Botswana · Safari

11-Day Botswana Safari with Bushmen, Okavango Delta and Moremi

11 Days Round trip from Maun Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Immerse yourself in the vast Central Kalahari with Bushmen interaction and wildlife viewing
  • 02 Explore the Okavango Delta by mokoro, boat, guided walks, and safari game drives
  • 03 Discover Moremi Game Reserve's mix of dry land, floodplains, lagoons, and rich birdlife
  • 04 Enjoy light aircraft transfers between camps for sweeping views over Botswana's wilderness

Embark on a mesmerizing 11-day adventure through Botswana's wilderness, from the vast Central Kalahari Plains to the watery channels of the Okavango Delta and the diverse landscapes of Moremi Game Reserve. Along the way, enjoy safari game drives, guided trails, mokoro and boat excursions, stargazing, and cultural encounters with Bushmen people. This journey combines remote wilderness, abundant wildlife, and luxury camp stays with light aircraft transfers between regions. Depart with cherished memories of Botswana's untamed beauty, rich culture, and remarkable safari experiences.

Embark on a mesmerizing 11-day adventure through Botswana's wilderness, from the vast Central Kalahari Plains to the watery channels of the Okavango Delta and the diverse landscapes of Moremi Game Reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Maun, Nxai Pan National Park, Moremi game reserve, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Okavango Delta
Languages English, German, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Maun and Flight to Central Kalahari Plains

  • Upon arrival at Maun Airport, you will be welcomed by the host guide and driver from your safari camp, who will assist you with your onward light aircraft transfer to your camp in the Central Kalahari.
  • Your guide will meet you and transfer you to your lodge for your three-night stay.
  • Aircraft flight time from Maun to Kalahari Plains Camp is approximately 1 hour.
  • Enjoy the Farfetched Central Kalahari with Bushmen people.
2
Day 02

Central Kalahari Plains and Bushmen Interaction

  • The Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) is the largest and most remotely situated reserve in Southern Africa, as well as the second-largest wildlife reserve in the world. Waist-high golden grasses seem to stretch endlessly, punctuated by dwarfed trees and scrub bushes. Wide, empty pans appear as vast white stretches of saucer-flat earth, meeting a soft blue-white sky. At night, the stars utterly dominate the land; their brilliance and immediacy are truly arresting.
  • The park contains wildlife such as South African giraffe, bush elephant, white rhino, cape buffalo, spotted hyena, brown hyena, honey badger, meerkat, yellow mongoose, warthog, South African cheetah, caracal, Cape wild dog, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, cape fox, African leopard, Kalahari lion, blue wildebeest, plains zebra, common eland, sable antelope, gemsbok, springbok, steenbok, impala, greater kudu, aardvark, cape ground squirrel, cape hare, cape porcupine, chacma baboon, red hartebeest, and ostrich. The land is mostly flat and gently undulating, covered with bush and grasses across sand dunes and areas of larger trees.

For the next 4 days, you will enjoy Central Kalahari through the following activities:

  • Sunrise safari game drives
  • Sunrise safari guided trails
  • Day safari game drives (Nxai Pan and waterholes)
  • Sunset safari game drives
  • Night safari drives and stargazing
  • Walk with the Bushmen trails
  • San of Kalahari village
  • Daily mouth-watering cuisine and beverages
3
Day 03

Fly from Central Kalahari to the Okavango Delta

  • This morning, after your morning game activity, your lodge manager will assist you to the airstrip, where you board a light aircraft to your lodge in the Okavango Delta.
  • After landing at the airstrip nearest to your camp, you will be met by your driver and guide and transferred by road to your tented camp set among the marula trees and acacia trees.
  • There is time to settle into your tented suite before departing on your first afternoon game activity in the Okavango Delta. Return to your lodge in the early evening for dinner before retiring to your suite. Light aircraft flight time from Kalahari Plains to the Okavango Delta is approximately 1.5 hours.
  • Enjoy the splendid Delta on safari, mokoro, boat, walks, and game drives with delicious cuisine.
4
Day 04

Okavango Delta Safari and Water Activities

  • The Okavango Delta is home to the Big Five and large herds of elephants and buffalo. Famed for its big cats - especially lions - and bird population, the Delta is a peaceful haven where animals have been protected for decades. Watch giraffes and other plains game march across the savannah. You might even catch a glimpse of rare wild dogs stalking the plains.

