EnglishSafari Tour: 8-Day Rivers & Reserves Safari Escape - Botswana Safari Tour
8-Day Botswana Safari Tour by Wayei Safaris
Offered by - Wayei Safaris
Tour Features
Experience the wonders of Southern Africa on this 7-night adventure. Start near Victoria Falls, exploring one of the world’s natural wonders and enjoying vibrant local culture. Then unwind with a luxury river safari in Chobe, where wildlife sightings from the water are unforgettable. Conclude your journey in the heart of the Okavango Delta, with thrilling game drives and serene bush landscapes offering an authentic safari experience. A perfect blend of nature, wildlife, and relaxation.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Botswana
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| Day 1-Day 8 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Dinner Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day Day 1 - Arrival at Victoria Falls
Arrival
- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra On arrival in Victoria Falls, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Shongwe Lookout. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will check in and spend the balance of the day at leisure.
You will be met by your driver for a transfer to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for a boma dinner experience. You will return to the hotel and spend the balance of the day at leisure.
Accommodation:
- Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Main Destination: Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks: Dinner Included
- Day Day 2 - Victoria Falls Tour & Sunset Cruise
You will be met after breakfast by your driver-guide in the hotel reception and depart on your scheduled tour of the falls. Discover how the Victoria Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them. The Victoria Falls is the largest, probably the most beautiful, and certainly the most majestic waterfall in the world.
You will continue to Lookout Cafe for a 2-course lunch. You will be met by your guide for your transfer to the Zambezi River to board the cruise boat and enjoy a 2-hour sunset cruise.
Return to the hotel and spend the balance of the day at leisure.
Accommodation:
- Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Main Destination: Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day Day 3 - Transfer to Chobe Princess
Enjoy your final game activity, followed by breakfast. You will proceed with checkout formalities and transfer to the Kasane border post. On arrival in Kasane, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the Chobe Princess. Your Zambezi Queen Collection representative will assist you with your luggage at the Kasane Immigration Office. Proceed through passport control for Botswana and Namibia (all transfers included).
You will have a boat transfer to the Chobe Princess, followed by an introduction. Enjoy a delicious 3-course dinner, after an informative map talk familiarizing you with the Chobe area. Experience the quiet African night with an evening of relaxation.
Accommodation:
- Luxury safari houseboat located at Chobe River (Namibia)
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Main Destination: Chobe National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 4 - Chobe River Exploration
In the morning, coffee and tea are served. You will enjoy breakfast on the houseboat.
Experience a choice of one of three activities:
- River safari
- Fishing charter
- Village tour
Enjoy a buffet lunch on board, spend the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the surroundings. Dinner is served on the houseboat.
Accommodation:
- Luxury safari houseboat located at Chobe River (Namibia)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Main Destination: Chobe National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 5 - Journey to the Okavango Delta
Breakfast on board the Chobe Princess is followed by check out. You will be transferred to Kasane Airport and assisted with check-in for your onward scheduled charter flight to Saguni Safari Lodge (flight included).
Arrive at the airstrip, where you will be met by a camp representative and transferred to camp. Upon arrival, you will be met by the wonderful staff who will be looking after you for the next 4 days.
You will return to camp, ensuring you have enough time to freshen up before dinner, which will be served at the camp. Return to the room for a good night’s rest.
Best Time To Visit
May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day)
Accommodation:
- Mid-range tented camp inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Khwai
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 6-7 - Safari in the Delta
You are woken up very early by your ranger for your morning safari. Of course, you can choose to stay and have a relaxing morning at the lodge.
Before you head out, you will enjoy coffee and snacks. During the morning drive, you will stop in a secluded spot in the bush to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Snacks will also be served while you chat about the morning’s sightings.
On return to the lodge, a hearty brunch of your choice will be served. We meet in the afternoon for high tea before setting off on another safari.
Return to camp to freshen up, relax, and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation:
- Mid-range tented camp inside Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta, Botswana)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Khwai
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 8 - Day of Departure
Enjoy your final activity followed by breakfast.
You will be transferred to the airstrip for your onward scheduled charter flight to Maun Airport (flight included). On arrival in Maun, you will continue with check-in for your onward flight home (flight not included).
Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
End of tour
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Main Destination: Maun
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, also known as Gaborone Airport, is the main airport in Botswana. It is located 15 km from Gaborone, the capital.For travellers, it is more common to fly into Maun Airport (MUB) and Kasana Airport (BBK). When combining a safari in Botswana with a visit to Victoria Falls, it is common to fly into Maun and depart from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia.Most visitors to Botswana will have a stopover in South Africa to pick up a direct flight from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT).In most cases, your tour operator will collect you from the airport and will arrange all further transportation.
This tour starts in Victoria Falls and ends in Maun, Botswana
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
- All foreign visitors will need to carry a return ticket.
- Children that are under 18 years of age must have a certified copy of their unabridged birth certificate and a valid passport.
- Children travelling with one parent or no parents must have an affidavit from the missing parent/s that gives their consent for travel.
- In case a person is travelling by road, they need to carry all the current and valid vehicle documents and essential permits.
Getting There
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport, also known as Gaborone Airport, is the main airport in Botswana. It is located 15 km from Gaborone, the capital.For travellers, it is more common to fly into Maun Airport (MUB) and Kasana Airport (BBK). When combining a safari in Botswana with a visit to Victoria Falls, it is common to fly into Maun and depart from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) in Zimbabwe or Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Zambia.Most visitors to Botswana will have a stopover in South Africa to pick up a direct flight from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport (CPT).In most cases, your tour operator will collect you from the airport and will arrange all further transportation.
This tour starts in Victoria Falls and ends in Maun, Botswana
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
- All foreign visitors will need to carry a return ticket.
- Children that are under 18 years of age must have a certified copy of their unabridged birth certificate and a valid passport.
- Children travelling with one parent or no parents must have an affidavit from the missing parent/s that gives their consent for travel.
- In case a person is travelling by road, they need to carry all the current and valid vehicle documents and essential permits.
Offered By
Wayei Safaris
Botswana
We offer authentic wildlife encounters, low impact private safaris and safe inclusive journeys to preferred destinations such as Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Chobe National Park and Makgadikgadi Pans for thier prestine landscapes, conservation focus and refined safari experiences which also provide cultural experiences to our travelers with rich storytelling experiences in Botswana.
Reviews
Antoine GOSSE
France
January 15, 2026
Amazing experience with a very professional guide
Our 2 days trip with the guide Shadow in the Khwai Community Concession, bordering Moremi, went beyond expectations. He is a very professional and com...
Our 2 days trip with the guide Shadow in the Khwai Community Concession, bordering Moremi, went beyond expectations. He is a very professional and competent guide. He found many animals including Lions, hyenas, hippos... and much more in only 2 days. We had so much fun with him. He knows a great deal of stories and he is very knowledgable about wildife and nature, in addition to being a skilful driver. Absolutely amazing experience!
