Day 1: Arrival in Maun – Gateway to the Okavango Delta
Base: Maun
Activities:
- Arrive at Maun International Airport.
- Light aircraft transfer or 4×4 to a luxury camp/lodge in the Okavango Delta.
- Settle in and enjoy a sunset cruise or mokoro (dugout canoe) ride.
- Dinner under the stars with local cuisine and bush storytelling.
Dining: Lodge dining (usually all-inclusive).
Stay:
- Luxury: Camp Okavango, Eagle Island Lodge
- Mid-range: Oddballs’ Camp, Rra Dinare
Day 2: Okavango Delta Safari (Water & Land Game Drives)
Base: Okavango Delta
Activities:
- Morning mokoro safari: spot hippos, crocodiles, and water birds.
- Afternoon walking safari with expert guides (no vehicles in some private reserves).
- Optional: Photographic safari or birdwatching expedition.
Wildlife: Elephant, lechwe, sitatunga, African fish eagle.
Tips: Bring binoculars and camera with zoom lens.
Day 3: Chobe National Park – Elephant Capital of Africa
Transfer: Light aircraft or road to Kasane (gateway to Chobe)
Base: Chobe National Park
Activities:
- Afternoon boat safari on the Chobe River – perfect for spotting elephants, buffalo, and crocs up close.
- Evening game drive in Chobe’s riverfront region.
- Sunset drinks on the riverbank.
Dining: Chobe Safari Lodge restaurant or your camp’s chef.
Stay:
- Luxury: Chobe Game Lodge
- Mid-range: Chobe Safari Lodge
Day 4: Chobe National Park – Big Five Safari Day
Base: Chobe National Park
Activities:
- Early morning game drive: lions, leopards, hyenas.
- Visit to a nearby local village (optional) to learn about Batswana culture.
- Afternoon at leisure or spa (if at luxury lodge).
- Sundowner boat cruise with drinks/snacks.
Wildlife Tip: Chobe has Africa’s highest elephant population—keep your camera ready!
Day 5: Makgadikgadi Salt Pans – Stargazing & Meerkats
Transfer: Road or light flight to Makgadikgadi Pans
Base: Near Nata or Gweta
Activities:
- ATV (quad bike) ride across the endless salt flats.
- Meet a wild meerkat colony (often climb on guests!).
- Sunset champagne on the pans.
- Sleep under the stars in a luxury bedroll (optional – dry season only).
Dining: Campfire dinner with storytelling.
Stay:
- Luxury: Jack’s Camp or San Camp
- Mid-range: Planet Baobab
Departure (Optional Day 6)
- Return to Maun or Kasane for your international departure.
- Optional stopover in Victoria Falls (just 1.5 hrs from Kasane).
Travel Tips
- Best Time to Visit: May to October (dry season, best for safaris).
- Getting Around: Light aircraft transfers recommended for remote areas.
- Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP).
- Health: Yellow fever vaccination (if arriving from a risk country), malaria precautions advised.
