Embark on an immersive 8-day expedition across Botswana’s premier wilderness hubs, seamlessly connecting the elephant-rich floodplains of Chobe National Park with the pristine waterways and lush islands of the Okavango Delta. Experience thrilling open 4×4 game drives, waterborne photography safaris, quiet mokoro (dugout canoe) excursions, and night bush encounters, culminating in fireside dining beneath star-filled African skies.
Upon arrival at Kasane International Airport, you will be met by a representative and transferred into the northern reaches of Chobe National Park. Settle into your intimate semi-permanent tented camp, featuring ensuite canvas tents equipped with flush toilets and hot bucket showers. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Chobe Riverfront before gathering around the campfire for dinner under the stars. Overnight in Chobe National Park.
Begin with an early morning game drive tracking lion prides, herds of buffalo, and rare puku antelope along the floodplains. In the afternoon, board a specialized photo-safari boat equipped with 360-degree swivel seats and camera mounts to photograph elephant herds bathing in the Chobe River alongside hippos and diverse birdlife. Overnight in Chobe National Park.
Spend a full day exploring diverse sectors of Chobe National Park, including teak forests and riverine woodlands. Track big cats on early morning and late afternoon game drives led by expert field guides, returning to camp during the heat of the day for home-baked bush meals and quiet relaxation. Overnight in Chobe National Park.
Transfer to Kasane Airport for a scenic light aircraft flight over the winding channels of the Okavango Delta to the Nxabega airstrip. Transfer to your second Under Canvas camp set beneath a canopy of ebony and fig trees. Embark on an afternoon game drive exploring open grasslands and papyrus-lined waterways. Overnight in the Okavango Delta (Nxabega Region).
Experience the delta's intricate ecosystems from both land and water. Glide silently through lily-covered channels on a traditional mokoro (wooden dugout canoe), observing colorful reed frogs, kingfishers, and waders up close. Follow up with an afternoon 4x4 game drive tracking leopards, wild dogs, and giraffes. Overnight in the Okavango Delta (Nxabega Region).
Board a short inter-delta flight to your final Under Canvas campsite in the game-rich Sandibe region, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. Take an afternoon safari drive across golden grassed floodplains renowned for high predator densities, including lions, cheetahs, and spotted hyenas. Overnight in the Okavango Delta (Sandibe Region).
Dedicate your final full day to tracking the Big Five and other iconic wildlife across private concessions. Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives, punctuated by a traditional bush lunch served beneath jackalberry trees and evening sundowners overlooking the delta floodplains. Overnight in the Okavango Delta (Sandibe Region).
Enjoy a final morning game drive and bush breakfast before transferring to the airstrip for your scenic charter flight to Maun International Airport, connecting with your onward international flights home.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time for this itinerary is during the dry season from May to October, when floodwaters fill the Okavango Delta channels and wildlife concentrates heavily along the Chobe Riverfront. November to April (the Green Season) offers lush landscapes, lower rates, excellent birdwatching, and newborn animals, though occasional afternoon rain showers occur.
Under Canvas camps feature luxury Meru-style tents placed in exclusive, private campsites within national parks and reserves. Each tent is furnished with comfortable real beds, soft linens, mesh windows for ventilation, an ensuite bathroom with a eco-friendly flush toilet, and classic bucket showers filled on request with hot water.
Transfers between regions are conducted via small light aircraft (bush planes). These low-altitude flights double as spectacular scenic flights, providing bird's-eye views over the twisting channels, islands, and wildlife herds of the Okavango Delta below.
Travelers must use strictly soft-sided duffel bags without hard frames or wheels so luggage can fit into small aircraft cargo pods. Total weight is strictly capped at 20 kg (44 lbs) per person, including both your main duffel bag and your daypack or camera equipment.
Yes, northern Botswana (including Chobe and the Okavango Delta) is a malaria-risk area. Travelers should consult a travel health clinic before departure for recommended antimalarial prophylaxis (such as Malarone or Doxycycline) and pack DEET-based insect repellent for morning and evening game drives.
