Okavango, Khwai & Chobe Excursion - 9 Nights

 Okavango, Khwai & Chobe Excursion - 9 Nights

Duration: 10 Days | 9 Nights

Days: 1-4 Okavango Delta | Days: 4-7 Khwai | Days: 7-10 Chobe

Countries: Botswana                  

Camps: Kala Camp, Elephant Pan & Chobe Safari Lodges

Type of Safari

Classic: Fully Inclusive Custom Itinerary for group size (2+)

Departure Date: All year round/Daily

Summary:

A Botswana safari with Okavango Delta and Chobe offers an all-inclusive safari through Okavango Delta, the Khwai Private Reserve, and Chobe National Park. This journey takes you through some of Africa’s most pristine landscapes, providing thrilling wildlife encounters and luxury accommodations.

The package combines the best of Northern Okavango Delta that is an absolute must. Slumber on the banks of the Khwai River and lose yourself in the sights and sounds of your beautiful surroundings. Khwai, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve, stands out as a community-run haven offering diverse safari activities in a wildlife-rich setting. Witness the enchanting sunrise and sunset over picture-perfect vistas in the Chobe River. Immerse yourself in the African bush and create everlasting memories.

It’s a well-designed trip that uses some of Botswana’s best-value properties.

Highlights of this safari:

• Game Drives
• Boat safaris (seasonal)
• Mokoro Safaris (seasonal)
• Fishing (seasonal)
• Walking safari
• Cultural visit
• Helicopter Trips (additional costs)
• Viewing Hide
•  Victoria Falls Day Trip

Safari Itinerary

Days: 1-4

OKAVANGO DELTA

On arrival in Maun, Botswana the guests will be met by a representative to assist them with their connection on to a light charter flight (scheduled service) to kala Camp. On arrival at the airstrip, guests will be met and transferred by motorboat to Kala Camp.

Situated 12kms southeast of Setari and 6kms south of Jedibe airstrip, Kala Camp hugs the banks of a seasonal river overlooking a palm forest island beyond. 

The area offers a watery paradise between the months of May and October where guests can enjoy boating and Mekoro rides from in front of camp and long walks on the nearby islands. 

Between October and May, the flood water recedes and the floodplains dry up attracting large herds of buffalo and elephant.  With the buffalo, lion are often found in the vicinity hoping for a feast!  As well as the larger game, the birding in the area is also varied and plentiful.

Safaris from Kala are seasonal and between April and September, boating and mokoros are available as well as the opportunity to go and explore the Delta on foot on a walking safari.  Between October and March, the focus at Kala is more walking safaris as well as mokoro safaris depending on water levels.

During the 3 Nights stay guests will get to do guide led activities: Bird Watching, Boating, Helicopter Scenic Flights (additional costs), High Tea, Mokoro Excursion, and Walks (Guided)

Overnight at Kala Camp (3 Nights) – Fully inclusive

Days: 4-7

KHWAI PRIVATE RESERVE

The next leg of your trip takes you to the drier interiors of the Khwai Private Reserve where you will find Elephant Pan amongst a forest of mopane trees and a very productive game watching waterhole in front of camp. Being the only permanent water source for miles around, it is a magnet for wildlife – particularly elephant. You’ll literally open your tent flaps straight on to the trumpeting elephant, spending your siesta watching herds splash and snort. This is a private piece of big-game Africa, where the wildlife encounters are authentic, intimate and always wild.

Elephant Pan revels in its location, here amid the sandy mopane forests in the drier interior of Khwai Private Reserve. It’s a laid-back destination where the wildlife that flocks to the waterhole on the fringes of the camp offers guests a front-row seat to thrilling sightings. If you’ve always wanted to get up close to ellies, Elephant Pan is for you.

The camp is stylishly simple with guest accommodation in eight tents overlooking the waterhole with its big elephant action. In the morning, you’ll open your tent flaps straight on to the trumpeting elephant in the waters below, spend your siesta watching herds splash and snort, and fall asleep to antelope grazing just outside your canvas walls. This isn’t a place for those looking for opulence and extravagance; it’s a private piece of big-game Africa, where the wildlife encounters are authentic, intimate and always wild.

Overnight at Elephant Pan (3 Nights)- Fully inclusive

Days: 7-10

CHOBE RIVER FRONT

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to the airstrip in time for the scheduled transfer by light aircraft to Kasane International Airport for the Chobe experience.

Encounter the biggest elephant herds in the world. Explore the Chobe National Park via the majestic waters of the Chobe River.

The guests ‘stay at Chobe Safari Lodges would enable them to enjoy 1x Boat Cruise, 1x Game Drive, 1x Private Boat Cruise, 1x unguided Victoria Falls Day Trip and 2-days Park Fees

The guided Victoria Falls Day Trip can be exchanged for 2x alternative Chobe activities (including park fees) such as boat cruise, game drive, Namibian village walk or 2-hour fishing on the Chobe River. Surcharge applicable for a guided Victoria Falls day trip.

Overnight at Chobe Safari Lodges/ Chobe Bush Lodge (3 Nights)- Fully Inclusive

Day 10: End of Safari

After a final morning activity, guests will depart the camp for Kasane Airport where they will continue with onward travel arrangements.

You can extend this tour package to Victoria Falls.

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Included 

• Accommodation: As per itinerary Meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
• Meet and greet: Maun International Airport
• Drinks: Selected local brand drinks
• Transfers: Scheduled air, road and boat transfers
• Activities: game drives; Water-based activities; Nature walks; Fishing; Bird watching; Cultural visits
• Entrance fees: National Park fees
• Guide: Registered guide per lodge/boat.
• Other language guides are subject to availability

Excluded

• Flights (other than specified in the detailed safari itinerary)
• Visas 
• Compulsory comprehensive insurance 
• All relevant entry and departure Government taxes 
• Travel, medical and personal accident insurance
• Gratuities 
• All personal purchases (including curios, spirit liquors, telephone calls, etc.) 
• Optional extra activities 
• Pre and post safari tours 
• All other travel arrangements pre or post the safari and any new Government taxes 
• Levies 
• Fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
• Excursions not detailed in the itinerary
• Private charters/transfers or specialized guides
• Premium brand drinks
• Porterage

Transport

Lite Aircraft, 4 x 4 safari vehicle, Motorboat, Mokoro

Luggage: Soft sided duffel bag / 20kg maximum inclusive of hand luggage