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French11 Days and 10 Nights Private Northern Explorer Tour
Offered by - Wild for Game Safaris
Tour Features
This is a 10 nights / 11 days photographic, non-participation serviced private camping safari, commencing in Maun and ending in Kasane. Guests will stay in luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom. This safari is undertaken in customized safari vehicles with rear mounted game viewing seats underneath a canvas canopy - offering 360-degree views and fantastic opportunities for game viewing and photography. You will be accompanied by a professional guide, safari chef, and camp assistants who will cater to your needs. On moving days the safari team will break camp, then travel to the next campsite and prepare the camp at the next location where you will find your camp ready with tents erected. Our well trained guides will ensure your safety by delivering a short briefing before departure and upon arrival at every destination, about camp procedures and safari etiquette, as well as other information regarding the safari. They will also ensure that everyone obeys the park rules as they’re designed to keep you safe.
| 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. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot 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, Air, Canoe. |
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 |
| 1-9 | Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom. No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 10-11 | All Meals 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 1 - Maun to Moremi Game ReserveYour trip begins as you fly over herds of elephants while on your short charter flight from Maun International Airport north to Moremi Game Reserve. We're there to meet you as you step off the plane into the game reserve, located inside the famous Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. There is more animal diversity in the Okavango Delta than in any other part of Botswana.
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Xakanaxa / Xini (Moremi Game Reserve)You'll spend several days exploring the Moremi Game Reserve and camping in the Xakanaxa region on the north-eastern side of the Moremi Game Reserve. The reserve is considered to have some of the best wildlife viewing areas. You'll quickly fall under the enchantment of the seasonal flood plains, large lagoons, wooded islands, riverine forests, and, most of all - the wildlife! Keep your camera close at hand as Moremi is Africa's best game reserve for viewing the endangered African Wild Dog, not to mention at least four Lion prides and multiple herds of Elephants. Lechwe antelopes are also commonly found in the area.
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Xakanaxa / Xini (Moremi Game Reserve)You'll spend today exploring the Moremi Game Reserve and camping in the Xakanaxa region on the north-eastern side of the Moremi Game Reserve. The reserve is considered to have some of the best wildlife viewing areas.
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Xakanaxa to KhwaiThe fourth day is a day filled with adventure! Following an early morning breakfast, you'll take a slow drive through Moremi Game Reserve northeast towards the Khwai Community Area, complete with an open-air picnic. The day's journey follows the Manuchira Channel, which is known as the Khwai River at its easternmost extremity. The path weaves from the riverside and floodplains into the Mopane tree woodlands that make Khwai one of the most scenic areas in the Okavango Delta. Just keep your hand on your camera because, on our way to the Khwai Community Area, you'll pass the magnificent Dombo Hippo pools in the morning, stopping to enjoy the scenery and the antics of the resident Hippo. The eastern Mopane forest is also home to breeding herds of Elephants. Bull Elephants hang along the riverside most of the year and revel in the cool water of the Khwai. While drinking and bathing, they are far more approachable here than among the breeding herds. The river also has a high density of Hippos, as well as Crocodiles, Leopards, Lions, and Cheetahs. Both Xakanaxa and Khwai are included in the home ranges of different packs of Wild Dogs. You may also notice Southern Giraffes, Burchell Zebras, Greater Kudu, Tsessebe, Waterbuck, and Sable Antelope.
Main Destination: Khwai
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - Khwai ExplorationYou'll spend your time between the Leadwood and Camel Thorn woodlands, savannahs, the riverside, and the marshy backwater of the Khwai. Khwai is a predator-rich area known for having a high concentration of all types of wildlife and is one of the best places in the Okavango Delta for Elephants. The river also draws a healthy population of other animals, such as Red Lechwe, Impala, Hippo, and Zebra. Buffalo use this area seasonally, with large herds moving in during the dry season.
Main Destination: Khwai
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 6 - Khwai Exploration (with a Mokoro safari)You'll spend your time between the Leadwood and Camel Thorn woodlands, savannahs, the riverside, and the marshy backwater of the Khwai. Khwai is a predator-rich area known for having a high concentration of all types of wildlife and is one of the best places in the Okavango Delta for Elephants. The river also draws a healthy population of other animals, such as Red Lechwe, Impala, Hippo, and Zebra. Buffalo use this area seasonally, with large herds moving in during the dry season. The Khwai is also an ideal location for a Mokoro (shallow canoe) safari. Today, you'll have a chance to explore the Okavango and go to places only accessible by Mokoro. You'll be able to photograph aquatic birds, plants, and water lilies at eye level as you'll be low to the water. During this excursion, you'll be guided by an expert "poler" (a guide at the rear of the boat that moves it along with a long pole) through the bulrushes (plants) and marshes. (*Note: Mokoro excursions are dependent on the water level in the channel. If the water isn't high enough, then all our activities will be game drives.)
