Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana
Tour, Escorted tour
Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana
From the Okavango and Victoria Falls to safari lands, experience Africa’s natural world at its most dramatic
Journey into the wilds of Botswana. Glide along the Okavango Delta in traditional mokoro canoes helmed by local polers and admire a billion stars from the otherworldly and eerily silent Makgadikgadi Pans. Search for the emblematic wildlife of Africa on the Savuti Marsh and Moremi Reserve and take to the Chobe River, home to the highest concentration of elephants anywhere. Finally discover why Dr David Livingstone, upon seeing Victoria Falls, declared ‘scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.
From the Okavango and Victoria Falls to safari lands, experience Africa’s natural world at its most dramatic
Journey into the wilds of Botswana. Glide along the Okavango Delta in traditional mokoro canoes helmed by local polers and admire a billion stars from the otherworldly and eerily silent Makgadikgadi Pans. Search for the emblematic wildlife of Africa on the Savuti Marsh and Moremi Reserve and take to the Chobe River, home to the highest concentration of elephants anywhere. Finally discover why Dr David Livingstone, upon seeing Victoria Falls, declared ‘scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.
June 29, 2025 through July 12, 2025
Book by:
June 27, 2025 7:00 PM
ID: 8666528
Interests
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
Itinerary Map
Itinerary Overview
Day
1
Adventure starts in Maun
Day
2
To the Okavango Delta • Travel by mokoro • FIrst game walk of the adventure
Day
3
Morning game walk • Sunset dug-out canoe trip on the Okavango Delta
Day
4
Return to Maun • Free afternoon to relax or take an optional sightseeing flight
Day
5
Camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan
Day
6
To Zimbabwe and the Victoria Falls
Day
7
Free day for optional activities at Victoria Falls
Day
8
Free morning to see Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe • To Chobe • Optional wildlife-watching boat trip
Day
9
Game drive in Chobe National Park • To Savuti
Day
10
See iconic safari animals with two game drives on the Savuti Marsh
Day
11
Game drive on the way to Moremi
Day
12
Full-day safari in Moremi Game Reserve
Day
13
Morning game drive in Moremi • Return to Maun
Day
14
Adventure ends in Maun
Detailed Itinerary
Exodus Adventure Travels: Wildlife & Wilderness of Botswana
Day 1 Adventure starts in Maun
The adventure begins at our campsite on the banks of the Thamalakane River. You can arrive at any time and make use of the site facilities, which includes a bar, swimming pool and much-loved restaurant.Accommodation: Audi Camp (or similar)
Day 2 To the Okavango Delta • Travel by mokoro • FIrst game walk of the adventure
We pack minimal gear for two nights into a smaller bag (provided), before a 4x4 transfer into the Okavango Delta. At the polers' station, we meet a team from a nearby village who will look after us during our stay in the delta. With them, we travel in mokoros (traditional canoes) deep into the Okavango Delta. We have lunch at our riverbank campsite, and then our first game walk in the late afternoon. We return to camp before sunset and for our first meal in the African bush.Accommodation: Okavango Delta Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 3 Morning game walk • Sunset dug-out canoe trip on the Okavango Delta
We get up early this morning for a game walk with a guide from the poling team. There are never any guarantees with wildlife, but there is the chance of seeing elephants, buffalos and other smaller game. We return to camp for brunch and time to relax. In the afternoon, we take a short mokoro trip on the river to view the sunset before returning to camp.Accommodation: Okavango Delta Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 4 Return to Maun • Free afternoon to relax or take an optional sightseeing flight
This morning, we board our mokoros for the trip back to the polers' station. We meet our vehicle and transfer back to Maun for the night, where we will purchase supplies for the days ahead. The afternoon is free to relax by the pool or take an optional scenic flight over the delta.Accommodation: Audi Camp (or similar)
breakfast
Day 5 Camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan
After a relaxed breakfast, we head east to the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pan. We camp wild on the pan or one of the campsites nearby, depending on the conditions. The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan covers more than 6,180sqmi (16,000sqkm) and forms the bed of an ancient lake – now dried up. The sunsets here are spectacular.Accommodation: Makgadikgadi Pan wild camp (or similar)
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 6 To Zimbabwe and the Victoria Falls
Today we have a long drive north before crossing into Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls, a town minutes from the waterfalls of the same name. At the Kasangula border, we complete border formalities and continue to our accommodation for the next two nights. The falls themselves are more than 5,580ft (1,700m) wide and 330ft (100m) tall, making them the largest waterfalls in the world.Accommodation: Premier Lodge (or similar)
breakfast
Day 7 Free day for optional activities at Victoria Falls
Today is a free day to take part in one of the many optional activities on offer, including white-water rafting, flights over the falls and various others.Accommodation: Premier Lodge (or similar)
breakfast
Day 8 Free morning to see Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe • To Chobe • Optional wildlife-watching boat trip
This morning, we can view the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side, before returning to Botswana. It’s then a short drive from the border to the town of Kasane, where we camp by the Thebe River, a tributary of the mighty Zambezi. The afternoon is free, with an option to view game on a cruise down the Chobe River. This is widely regarded as one of the best game cruises in Africa with a very good chance of seeing elephant herds drinking from the river before sunset.Accommodation: Thebe River Camp (or similar)
breakfast
Day 9 Game drive in Chobe National Park • To Savuti
