Traverse through two distinct ecosystems of Botswana, including the iconic Okavango Delta and the arid Makgadikgadi Pans. Experience the iconic delta using a mixed camp where you can experience in both land and water-based activities. In Makgadikgadi Pans, we will relish the magic of zebra migration as we trace the herds through their ancient migratory route. The zebra migration is the longest mammal migration and the second largest mammal migration in the world.
Itinerary Highlights
- Handpicked Okavango Delta lodges offering both land and water activities
- Opportunity to spot the magnificent zebra migration, Africa’s second biggest migration and the longest mammal migration
- Quest for unique desert-adapted wildlife along the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, while you are accommodated either in the Salt Pan or in Boteti River
- Secluded wildlife experience at Savute, away from the crowded Chobe National Park
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Maun or Kasane / Savute
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Day 2
Savute
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Day 3
Savute / Okavango Delta
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Day 4-5
Okavango Delta
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Day 6
Okavango Delta / Makgadikgadi
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Day 7-8
Makgadikgadi
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Day 9
Makgadikgadi / Departure from Maun
Itinerary
Arrival in Maun or Kasane / Savute
Flight: Maun or Kasane to Savute
You will be met and assisted for your light aircraft transfer to Savute.
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
You will be transferred to your accommodation.
Savute
Splendorous Savute
Nestled in a secluded corner of Chobe National Park, Savute is celebrated for its exceptional big game viewing amidst the marshlands of the Savute Channel. With an abundance of diverse wildlife and bird species, a safari in Savute offers a premium alternative to the more touristy areas of Chobe.
Enjoy a full day of game viewing with morning and afternoon game drives that take you across open floodplains and through dense riverine forests, allowing for close encounters with wildlife at the water’s edge. The area is particularly renowned for its population of bull elephants and unique interactions with resident predator species.
Savute / Okavango Delta
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be met and transferred to the airstrip.
Flight: Savute to Okavago Delta
You will be met and transferred to the airstrip, where you will board your light aircraft to the Okavango Delta.
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
Upon landing, you will be met and transferred to your unique lodge that offers a blend of both water and land-based activities throughout the year. This setup provides a contrasting experience while maximising your wildlife viewing opportunities across different habitats.
Okavango Delta
Jewels of the Delta
Designated as a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site in 2014, the Okavango Delta serves as a vital wildlife sanctuary. Fed by floodwaters from distant Angola, this seasonal ecosystem is home to a rich diversity of species, including large herds of herbivores, apex predators, and a variety of birdlife.
Enjoy a full day of morning and afternoon activities in this extraordinary wilderness sanctuary. Covering 15,000 square kilometers of water channels, lagoons, and islands, the delta offers breathtaking landscapes. Where water levels permit, glide through the channels on a mokoro or enjoy powerboat excursions for an authentic and unobtrusive experience of this remarkable wetland paradise.
Okavango Delta / Makgadikgadi
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be met and transferred to the airstrip.
Flight: Okavango Delta to Makgadikgadi
You will be flown from Okavango Delta to the nearest airstrip where your lodge is located in. The flight may be flown in via Maun Airport depending on the flight timing. For Meno A Kwena, you will be flown to Maun Airport followed by a road transfer.
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
Upon landing, you will be met and transferred to your lodge either in the salt pan (Dec-Mar) or in the nearby Boteti River area (Jun-Oct).
Makgadikgadi
Life in the Salt Pans
Stretching from the banks of the Boteti River through sweeping grasslands and scrub, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park sustains massive herds of zebra that migrate in their thousands at the end of winter in search of water. This migration is the second largest in Africa, following the wildebeest migration in Tanzania.
The harsh, arid landscape of Makgadikgadi Pans National Park is also home to unique and resilient species such as oryx and kudu. It offers a distinctive wildlife experience for seasoned safari-goers seeking to discover intriguing species beyond the more common sightings, all while soaking in the surreal ambiance of the salt pans.
Makgadikgadi / Departure from Maun
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be met and transferred to the airstrip.
Flight: Makgadikgadi to Maun
You will be flown to Maun Airport, where you can connect on your onwards flight. For Meno A Kwena, you will be transferred by road to Maun Airport.
Hotels & Tour Price
Includes
- Accommodation as stated
- Scheduled domestic flights in Economy Class as stated
- Meals as stated
- Tours and transfers as stated with local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees as stated
Excludes
- Departure taxes for domestic flights (must be paid direct)
- International airfares and airport taxes
- Beverages where meals are included
- Travel insurance
- Visa (if required)
- Personal expenses such as gratuities, spa, laundry, telephone and bar bills, etc.