5 Days Botswana Safari with Chobe River and Okavango Delta
This 5 Days Botswana Safari with Chobe River and Okavango Delta combines two of Botswana’s wildlife hotspots, the Chobe River region and the Okavango Delta, for a diverse and rewarding safari. There’s great game viewing at each destination and beautiful diversity between the two regions. Explore these highlights from small intimate tented camps. Activities include morning, afternoon and night game drives, river cruises, mokoro trips and local village tours. This trip can very easily be combined with Victoria Falls or Cape Town.
This Botswana Safari offers intimate encounters with Africa's most iconic wildlife from two distinct perspectives: the life-giving Chobe River and the maze-like waterways of the Okavango Delta. From comfortable safari camps, witness nature's grandest spectacles while experiencing the warmth of traditional Botswana hospitality.
Your Botswana Safari adventure includes both water and land-based activities, from peaceful river cruises to exciting game drives. Whether you're photographing elephants at the water's edge or gliding through delta channels in a traditional mokoro, each moment brings discoveries.
Tour highlights
Game viewing along Chobe River's floodplains
Boat safaris to observe hippos and crocodiles
Scenic flight to Okavango Delta
Game drives in the Northern Delta
Walking safaris with expert guides
Optional hot air balloon safaris (seasonal)
Traditional mokoro canoe experiences
Luxury tented accommodation
Price Includes:
- Park entrance fees
- All mentioned activities
- Ground transport in 4WD custom vehicle
- Bottled water in a safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation as specified
- English-speaking driver-guide services
- Driver allowances
- Scheduled charter flights between camps
- All scheduled activities except optional ones
Price Excludes:
- Botswana Visa
- International and domestic flights
- Personal expenses (gratuities, beverages)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safaris)
- Laundry services
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages beyond provided water
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and Transfer to Chobe River
Begin your Botswana Safari with a transfer from Kasane Airport to Chobe Elephant Camp (40 km, 2 hours). Your Botswana Safari experience starts with afternoon game viewing along the Chobe River, home to Africa's largest elephant population. This Botswana Safari Day concludes with sundowners overlooking the river from your luxury camp perched on the ridge.
- Day2Chobe River Tour
Your Botswana Safari continues with a full-day exploration of the Chobe National Park, starting with a morning game drive (4 hours). This Botswana Safari includes an afternoon river cruise offering close encounters with wildlife coming to drink. Your Botswana Safari evening features a traditional dinner under the African stars at Chobe Elephant Camp.
- Day3A Safari in the Okavango Delta
Your Botswana Safari transitions to the Okavango Delta via a scenic flight from Kasane to Kadizora Camp (45 minutes). This Botswana Safari Day includes afternoon water-based activities in the Delta's channels. Your Botswana Safari experience is enhanced by the unique Delta ecosystem at Kadizora Camp.
- Day4Another Okavango Delta Tour
Continue your Botswana Safari with morning walking safaris and afternoon game drives in the Delta. This Botswana Safari Day offers opportunities for mokoro canoe excursions through papyrus-lined waterways. Your Botswana Safari brings close encounters with Delta specialists like red lechwe and sitatunga antelope.
- Day5End of Tour
Conclude your Botswana Safari with a morning activity and scenic flight to Maun Airport (1 hour). This final Botswana Safari morning might include a last game drive or nature walk. Your Botswana Safari ends with your departure from Maun International Airport.