We take an early morning game drive back to the Chobe Waterfront area. Chobe is famous for its large population of elephants but is also home to plenty of other game, including lions and wild dogs. After exploring the northern end of this huge park, we head south into remote, rugged terrain, passing in and out of the national park, before finally reaching the Savuti Area at the southern edge of the park. Here, the Savuti Marsh is fed by the Savuti River channel, which alternately flows and then dries up for years at a time. Recent flooding has given this area new life. It’s home to plenty of game, but is especially well known for lions, and the large numbers of elephant that walk enormous distances to find fodder.Accommodation: Zwei-Zwei or Savuti Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 10 See iconic safari animals with two game drives on the Savuti Marsh
We take morning and afternoon game drives on the Savuti Marsh. There is a good chance of seeing the lions, cheetahs and hyenas that follow the seasonal zebra migration through this area. Large secretary birds and kori bustards are often seen strutting around the marsh and small red-billed francolins provide a noisy morning wake-up.Accommodation: Zwei-Zwei or Savuti Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 11 Game drive on the way to Moremi
After breaking camp, we drive to Moremi Game Reserve. Along the way, we pass through a variety of habitats, including the Mbabe depression, Mopani forest and past great Acacia trees before arriving at Khwai village and the North Gate entrance of Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi National Park is the jewel in Botswana's wildlife crown. Protecting much of the northern part of the Okavango Delta, it encompasses waterways, marshes, islands and open grasslands.Accommodation: Moremi Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 12 Full-day safari in Moremi Game Reserve
We take morning and afternoon game drives through this beautiful, protected area, looking for the large variety of animals that live here. Despite its wet reputation, there is plenty of dry land in Moremi, which allows our game drives to cover significant distances while spotting game in the sometimes-dense vegetation. It’s a good place to spot elephants, lions, leopards and cheetahs, while red lechwe, a water-dwelling antelope, are often seen grazing among the lilies.Accommodation: Moremi Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 13 Morning game drive in Moremi • Return to Maun
We go on a final game drive through the park this morning before returning to Maun and our riverside campsite. We can enjoy the swimming pool before our last dinner at the campsite restaurant.Accommodation: Audi Camp (or similar)
breakfast
Day 14 Adventure ends in Maun
The adventure ends after breakfast and we begin our return journey home.
breakfast
Day 1 Adventure starts in Maun
The adventure begins at our campsite on the banks of the Thamalakane River. You can arrive at any time and make use of the site facilities, which includes a bar, swimming pool and much-loved restaurant.Accommodation: Audi Camp (or similar)
Day 2 To the Okavango Delta • Travel by mokoro • FIrst game walk of the adventure
We pack minimal gear for two nights into a smaller bag (provided), before a 4x4 transfer into the Okavango Delta. At the polers' station, we meet a team from a nearby village who will look after us during our stay in the delta. With them, we travel in mokoros (traditional canoes) deep into the Okavango Delta. We have lunch at our riverbank campsite, and then our first game walk in the late afternoon. We return to camp before sunset and for our first meal in the African bush.Accommodation: Okavango Delta Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 3 Morning game walk • Sunset dug-out canoe trip on the Okavango Delta
We get up early this morning for a game walk with a guide from the poling team. There are never any guarantees with wildlife, but there is the chance of seeing elephants, buffalos and other smaller game. We return to camp for brunch and time to relax. In the afternoon, we take a short mokoro trip on the river to view the sunset before returning to camp.Accommodation: Okavango Delta Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 4 Return to Maun • Free afternoon to relax or take an optional sightseeing flight
This morning, we board our mokoros for the trip back to the polers' station. We meet our vehicle and transfer back to Maun for the night, where we will purchase supplies for the days ahead. The afternoon is free to relax by the pool or take an optional scenic flight over the delta.Accommodation: Audi Camp (or similar)
breakfast
Day 5 Camp in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pan
After a relaxed breakfast, we head east to the vast Makgadikgadi Salt Pan. We camp wild on the pan or one of the campsites nearby, depending on the conditions. The Makgadikgadi Salt Pan covers more than 6,180sqmi (16,000sqkm) and forms the bed of an ancient lake – now dried up. The sunsets here are spectacular.Accommodation: Makgadikgadi Pan wild camp (or similar)
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 6 To Zimbabwe and the Victoria Falls
Today we have a long drive north before crossing into Zimbabwe to Victoria Falls, a town minutes from the waterfalls of the same name. At the Kasangula border, we complete border formalities and continue to our accommodation for the next two nights. The falls themselves are more than 5,580ft (1,700m) wide and 330ft (100m) tall, making them the largest waterfalls in the world.Accommodation: Premier Lodge (or similar)
breakfast
Day 7 Free day for optional activities at Victoria Falls
Today is a free day to take part in one of the many optional activities on offer, including white-water rafting, flights over the falls and various others.Accommodation: Premier Lodge (or similar)
breakfast
Day 8 Free morning to see Victoria Falls from Zimbabwe • To Chobe • Optional wildlife-watching boat trip
This morning, we can view the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side, before returning to Botswana. It’s then a short drive from the border to the town of Kasane, where we camp by the Thebe River, a tributary of the mighty Zambezi. The afternoon is free, with an option to view game on a cruise down the Chobe River. This is widely regarded as one of the best game cruises in Africa with a very good chance of seeing elephant herds drinking from the river before sunset.Accommodation: Thebe River Camp (or similar)
breakfast
Day 9 Game drive in Chobe National Park • To Savuti
