Set Departure Safari

The Sable accommodated Safari Northbound

This comfortable accommodated safari forms an adventurous route through parks of Botswana, starting in the Kalahari region and ending in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

Price 4,466 USD (See price tab)

Country

Botswana, Zimbabwe

When to Go

All Year

Duration

10 Nights

Safari Type

Boating, Lodge

Location

Central Kalahari, Makgadikgadi Pans, Maun, Northern Botswana, Victoria Falls

Safari Rating

adventure

wilderness

wildlife

comfort

photographic

guiding

This exciting accommodated safari is an activity-packed safari allowing you to discover the diversity that Botswana has to offer. Accommodation throughout your journey with us includes lodges, camps and guest houses.

This 10 day lodge safari is a great round trip through Botswana, not missing any of the spectacular National Parks.

It starts in Maun, where you will be picked up by your guide. From here you will travel to Deception Valley Private Reserve on the northern border of the Kalahari Game Reserve. Here you will spend two days exploring the enchanting area extensively. You will get to know the local San Bushmen tribe and your guide will tell you interesting details about the life forms that are perfectly adapted to the desert. The plant life here is more diverse than it might seem at first glance and in addition to various antelopes such as oryx, eland and springbok, predators such as lions, hyenas and cheetahs also roam the Kalahari.

The Makgadikgadi area will be your next destination. Here you will go on game drives to explore the desert area with all its small and big wonders. With a little luck you will find some of the species that have adapted perfectly to desert conditions.

Continue west to the Khwai area of Moremi with a short stopover in Maun, either by safari vehicle or by plane if you wish. Both options are adventurous, as you can already observe many different animals from the vehicle and the flight offers a beautiful panoramic view from above. Your journey will take you through beautiful wildlife rich areas to the Khwai River, which borders the Moremi Game Reserve. This area is famous for unique wildlife viewing opportunities. The biodiversity is overwhelming and the birdlife is a spectacle in itself.

Chobe National Park in the north is your next destination. This also offers unparalleled wildlife viewing and is especially famous for the large number of elephants and herds of buffalo that like to stay here. Since the Chobe River has water all year round, the animals also stay near it all year round.
You will explore the entire area, from the floodplains to the drier Savuti, which is no less impressive.

Finally, the majestic Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe await you. Their magic is hard to put into words, but not for nothing they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site – best see for yourself.

highlights map and overview start dates detailed itinerary accommodation price

highlights

2 nights Deception Valley Private Reserve
Game drive Boteti River, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
Mokoro excursion in the Okavango Delta
Optional Scenic flight over the Delta
3 nights Moremi Game Reserve surrounds
2 nights Chobe National Park surrounds
Boat cruise on Chobe River
2 nights Victoria Falls

map and overview

2 nights in Deception Valley Private Reserve
1 night in Makgadikgadi region
3 nights in the surroundings of Moremi Game Reserve
2 nights in the area of Chobe National Park
2 nights in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

start dates

Low season

High season

detailed itinerary

Day 1-2: Deception Valley Private Reserve, comfortable camp

The safari begins in Maun where your guide will meet you at 14h30 at Maun Airport. You will travel 120km to the Deception Valley Private Reserve on the northern border of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve. Upon arrival you will be given a safari briefing. Night spent in a comfortable camp. (Day 1 – D)

You will explore the area for the next two days, enjoying game drives and participate in a nature walk led by a local San tracker. They will share their intricate bush knowledge and give you an insight into their unique and intriguing culture. You will also do game drives explore the area, home to a fascinating variety of desert specialised wildlife such as oryx and predators including lion, hyena and cheetah. Savour the vast open spaces, clear night skies and uninterrupted beauty. (Day 2 – B, L, D)

Maun – Deception Valley Private Reserve (northern border CKGR): 120km, 4h

Overnight: Deception Valley Private Reserve camp or similar

Day 3: Makgadikgadi, comfortable camp

You will wake up as the sun rises and do a short game drive before heading to the Makgadikgadi area. You will spend one night at a camp, an oasis on the edge of the Makgadikgadi National Park, overlooking the Boteti River in Khumaga village. Arriving for Lunch at the camp you will have time for a short siesta and then enjoy a game drive along the Boteti river in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)

Deception Valley Private Reserve – Boteti River Camp: 120km, 4-5h (including game drive)

