10 Days Beauty of Botswana

Welcome to Maun, the gateway to Botswana’s magnificent wilderness and the starting point of your safari adventure. Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your lodge, where you can relax and settle in after your journey. The rest of the day is at leisure — explore the vibrant town of Maun, visit local craft markets, or simply unwind by the pool while taking in the tranquil surroundings.

In the evening, enjoy a warm dinner and a detailed briefing about the upcoming adventure through Botswana’s most beautiful reserves.

Highlights:

• Welcome briefing and orientation
• Explore Maun town and local markets
• Relaxing evening at your lodge

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, embark on a truly authentic mokoro excursion — a traditional dugout canoe trip through the tranquil channels of the Okavango Delta. Guided by a local poler, you’ll glide silently across crystal-clear waters surrounded by reeds, waterlilies, and abundant birdlife. This peaceful journey allows you to appreciate the delta’s unique ecosystem, where elephants, antelopes, and hippos roam freely.

You’ll stop for a short guided walk on one of the delta’s islands to explore the diverse flora and fauna up close. Return to Maun in the afternoon for leisure and an optional cultural visit to a nearby village. End the day with a relaxing evening at your lodge.

Highlights:

• Mokoro canoe excursion in the Okavango Delta
• Guided bush walk on a delta island
• Optional cultural village visit

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive to Moremi Game Reserve, one of Botswana’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Located on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta, Moremi combines permanent water channels with dry savannah landscapes, offering incredible wildlife diversity.

Your experienced safari guide will lead you through prime game-viewing areas where you might encounter elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and the endangered African wild dog. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve surrounded by nature’s tranquility.

In the late afternoon, return to Maun for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s unforgettable encounters.

Highlights:

• Full-day guided game drive in Moremi Game Reserve
• Spot diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, and leopards
• Picnic lunch in the wild

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, embark on a second day of wildlife exploration in Moremi Game Reserve to maximize your chances of seeing the park’s diverse fauna. Traverse different areas of the reserve, including floodplains, woodlands, and open savannah, guided by your knowledgeable safari guide.

Look out for elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the reserve, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Okavango wilderness. Return to Maun in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Highlights:

• Full-day game drive in Moremi Game Reserve
• Explore diverse ecosystems: floodplains, woodlands, and savannah
• Wildlife spotting of elephants, lions, giraffes, and more
• Picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Maun and drive east toward Nata, gateway to the Makgadikgadi Pans. Enjoy the scenic journey across Botswana’s open landscapes, passing acacia-studded savannahs and dry salt flats.

Arrive in Nata in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Later, take a guided excursion to explore the Makgadikgadi Pans, vast salt flats that create a surreal landscape. Witness the unique beauty of this area, spotting flamingos and other birdlife if in season, and enjoy the spectacular desert sunset.

Suggested Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Maun to Nata
• Guided excursion to Makgadikgadi Pans
• Spectacular sunset over the pans
• Birdwatching opportunities, including flamingos

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the Makgadikgadi Pans region. Discover the vast salt flats and unique desert landscapes, home to interesting wildlife and seasonal birdlife, including flamingos.

Enjoy optional activities such as guided nature walks, quad biking, or a visit to nearby Nxai Pan National Park for more wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings.

Suggested Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Full-day exploration of Makgadikgadi Pans
• Optional quad biking or nature walks
• Seasonal birdwatching, including flamingos
• Sunset over the vast salt flats

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Nata and drive northeast to Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park. En route, enjoy scenic landscapes and brief stops for photos and refreshments.

Arrive in Kasane in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Later, embark on a sunset cruise on the Chobe River, a prime location to observe elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and an array of bird species in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Nata to Kasane
• Sunset cruise on the Chobe River
• Wildlife viewing: elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in Chobe National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. Traverse the park’s varied habitats, including floodplains, savannahs, and riverfront areas, guided by an experienced ranger.

Spot lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and a variety of antelope species. Take a break for a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by Botswana’s stunning natural scenery. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Full-day game drives in Chobe National Park
• Spot elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and buffalo
• Picnic lunch in the heart of the park
• Scenic photography and wildlife observation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, embark on another exciting day of game drives in Chobe National Park to explore different areas of the park and maximize wildlife sightings. Travel through riverine forests, floodplains, and savannahs, guided by your experienced safari guide.

Look out for large elephant herds, buffalo, lions, leopards, and a wide variety of birds. Capture stunning photographs and enjoy the park’s breathtaking scenery. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Full-day game drive exploring new areas of Chobe National Park
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo
• Birdwatching opportunities
• Scenic photography and sunset views
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive or river cruise in Chobe National Park to soak in the last moments of Botswana’s wildlife and scenery.

Later, check out from your lodge and transfer to Kasane Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 10-day Botswana adventure.

Highlights:

• Morning game drive or river cruise in Chobe National Park
• Scenic wildlife viewing and photography
• Transfer to Kasane Airport for departure

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included