We take an early morning game drive back to the Chobe Waterfront area. Chobe is famous for its large population of elephants but is also home to plenty of other game, including lions and wild dogs. After exploring the northern end of this huge park, we head south into remote, rugged terrain, passing in and out of the national park, before finally reaching the Savuti Area at the southern edge of the park. Here, the Savuti Marsh is fed by the Savuti River channel, which alternately flows and then dries up for years at a time. Recent flooding has given this area new life. It’s home to plenty of game, but is especially well known for lions, and the large numbers of elephant that walk enormous distances to find fodder.Accommodation: Zwei-Zwei or Savuti Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 10 See iconic safari animals with two game drives on the Savuti Marsh
We take morning and afternoon game drives on the Savuti Marsh. There is a good chance of seeing the lions, cheetahs and hyenas that follow the seasonal zebra migration through this area. Large secretary birds and kori bustards are often seen strutting around the marsh and small red-billed francolins provide a noisy morning wake-up.Accommodation: Zwei-Zwei or Savuti Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 11 Game drive on the way to Moremi
After breaking camp, we drive to Moremi Game Reserve. Along the way, we pass through a variety of habitats, including the Mbabe depression, Mopani forest and past great Acacia trees before arriving at Khwai village and the North Gate entrance of Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi National Park is the jewel in Botswana's wildlife crown. Protecting much of the northern part of the Okavango Delta, it encompasses waterways, marshes, islands and open grasslands.Accommodation: Moremi Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 12 Full-day safari in Moremi Game Reserve
We take morning and afternoon game drives through this beautiful, protected area, looking for the large variety of animals that live here. Despite its wet reputation, there is plenty of dry land in Moremi, which allows our game drives to cover significant distances while spotting game in the sometimes-dense vegetation. It’s a good place to spot elephants, lions, leopards and cheetahs, while red lechwe, a water-dwelling antelope, are often seen grazing among the lilies.Accommodation: Moremi Wild Camp
breakfast,lunch,dinner
Day 13 Morning game drive in Moremi • Return to Maun
We go on a final game drive through the park this morning before returning to Maun and our riverside campsite. We can enjoy the swimming pool before our last dinner at the campsite restaurant.Accommodation: Audi Camp (or similar)
breakfast
Day 14 Adventure ends in Maun
The adventure ends after breakfast and we begin our return journey home.
breakfast
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Accommodations
Camping in the African wilderness
Camping in the African wilderness is a bucket list experience for many adventure travellers and Botswana is a fantastic destination for this. When we stay at public campsites, we have access to excellent facilities; however, the nights spent wild camping are the real highpoint. Our stays in Moremi Game Reserve and Savuti Marsh are both at private campsites in beautiful locations where we won’t see or hear anyone else. What we will hear though, and possibly see, is the wildlife.
On this trip, we spend 11 nights full-service camping and two nights normally in a hotel, lodge or chalet at the Victoria Falls. We sleep in spacious, two-person tents fitted with mattress-topped camp beds. For the wild camping nights, there is a bush shower and toilet, while dinner is taken around our campfire.
Wild camping in the Okavango Delta
The highlight stay on this trip for many is our two nights of wild camping in the Okavango Delta. Our neighbours, which you’ll likely hear shuffling around at night, include hippos, elephants and lions, while our away-from-it-all location normally allows us to see a night sky illuminated with stars.
Worth knowing
All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags and pillows.
Camping in the African wilderness is a bucket list experience for many adventure travellers and Botswana is a fantastic destination for this. When we stay at public campsites, we have access to excellent facilities; however, the nights spent wild camping are the real highpoint. Our stays in Moremi Game Reserve and Savuti Marsh are both at private campsites in beautiful locations where we won’t see or hear anyone else. What we will hear though, and possibly see, is the wildlife.
On this trip, we spend 11 nights full-service camping and two nights normally in a hotel, lodge or chalet at the Victoria Falls. We sleep in spacious, two-person tents fitted with mattress-topped camp beds. For the wild camping nights, there is a bush shower and toilet, while dinner is taken around our campfire.
Wild camping in the Okavango Delta
The highlight stay on this trip for many is our two nights of wild camping in the Okavango Delta. Our neighbours, which you’ll likely hear shuffling around at night, include hippos, elephants and lions, while our away-from-it-all location normally allows us to see a night sky illuminated with stars.
Worth knowing
All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags and pillows.
Eating Drinking
All breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners included.
Breakfast: Cereals, coffee and toast and the occasional fried breakfast/brunch.
Lunch: Cheese, cold meats, salads, bread or rolls.
Dinner: Potjies (stew), braais (barbecue), stir-fries, etc.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday. Please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.
The trip leaders do all the shopping and meal planning for each group. They will always try to obtain fresh produce wherever possible. Each tour has one cool box for meat and fresh produce only and one cool box for cold drinks. We supply squash, tea or coffee with meals. All other beverages will be at your own expense.
On some days where early morning game drives are included, lunch may be substituted for a large brunch on return from the game drive – this is customary. We will always ensure the number of meals detailed in the trip notes are provided.
The water provided on this trip is safe, clean drinking water, normally from boreholes. You can buy bottled water if you prefer, but we encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps diminish plastic consumption.
Breakfast: Cereals, coffee and toast and the occasional fried breakfast/brunch.
Lunch: Cheese, cold meats, salads, bread or rolls.
Dinner: Potjies (stew), braais (barbecue), stir-fries, etc.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday. Please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.
