Discover the wild beauty of Botswana and Victoria Falls on this 10-day guided camping adventure, combining exceptional wildlife encounters, scenic waterways, and unforgettable natural wonders. Begin in Maun before exploring Moremi Game Reserve, where a traditional mokoro excursion offers a unique perspective of the Okavango Delta, followed by exciting game drives. Continue to Khwai for full-day safari experiences, discovering diverse wildlife and the spectacular landscapes of Botswana’s wilderness.
Journey to Chobe National Park for morning game drives and an afternoon boat cruise along the Chobe River, where elephants and other wildlife gather along the riverbanks. Continue to Victoria Falls to experience one of Africa’s most magnificent natural attractions. Explore Nata Bird Sanctuary and enjoy a final game drive near Phuduhudu Gate before returning to Maun, concluding your African wilderness adventure.
Fully Customizable Safari: Your tour is 100% customizable to suit your preferences, interests and budget. We can adjust your route, activities, accommodation and travel pace to create your ideal safari.
Accommodation Standard: The advertised price is based on standard accommodation equivalent to approximately 3-star quality in Namibia. Luxury upgrades are available on request for travellers with a higher budget. All accommodation is subject to availability at the time of booking.
Pricing: All prices are quoted per person sharing. Travelling solo? Contact us for a personalized quotation, as single occupancy and private travel arrangements may increase the price per person.
Flexible Installment Payments: Secure your safari with a deposit, then pay the remaining balance in installments according to an agreed payment schedule.
Personalized Professional Guidance: Understanding an itinerary involves more than reading a programme. Our experienced safari consultants will explain your route, accommodation, activities and travel arrangements, helping you make informed decisions with confidence.
Ready to Plan Your Adventure? Contact your Motema Tours & Safaris consultant today to arrange a meeting and discuss your itinerary. We will answer your questions, clarify the details and help you prepare for an unforgettable journey through Namibia.
Included Activity: Relax at the Accommodation
Optional Activity: Scenic Helicopter Flight over the Okavango Delta
Distance: Surroundings
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in Maun
Arrive in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, where the relaxed pace and safari atmosphere welcome you to Botswana. This first day is intentionally kept light, allowing you time to settle into your campsite, rest after your journey and enjoy the peaceful surroundings at your own pace. Maun’s location on the edge of the Delta makes it an ideal starting point for the adventures ahead.
The afternoon is free for you to relax and prepare for the upcoming wildlife experiences. For a memorable introduction to the region, you may choose an optional scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta, offering spectacular aerial views of its winding waterways, lush islands and surrounding wilderness. Enjoy a relaxed evening at the campsite before dinner.
Included Activity: Mokoro Excursion | Afternoon Game Drive in Moremi Game
Reserve
Optional Activity: NONE
Distance: 100 km | 2H00
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in Maun
After breakfast, set out on a traditional mokoro excursion through the serene waterways of the Okavango Delta. Gently gliding through narrow channels and open lagoons, guided by skilled local polers, this peaceful experience offers a unique water-level perspective of the Delta. Along the way, you may spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants moving between islands and a rich variety of waterbirds. The quiet journey allows you to absorb the natural beauty and tranquillity of this remarkable wetland ecosystem.
Later, continue with an afternoon game drive in Moremi Game Reserve, exploring its diverse habitats, from open grasslands and floodplains to mopane woodlands and riverine forests. These ecosystems support an abundance of wildlife, with possible sightings including giraffes, zebras, various antelope species and predators such as lions and leopards. As the afternoon light settles over the landscape, enjoy opportunities for photography and memorable wildlife encounters before returning to your campsite for dinner.
Included Activity: Game Drive Transfer from Maun to Khwai
Optional Activity: Scenic Helicopter Flight from Maun to Khwai
Distance: 124 km | 3H00
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in the Khwai area
After breakfast, depart Maun and travel north towards the Khwai region, where your safari adventure continues. The journey gradually transitions from established roads into the wild, unfenced landscapes of northern Botswana, where wildlife roams freely across the plains. The transfer itself offers excellent game-viewing opportunities, with possible sightings of elephant herds, giraffes and various antelope species, as well as predators moving through the area. As you approach Khwai, the scenery reveals beautiful riverine forests, open floodplains and permanent waterways that attract a remarkable variety of wildlife. An optional scenic helicopter flight from Maun to Khwai is available for a unique aerial perspective of the landscape.
Upon arrival in Khwai, settle into your campsite in the heart of this wildlife-rich ecosystem. Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and prepare for the exciting game-viewing experiences ahead. The region’s diverse habitats provide excellent opportunities for wildlife encounters throughout your stay.
Included Activity: Game Drive Transfer from Khwai to Savuti
Optional Activity: Scenic Helicopter Flight from Khwai to Savuti
Distance: 140 km | 4H30
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in the Savuti area
After breakfast, depart the Khwai region and begin your journey towards Savuti, travelling through the remote wilderness of northern Botswana. The transfer takes you along sandy tracks and through diverse landscapes of open floodplains, woodlands and waterways. As this is a game drive transfer, keep an eye out for wildlife along the route, with possible sightings of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and various antelope species, as well as predators such as lions, leopards and African wild dogs. An optional scenic helicopter flight from Khwai to Savuti offers a unique aerial perspective of the surrounding wilderness.
