One-Week Luxury Botswana Safari: Okavango, Kwando, Chobe

Antelopes running across flooded grasslands in the Okavango Delta, Botswana

What to expect on this itinerary

Hippos barrel down river channels, elephants march through dense forest, predators gather on floodplains, and wildlife the theater fills every moment. Welcome to Botswana and one week of iconic highlights in a wildlife Mecca. Safari on land and water in the great oasis, spending three days in the Okavango Delta. Feast on intimacy and authenticity during two days in the private Kwando Concession. Then, cross Chobe, meeting the elephants on the way to your final day in Victoria Falls.

Countries Visited

Botswana

Places Visited

Maun, Moremi Game Reserve, Kwando Concession, Chobe National Park, Victoria Falls

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Moremi Game Reserve – The Heart of the Okavango

Waterways will glisten with blue as you touch down in the Okavango Delta. Palm trees will cast shadows onto a herd of zebra, and reed-fringed islands will scatter the delta, suggestive of a tropical world. This is the Kalahari, which is one of the world’s great deserts. Animals travel great distances to be here, and you will admire their jubilant faces. Elephants will splash their trunks onto the water, antelope will drink happily, and you will immediately be surrounded by a conglomeration of animals.

The Okavango always provides a dramatic safari introduction. You will transfer here by light aircraft from Maun, and it will be amazing how much wildlife you see just on the transfer to the camp. While safaris are considered adventurous vacations, they are also very relaxing. After a long flight to Botswana, there will be nothing better than lounging around the camp, watching wildlife at the river down below. By heading deep into the wilderness, you will not always need game drives or other safari activities. In the Okavango, you can safari from your camp. So, rest up after the flight and start tuning your senses into this wildlife world.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2 - 3

Moremi Game Reserve – Safari On Water and Land in Africa’s Oasis

Day 4

Kwando Concession – Intimate Connections in Northern Botswana

Day 5

Kwando Concession – Walking With Giants and Nighttime Safari

Day 6

Chobe National Park – Exploring Epic Elephant-Filled Woodlands

Day 7

Victoria Falls – Up Close With the Smoke That Thunders

Day 8

Victoria Falls – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Okavango Delta channels in a traditional mokoro canoe and look up at Africa’s four-legged giants
  • Traverse safely in the big game country on a safari in the Kwando Concession
  • Celebrate wildlife abundance during three days in Moremi Game Reserve, which is the game-rich heart of the Okavango
  • Encounter thousands of elephants and giraffes during a day in Chobe National Park
  • Walk parallel to the Mosi-oa-Tunya, The Smoke That Thunders, during an afternoon at Victoria Falls
  • Marvel at how Botswana changes color as light aircraft flights transfer you between safari destinations
  • Game drive at night in Kwando, tracking spotted cats and rare, nocturnal creatures
  • Witness the predators with sightings of wild dogs, which is a particularly unique highlight of this Botswana safari
  • Explore Chief’s Island and the Okavango’s open floodplains where herds of unusual antelope are among the highlights

Starting Price

$12,900 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.

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Carolyn T.
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Wildlife, Local Cuisine, 13-Day Trip

Wow, I ran out of superlatives–fantastic, awesome, amazing. Everything was well organized and the recommended accommodations were all top-notch. The guides were so expert in their field. Every activity was well worth the time. Every meal was delicious.

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Anil M.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Tour Review: 10 Nights

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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bonnie A.
South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe: Safari, 13 Nights

The service before, during, and after our trip was totally "white-glove," and there were extra perks that we were surprised with each day of our trip. Zicasso's travel company listened to our goals and met and exceeded every one. We recommend them in every way and will be using them in the future!

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Edward L.
Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Wildlife, 28-Day Trip

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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Mary B.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Vacation Review: Safari, Cuisine, Camping, Welcome Songs, 17 Nights

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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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Travel Review: Safari, River Cruise, Winelands, 11 Nights

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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