The trip leaders do all the shopping and meal planning for each group. They will always try to obtain fresh produce wherever possible. Each tour has one cool box for meat and fresh produce only and one cool box for cold drinks. We supply squash, tea or coffee with meals. All other beverages will be at your own expense.
On some days where early morning game drives are included, lunch may be substituted for a large brunch on return from the game drive – this is customary. We will always ensure the number of meals detailed in the trip notes are provided.
The water provided on this trip is safe, clean drinking water, normally from boreholes. You can buy bottled water if you prefer, but we encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps diminish plastic consumption.
Essential Equipment
In addition to your ‘normal’ daily clothes:
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
Group Description
There will be one tour leader who normally also arranges the meals and cooking. The tour leader is assisted by a driver/guide, and for larger groups there will be a support vehicle with two staff.
Highlight
— Immerse yourself in Botswana’s wild side, witnessing immense landscapes and safari icons
— Glide along the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes helmed by master polers
— Wild camp under the starry African sky, serenaded by hippos, elephants and lions
— Experience the silent beauty of the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Pan
— Rise early to game drive in Chobe National Park, the best spot on the planet to see elephants
— Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World
— Glide along the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes helmed by master polers
— Wild camp under the starry African sky, serenaded by hippos, elephants and lions
— Experience the silent beauty of the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Pan
— Rise early to game drive in Chobe National Park, the best spot on the planet to see elephants
— Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World
Joining Instructions
Joining Instructions
Start hotel: Audi Camp, Lekawen Drift
Phone: +267 75 323 065
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it the leader will update you separately
Airport: Maun Airport (MUB)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately a 15 to 20-minute drive from the airport. We provide free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.
Catching your return flight
We provide free departure transfers for all customers to the airport from the end hotel.
Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.
Start hotel: Audi Camp, Lekawen Drift
Phone: +267 75 323 065
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it the leader will update you separately
Airport: Maun Airport (MUB)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately a 15 to 20-minute drive from the airport. We provide free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.
Catching your return flight
We provide free departure transfers for all customers to the airport from the end hotel.
Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.
Not Included
— Travel insurance
— Single accommodation (available on request)
— Visas or vaccinations
— Single accommodation (available on request)
— Visas or vaccinations
Optional Equipment
In addition to your ‘normal’ daily clothes:
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
Profile
— Accommodation: 2 Classic nights (lodge/chalet), 11 Simple nights (all full-service camping, 2 wild camping)
— Travel by Toyota Land Cruiser
— Group normally 4 to 12, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
— Travel by Toyota Land Cruiser
— Group normally 4 to 12, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Spending Money
— Meals not included: Approximately 260 Botswanan pula (US$25) per person for an evening meal
— Incidentals: Allow about 120-180 pula (US$9-US$14) per day
Optional excursions (approximate costs, depending on group sizes)
All prices listed are subject to change:
— Boat Cruise on Chobe River: US$29 and US$14 for the park entry fee
— Okavango Delta Helicopter flights: US$185 - US$550 per person depending on passenger numbers(maximum of three people per flight)
Victoria Falls:
— Entrance fee to Victoria Falls: US$50
— Helicopter flight over falls:
— 12min-13min: US$150 plus park fees of US$15
— 25-minute game/scenic flight: US$284 plus park fees of US$15
— White-water rafting:
— Half day: US$126 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise: US$45 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise and dinner: US$88 plus park fees of US$10
— Night game drive in Hwange (2 hours in an open-air vehicle): US$60
Further activities are available in Victoria Falls but have not been risk assessed by Exodus.
— Incidentals: Allow about 120-180 pula (US$9-US$14) per day
Optional excursions (approximate costs, depending on group sizes)
All prices listed are subject to change:
— Boat Cruise on Chobe River: US$29 and US$14 for the park entry fee
— Okavango Delta Helicopter flights: US$185 - US$550 per person depending on passenger numbers(maximum of three people per flight)
Victoria Falls:
— Entrance fee to Victoria Falls: US$50
— Helicopter flight over falls:
— 12min-13min: US$150 plus park fees of US$15
— 25-minute game/scenic flight: US$284 plus park fees of US$15
— White-water rafting:
— Half day: US$126 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise: US$45 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise and dinner: US$88 plus park fees of US$10
— Night game drive in Hwange (2 hours in an open-air vehicle): US$60
Further activities are available in Victoria Falls but have not been risk assessed by Exodus.
Tipping
Our local staff are paid fairly for their work, but we would still recommend for your leader, driver, cook and camp assistant, approximately US$5 per person per day. For the two nights in the Okavango Delta we recommend a tip of approximately 250 pula (USD20) per person for our polers. Smaller groups may wish to give more.
Tipping is expected but not compulsory in Botswana and Zimbabwe. In most restaurants, an average of tipping 10 percent is common and service staff as well as local guides rely on tipping as part of their wages, but be sure to check. This tip is voluntary and can be declined if service was unsatisfactory.
Tipping is expected but not compulsory in Botswana and Zimbabwe. In most restaurants, an average of tipping 10 percent is common and service staff as well as local guides rely on tipping as part of their wages, but be sure to check. This tip is voluntary and can be declined if service was unsatisfactory.
Transportation
We use a 4x4 vehicle, seating 12 in four rows of three. It has a solid roof to protect the group from the sun and canvas sides that are mostly kept up for great game viewing. We use this vehicle as it is perfect for wildlife watching, which is the focus of our trip. It does mean, however, that it can get windy on transfers between safari parks. When we have small group sizes, we use a trailer for our equipment. For large groups, there will always be a support vehicle. The vehicle has evenly spaced foot holes for access to the back (rather than doors) and is manageable for any reasonably fit person.
