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5-Day Botswana Safari Tour by Wayei Safaris
Offered by - Wayei Safaris
Tour Features
This tour is a feast to the eyes and a majestic celebration of wildlife and nature! Join us for 5 unforgettable days, based on the banks of the Boteti River with activities at Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve. The lodge for your stay is situated on the banks of the Boteti River, a tributary originating in the core of the Okavango Delta. This important river maintains its flow throughout the dry season when most other river systems are dry. Animals will always visit to drink water.
| 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. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can 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, 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 1-Day 5 | 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 1 - Arrival and Sunset Mokoro Safari
You will be picked up at the Maun airport where you will meet your ranger and guide. Proceed on the 20-minute drive to your tented lodge situated on the banks of the Boteti River. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will check in.
Depending on your time of arrival, you will have some time for a quick lunch or dip in the pool while exploring the lodge’s natural surroundings before you will leave on an amazing 2-hour sunset Mokoro safari on the Boteti River.
A mokoro safari allows one to glide through nature with little disturbance to the surrounding environment.
Please note this activity is weather dependent and based on current water levels of the Boteti River at our main camp.
After your mokoro experience, you will have some time to freshen up and then join us around the open fire. You can take in the magnificent scenery around you while enjoying a delicious and traditionally prepared meal. You will overnight in a safari tented room.
Main Destination:
Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Best Time To Visit
July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day)
Safari camping
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 2 - Full Day Mokoro Safari – Okavango Delta
A fresh cup of coffee/tea and homemade biscuits await at the main deck area for your enjoyment. A delicious packed breakfast will be supplied, as you will have an early morning departure on your full-day mokoro safari in the Okavango Delta.
Your Mokoro safari will begin as you head out into the many reed channels of the Okavango Delta. Your guide will already have an update on any exciting or special sightings in the area.
A stop will be made at one of the many islands to enjoy your packed lunch before heading on a nature walk to discover more of this abundant ecosystem. You'll be returning to the lodge at 4:00 pm.
After returning to the lodge, you will have some time to freshen up and relax before dinner, which will be served under the stars in the open boma.
You will have an overnight stay in a safari-tented room
Main Destination: Moremi Game Reserve
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 3 - Full Day Game Drive in Moremi / Khwai Reserves
A delicious packed breakfast will be supplied, as you will have an early morning departure on your full-day safari game in Moremi / Khwai Reserves.
Experience this in an open game vehicle specially converted, allowing one to absorb and experience sightings with all of your senses when up and close to wildlife. Your experienced game ranger will teach you about all aspects of nature and interpret wildlife behaviour to you in a unique way. He will also receive updates from other rangers in the area determining animal movements.
A packed lunch will be served in style by your guide at one of the beautiful rest camps along the way.
Return to the lodge at about 4:00 pm. Return time could be delayed depending on the roads, time of year and sightings.
After returning to the lodge, you will have some time to relax and enjoy the great scenery from your deck or rest in your room before dinner.
Dinner will be served under the stars in the open boma.
You will overnight in a safari-tented room.
Best Time To Visit
May to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day
Main Destination: Khwai
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 4 - Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta
The sounds of the bush will wake you up this beautiful morning. A delicious breakfast will be served.
Today, you will enjoy a scenic flight over the Okavango Delta.
The Okavango Delta is a vast inland river delta, known for its sprawling grassy plains, which floods seasonally, turning the land into a lush animal habitat.
Your flight departs from Maun Airport. Once in the air, you will take in views of the beautiful channels that meander through the papyrus-fringed waterways, passing palm-covered islands.
Sightseeing from a small plane on a scenic flight will give you the ultimate view of the Okavango Delta’s spectacular geography and wildlife. There is no better way to grasp the outstanding beauty of the Okavango Delta region.
Picnic snacks and refreshments are included and will be served once you “hit the ground”.
Upon returning to camp, you will have some free time before joining us for dinner. Take in the last evening on tour with the sounds of Africa in the background.
Best Time To Visit
July to October (Best wildlife viewing)
High Season
July to October (Higher rates apply but it’s not busy)
Best Weather
May to August (Less hot during the day
Main Destination: Okavango Delta
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day Day 5 - Morning Relaxation and Departure
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast in a more relaxed fashion this morning, taking in the breathtaking surroundings one last time before you prepare for checkout and transfer to Maun. The friendly lodge staff will bid you farewell before a transfer back to Maun Airport or your choice of drop off point within Maun.
This is the end of your tour.
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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.
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