Experience the best Botswana has to offer with activities such as sunset cruises on the Chobe River and Okavango Delta, fishing safaris, game drives, and crocodile and hippo-proof swims. You will take a day trip to Victoria Falls and sip on a sundowner at one of the top waterholes in Africa. This is a self-driving tour that requires your own car or a rented 4x4 vehicle with camping equipment.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Cannot be Customized: The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
Shared Tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 0 people per vehicle.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Scheduled departures: This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
Minimum age not required: There is no minimum age for this tour.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Audi Camp
Maun
2 & 3 Elephant Sands
4 Thebe River Safari Lodge
Kasane
5 Thebe River Safari Lodge
Victoria Falls
6 Thebe River Safari Lodge
Chobe National Park
7 Ngepi Camp
8 Ngepi Camp
9 - 11 Guma Lagoon
Okavango Delta
12 - 13 Audi Camp
Maun
  • 1
    Arrival

    Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6:00pm. If you arrive early, you can take some time to explore Maun, which is often referred to as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. You can visit the sole craft brewery in town (Okavango Craft Brewery) or grab some last-minute essentials at one of the shopping centers. After the welcome meeting, we will enjoy dinner around the campfire and get to know each other better. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (one-night). All camping is done at quality-approved campsites with communal bathrooms that are cleaned daily. You have the option to stay in a lodge room or luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom for an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Dinner (excluding drinks)

    Main Destination: Maun

    Accommodation: Audi Camp,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 2 & 3
    Elephant Sands

    We will depart after an early breakfast and make our way towards Elephant Sands Private Game Reserve. Upon arrival, you will set up camp and enjoy the incredible view of elephants drinking at the waterhole only a few meters away. The following day is to relax and experience the beauty of the surrounding areas. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (two-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Various activities available at Elephant Sands can be arranged on arrival.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Elephant Sands,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 4
    Kasane

    We will depart after breakfast and make our way towards Kasane, the only international quadripoint in the world. Four nations, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, come together here. On arrival, you will set up camp and explore the surroundings. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (three-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks).

    Main Destination: Kasane

    Accommodation: Thebe River Safari Lodge,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 5
    Victoria Falls

    After breakfast, we’ll depart on a day trip to visit the incredible Victoria Falls—one of the seven wonders of the world. Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Transport to and from Victoria Falls is provided.

    Main Destination: Victoria Falls

    Accommodation: Thebe River Safari Lodge,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 6
    Chobe National Park

    We will start the day with an early morning game drive to Chobe National Park and end the day with a sunset cruise on the Chobe River (wine and cheese platter provided). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee, served after the game drive) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Game drive vehicles are provided, and you will be collected and returned to the campsite. Transport to the boat for the sunset cruise is also included.

    Main Destination: Chobe National Park

    Accommodation: Thebe River Safari Lodge,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 7
    Mahango Game Reserve (Caprivi, Namibia)

    We will leave after breakfast for the Caprivi Strip in Namibia. We will be staying at the Ngepi Camp—a personal oasis with some of the best camping grounds and facilities. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (two-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Various activities are available at the Ngepi Camp and can be arranged on arrival. A small neighboring national park can be explored during your stay if desired.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Ngepi Camp,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 8
    Mahango Game Reserve (Caprivi, Namibia)

    Today is primarily set aside for you to relax and enjoy your surroundings. A late afternoon game drive will take you to explore a small neighboring national park (Mahango Game Reserve). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information Various activities are available at the Ngepi Camp and can be arranged on arrival. Game drive vehicles are provided, and you will be collected and returned to the campsite.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Ngepi Camp,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 9 - 11
    Okavango Delta

    After breakfast, we will make our way back into Botswana and travel south towards Etsha-6. This is a small village. Those not driving in a 4x4 vehicle will leave their vehicles at a secure parking space and be transported to the campsite (an hour's drive on thick, sandy roads). The next three nights will be spent at one of the most iconic places in the Okavango Delta. At Guma Lagoon, we will enjoy a sunset boat cruise, relax on the wooden deck that overlooks the lake. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (three-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Various activities are available at the Guma Lagoon Camp, including boat cruises, mokoro trips, and tiger fishing.

    Main Destination: Okavango Delta

    Accommodation: Guma Lagoon,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 12 - 13
    Returning to Maun

    After breakfast, we will head back to Etsha-6, collect the vehicles, and return to Maun. The evening will be dedicated to celebrating all the memories, experiences, and new friendships formed on your trip. The next morning, all will depart in various directions, with many memories to share when back at home. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (one-night). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information The road from Etsha-6 to Maun features numerous potholes. Even though the distance between these two locations is not that extensive, we will still schedule five-hours for travelling. The celebration dinner will be at a restaurant.

    Main Destination: Maun

    Accommodation: Audi Camp,

    Meals & Drinks:

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 Taxes/VAT
Excludes
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 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

Important to Know

  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Jun 25 2023 to Jul 07 2023 $2250 $ $ $ $

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.

Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost

MOTE Travel

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  • Offices In :

    South Africa
  • Size :

    4+
  • Member Of :

  • Tour Types :

    We offer Self Drive & Guided Tours that includes Safaris, Fishing & Adventure experiences
  • Destinations :

    Botswana Namibia South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe
  • MOTE Travel is a registered travel company (2008/064556/23) with more than 14 years of experience traveling through Africa. The founder (Adriaan Adams), and often the tour guide himself, is an experienced traveler to more than 40 countries, most of them in Africa. Between him and his team, each travel expedition embarked on has created an experience of a lifetime for both them and the more than 5,000 clients who have traveled with them since 2008.

