15 Days Botswana Wild Encounters

Upon arrival in Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta, meet your guide and transfer to your lodge or camp at Semowi. Settle in and enjoy the serene surroundings, taking in the sights and sounds of the delta.

In the afternoon, relax and prepare for the upcoming wildlife adventures, or take an optional short walk around the lodge to familiarize yourself with the area.

Suggested Accommodation: Semowi Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Arrival in Maun and transfer to Semowi
• Relax in the tranquil Okavango Delta environment
• Optional short nature walk around the lodge
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, embark on a full day of exploration in the Okavango Delta. Enjoy mokoro excursions and guided boat safaris through the delta’s winding waterways, spotting hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat.

Optional: Take a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta for breathtaking aerial views of the delta’s islands, channels, and wildlife. Return to your lodge in the afternoon to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Suggested Accommodation: Semowi Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Mokoro and boat safaris in the Okavango Delta
• Wildlife spotting: hippos, elephants, crocodiles, birds
• Optional scenic flight over the delta
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure or partake in optional activities in and around Maun. Guests can embark on additional mokoro excursions, guided walks, or boat safaris in the Okavango Delta, providing further opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.

Alternatively, relax at the lodge, enjoy the scenic delta views, and immerse yourself in the tranquil environment. Evening at the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Semowi Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Optional mokoro or boat safaris in the Okavango Delta
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, hippos, crocodiles, birds
• Relaxation and leisure in the delta’s serene environment
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Maun and drive northeast toward the Khwai area, located on the eastern edge of the Okavango Delta and known for its rich wildlife and floodplain scenery.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and embark on an afternoon game drive, where you may spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Khwai Guest Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Maun to Khwai
• Afternoon game drive in Khwai wildlife area
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Khwai and drive east toward Savuti, a renowned wildlife region in Chobe National Park famous for its predator activity and large elephant herds.

Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the Savuti plains, spotting lions, hyenas, elephants, and other wildlife. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Savuti Camp or similar

Highlights:

• Scenic drive from Khwai to Savuti
• Afternoon game drive in Savuti region
• Wildlife spotting: lions, elephants, hyenas
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Savuti and drive northeast toward Kasane, the gateway to Chobe National Park. En route, enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way.

Upon arrival in Kasane, check in at your lodge and embark on an afternoon Chobe River boat cruise, observing elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species along the riverbanks. Evening at leisure for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Drive from Savuti to Kasane
• Afternoon Chobe River boat cruise
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, hippos, crocodiles, birds
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, embark on a full day game drive in Chobe National Park, home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. Explore the park’s diverse habitats, including floodplains, savannahs, and woodlands, while spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife.

Return to your lodge in the afternoon to relax, enjoy dinner, and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Full-day game drive in Chobe National Park
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras
• Explore diverse habitats of Chobe
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

Day 08: Kasane – Victoria Falls

After breakfast, depart Kasane and drive a short distance to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or hotel and prepare to explore one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.

In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Victoria Falls, witnessing the breathtaking cascade and surrounding rainforest. Optional activities include helicopter flights, sunset river cruises, or adventure sports such as white-water rafting.

Suggested Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel or similar

Highlights:

• Drive from Kasane to Victoria Falls
• Guided tour of the falls and rainforest
• Optional helicopter flight or river cruise
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at Victoria Falls. Take in the spectacular views, walk along the trails, and capture photographs of one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world.

Optional activities include helicopter flights over the falls, bungee jumping, white-water rafting, or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Spend the evening at leisure at your lodge or hotel.

Suggested Accommodation: Victoria Falls Hotel or similar

Highlights:

• Full day at Victoria Falls
• Guided walking tour and photography
• Optional adventure activities: helicopter, bungee, rafting, river cruise
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Victoria Falls and drive southeast toward Nata, located near the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans. Enjoy scenic landscapes along the way and stop for photos or short breaks.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and relax. If time permits, explore the surrounding area or enjoy the lodge’s amenities. Evening at leisure for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Nata Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Drive from Victoria Falls to Nata
• Scenic landscapes and photo stops en route
• Relaxation and exploration at Nata lodge
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the Nata area. Enjoy guided 4×4 excursions and nature walks, observing local wildlife such as meerkats, springbok, and seasonal flamingos. Learn about the ecology and unique landscapes of the region while taking in scenic views and capturing memorable photographs.

Optional: Visit a nearby bird sanctuary to spot a variety of bird species, adding a tranquil and educational experience to your day. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Elephant Sands Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Full-day exploration around Nata
• Wildlife spotting: meerkats, springbok, flamingos
• Optional bird sanctuary visit
• Guided walks and 4×4 excursions
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Nata and drive south toward Gweta, a gateway to the central Kalahari region. Enjoy the scenic landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings along the way.

Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp and relax. In the afternoon, embark on a short game drive or nature walk, exploring the unique Kalahari environment and spotting animals such as springbok, gemsbok, and various bird species. Evening at leisure for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Gweta Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Drive from Nata to Gweta
• Scenic landscapes and wildlife spotting en route
• Short game drive or nature walk in the Kalahari
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depart Gweta and drive back to Maun, the gateway to the Okavango Delta. Enjoy the scenic landscapes of the Kalahari along the route, with opportunities for wildlife spotting and photo stops.

Upon arrival in Maun, check in at your lodge and relax. Afternoon at leisure to explore the town, visit local markets, or prepare for the next day’s activities. Evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Maun Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Drive from Gweta to Maun
• Scenic Kalahari landscapes with wildlife spotting
• Leisure time in Maun
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in Maun. Optional activities include mokoro excursions, boat safaris, or guided nature walks in the Okavango Delta, offering more opportunities to spot wildlife such as elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.

Relax at your lodge, take in the scenic delta views, and enjoy the tranquil environment. Evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Suggested Accommodation: Maun Lodge or similar

Highlights:

• Optional mokoro, boat safari, or nature walk in the Okavango Delta
• Wildlife spotting: elephants, hippos, crocodiles, birds
• Leisure time at the lodge
• Overnight at suggested accommodation

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some last-minute leisure time in Maun. Take the opportunity for a short stroll, visit local markets, or simply relax at your lodge.

You will then be transferred to Maun Airport for your onward flight, concluding your 15-day Botswana Wild Encounters safari adventure.

Suggested Accommodation: N/A – departure day

Highlights:

• Leisure time in Maun before departure
• Transfer to Maun Airport for onward flight
• End of 15-day safari adventure

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included