Main Destination: Khwai
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 7 - Khwai to SavutiOn a moving day like today, you’ll grab everything you want to bring along with you for the whole day out in the bush because after your early morning breakfast and morning game drive, you’ll travel north to Savuti. The entire drive takes place through game-rich areas and varying landscapes, and is therefore an extension of your daily game drives. A picnic lunch will be served en-route. Finally, when the sun sets, you’ll arrive at your new camp to find everything already set up and waiting for you to enjoy. The Savuti region is located within the heart of Chobe National Park, offering a unique mix of marshlands, open savannahs, and more. It’s most well-known for its high concentration of predators, particularly Lions, as well as its abundant Elephant population. Savuti offers dramatic game viewing and a somewhat eerie atmosphere. It is also well known as one of the best areas for big cat viewing.
Main Destination: Savuti Marsh
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 8 - SavutiToday you’ll wake up before sunrise for a quick, light breakfast then head out for your early morning game drive. You’ll explore Savuti’s enchanting landscapes with opportunities to enjoy up-close-and-personal encounters with an exciting mix of Elephants, Zebra, Giraffe, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Lion, and more. There’s also an abundance of bird life. The Savuti Lion pride has earned a fearsome reputation for hunting Elephant, but other predators like Leopard, Wild Dog, Spotted Hyena and even Cheetah are also abundant in the area. You’ll have the best chance of seeing a hunt during the cool morning hours when most animals are more active. As the sun rises higher and the day heats up, you’ll have the choice of heading back to camp for lunch or staying out on your game drive. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot chosen by your guide. Continue on your game drive thereafter, and enjoy a blissful sunset as the animals once again take advantage of the cooler weather to become more active. You’ll head back to camp at sunset to enjoy an evening around the campfire. Share your experiences with your fellow safari guests, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the safari chef, and then get a great night’s rest in preparation for the next day.
Main Destination: Savuti Marsh
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 9 - SavutiToday you’ll wake up before sunrise for a quick, light breakfast then head out for your early morning game drive. You’ll explore Savuti’s enchanting landscapes with opportunities to enjoy up-close-and-personal encounters with an exciting mix of Elephants, Zebra, Giraffe, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Lion, and more. There’s also an abundance of bird life. The Savuti Lion pride has earned a fearsome reputation for hunting Elephant, but other predators like Leopard, Wild Dog, Spotted Hyena and even Cheetah are also abundant in the area. You’ll have the best chance of seeing a hunt during the cool morning hours when most animals are more active. As the sun rises higher and the day heats up, you’ll have the choice of heading back to camp for lunch or staying out on your game drive. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot chosen by your guide. Continue on your game drive thereafter, and enjoy a blissful sunset as the animals once again take advantage of the cooler weather to become more active. You’ll head back to camp at sunset to enjoy an evening around the campfire. Share your experiences with your fellow safari guests, enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the safari chef, and then get a great night’s rest in preparation for the next day.
Main Destination: Savuti Marsh
Accommodation: Luxury and comfortable tented accommodation, including beds, bed linen and towels, with a private ensuite bathroom.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 10 - Savuti to KasaneWake up early on your final morning for a light breakfast before heading further north – this time to Kasane, a town located in the northeastern corner of Botswana, near the borders with Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Once again this will be in the form of a game drive as you will be driving through the Chobe National Park - believed to be the best “year-round wildlife photography destination in Africa”, until you reach Kasane. Around lunch time, you’ll stop for a cold meal out in the bush before continuing on your journey. After a long drive you’ll arrive at your lodge in Kasane in time for a sunset boat cruise on the mighty Chobe River. A highlight is to see a whole herd of Elephants splashing across the river, followed by an entertaining mud bath and dusting rituals. However, it’s not just the Elephants that keep us busy on a safari on the Chobe River. Herds of Buffalo, Red Lechwe, Waterbuck and Puku inhabit the floodplains during the dry season – along with Hippos, Crocodiles, Water Monitors and an astonishing variety of birds. When predators like Lion or Leopard come down to drink, the biggest advantage of being on a boat is that you can photograph them head on and at eye level, which always produces a wonderfully intimate portrait. Catch a glimpse of the majestic Chobe River sunset and hear the echoing calls of African Fish Eagles, before heading back to the lodge to enjoy a hot meal overlooking the Chobe River. Retire to your comfortable rooms for a good nights’ rest.
Main Destination: Kasane
Accommodation: Individually decorated ensuite luxury rooms with spectacular views of the Chobe River - including modern comforts.
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 11 - Kasane and end of safariOn your final day with Wild for Game Safaris, a light breakfast will be served before the early morning game drive. Early morning game drives are always full of surprises - our knowledgeable guides continually finding new and interesting sightings, and helping clients achieve their best photographs and experiences. Having spent the morning exploring the surrounding wilderness in search of Botswana’s hidden treasures, you will return to camp for breakfast before your transfer to Kasane International Airport to catch your flight to your next destination.
Main Destination: Kasane
Accommodation: Individually decorated ensuite luxury rooms with spectacular views of the Chobe River - including modern comforts.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included with Drinks
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
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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)
Rates Per Person
Nov 23, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
*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
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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)
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 Kasane, 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 Kasane, 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.
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