Tour Features

Mid-Range Tour: This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges.
Cannot be Customized: The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed
Shared Tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 0 people per vehicle.
Solo traveller: Solo traveller can book this tour.
Scheduled departures: This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
Minimum age not required: There is no minimum age for this tour.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Audi Camp,
Maun
2 & 3 Elephant Sands,
4 Thebe River Safari Lodge,
Kasane
5 Thebe River Safari Lodge,
Victoria Falls
6 Thebe River Safari Lodge,
Chobe National Park
7 Ngepi Camp,
8 Ngepi Camp,
9 - 11 Guma Lagoon,
Okavango Delta
12 - 13 Audi Camp,
Maun
  • 1
    Arrival

    Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6:00pm. If you arrive early, you can take some time to explore Maun, which is often referred to as the gateway to the Okavango Delta. You can visit the sole craft brewery in town (Okavango Craft Brewery) or grab some last-minute essentials at one of the shopping centers. After the welcome meeting, we will enjoy dinner around the campfire and get to know each other better. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (one-night). All camping is done at quality-approved campsites with communal bathrooms that are cleaned daily. You have the option to stay in a lodge room or luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom for an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Dinner (excluding drinks)

    Main Destination: Maun

    Accommodation: Audi Camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 2 & 3
    Elephant Sands

    We will depart after an early breakfast and make our way towards Elephant Sands Private Game Reserve. Upon arrival, you will set up camp and enjoy the incredible view of elephants drinking at the waterhole only a few meters away. The following day is to relax and experience the beauty of the surrounding areas. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (two-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Various activities available at Elephant Sands can be arranged on arrival.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Elephant Sands, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 4
    Kasane

    We will depart after breakfast and make our way towards Kasane, the only international quadripoint in the world. Four nations, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, come together here. On arrival, you will set up camp and explore the surroundings. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (three-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks).

    Main Destination: Kasane

    Accommodation: Thebe River Safari Lodge, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 5
    Victoria Falls

    After breakfast, we’ll depart on a day trip to visit the incredible Victoria Falls—one of the seven wonders of the world. Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Transport to and from Victoria Falls is provided.

    Main Destination: Victoria Falls

    Accommodation: Thebe River Safari Lodge, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 6
    Chobe National Park

    We will start the day with an early morning game drive to Chobe National Park and end the day with a sunset cruise on the Chobe River (wine and cheese platter provided). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee, served after the game drive) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Game drive vehicles are provided, and you will be collected and returned to the campsite. Transport to the boat for the sunset cruise is also included.

    Main Destination: Chobe National Park

    Accommodation: Thebe River Safari Lodge, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 7
    Mahango Game Reserve (Caprivi, Namibia)

    We will leave after breakfast for the Caprivi Strip in Namibia. We will be staying at the Ngepi Camp—a personal oasis with some of the best camping grounds and facilities. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (two-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Various activities are available at the Ngepi Camp and can be arranged on arrival. A small neighboring national park can be explored during your stay if desired.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Ngepi Camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 8
    Mahango Game Reserve (Caprivi, Namibia)

    Today is primarily set aside for you to relax and enjoy your surroundings. A late afternoon game drive will take you to explore a small neighboring national park (Mahango Game Reserve). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information Various activities are available at the Ngepi Camp and can be arranged on arrival. Game drive vehicles are provided, and you will be collected and returned to the campsite.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Ngepi Camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 9 - 11
    Okavango Delta

    After breakfast, we will make our way back into Botswana and travel south towards Etsha-6. This is a small village. Those not driving in a 4x4 vehicle will leave their vehicles at a secure parking space and be transported to the campsite (an hour's drive on thick, sandy roads). The next three nights will be spent at one of the most iconic places in the Okavango Delta. At Guma Lagoon, we will enjoy a sunset boat cruise, relax on the wooden deck that overlooks the lake. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (three-nights). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information: Various activities are available at the Guma Lagoon Camp, including boat cruises, mokoro trips, and tiger fishing.

    Main Destination: Okavango Delta

    Accommodation: Guma Lagoon, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 12 - 13
    Returning to Maun

    After breakfast, we will head back to Etsha-6, collect the vehicles, and return to Maun. The evening will be dedicated to celebrating all the memories, experiences, and new friendships formed on your trip. The next morning, all will depart in various directions, with many memories to share when back at home. Accommodation: Camping with communal bathrooms (one-night). The option to stay in a luxury tent with an ensuite bathroom is available at an additional cost (must be arranged in advance and is based on availability). Meals: Breakfast (including coffee) Dinner (excluding drinks) Key Information The road from Etsha-6 to Maun features numerous potholes. Even though the distance between these two locations is not that extensive, we will still schedule five-hours for travelling. The celebration dinner will be at a restaurant.

    Main Destination: Maun

    Accommodation: Audi Camp, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

Includes & Excludes

  • 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 Taxes/VAT
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 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

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room
Jun 25 2023 to Jul 07 2023 $2250 $ $ $ $

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.

Yes, additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost

MOTE Travel

Image

0/5

(0 Reviews)

  • Offices In :

    South Africa
  • Size :

    4+
  • Member Of :

  • Tour Types :

    We offer Self Drive & Guided Tours that includes Safaris, Fishing & Adventure experiences
  • Destinations :

    Botswana Namibia South Africa Zambia Zimbabwe
  • MOTE Travel is a registered travel company (2008/064556/23) with more than 14 years of experience traveling through Africa. The founder (Adriaan Adams), and often the tour guide himself, is an experienced traveler to more than 40 countries, most of them in Africa. Between him and his team, each travel expedition embarked on has created an experience of a lifetime for both them and the more than 5,000 clients who have traveled with them since 2008.

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