Upon arrival in the Savuti region, settle into your campsite and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African bush. Savuti is renowned for its dramatic landscapes and rich wildlife, making it an exciting destination for the safari experiences ahead. Enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wilderness.
Included Activity: Transfer from Khwai to Chobe
Optional Activity: NONE
Distance: 160 km | 3H30
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in the Chobe area
Depart early from Khwai and travel towards the Chobe region, continuing through the remote wilderness of northern Botswana. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery as you pass through diverse natural landscapes, with opportunities to spot wildlife roaming freely along the route. The journey offers a final glimpse of the Khwai wilderness before reaching the Chobe area.
Upon arrival, continue to your campsite and settle in for the remainder of the day. Enjoy some time at leisure to relax and take in the peaceful surroundings before dinner. Use the opportunity to recharge and prepare for the exciting safari activities awaiting you in Chobe National Park.
Included Activity: Morning Game Drive | Afternoon Boat Cruise Safari
Optional Activity: NONE
Distance: Surroundings
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in the Chobe area
Start your day early as the African bush awakens with the first golden light. Set out with your guide on a morning game drive through the vast wilderness of Chobe National Park, where the crisp morning air carries the sounds of wildlife. Look out for elephants moving across the plains, lions resting after a night of activity and a variety of bird species among the trees. Each encounter offers an opportunity to experience the remarkable wildlife and natural beauty of this renowned national park.
After lunch and some time to relax at your campsite, continue your adventure with an afternoon boat cruise along the Chobe River. As the sun begins to set, the water reflects beautiful shades of gold and amber. Watch hippos surfacing in the shallows, crocodiles basking along the riverbanks and elephants gathering at the water's edge for an evening drink. The gentle cruise offers a wonderful perspective of Chobe's wildlife and provides a memorable end to your day.
Included Activity: Visit of Victoria Falls
Optional Activity: Helicopter Flight over the Falls | Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River | Lion Experience
Distance: 90 km | 1H00
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in Victoria Falls
After breakfast, depart the Chobe region and travel towards Victoria Falls, crossing the border from Botswana into Zimbabwe. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of northern Botswana and the surrounding border region, with opportunities to enjoy the changing scenery along the way. Upon arrival in Victoria Falls, settle into your campsite before preparing to explore one of the world's most iconic natural wonders.
Spend the afternoon visiting Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning “The Smoke That Thunders.” Explore the network of walking trails and viewpoints offering spectacular perspectives of the cascading waters, surrounded by lush rainforest sustained by the constant spray. Experience the thunderous roar, drifting mist and beautiful rainbows created by the powerful falls, providing excellent photography opportunities. For an additional adventure, optional activities include a helicopter flight over the falls, a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River or a lion experience.
Included Activity: Visit to Nata Bird Sanctuary
Optional Activity: NONE
Distance: 350 km | 4H00
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in Nata
After breakfast, depart the lush riverine environment of Chobe and travel south through open savannahs and rural villages towards the Makgadikgadi region. Along the way, observe the gradual transformation of the landscape as vegetation becomes sparse and the horizon opens into vast, arid plains, offering a striking contrast to the wildlife-rich banks of the Chobe River.
Upon arrival in Nata, visit the Nata Bird Sanctuary, a protected area bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans. Depending on the season and water levels, the sanctuary attracts a variety of birdlife, including pelicans, storks and, at times, large flocks of flamingos. Explore this unique ecosystem, where shimmering salt pans and expansive skies create a remarkable sense of space and tranquillity. Later, return to your campsite to relax and enjoy dinner in the peaceful surroundings of the Makgadikgadi region.
Included Activity: Game Drive in Makgadikgadi Pans via Phuduhudu Gate with own vehicle
Optional Activity: NONE
Distance: 143 km | 2H30
Meals: Breakfast | Dinner
Accommodation: Campsite in the Maun area
After breakfast, depart Nata and travel towards the Makgadikgadi Pans, one of the world's largest salt flats. This vast and otherworldly landscape stretches endlessly towards the horizon, creating a striking contrast to the surrounding mopane woodlands. Enter the Makgadikgadi area through Phuduhudu Gate and explore the unique environment on a guided game drive, with opportunities to spot zebras, wildebeest and various antelope species roaming across the plains.
Continue exploring the remarkable landscape, where open skies, expansive salt flats and scattered wildlife create an unforgettable safari experience. The contrasting scenery provides excellent opportunities for photography and nature appreciation. Later, continue towards Maun and settle into your campsite, where you can relax and enjoy dinner after a day of exploration.
Included Activity: Transfer to Maun Airport
Optional Activity: NONE
Distance: 10 km | 20 mins
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NONE
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your campsite, allowing time to prepare for departure and appreciate your final moments in Maun, the vibrant gateway to the Okavango Delta. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short stroll, some last-minute souvenir shopping or simply relaxing while reflecting on the safari experiences and memorable landscapes of your journey.
At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Maun Airport for your onward flight. As you depart, take with you lasting memories of Botswana's remarkable wildlife, vast wilderness areas and unforgettable safari experiences, bringing your journey through Botswana and beyond to a close.
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