel insurance that explicitly covers remote bush medical evacuation by air.
Soft-sided duffel bags
Two high-capacity power banks
Luggage constraints: soft-sided duffel bags are mandatory. Hard-shell cases do not fit plane or vehicle compartments. Limit total weight to 15kg (33 lbs).
Unfenced camping rules: there are no fences, and animals move through camp freely. Once inside your tent at night, stay zipped in until sunrise.
Dress code: avoid dark blue and black, as they attract biting tsetse flies. Stick to khaki, olive green, and tan shades.
Power: camps run on solar or vehicle batteries. Bring two high-capacity power banks to charge devices while the vehicle is driving.
Local beers, house wines, and standard spirits are included on most mid-range mobile and private trips.
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Maun.
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