For the next 4 days, you will enjoy the Okavango Delta through the following activities:

  • Sunrise safari game drives
  • Sunrise safari guided trails
  • Walk the watery wilderness trails
  • Day safari game drives
  • Sunset safari game drives
  • Boat and river tours
  • Mokoro (canoe) day tours
  • Night safari drives and stargazing
  • Helicopter flights over the pools and lagoons
  • Daily delicious cuisine and beverages
5
Day 05

Okavango Delta to Moremi Game Reserve

  • You will be transferred to the nearest airstrip from your camp and connect with your light aircraft transfer to your lodge in the Moremi Game Reserve. There is time to settle into your camp for your three-night stay before setting off on your afternoon game activity in the Moremi Game Reserve. Flying time from the Okavango Delta to Moremi Game Reserve is approximately 35 minutes. Check in and view the area.
  • Depart for a boat cruise with lunch packs and drinks.
  • Return to the lodge for a break and depart for a sunset safari game drive.
  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
6
Day 06

Moremi Game Reserve Exploration

  • Moremi Game Reserve is situated in the central and eastern areas of the Okavango and includes permanent dry land such as Chief's Island and the peninsula known as Moremi Tongue. This means that areas of dry woodland and savannah lie next to picturesque floodplains and lagoons. This makes for spectacular game viewing and birdwatching. Over 400 species of birds, many migratory and some endangered, have been recorded in the reserve. Both black and white rhinos have recently been reintroduced, along with elephant herds. Flying time from the Okavango Delta to Moremi Game Reserve is approximately 35 minutes.

For the next 2 days, you will enjoy Moremi Game Reserve through the following activities:

  • Sunrise safari game drives
  • Sunrise safari guided trails
  • Walk the watery wilderness trails
  • Day safari game drives
  • Sunset safari game drives
  • Boat and river tours
  • Mokoro (canoe) day tours
  • Night safari drives and stargazing
  • Helicopter flights with picnic over the pools and lagoons (this will require an additional premium)
  • Daily delicious cuisine and beverages
7
Day 07

Moremi to Maun and Departure

  • This morning, after your morning game drive, you will be met and transferred to the nearest airstrip from your camp. You will then connect with your light aircraft transfer from the lodge to Maun Airport, where you connect with your international flight home. Say goodbye to your guide.
Central Kalahari Game Reserve golden grasses, Okavango Delta waterways, Moremi Game Reserve floodplains

Where this trip takes you

Central Kalahari Game Reserve golden grasses, Okavango Delta waterways, Moremi Game Reserve floodplains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Maun 5 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3-5 star lodging
  • World-class Botswana tour guide
  • All entry fees
  • Safari game drives
  • Township experiences
  • Transportation throughout the tour
  • Domestic flights
  • Vehicle with driver
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Culture, safari, adventure, and water-based activities

What's Not Included

  • Return international flights
  • Laundry
  • Items of personal effects
  • Shopping
  • Spa treatments
  • Gambling
  • Alcohol
  • Tipping
  • Surcharge

What to bring

  • Medication(s)
  • Binoculars
  • Cameras
  • Reading books
  • Comfortable walking shoes and camouflaged clothes for outdoor activities
  • Daypack and water bottles
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunblock, sunglasses, and hats

Know before you go

  • You are more than welcome to ask questions or seek clarity.
  • Book 14-30 days in advance to avoid inconveniences.
  • Pay 14-30 days in advance to avoid inconveniences.
  • Be punctual.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Maun.

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