Overnight: Boteti River Camp or similar

Day 4: Moremi/Khwai, guest house

After breakfast you will make your way west, you will stop over in Maun where you will enjoy lunch (at own expense) at a local restaurant. Your adventure then proceeds to Khwai, your drive will take you through beautiful wildlife areas, game viewing as you go. You will have the option of taking an air transfer that afternoon to Khwai (1 hour, inclusive of 15 minute scenic flight, rate TBA by your guide/agent – to be booked during the safari, payment in USD cash only). Your journey is to the Khwai River area, on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve – one of the best wilderness areas of Botswana with very high concentrations of game. The next three days will be spent searching for the wide variety of wildlife and birds that this area is renowned for, while absorbing the sounds and beauty of this region. Enjoy game drives in the early morning as the sun rises and late afternoon as the sun sets. Night at Khwai Guesthouse in the Khwai Village. (B, D)

Boteti River Camp – Khwai: 340 km, ±6 hrs (excluding lunch stop over)

Overnight: Khwai Guest House or similar

Day 5 - 6: Moremi/Khwai, guest house

The next two days you will further explore this region of the famous Okavango Delta, you will do game drives to explore the region surrounding the Khwai River (North-east Moremi / Khwai Concession). You will also have an opportunity to do a mokoro excursion into a community-managed concession area. Your guide will take you on a scenic drive to the mokoro station where you will meet your mokoro poler/guide, who will share with you hidden secrets of this water system. (B, L, D)

Overnight: Khwai Guest House or similar

Day 7: Chobe, comfortable lodge

The safari then heads north towards a rustic camp at the edge of Chobe National Park, where you will stay 2 nights to explore the northern reaches of the park. This day will be a full day activity as we will do a full day of game drives through the Savuti area of the Chobe National Park towards the Chobe flood plains. You will have your lunch break en-route and arrive late afternoon at your lodge. (B, L, D)

Khwai – Chobe: 200 km, 10 hrs (including game drives)

Overnight: Chobe Elephant Camp or similar

Day 8: Chobe, comfortable lodge

Time is spent in northern Chobe, a park which is incredibly rich in game due to the Chobe River providing water all year round. Large herds of elephant and buffalo are frequently seen. Due to the high density of herbivores in this area many predators, such as lions and leopards, can be found. While staying at Chobe Elephant Camp you will do a game drive and boat cruise within the Chobe National Park where you immerse yourself into this incredible area from both land and water. (B, L, D)

Overnight: Chobe Elephant Camp or similar

Day 9: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, comfortable lodge

Today the journey takes you to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (Visa required) where you will spend two nights at a comfortable lodge. The lodge team will assist you with arranging activities of your choice that you can enjoy during your stay (at own expense). Spend the afternoon at leisure, visiting the majestic falls or shop for curios. Dinner at own expense. (B) (L, D at own expense)

Chobe – Victoria Falls: 160 km, ±3.5 hrs driving (plus border crossing)

Overnight: Pioneers or similar

Day 10: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The lodge has an activities desk where you can make bookings for the day to explore Vic Falls town. Activities in Victoria Falls include White Water Rafting down the Zambezi Gorge, Canoeing on the upper Zambezi and Helicopter Flights over the Victoria Falls, please ask the lodge reception for further details if not pre-booked. (B)

Overnight: Pioneers or similar

Day 11: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – END of the safari

Bush Ways is happy to arrange post-tour accommodation and transfers to Victoria Falls airport or lodges, Kasane, or any nearby lodges at an additional cost.

accommodation

Description: lodge to lodge safari with one of the local guides for the entire duration of the safari that offers travellers the opportunity to explore some of the most amazing wilderness areas. The activities are carried out in the various lodges where we are staying using the lodge game drive vehicles, boats and mekoro (traditional dugout canoes) as well as a safari vehicle.

Accommodation: comfortable 2 / 3 star lodges, B&Bs, camps and guest houses.

Vehicle: For this safari, a custom-built open game viewer will be used for the activities as well as the drive between properties.

# of guests: Maximum participants 12 pax. Departures are guaranteed from 4 guests confirmed on a tour.

Pioneers Vic Falls

Chobe Elephant Camp

price

Prices 2023

High season: 3850,- EUR per person sharing
Low season: 3490,- EUR per person sharing

Price includes:

All accommodation (rooms in comfortable guest houses and lodges), all transfers and activities as per the itinerary, all meals that are indicated (B – breakfast, L –lunch, D – dinner), drinking water, services of a Professional Guide, all Botswana park fees for activities included on itinerary.

Price does not include:

Entrance to the Falls, visas, airport transfers, tips, curios, optional excursions at the lodges (scenic flight over the Delta, activities in Victoria Falls, etc.), beverages (alcohol and soft drinks), insurance to cover for cancellation and curtailment, medical, baggage, emergency evacuation, any increase in National Park fees or Government levies.