Exclusive Okavango Land & Water Safari: Jewel of Botswana

Exclusive Okavango Land & Water Safari - Giraffe nuzzling her calf in Moremi Game Reserve

What to expect on this itinerary

You will find the true jewel of a Botswana safari on your 9-day Okavango Delta tour over the land and water. Your exclusive luxury safari will take you on guided excursions through the canals lined with towering reeds and over captivating emerald grasslands. You can discover wildlife grazing by the waterside and bask in luxury accommodations set beneath the stars for an unparalleled experience on your Botswana safari.

Countries Visited

Botswana

Places Visited

Okavango River, Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Shakawe - Welcome to Botswana

Shakawe is a serene paradise on the banks of the Okavango River. The crystal clear waters create an exquisite setting coupled with a luxury lodge overlooking the tranquil riverbanks, the expanse of papyrus, and the small channel filled with exotic birdlife. Your charter flight will land at the Shakawe landing strip, where your guide will meet you upon arrival. Your room will feel tucked away amid the shady ravine forest where you will have a private deck that looks out over a small channel. The music of the Botswana wilderness will become your soundtrack as the water rushes nearby and the birdlife calls out at sunset. At dinner, you will enjoy the aromas of delicious dishes as the music of the Okavango River surges after dark. The dining area, lounges, and deck will all offer magnificent views to the water as you spend the evening relaxing in the secluded ambiance of the luxury lodge.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Okavango River - Boat Cruise on the Okavango River

Day 3

Okavango Delta - Game Viewing, Photography, and Fishing in the Okavango

Day 4

Okavango Delta - Explore More of the Okavango River

Day 5

Moremi Game Reserve - Boat Cruise to Chief’s Island

Day 6

Moremi Game Reserve - Revel in Game Drives and Mokoro

Day 7

Okavango Delta - Cruise to Okavango Delta Camp

Day 8

Okavango Delta - Meet the Local Elephants

Day 9

Maun - Depart for Home

Trip Highlights

  • Experience a truly unique excursion of a morning walk with a protected elephant herd in a private concession along the Okavango Delta
  • Delight in exceptional game drives led by specialist guides knowledgeable in the local wildlife, wilderness, and regional ecological history
  • Discover wildlife from the distinctive perspective of a traditional dugout canoe known as a mokoro that allows you to travel the narrow channels of the Okavango Delta
  • Enjoy the fascinating diversity of the Okavango Delta with specialized safaris focusing on birding, photography, or fishing
  • Bask in a more intimate wildlife experience on a walking safari where you can search for animal tracks, bird feathers, or other signs of active wildlife
  • Indulge in the comforts of luxury tented safari camps for secluded islands around the Okavango Delta for special views of the local wildlife
  • Witness the spectacular game viewing and luxurious accommodations on Chief’s Island with possible sightings of cheetah, lion, leopard, and elephants
  • Relax with effortless transfers into the wilderness with fly-in luxury safari experiences to the northern Okavango Delta region

Starting Price

$16,100 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

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.

Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist.

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