Drive times (all approximate):
Maun to the Okavango Delta round-trip: Two hours each way
Maun to Makgadikgadi: Four hours
Makgadikgadi to Victoria Falls: Seven hours, including border crossing
Victoria Falls to Kasane: Two hours
Kasane to Savuti: Eight hours, mostly game drives, some transfer
Savuti safari: Six to eight hours, all game drives
Savuti to Moremi: Eight hours, mostly game drive, some transfer
Moremi safari: Two game drives, each three hours
Moremi to Maun: Three-hour game drive plus two-hour transfer to Maun
Drive times (all approximate):
Maun to the Okavango Delta round-trip: Two hours each way
Maun to Makgadikgadi: Four hours
Makgadikgadi to Victoria Falls: Seven hours, including border crossing
Victoria Falls to Kasane: Two hours
Kasane to Savuti: Eight hours, mostly game drives, some transfer
Savuti safari: Six to eight hours, all game drives
Savuti to Moremi: Eight hours, mostly game drive, some transfer
Moremi safari: Two game drives, each three hours
Moremi to Maun: Three-hour game drive plus two-hour transfer to Maun
Trip For You
This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate) with a Wildlife Rating of Four.For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page or our Wildlife Holidays page for more on our Wildlife Ratings. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.
Transport
Expect some long and hot drives as we travel between game parks. On some days, we travel on paved roads, but a lot of distance is covered on dirt and sand roads. Depending on water levels, driving in the delta can also be challenging. Vehicles can be difficult to get in and out for persons of reduced mobility.
Camping
During the full-service camping safari, we have a separate supply vehicle with a camp crew who set up camp for us. The camp crew will also cook the food, wash the dishes and attend to all camp chores, so you can fully enjoy the wilderness.
We normally use Botswana Tourism (HATAB) sites, which are only available for private groups. There are no facilities in these remote locations, so we use bush toilets and a bush shower. These sites are not fenced and have no running water. We carry a water supply on our vehicles and fill up daily from public sites. There is plenty of water in which you can wash, but we must be sparing. This all adds to the remote wilderness experience. Other nights will be spent in developed campgrounds with facilities usually including toilet blocks, a bar and, sometimes, a swimming pool.
Weather
October and November are the hottest months, but are also good for game viewing. Please see the Weather & Seasonality section of the Trip Notes for more information.
Legal note
All group members joining this tour will be asked to sign an indemnity form at the start of the trip. This indemnity form is a requirement of the South African Tourism Service Association of which our local supplier is a member. As a client of Exodus Travels Ltd, your rights under the Package Travel Regulations (1992) are unaffected, and Exodus remains liable for the actions of our sub-contractors.
Transport
Expect some long and hot drives as we travel between game parks. On some days, we travel on paved roads, but a lot of distance is covered on dirt and sand roads. Depending on water levels, driving in the delta can also be challenging. Vehicles can be difficult to get in and out for persons of reduced mobility.
Camping
During the full-service camping safari, we have a separate supply vehicle with a camp crew who set up camp for us. The camp crew will also cook the food, wash the dishes and attend to all camp chores, so you can fully enjoy the wilderness.
We normally use Botswana Tourism (HATAB) sites, which are only available for private groups. There are no facilities in these remote locations, so we use bush toilets and a bush shower. These sites are not fenced and have no running water. We carry a water supply on our vehicles and fill up daily from public sites. There is plenty of water in which you can wash, but we must be sparing. This all adds to the remote wilderness experience. Other nights will be spent in developed campgrounds with facilities usually including toilet blocks, a bar and, sometimes, a swimming pool.
Weather
October and November are the hottest months, but are also good for game viewing. Please see the Weather & Seasonality section of the Trip Notes for more information.
Legal note
All group members joining this tour will be asked to sign an indemnity form at the start of the trip. This indemnity form is a requirement of the South African Tourism Service Association of which our local supplier is a member. As a client of Exodus Travels Ltd, your rights under the Package Travel Regulations (1992) are unaffected, and Exodus remains liable for the actions of our sub-contractors.
Weather Info
There is no best time to visit the Okavango Delta, as it flows year round. The wettest season is January and February, when travel on dirt roads becomes difficult. March to September, although dry and bright, can be cold at night (in June and July it can be chilly - but no colder than 5°C, so bring appropriate gear).
Delta water levels reach their highest in July. From December to June, water levels in the Zambezi are at their highest, and the spray can be seen several miles away as it soars as much as 500ft (150m) in the air. October and November are the hottest months, and midday temperatures can be very uncomfortable. The rains normally start slowly in late November. December can be wet, but it does not rain for long periods and should not put anyone off travelling, as there is always plenty of sunshine.
Delta water levels reach their highest in July. From December to June, water levels in the Zambezi are at their highest, and the spray can be seen several miles away as it soars as much as 500ft (150m) in the air. October and November are the hottest months, and midday temperatures can be very uncomfortable. The rains normally start slowly in late November. December can be wet, but it does not rain for long periods and should not put anyone off travelling, as there is always plenty of sunshine.
