English
FrenchSafari Tour: 10-Day Botswana Wildlife & Birdwatching - Botswana Safari Tour
10-Day Botswana Safari Tour by Wayei Safaris
Offered by - Wayei Safaris
Tour Features
Enjoy the best that Botswana has to offer in terms of animals and birds with this 10-day luxury tour of the country's best wildlife-watching destinations. Start at the Salt Pans, then transfer to the Okavango Delta, where you'll explore two sides of the delta. Spot Africa's big game favourites on game drives, take a boat trip through Botswana's seasonal water channels and keep your eyes peeled for bird species such as a Pel’s fishing owl or even a wattled crane.
| Luxury tour | This luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations. |
| 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. |
| Scheduled departures | This tour starts on fixed start dates only. |
| 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 -Day 10 | Luxury Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks |
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 - Arrival in Maun
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll arrive in Botswana at Maun International Airport, the gateway to the country's best safari destinations. From here, it's a short internal flight to San Camp, a rustic safari camp located in the Makgadikgadi salt pans. After a long journey, relax with a sundowner at this luxury-tented game, then head out on an evening game drive and watch the sunset.
Best Time To Visit
All year (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates may apply but it’s not busy)
Accommodation:
San Camp
Luxury+ tented camp located inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Main Destination: Makgadikgadi Pans
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 2-3 - Explore the Salt Pans
San Camp is located on the edge of the Nwetwe Pan in Botswana’s Makgadikgadi. The surroundings of this minimalist seven-tented camp offer sightings of red hartebeest, springbok and gemsbok, as well as 360-degree views of the gorgeous pristine salt pans. Explore the pans by quad bike, then treat yourself to a three-layer banana and caramel cake in the evening.
Accommodation:
San Camp
Luxury+ tented camp located inside Makgadikgadi Pans NP
Main Destination: Makgadikgadi Pans
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day Day 4 - Transfer to the Okavango Delta
Next, leave Botswana's salt pans behind and head to the Okavango Delta, where you'll be staying at Chitabe Camp, located in a private concession in the Okavango Delta. You'll stay in one of the camp's spacious eight Meru tents; each tent has twin beds, en-suite facilities and both indoor and outdoor showers. Head out onto the deck for beautiful views of the floodplains.
Best Time To Visit
July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Accommodation:
Chitabe Camp
Luxury tented bush camp located inside Okavango Delta
Main Destination: Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day Day 5 & 6 - Explore the Okavango Delta
Look out for large predators on game drives, as well as nocturnal creatures such as civet, genet, bushbabies and owls. The region is also well-known for birdwatching. Notable bird species include the African hawk-eagle, ground hornbill, scarlet-chested sunbird, red-billed hornbill, gabar goshawk and red-billed francolin.
Accommodation:
Chitabe Camp
Luxury tented bush camp located inside Okavango Delta
Main Destination: Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day Day 7 - Transfer to the West Side of the Okavango Delta
Today, you'll leave Chitabe Camp and the Chitabe Concession behind and move to a different part of the Okavango Delta, to Jao Concession and its Jacana Camp. You'll stay in one of the camp's five Meru-style tents, set in wild date palms and sycamore fig trees. Unwind after a day of wildlife-watching by the campfire and look up at the glittering stars.
Accommodation:
Jacana Camp
Luxury+ tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Main Destination: Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 8& 9 - Explore the Okavango Delta
This area of the Okavango Delta is famous for birdwatching and notable species that can be seen here include the rare Pel’s fishing-owl and endangered wattled crane. There are also seasonal water activities to enjoy, depending on water levels at the time of year, as well as traditional game drives and walking excursions.
Accommodation:
Jacana Camp
Luxury+ tented camp located inside Okavango Delta
Main Destination: Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day Day 10 - Depart from Botswana
Sadly, your wildlife and birdwatching safari tour of Botswana comes to an end, as you transfer back to Maun International Airport in plenty of time for your onward journey home.
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)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- 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
- 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 11, 2026 - Jan 11, 2027
*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)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- 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
- 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 Maun 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 Maun 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
No reviews yet for this tour operator. Be the first to share your experience!
