Botswana Family Safari: Okavango Delta & Makgadikgadi Salt Pans

What to expect on this itinerary
Surreal landscapes and endless excitement await you on your 10-day Botswana family safari. You can cross immense salt pans on quad bikes and explore the savanna with local Bushmen, cruise along waterways searching for elephants and wind beneath the forest canopy to find sleeping leopards. Your tailored family adventure will take you deep into the wilderness to unveil the depth and wonder of Botswana.
Customizable Itinerary
Makgadikgadi – Welcome to the Salt Pans
Maun is Botswana's central hub, a sprawling town that's built around creeks and sandy country roads. It's also one of the few places with an international airport in this vast offbeat country. Land in Maun and be assisted onto a light aircraft for the short flight over to the Tsigaro Airstrip in the Makgadikgadi. Gaze out of the window and catch your first glimpse of the salt pans, vast stretches of white glistening beneath the afternoon sun. Settle into the rustic camp and immediately start your immersion in the wilderness. Out here you won't find roads or WiFi. There's just you, your luxury en-suite tent, and the abundant wildlife that lurks nearby.
What's Included:
Makgadikgadi – Exploring the Stunning Wildlife
Makgadikgadi – Spectacular Quad Bike Adventure
Makgadikgadi – Walking with Bushmen
Okavango – Into the Surreal World
Okavango – Exploring the Okavango by Boat
Okavango – Thrilling Walking Safari
Okavango – Big Cat Game Drives
Okavango – Goodbye to Botswana
Trip Highlights
- Head deep into the untamed animal world of the Shinde Private Concession, game drives and walking safaris providing an intimate experience with the big cats and a delightful supporting cast
- Go on a thrilling two day quad bike adventure through the immense lunar landscape of the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
- Spend a day with indigenous San Bushmen and discover the ancient arts of animal tracking and bush survival
- Savor an unforgettable night in the heart of the salt pans, rolling out beds and sleeping beneath a phenomenal sky of stars
- Immerse yourself in nature by staying in rustic camps that are surrounded by wildlife and expect nature's soundtrack to sing a lullaby and an evocative landscape to greet you every morning
- Fly over the surreal sight of the Okavango, marveling at the endless waterways and spotting animal herds from the sky
- Explore the Okavango Delta by boat, gently cruising past giant hippo pods and playful elephant herds
- Relax in pristine nature as your guide entertains the children, teaching them indigenous skills like making bow and arrows, rubbing sticks to create fire, and silently approaching animals
Starting Price
$11,300 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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Our first trip to southern Africa was amazing, exceeding all expectations. We saw everything we came to see, and more. The game rides were well structured and safe, the visuals were unbelievable, and taking a side trip to Victoria Falls was a great idea. The accommodations were quite luxurious, despite being considered mid-range. There was always someone there to greet us and guide us at every travel point.
Zicasso's tour operator tailored our itinerary to our wishes and was wonderful to work with. Things couldn’t have gone better.
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Fantastic job! Zicasso's travel specialist set up 28 days with flights, drivers, etc, and not a thing went wrong. She understood my needs and tailored the trip expertly.
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The Zicasso tour operators did an exceptional job from start to finish. I would highly recommend this company. Plus, they were in my time zone, making communication much easier. Our agent always responded within 24 hours and when I had to contact him while in Africa, he responded within the half hour. Every aspect of our trip that was planned for us was exceptional and beyond my expectations.
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We had the most incredible experience! Zicasso’s travel agent was so easy to work with and made all of our dreams come true, from the hot-air balloon ride to the day trip in Botswana, she had every detail covered and made it so easy for us. When we had some last-minute questions while on our trip, she was incredibly responsive and provided helpful information. I cannot recommend her enough!
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