Accommodations
Camping in the African wilderness
Camping in the African wilderness is a bucket list experience for many adventure travellers and Botswana is a fantastic destination for this. When we stay at public campsites, we have access to excellent facilities; however, the nights spent wild camping are the real highpoint. Our stays in Moremi Game Reserve and Savuti Marsh are both at private campsites in beautiful locations where we won’t see or hear anyone else. What we will hear though, and possibly see, is the wildlife.
On this trip, we spend 11 nights full-service camping and two nights normally in a hotel, lodge or chalet at the Victoria Falls. We sleep in spacious, two-person tents fitted with mattress-topped camp beds. For the wild camping nights, there is a bush shower and toilet, while dinner is taken around our campfire.
Wild camping in the Okavango Delta
The highlight stay on this trip for many is our two nights of wild camping in the Okavango Delta. Our neighbours, which you’ll likely hear shuffling around at night, include hippos, elephants and lions, while our away-from-it-all location normally allows us to see a night sky illuminated with stars.
Worth knowing
All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags and pillows.
Camping in the African wilderness is a bucket list experience for many adventure travellers and Botswana is a fantastic destination for this. When we stay at public campsites, we have access to excellent facilities; however, the nights spent wild camping are the real highpoint. Our stays in Moremi Game Reserve and Savuti Marsh are both at private campsites in beautiful locations where we won’t see or hear anyone else. What we will hear though, and possibly see, is the wildlife.
On this trip, we spend 11 nights full-service camping and two nights normally in a hotel, lodge or chalet at the Victoria Falls. We sleep in spacious, two-person tents fitted with mattress-topped camp beds. For the wild camping nights, there is a bush shower and toilet, while dinner is taken around our campfire.
Wild camping in the Okavango Delta
The highlight stay on this trip for many is our two nights of wild camping in the Okavango Delta. Our neighbours, which you’ll likely hear shuffling around at night, include hippos, elephants and lions, while our away-from-it-all location normally allows us to see a night sky illuminated with stars.
Worth knowing
All camping equipment is provided except for sleeping bags and pillows.
Eating Drinking
All breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners included.
Breakfast: Cereals, coffee and toast and the occasional fried breakfast/brunch.
Lunch: Cheese, cold meats, salads, bread or rolls.
Dinner: Potjies (stew), braais (barbecue), stir-fries, etc.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday. Please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.
The trip leaders do all the shopping and meal planning for each group. They will always try to obtain fresh produce wherever possible. Each tour has one cool box for meat and fresh produce only and one cool box for cold drinks. We supply squash, tea or coffee with meals. All other beverages will be at your own expense.
On some days where early morning game drives are included, lunch may be substituted for a large brunch on return from the game drive – this is customary. We will always ensure the number of meals detailed in the trip notes are provided.
The water provided on this trip is safe, clean drinking water, normally from boreholes. You can buy bottled water if you prefer, but we encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps diminish plastic consumption.
Breakfast: Cereals, coffee and toast and the occasional fried breakfast/brunch.
Lunch: Cheese, cold meats, salads, bread or rolls.
Dinner: Potjies (stew), braais (barbecue), stir-fries, etc.
Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday. Please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so our local team can be well prepared.
The trip leaders do all the shopping and meal planning for each group. They will always try to obtain fresh produce wherever possible. Each tour has one cool box for meat and fresh produce only and one cool box for cold drinks. We supply squash, tea or coffee with meals. All other beverages will be at your own expense.
On some days where early morning game drives are included, lunch may be substituted for a large brunch on return from the game drive – this is customary. We will always ensure the number of meals detailed in the trip notes are provided.
The water provided on this trip is safe, clean drinking water, normally from boreholes. You can buy bottled water if you prefer, but we encourage you to make use of the safe drinking water provided as this helps diminish plastic consumption.
Essential Equipment
In addition to your ‘normal’ daily clothes:
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
Group Description
There will be one tour leader who normally also arranges the meals and cooking. The tour leader is assisted by a driver/guide, and for larger groups there will be a support vehicle with two staff.
Highlight
— Immerse yourself in Botswana’s wild side, witnessing immense landscapes and safari icons
— Glide along the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes helmed by master polers
— Wild camp under the starry African sky, serenaded by hippos, elephants and lions
— Experience the silent beauty of the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Pan
— Rise early to game drive in Chobe National Park, the best spot on the planet to see elephants
— Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World
— Glide along the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes helmed by master polers
— Wild camp under the starry African sky, serenaded by hippos, elephants and lions
— Experience the silent beauty of the otherworldly Makgadikgadi Pan
— Rise early to game drive in Chobe National Park, the best spot on the planet to see elephants
— Witness the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World
Joining Instructions
Joining Instructions
Start hotel: Audi Camp, Lekawen Drift
Phone: +267 75 323 065
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it the leader will update you separately
Airport: Maun Airport (MUB)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately a 15 to 20-minute drive from the airport. We provide free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.
Catching your return flight
We provide free departure transfers for all customers to the airport from the end hotel.
Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.
Start hotel: Audi Camp, Lekawen Drift
Phone: +267 75 323 065
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today. There will be a welcome briefing in the evening, but if you miss it the leader will update you separately
Airport: Maun Airport (MUB)
Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately a 15 to 20-minute drive from the airport. We provide free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.
Catching your return flight
We provide free departure transfers for all customers to the airport from the end hotel.
Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers will be to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and from the end (or post-tour) hotel and will be on the date on which the tour starts/ends; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.
