Day 1

    

Khwai Private Reserve

Day notes

Make your own way to Maun Airport in Botswana. Maun is a small town located on the edge of the Okavango Delta and the starting point for most safaris in northern Botswana. There are daily airline flights from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Maun.  On arrival, clear Botswana customs & immigration. You will be met in the arrival hall and be assisted to a scheduled light air flight to Banoka Airstrip in the Khwai Private Reserve.

On arrival at the Banoka Airstrip, you will be met by a guide, for a game drive transfer to Hyena Pan.

Arrive in time for tea and an afternoon safari activity.

Scheduled Flight from Maun International Airport [MUB] to Banoka Airstrip

Details  
Flight Company

Delta Air

Mode

Scheduled Flight

Departure

Maun International Airport [MUB]

Arrival

Banoka Airstrip

Transfer from Banoka Airstrip to Hyena Pan

Details  
Company

Hyena Pan

Mode

Transfer

Pick up

Banoka Airstrip

Drop off

Hyena Pan

Check-in to Hyena Pan

Expert tips:

Hyena Pan camp overlooks a waterhole, which during the dry season (June to Oct), draws a constant stream of wildlife. You can sit on the balcony of your tent, or the pool and enjoy the parade of animals coming down to drink.

Included:

  • Scheduled flight to Hyena Pan (Banoka Aistrip).
  • Afternoon safari activity.
  • Dinner at Hyena Pan.

Day 2

    

Khwai Private Reserve

Day notes

Morning and afternoon safari activity from Hyena Pan. Activities include game drives on the private reserve, and down to the Khwai River. Guided walking safari are possible, and a visit to the underground waterhole hides is definitely recommended for close up experiences with elephants and other wildlife.

 

Planned

Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • Scheduled activities.

Day 3

    

Khwai Private Reserve

Day notes

Morning and afternoon safari activity from Hyena Pan. The evening safari activity will end at the Skybeds, in time for sunset drinks and dinner under the stars. 

The platforms are set back from a waterhole, and during the night there is constant wildlife activity. Elephant herds drink at night and many nocturnal animals are about. 

Check-out from Hyena Pan

Game Drive from Hyena Pan to Skybeds

Details  
Company

Hyena Pan

Mode

Game Drive

Pick up

Hyena Pan

Drop off

Skybeds

Check-in to Skybeds

Expert tips:

*Skybeds are not open during the rainy season, between November & April.

Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • Scheduled activities.
  • Game drive transfer to Skybeds.

Day 4

    

Ng12 Concession

Day notes

Breakfast at the Skybeds, then you are off on a game drive. You will be dropped off at the airstrip, in time for a scheduled light air flight to Mapula Lodge in the Okavango Delta.

Arrive in time for lunch and afternoon on the edge of the Okavango Delta.

Check-out from Skybeds

Game Drive from Skybeds to Banoka Airstrip

Details  
Company

Hyena Pan

Mode

Game Drive

Pick up

Skybeds

Drop off

Banoka Airstrip

Scheduled Flight from Banoka Airstrip to Mapula Lodge

Details  
Flight Company

Delta Air

Mode

Scheduled Flight

Departure

Banoka Airstrip

Arrival

Mapula Lodge

Check-in to Mapula Lodge

Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • Scheduled flight to Mapula.
  • Afternoon safari activity.

Day 5

    

Ng12 Concession

Day notes

Enjoy safari activities from Mapula, which include game drives, walking safaris and mekoros rides on the Delta. Water activities are subject to water levels.

Included:

  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • Scheduled activities.

Day 6

    

End of Itinerary

Day notes

After a morning activity and breakfast, you will be transferred to the Mapula Airstrip.

Connect with a scheduled light air flight to Maun.

On arrival in Maun, check into your onward flights or arrangements.

Check-out from Mapula Lodge

Scheduled Flight from Mapula Lodge to Maun International Airport [MUB]

Details  
Flight Company

Delta Air

Mode

Scheduled Flight

Departure

Mapula Lodge

Arrival

Maun International Airport [MUB]

Included:

  • Breakfast at Mapula.
  • Scheduled flight to Maun.

back to top