Botswana Signature Safari
Chobe • Savute • Okavango Delta • Makgadikgadi
An Extraordinary Journey Through Africa’s Last Great Wilderness
Botswana remains one of Africa’s last truly wild places—a country where vast protected landscapes stretch beyond the horizon, wildlife roams freely, and every safari feels deeply personal. Through a pioneering commitment to conservation and low-impact tourism, Botswana has preserved some of the continent’s most extraordinary ecosystems, offering travelers an intimate safari experience unlike anywhere else in Africa.
This signature journey explores four of Botswana’s most iconic wilderness regions. Begin along the wildlife-rich banks of the Chobe River, home to one of the largest elephant populations on Earth. Continue into the untamed landscapes of Savute, renowned for its legendary predator encounters, before gliding through the tranquil waterways of the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro canoe. Conclude your adventure in the remarkable Makgadikgadi, where ancient salt pans, sweeping grasslands, and the life-giving Boteti River create one of Botswana’s most dramatic and contrasting landscapes.
Traveling by scenic bush aircraft and staying in exceptional luxury safari lodges, each destination reveals a different face of Botswana’s wilderness. Together, they create an unforgettable journey through one of the world’s last great safari frontiers.
Why You’ll Love This Journey
- Experience four of Botswana’s most iconic safari regions
- Stay at exceptional luxury safari lodges throughout your journey
- Scenic bush flights between remote wilderness camps
- Search for the Big Five across diverse ecosystems
- Cruise the elephant-rich Chobe River
- Explore predator country in the legendary Savute Marsh
- Glide silently through the Okavango Delta by traditional mokoro
- Discover the striking beauty of the Makgadikgadi Pans
- Enjoy intimate wildlife encounters in one of Africa’s premier safari destinations
Perfect For
- First-time visitors to Botswana
- Safari enthusiasts seeking exceptional wildlife viewing
- Wildlife photographers
- Couples and honeymooners
- Luxury adventure travelers
- Repeat Africa travelers looking to explore beyond the traditional safari circuit
Journey Highlights
- Chobe Game Lodge
- Chobe River Safaris
- Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
- Scenic Charter Flights Between Camps
- Savute Safari Lodge
- Predator Viewing in Savute Marsh
- Ancient San Rock Paintings
- Camp Okavango
- Traditional Mokoro Canoe Excursions
- Motorboat Safaris
- Leroo La Tau
- Makgadikgadi Pans National Park
- Boteti River Cruises
- Khumaga Village Experience
Days 1 - 3
All Inclusive - Bed and All Meals
2 nights
Days 3 - 5
All Inclusive - Bed and All Meals
2 nights
Days 5 - 8
All Inclusive - Bed and All Meals
3 nights
Days 8 - 11
All Inclusive - Bed and All Meals
3 nights
11 Days / 10 Nights
Reference Number: Botswana
Make It Yours
Every CURAH Africa journey is thoughtfully designed to inspire your own extraordinary adventure. Extend your stay, upgrade your accommodations, add additional safari destinations, or personalize your itinerary with exclusive experiences tailored to your interests, travel style, and preferred pace. Our Travel Designers will work with you to create a journey that is uniquely yours.
Pricing shown is an estimate and subject to change.
Rates shown are based on current availability and seasonal pricing and are meant to provide a general idea of trip cost. Final pricing is confirmed once dates, traveler details, and room categories are selected, and is secured only upon deposit.
Includes:
Your Journey Includes
- Carefully selected luxury accommodations throughout your journey
- Meals as indicated daily
- Private airport transfers and ground transportation
- Scheduled regional flights as outlined in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Private sightseeing and touring as described
- Morning and afternoon safari activities (where applicable)
- Guided walking safaris (where included by your safari lodge)
- Sunset cruises and included lodge activities (where applicable)
- National park, reserve, and conservation fees
- Complimentary bottled water during sightseeing and safari activities
- CURAH Travel pre-departure planning, travel documentation, and personalized support before and during your journey
Excludes:
Your Journey Does Not Include
- International airfare
- Passport and visa fees (where applicable)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Premium alcoholic beverages unless specifically included by the lodge
- Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides, trackers, drivers, and lodge staff
- Personal expenses, including laundry, spa treatments, souvenirs, and telephone charges
- Items of a personal nature
