Classic Okavango Safari– 6 Nights (Fly-In)

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Classic Okavango Safari – 6 Nights (Fly-In)

"The Ultimate Fly-in Okavango Escape."

Camps: 3 Nights at Bushman Plains and 3 Nights at Cha Cha Metsi

This 6-night Botswana safari package combines two exceptional wilderness experiences in the Okavango Delta region: three nights at Bushman Plains Camp, an exclusive, conservation-focused concession offering a deeply authentic and low-impact safari, followed by three nights at Cha Cha Metsi, an intimate camp overlooking permanent Delta waters. Designed for travellers seeking a balanced safari, the itinerary blends classic game drives, mokoro excursions, guided walking opportunities, birding, cultural encounters, and relaxed time in camp.

Guests begin at Bushman Plains, a unique and remote concession renowned for its strong conservation ethos, limited vehicle density, and exceptional guiding. The area features a diverse mosaic of habitats including open plains, riverine woodland, and seasonal floodplains, supporting a rich variety of wildlife and offering a more private and immersive safari experience. The journey then continues to Cha Cha Metsi, where the atmosphere shifts to a nostalgic, water-focused Delta experience with beautiful lagoon views, abundant wildlife, and a slower, more immersive safari rhythm.

Package Overview

This 6-night / 7-day safari package offers a well-balanced Botswana wilderness experience, combining three nights at Bushman Plains Camp with three nights at Cha Cha Metsi. The journey takes guests through a private Okavango Delta concession and into a classic Delta water environment, offering a mix of luxury tented accommodation, wildlife viewing, mokoro excursions, walking safari opportunities, cultural experiences, and relaxed time in camp. It is ideal for couples, families, small groups, photographers, first-time safari travellers, and returning visitors looking for an immersive and conservation-conscious Delta safari.

Package Highlights

• Three nights at Bushman Plains Camp, set within an exclusive concession known for its exceptional guiding, low-impact tourism model, and diverse habitats supporting strong wildlife encounters.

• Three nights at Cha Cha Metsi, an intimate Okavango Delta camp overlooking permanent water and offering a classic safari atmosphere.

• Morning and afternoon game drives in varied habitats where elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, antelope, predators, and prolific birdlife may be encountered.

• Seasonal mokoro excursions through peaceful waterways, offering a different perspective of the Delta.

• Opportunities for guided walking safaris, sundowners, cultural visits, and relaxed time at camp between activities.

• A well-paced itinerary that combines exclusivity, scenery, wildlife, and downtime.

• A meaningful conservation and cultural extension through the Conservation & Co-existence Cultural Experience, featuring community-led engagement in the Okavango region.

Itinerary Breakdown

Days 1–4: Bushman Plains Safari Experience

The safari begins with arrival at Bushman Plains Camp, where guests are welcomed into a private concession that prioritises conservation, community engagement, and an uncrowded safari experience. With limited vehicles and access to expansive wilderness areas, the camp offers an intimate and highly personalised introduction to the Okavango Delta.

During Days 1 to 4, guests enjoy a flexible and immersive safari rhythm with morning and afternoon activities led by experienced guides. Experiences include game drives across open plains and woodland habitats known for strong predator presence, seasonal mokoro excursions through Delta channels, guided walking safaris offering a deeper connection to the landscape, and meaningful cultural interactions linked to the San heritage of the area. Sundowners and relaxed time at camp complement the experience, creating a well-rounded and authentic wilderness stay.

A highlight of this section is the Conservation & Co-existence Cultural Experience, which can be offered as a premium add-on or signature extension to the Bushman Plains stay. This experience combines return helicopter transfers with visits to two important community conservation initiatives in the Okavango region. The first stop is CLAWS, where guests learn about human-wildlife coexistence through livestock protection, herding support, veterinary assistance, and improved rangeland practices. The second stop is Eretsha Village, where the Life With Elephants experience, facilitated by Ecoexist, offers a guided cultural visit with traditional song, dance, and first-hand insight into how local communities live alongside elephants.

This add-on strengthens the safari’s conservation message while giving guests a rare, people-driven perspective on life in the Okavango. It is especially well suited to travellers who value authentic cultural interaction, responsible tourism, and meaningful conservation storytelling.

Days 4–7: Cha Cha Metsi Delta Experience

On Day 4, after breakfast at Bushman Plains Camp, guests transfer onward to Cha Cha Metsi for the second half of the journey. The camp offers an intimate Okavango Delta setting overlooking permanent water, with a nostalgic safari atmosphere, lagoon views, abundant birdlife, and opportunities to experience both land- and water-based Delta scenery.

From Days 4 to 7, the itinerary focuses on a slower, immersive Delta experience. Activities may include morning and afternoon game drives, seasonal mokoro excursions, guided walks, sundowners, and exploration of areas such as Lion Island when conditions allow. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, impalas, plains game, predators, and varied birdlife.

Day 7: End of Safari

The stay concludes on Day 7 with breakfast overlooking the Delta before check-out and onward transfer arrangements. Guests depart with lasting memories of Botswana’s waterways, wildlife, open skies, and warm safari hospitality.

All flights are private and based on a per person rate with a minimum of 2 passengers and guests are guaranteed a window seat

Recommended add-on

Cape Town or Victoria Falls

Pre  Safari:  2 nights for Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls keeps it bush-focused

Post Safari: 3 nights for Cape Town : Cape Town suits a softer luxury ending