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9 DAYS MOSAICS OF BOTSWANA: FROM DELTA TO THE DESERT

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Duration icon 9 Days 8 Nights
Nature & Wildlife
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HKD 86,980 Per Person

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
  • Day 1
    Arrival in Maun or Kasane / Savute
  • Day 2
    Savute
  • Day 3
    Savute / Okavango Delta
  • Day 4-5
    Okavango Delta
  • Day 6
    Okavango Delta / Makgadikgadi
  • Day 7-8
    Makgadikgadi
  • Day 9
    Makgadikgadi / Departure from Maun

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1

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.

Hotel icon &Beyond Savute Under Canvas
Meals icon Lunch & Dinner included
Day 2
Day 2

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.

Hotel icon &Beyond Savute Under Canvas
Meals icon Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 3
Day 3

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.

Hotel icon Sediba Sa Rona by Desert & Delta
Meals icon Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 4
Day 4-5

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.

Hotel icon Sediba Sa Rona by Desert & Delta
Meals icon Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 6
Day 6

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).

Hotel icon Camp Kalahari by Natural Selection
Meals icon Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 7
Day 7-8

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.

Hotel icon Camp Kalahari by Natural Selection
Meals icon Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Day 9
Day 9

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.

Meals icon Breakfast included

Hotels & Tour Price

Tier 1
HKD 86,980
Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD)
Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

Camp Kalahari by Natural Selection

A serene oasis situated on the edge of the Boteti River with sweeping views over the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo La Tau is an ideal base for close encounters with the untamed wilderness of this area.

Savute

&Beyond Savute Under Canvas

This accommodation offers an authentic and immersive safari experience in the heart of Botswana’s Savute. This exclusive mobile tented camp allows guests to explore the pristine wilderness of Savute. The camp features spacious and comfortable tented accommodations, complete with traditional safari furnishings.

Okavango Delta

Sediba Sa Rona by Desert & Delta

Set beneath a canopy of ancient leadwood and fig trees, Sediba Sa Rona is perfectly positioned on the banks of the Khwai River, at the meeting point of the eastern Okavango Delta and the legendary Moremi Game Reserve. This unique location is part of a critical wildlife corridor, where diverse habitats converge and seasonal changes bring a continuous rhythm of wildlife activity.

Tier 2
HKD 195,980
Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD)
Okavango Delta (mixed camp)

Wilderness Vumbura Plains

Vumbura Plains is a luxurious safari camp located in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It offers exclusive access to diverse wildlife habitats, including waterways and open savannah, providing guests with exceptional opportunities for game viewing and wilderness experiences.

Makgadikgadi Salt Pan

Jack’s Camp by Natural Selection

Located in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the newly revamp Jack’s Camp is ready to welcome guests to this exclusive private wildlife reserves. Choose from an impressive choice of extraordinary activities to be enjoyed including quad biking, bushman walks, classic desert game drives, meerkat visits and horse rides. (Refurbished: 2021; Rooms: 9)

Savute

Wilderness DumaTau Camp

Within the pristine wilderness of Botswana’s Linyanti region, Wilderness DumaTau Camp offers an exclusive safari experience in a remote and untouched environment. Surrounded by sweeping plains and lush riverine forests, the camp provides guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the African bush. The camp features spacious tented accommodations, each elegantly furnished and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay in the heart of the wilderness. Guests can embark on thrilling game drives and guided walks led by experienced guides, offering the chance to encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards.

Tier 3
HKD 98,980
Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD)
Okavango Delta

Sediba Sa Rona by Desert & Delta

Set beneath a canopy of ancient leadwood and fig trees, Sediba Sa Rona is perfectly positioned on the banks of the Khwai River, at the meeting point of the eastern Okavango Delta and the legendary Moremi Game Reserve. This unique location is part of a critical wildlife corridor, where diverse habitats converge and seasonal changes bring a continuous rhythm of wildlife activity.

Boteti River

Meno a Kwena by Natural Selection

At just 90 minutes by road from Maun, Meno is a good option if you’re travelling as a group, or with little ones. Perched on a rocky clifftop above the Boteti River in Botswana, the camp offers a glittering roster of activities, including day trips to the Makgadikgadi Pans, guided walks with the San bushmen, and wildlife-watching boat trips, there’s plenty to get your teeth into. (Rooms: 10)

Savute

&Beyond Savute Under Canvas

This accommodation offers an authentic and immersive safari experience in the heart of Botswana’s Savute. This exclusive mobile tented camp allows guests to explore the pristine wilderness of Savute. The camp features spacious and comfortable tented accommodations, complete with traditional safari furnishings.

Tier 4
HKD 146,980
Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD)
Savute

Wilderness Savuti

Wilderness Savuti’s position within the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve makes for an exceptional Botswana safari. The camp features a Star Bed that includes a two storey sleep-out deck, complete with ablutions that overlook the Zibadianja Lagoon. It’s the perfect spot to end a magical day on safari, as the calls of the wild soothe you to sleep.(Rooms: 6)

Okavango Delta (mixed camp)

Sable Alley by Natural Selection

Sable Alley is located in the 200,000 hectare Khwai Private Reserve concession, overlooking vast floodplains. Red lechwe, waterbuck and reedbuck along with many antelope species are full time residents, whilst sightings of lion, leopard, spotted hyena and wild dog are excellent. Elephants abound and very quickly become an all-time favourite. 12 tents offer en-suite with both indoor and outdoor showers and tents are raised on decks with private veranda.

For the adventurous, head off to Skybeds and sleep atop an elevated platform only metres from the Africa’s big game! This is no ordinary safari experience!

Boteti River

Leroo La Tau by Desert & Delta

A serene oasis situated on the edge of the Boteti River with sweeping views over the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo La Tau is an ideal base for close encounters with the untamed wilderness of this area.
(Suites: 12)

Tier 5
HKD 235,980
Indicative Cost Per Person (HKD)
Savute

Wilderness DumaTau Camp

Within the pristine wilderness of Botswana’s Linyanti region, Wilderness DumaTau Camp offers an exclusive safari experience in a remote and untouched environment. Surrounded by sweeping plains and lush riverine forests, the camp provides guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the African bush. The camp features spacious tented accommodations, each elegantly furnished and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay in the heart of the wilderness. Guests can embark on thrilling game drives and guided walks led by experienced guides, offering the chance to encounter a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, and leopards.

Okavango Delta (mixed camp)

Wilderness Vumbura Plains

Vumbura Plains is a luxurious safari camp located in the heart of the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It offers exclusive access to diverse wildlife habitats, including waterways and open savannah, providing guests with exceptional opportunities for game viewing and wilderness experiences.

Boteti River

Leroo La Tau by Desert & Delta

A serene oasis situated on the edge of the Boteti River with sweeping views over the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Leroo La Tau is an ideal base for close encounters with the untamed wilderness of this area.
(Suites: 12)

Included items icon 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

Excluded items icon 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.

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