Not Included
— Travel insurance
— Single accommodation (available on request)
— Visas or vaccinations
— Single accommodation (available on request)
— Visas or vaccinations
Optional Equipment
In addition to your ‘normal’ daily clothes:
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
— Neutral coloured clothes (for the game walks)
— Long-sleeve clothing and long trousers (pants) to protect from mosquito bites after sundown
— Some warmer clothes, windproof jacket and warm fleece for the colder months (June to August temperatures can drop to freezing at night)
— Lightweight walking boots or trainers
— Buff or scarf for dusty drives
— Sunhat
— Sunscreen
— Sunglasses
— Insect repellent
— Two/three-season sleeping bag (lighter sleeping bag for October/November)
— Camping pillow or similar
— Daypack
— Wet wipes or hand sanitizer gel
— Towel
— Head torch/flashlight (with spare batteries)
— Portable charger/battery pack for you camera
— Water bottle
Plastic bottles are a big issue in many countries where recycling isn’t yet widely available; they often end up in landfill sites or get burnt, both processes are harmful to the environment and we would like to reduce our impact here. For your trip, we have decided to include drinking water in order to reduce the amount of plastic used. This means that safe filtered drinking water will be available throughout which means all you need to do is bring a bottle to re-fill along the way. Please add this to your packing list.
Please note, it is possible to get laundry done in Maun and Victoria Falls.
Profile
— Accommodation: 2 Classic nights (lodge/chalet), 11 Simple nights (all full-service camping, 2 wild camping)
— Travel by Toyota Land Cruiser
— Group normally 4 to 12, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
— Travel by Toyota Land Cruiser
— Group normally 4 to 12, plus leader. Minimum age: 16
Spending Money
— Meals not included: Approximately 260 Botswanan pula (US$25) per person for an evening meal
— Incidentals: Allow about 120-180 pula (US$9-US$14) per day
Optional excursions (approximate costs, depending on group sizes)
All prices listed are subject to change:
— Boat Cruise on Chobe River: US$29 and US$14 for the park entry fee
— Okavango Delta Helicopter flights: US$185 - US$550 per person depending on passenger numbers(maximum of three people per flight)
Victoria Falls:
— Entrance fee to Victoria Falls: US$50
— Helicopter flight over falls:
— 12min-13min: US$150 plus park fees of US$15
— 25-minute game/scenic flight: US$284 plus park fees of US$15
— White-water rafting:
— Half day: US$126 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise: US$45 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise and dinner: US$88 plus park fees of US$10
— Night game drive in Hwange (2 hours in an open-air vehicle): US$60
Further activities are available in Victoria Falls but have not been risk assessed by Exodus.
— Incidentals: Allow about 120-180 pula (US$9-US$14) per day
Optional excursions (approximate costs, depending on group sizes)
All prices listed are subject to change:
— Boat Cruise on Chobe River: US$29 and US$14 for the park entry fee
— Okavango Delta Helicopter flights: US$185 - US$550 per person depending on passenger numbers(maximum of three people per flight)
Victoria Falls:
— Entrance fee to Victoria Falls: US$50
— Helicopter flight over falls:
— 12min-13min: US$150 plus park fees of US$15
— 25-minute game/scenic flight: US$284 plus park fees of US$15
— White-water rafting:
— Half day: US$126 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise: US$45 plus park fees of US$10
— Zambezi sunset cruise and dinner: US$88 plus park fees of US$10
— Night game drive in Hwange (2 hours in an open-air vehicle): US$60
Further activities are available in Victoria Falls but have not been risk assessed by Exodus.
Tipping
Our local staff are paid fairly for their work, but we would still recommend for your leader, driver, cook and camp assistant, approximately US$5 per person per day. For the two nights in the Okavango Delta we recommend a tip of approximately 250 pula (USD20) per person for our polers. Smaller groups may wish to give more.
Tipping is expected but not compulsory in Botswana and Zimbabwe. In most restaurants, an average of tipping 10 percent is common and service staff as well as local guides rely on tipping as part of their wages, but be sure to check. This tip is voluntary and can be declined if service was unsatisfactory.
Tipping is expected but not compulsory in Botswana and Zimbabwe. In most restaurants, an average of tipping 10 percent is common and service staff as well as local guides rely on tipping as part of their wages, but be sure to check. This tip is voluntary and can be declined if service was unsatisfactory.
Transportation
We use a 4x4 vehicle, seating 12 in four rows of three. It has a solid roof to protect the group from the sun and canvas sides that are mostly kept up for great game viewing. We use this vehicle as it is perfect for wildlife watching, which is the focus of our trip. It does mean, however, that it can get windy on transfers between safari parks. When we have small group sizes, we use a trailer for our equipment. For large groups, there will always be a support vehicle. The vehicle has evenly spaced foot holes for access to the back (rather than doors) and is manageable for any reasonably fit person.
Drive times (all approximate):
Maun to the Okavango Delta round-trip: Two hours each way
Maun to Makgadikgadi: Four hours
Makgadikgadi to Victoria Falls: Seven hours, including border crossing
Victoria Falls to Kasane: Two hours
Kasane to Savuti: Eight hours, mostly game drives, some transfer
Savuti safari: Six to eight hours, all game drives
Savuti to Moremi: Eight hours, mostly game drive, some transfer
Moremi safari: Two game drives, each three hours
Moremi to Maun: Three-hour game drive plus two-hour transfer to Maun
Drive times (all approximate):
Maun to the Okavango Delta round-trip: Two hours each way
Maun to Makgadikgadi: Four hours
Makgadikgadi to Victoria Falls: Seven hours, including border crossing
Victoria Falls to Kasane: Two hours
Kasane to Savuti: Eight hours, mostly game drives, some transfer
Savuti safari: Six to eight hours, all game drives
Savuti to Moremi: Eight hours, mostly game drive, some transfer
Moremi safari: Two game drives, each three hours
Moremi to Maun: Three-hour game drive plus two-hour transfer to Maun
Trip For You
This trip is rated Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate) with a Wildlife Rating of Four.For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page or our Wildlife Holidays page for more on our Wildlife Ratings. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.
