Desert to Delta

Day 1-3
MAKGADIKGADI NATIONAL PARK
Upon arrival at Maun Airport, guests will be met and transferred by light aircraft (scheduled service) to Leroo La Tau where they will spend their first 3 nights. This beautiful lodge rises majestically above the seasonal Boteti River which stretches across the western border of the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

The park, populated by up to 30 000 zebra and wildebeest closely accompanied by predators, offers guests the chance to experience the exhilaration of seeing large concentrations of game and the resultant predator interaction. The lodge offers a raised hide above the river where guests can enjoy the spectacular wildlife sightings that we’ve come to expect in this part of Botswana.

With just 12 thatched luxury chalets all overlooking the magnificent Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, each with en-suite bathrooms. There is a dining room, reading room and bar in the main lodge, expansive wooden decks and a plunge pool, where guests can immerse themselves seamlessly into the ultimate wildlife experience in Botswana.

Having explored the area and enjoyed a spectacular wildlife phenomenon on guided day and night game drives, guests can retire after dinner to a splendid fireplace overlooking the river. Optional cultural excursions can be arranged to visit Khumaga Village and Nxai Pan National Park when spending 3 nights.
Overnight at Leroo La Tau – Fully Inclusive.

Day 4-6
OKAVANGO DELTA
After breakfast, guests depart via scheduled transfer by light aircraft for a 3 night stay at Camp Okavango, located in one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.

Camp Okavango is an enchanting and authentically African safari camp, situated on the remote Nxaragha Island. This hidden treasure, in the heart of the permanent Okavango Delta, assures its guests of an unparalleled year-round water wilderness experience and incredible birding.

Camp Okavango’s traditional thatch and lethaka (reed) main lodge features a cocktail bar, lounge and wildlife reference library. The dining room leads onto an expansive open-air patio, which is perfect for brunch, afternoon tea and tranquil evenings around the fire. Other facilities include a secluded bird hide and a sundeck with plunge pool for relaxing and cooling off during the hot midday hours.

Guests may explore the area via dugout canoe (mokoro) on the delta lagoons and channels or on sunset boat cruises. For those wanting to get a little closer to nature, guided bush walks are conducted at a number of nearby islands, offering an opportunity to track some of the larger land-based species.
Overnight at Camp Okavango – Fully Inclusive.

Day 7-9
CHOBE RIVERFRONT
After breakfast and the morning game activity, guests make their way by air (scheduled transfer by light aircraft) to Kasane Airport where they will be met by a representative and transferred by road to the stunning Chobe Game Lodge for their final 3 nights in Botswana.

Chobe Game Lodge is one of those iconic African properties which tie into the unique combination of location, luxury and elegance. It is the only permanent lodge within the boundaries of Chobe National Park, was the first property in Botswana to introduce electric game viewing boats, vehicles and among the first lodges to be fully Eco-certified. Chobe Game Lodge also boats a fully qualified and the only all-female guiding team in Africa.

The lodge is Botswana’s premier venue for guests looking for a perfect base from which to explore the national park and the Chobe River. This 5-star lodge has full eco-grading by the Botswana Tourism Board. Chobe Game Lodge is designed as a haven of peace and privacy – where relaxation is effortless and you can enjoy your own space. Chobe Game Lodge also caters for travellers with disabilities.

Guests can enjoy morning and afternoon game drives which follow the course of the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Or relax on a sunset river cruise, getting up close and personal with the vast array of the aquatic wildlife. Unlike any other water-based activity in Botswana, the game viewing while on a river safari in Chobe is unsurpassed! Elephants line the water’s edge, hippo congregate in lagoons, hundreds of antelope and giraffe make their way to the water and sightings of predators along the riverbanks are common.

Birding is spectacular in this region with Schalow’s turaco, Barred owlet and White-Browed Coucal resident in the gardens as well as rosy-throated longclaw, western-banded snake eagle and hooded vulture among a few of the 450 species of the Chobe region.
Overnight at Chobe Game Lodge – Fully Inclusive.

Day 10
DEPARTURE
After breakfast, guests will be transferred by road back to Kasane Airport in time for their onward journey.

Inclusions

Accommodation: As per itinerary
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners
Meet and greet: Maun International Airport Drinks: Selected local brand drinks
Transfers: Scheduled air, road and boat transfers

Exclusions

• International and regional scheduled flights and visas
• Travel, medical and personal accident insurance
• Gratuities and items of personal nature
• Excursions not detailed in the itinerary
• Private charters/transfers or specialised guides
• Premium brand drinks
• Porterage