Transport
Expect some long and hot drives as we travel between game parks. On some days, we travel on paved roads, but a lot of distance is covered on dirt and sand roads. Depending on water levels, driving in the delta can also be challenging. Vehicles can be difficult to get in and out for persons of reduced mobility.
Camping
During the full-service camping safari, we have a separate supply vehicle with a camp crew who set up camp for us. The camp crew will also cook the food, wash the dishes and attend to all camp chores, so you can fully enjoy the wilderness.
We normally use Botswana Tourism (HATAB) sites, which are only available for private groups. There are no facilities in these remote locations, so we use bush toilets and a bush shower. These sites are not fenced and have no running water. We carry a water supply on our vehicles and fill up daily from public sites. There is plenty of water in which you can wash, but we must be sparing. This all adds to the remote wilderness experience. Other nights will be spent in developed campgrounds with facilities usually including toilet blocks, a bar and, sometimes, a swimming pool.
Weather
October and November are the hottest months, but are also good for game viewing. Please see the Weather & Seasonality section of the Trip Notes for more information.
Legal note
All group members joining this tour will be asked to sign an indemnity form at the start of the trip. This indemnity form is a requirement of the South African Tourism Service Association of which our local supplier is a member. As a client of Exodus Travels Ltd, your rights under the Package Travel Regulations (1992) are unaffected, and Exodus remains liable for the actions of our sub-contractors.
Transport
Expect some long and hot drives as we travel between game parks. On some days, we travel on paved roads, but a lot of distance is covered on dirt and sand roads. Depending on water levels, driving in the delta can also be challenging. Vehicles can be difficult to get in and out for persons of reduced mobility.
Camping
During the full-service camping safari, we have a separate supply vehicle with a camp crew who set up camp for us. The camp crew will also cook the food, wash the dishes and attend to all camp chores, so you can fully enjoy the wilderness.
We normally use Botswana Tourism (HATAB) sites, which are only available for private groups. There are no facilities in these remote locations, so we use bush toilets and a bush shower. These sites are not fenced and have no running water. We carry a water supply on our vehicles and fill up daily from public sites. There is plenty of water in which you can wash, but we must be sparing. This all adds to the remote wilderness experience. Other nights will be spent in developed campgrounds with facilities usually including toilet blocks, a bar and, sometimes, a swimming pool.
Weather
October and November are the hottest months, but are also good for game viewing. Please see the Weather & Seasonality section of the Trip Notes for more information.
Legal note
All group members joining this tour will be asked to sign an indemnity form at the start of the trip. This indemnity form is a requirement of the South African Tourism Service Association of which our local supplier is a member. As a client of Exodus Travels Ltd, your rights under the Package Travel Regulations (1992) are unaffected, and Exodus remains liable for the actions of our sub-contractors.
Weather Info
There is no best time to visit the Okavango Delta, as it flows year round. The wettest season is January and February, when travel on dirt roads becomes difficult. March to September, although dry and bright, can be cold at night (in June and July it can be chilly - but no colder than 5°C, so bring appropriate gear).
Delta water levels reach their highest in July. From December to June, water levels in the Zambezi are at their highest, and the spray can be seen several miles away as it soars as much as 500ft (150m) in the air. October and November are the hottest months, and midday temperatures can be very uncomfortable. The rains normally start slowly in late November. December can be wet, but it does not rain for long periods and should not put anyone off travelling, as there is always plenty of sunshine.
Delta water levels reach their highest in July. From December to June, water levels in the Zambezi are at their highest, and the spray can be seen several miles away as it soars as much as 500ft (150m) in the air. October and November are the hottest months, and midday temperatures can be very uncomfortable. The rains normally start slowly in late November. December can be wet, but it does not rain for long periods and should not put anyone off travelling, as there is always plenty of sunshine.
About Exodus Adventure Travels
Improving life for People, Places & Planet
After 50-years of delivering world-class adventures, trips and tours, we know better than most how awe-inspiring, horizon-expanding, and life-enriching travel can be. And at Exodus Adventure Travels we firmly believe travel should improve life for the people and places we visit too.
Our People, Places & Planet plan lays out the ways in which we persistently and passionately seek to improve life through travel — for the places we visit, people we meet, and the planet we explore. This includes taking a nature positive approach which focuses on our adventures giving back more to our planet and its ecosystems than they take.
About Exodus Adventure Travels
Improving life for People, Places & Planet
After 50-years of delivering world-class adventures, trips and tours, we know better than most how awe-inspiring, horizon-expanding, and life-enriching travel can be. And at Exodus Adventure Travels we firmly believe travel should improve life for the people and places we visit too.
Our People, Places & Planet plan lays out the ways in which we persistently and passionately seek to improve life through travel — for the places we visit, people we meet, and the planet we explore. This includes taking a nature positive approach which focuses on our adventures giving back more to our planet and its ecosystems than they take.
